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बाजरा मेथी खाखरा - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Bajra Methi Khakhra, Gluten Free Khakhra in Hindi)

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bajra methi khakhra recipe | gluten free khakhra | bajra methi rice flour khakhra | with 25 amazing images. 

bajra methi khakhra recipe | gluten free khakhra | bajra methi rice flour khakhra is a crispy snack to munch one, especially curated for gluten intolerant. Learn how to make gluten free khakhra. 

To make bajra methi khakhra, combine the bajra flour, rice flour, ginger-garlic paste, green chilli paste, fenugreek leaves, turmeric powder, oil and salt in a deep bowl and knead into soft dough using enough warm water. Keep aside for 10 minutes. Knead again using oil till the dough is smooth. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and roll out each portion into a thin circle of 125 mm (5") diameter, using a little bajra flour for rolling. Heat the tava (griddle) and cook it on a slow flame until pink spots appear on both the sides. Cook each khakhra on a slow flame by pressing with a folded muslin cloth till it turns crisp and brown in colour from both sides. Serve immediately or cool and store in an airtight container. 

Khakhras are usually made with wheat flour used alone or in combination with other flours. These bajra methi rice flour khakhra embellished with methi are an interesting gluten free alternative like bajra flour and rice flour. 

Fenugreek leaves definitely lifts up the bland flavours of both the flours, but the fresh ginger paste, garlic paste and green chilli paste are equally essential ingredients to make these gluten free khakhra a supder hit. Follow the exact procedure to get perfectly crisp khakhras. 

Tips for bajra methi khakhra. 1. Store khakhra in airtight container. It stays fresh for upto 7 days. 2. Learn how to make perfect ginger-garlic paste. 3. Also learn how to make and store green chilli paste at home

Enjoy bajra methi khakhra recipe | gluten free khakhra | bajra methi rice flour khakhra | with step by step photos.

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Preparation Time

10 Mins

Cooking Time

25 Mins

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Total Time

35 Mins

Makes

6 khakhras

Ingredients

Method

For bajra methi khakhra
 

  1. To make bajra methi khakhra, combine the bajra flour, rice flour, ginger-garlic paste, green chilli paste, fenugreek leaves, turmeric powder, oil and salt in a deep bowl and knead into soft dough using enough warm water. Keep aside for 10 minutes.
  2. Knead again using oil till the dough is smooth.
  3. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and roll out each portion into a thin circle of 125 mm (5") diameter, using a little bajra flour for rolling.
  4. Heat the tava (griddle) and cook it on a slow flame until pink spots appear on both the sides.
  5. Cook each khakhra, using 1/4 tsp of oil, on a slow flame by pressing with a folded muslin cloth or a khakhra press till it turns crisp and brown in colour from both sides.
  6. Serve the bajra methi khakhra immediately or cool and store in an airtight container.

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what is bajra methi khakhra made off?

 

    1. what is  bajra methi khakhra made off? bajra methi rice flour khakhra is made from 1 cup bajra (black millet) flour, 1/4 cup rice flour (chawal ka atta), 1 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste, 1 tsp green chilli paste, 1/2 cup finely chopped fenugreek (methi)leaves, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 2 tsp oil, salt to taste, 1/2 tsp oil for kneading and bajra flour for rolling. See photo of list of ingredients for bajra methi flour khakhra.
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dough for bajra methi khakhra

 

    1. In a deep bowl put 1 cup bajra (black millet) flour.
      Step 3 – In a deep bowl put&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1 cup&nbsp;<a href="glossary-bajra-flour-bajra-ka-atta-bajre-ka-atta-176i">bajra (black millet) flour</a>.
    2. Add 1/4 cup rice flour (chawal ka atta).
      Step 4 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1/4 cup&nbsp;<a href="glossary-rice-flour-chawal-ka-atta-534i">rice flour (chawal ka atta)</a>.
    3. Add 1 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste.
      Step 5 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1 tsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-ginger-garlic-paste-adrak-lehsun-ki-pate-adrak-lahsun-ki-paste-939i">ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste</a>.
    4. Add 1 tsp green chilli paste.
      Step 6 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1 tsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-green-chilli-paste-hari-mirch-ki-paste-mirchi-paste-333i">green chilli paste</a>.
    5. Add 1/2 cup finely chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves.
      Step 7 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1/2 cup&nbsp;finely&nbsp;<a href="glossary-chopped-fenugreek-811i">chopped fenugreek (methi)</a>&nbsp;leaves.
    6. Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
      Step 8 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1/4 tsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-turmeric-powder-haldi-645i">turmeric powder (haldi)</a>.
    7. Add 2 tsp oil.
      Step 9 – Add 2 tsp oil.
    8. Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt.
      Step 10 – Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt.
    9. Add enough warm water to make a soft dough. We added 1/2 cup of warm water.
      Step 11 – Add enough warm water to make a soft dough. We added 1/2&nbsp;cup of warm water.
    10. Keep aside for 10 minutes. Knead till the dough is smooth.
      Step 12 – Keep aside for 10 minutes.&nbsp;Knead&nbsp;till the dough is smooth.
making bajra methi khakhra

 

    1. Divide the dough into 5 or 6 equal portions.
      Step 13 – Divide the dough into 5 or 6 equal portions.
    2. Sprinkle a little bajra flour on the rolling surface. Flatten the dough between your palms and place on rolling board and top with flour.
      Step 14 – Sprinkle a little bajra flour&nbsp;on the rolling surface.&nbsp;Flatten the dough between your palms and place …
    3. Roll out each portion into a thin circle of 125 mm (5") diameter, using a little bajra flour for rolling.
      Step 15 – Roll out each portion into a thin circle of 125 mm (5&quot;) diameter, using a …
    4. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and grease it with oil.    
      Step 16 – <meta charset="UTF-8" /> Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and grease it with oil. &nbsp; &nbsp;
    5. Place the rolled out Khakhra dough on it.
      Step 17 – Place the rolled out&nbsp;<strong>Khakhra</strong>&nbsp;dough on it.
    6. Cook on one side for 30 to 45 seconds or until bubbles appear. Cook on medium flame. High flame will burn the khakhra
      Step 18 – Cook on one side for 30 to 45 seconds or until bubbles appear.&nbsp;<strong>Cook on medium …
    7. Grease with  ¼ tsp of oil.
      Step 19 – Grease with &nbsp;&frac14; tsp of oil.
    8. Flip and cook the Khakhra on the other side. 
      Step 20 – Flip and cook the&nbsp;<strong>Khakhra</strong>&nbsp;on the other side.&nbsp;
    9. With the help of a khakhra press or  folded muslin cloth, press the khakhra from all the sides and cook over a slow flame till it is crisp.
      Step 21 – <meta charset="UTF-8" /> With the help of a khakhra press or &nbsp;folded muslin cloth, press …
    10. Remember to cook the edges of the khakhra by applying pressure with the khakhra press. It takes a total time of about 3 minutes to cook one khakhra.  
      Step 22 – Remember to cook the edges of the khakhra by applying pressure with the khakhra press. …
    11. Your khakhra is ready.
      Step 23 – Your khakhra is ready.
    12. Cool the khakras.
      Step 24 – Cool the khakras.
    13. Serve as a healthy snack.
      Step 25 – Serve as a healthy snack.
tips for bajra methi khakhra

 

    1. Store khakhra in airtight container. It stays fresh for upto 7 days. 
      Step 26 – Store khakhra in airtight container. It stays fresh for upto 7 days.&nbsp;
    2. Learn how to make perfect ginger-garlic paste
      Step 27 – Learn <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/ginger--garlic-paste--popular-restaurant-recipes--33530r" target="_blank"><strong>how to make perfect ginger-garlic paste</strong></a>.&nbsp;
    3. Also learn how to make and store green chilli paste at home. 
      Step 28 – Also <strong><a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/how-to-make-green-chilli-paste-42729r" target="_blank">learn how to make and store green chilli paste at home</a>.</strong>&nbsp;
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per khakhra
Energy98 cal
Protein2.3 g
Carbohydrates15.5 g
Fiber2.2 g
Fat2.9 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium3.5 mg

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n_katira

June 13, 2011, 3:13 p.m.

Great snack to munch on... just a few basic spices and masalas mixed with bajra flour and rice flour to make a crispy tasty snack... The use of methi balances the taste of the flours very well...

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Satish Kothari

Dec. 31, 2010, 12:47 p.m.

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Tarla Dalal

Dec. 31, 2010, 12:47 p.m.

Hi Satish , we are delighted you loved the Bajra Methi Khakhra recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.

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