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Khakhra

khakhra

About

Khakhra is a traditional Indian snack made from whole wheat flour. It is a thin, crispy flatbread that is usually served with chutney or pickles. It is a popular snack in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra. Khakhra can be eaten as a snack or as a side dish with meals. Khakhra is usually made by rolling out a dough of whole wheat flour, oil, and salt into a thin sheet and then baking it on a hot griddle. The result is a crunchy, flavorful flatbread that can be enjoyed with a variety of accompaniments.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

12.5
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Fats

65.0
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Carbs

15.0
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Fibre

10.0

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Recipe

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Ingredients

whole wheat flour

2 cups

cumin seeds

1 teaspoon

sesame seeds

1 teaspoon

ajwain (carom) seeds

1 teaspoon

salt

1 teaspoon

oil

2 tablespoons

Water as needed

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Directions

Step 1:

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cumin, sesame, ajwain, and salt.

Step 2:

Add the oil and mix until the oil is evenly distributed.

Step 3:

Slowly add water, a little at a time, and knead the dough until it is soft and pliable.

Step 4:

Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.

Step 5:

Divide the dough into small balls.

Step 6:

Roll each ball into a thin circle, about 5-6 inches in diameter.

Step 7:

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.

Step 8:

Place the rolled khakhra on the pan and cook for a few minutes until it starts to puff up.

Step 9:

Flip the khakhra and cook for a few more minutes until both sides are golden brown.

Step 10:

Remove from the pan and let cool.

Step 11:

Serve with chutney or pickle. Enjoy!

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 62285 users have chowed down on Khakhra a whopping 234319 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Mumbai, Pune, Indore, Bengaluru, Hyderabad are the top 5 cities gobbling up Khakhra like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Khakhra, our users are head over heels in july, december, but the interest cools down in january.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Khakhra is the food of choice for 28-30 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.

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