How many calories does one Cheese Khakhra have?

One  Cheese Khakhra​​​​ (25 grams) ​​​ gives 76 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 44.4 calories, proteins account for 11.6 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 26.1 calories.  One serving of Cheese Khakhra​​​​ provides about 3.8 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

1 Cheese Khakhra, Cholesterol 4.5 mg, Carbohydrates 11.1g, Protein 2.9g, Fat 2.4g.

​See Cheese Khakhra​​​ recipe. 

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A crunchy and flavourful snacks made with a dough of whole wheat flour and cheese, these homemade til cheese khakhra are perfect to serve with a hot cup of tea. Cheese gives this crispy snack a nice texture that is kind of flaky and crisp. Kids will enjoys Its intense cheesy flavour.

The use of whole wheat flour in these cheese khakhra place them a notch higher than the store bought ones. These are rich in fiber which is beneficial for the gut as compared to those sticks made with refined flour which ranks lower on nutrient scale.

These Cheese khakhra's can be packed to school, have as it is or topped with sauce and vegetables to make a wholesome and filling snack.

Tips to make cheese khakhra recipe: 1. You can make these in advance and store in an air-tight container for 7 days. 2. 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.  3.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. 4. Cook on one side for 30 to 45 seconds or until bubbles (blisters) appear. Cook on slow flame. High flame will burn the khakhra.

Is Cheese Khakhra healthy? 

Yes, but conditions apply. The only issue is processed cheese and we suggest you use any block cheese as this is not processed. 

Let's understand the ingredients.

What's good.

Whole Wheat flour : Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food.  Whole wheat flour is rich in Phosphorus which is a major mineral which works closely with calcium to build our bones. Vitamin B9 helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially increase red blood cells. See detailed 11 benefits of whole wheat flour and why it's good for you.

Sesame Seeds (Til) : These tiny white seeds are indeed a good source of protein. Half of daily requirement of calcium is fulfilled by consuming ½ cup of sesame seeds. Sesame seeds are a storehouse of iron, folic acid and help to prevent iron deficiency  anaemia and boost your energy. The lignans, a type of polyphenol, present in seed does wonders to naturally reduce cholesterol levels. See detailed benefits of sesame seeds.  

What's the problem? 

Processed cheese : not healthy as the term suggests it's processed. 

Note : 1 cup = 200 ml (standard cup available in the market). The weight in grams varies for each ingredient.

Is Cheese Khakhra good for diabetics, weight loss and heart patients?

No, as we have used processed cheese.  We suggest you use any block cheese as this is not processed and then this recipe is good for weight loss. 

Can healthy individuals have Cheese Khakhra?

Yes. But have in limited quantites.