Thursday, April 7, 2016

Chickpea , Soy and Rice Crackers

That was enough of rest after spraining my leg and almost 2 weeks of  boring days as I was advised to stand only for critical needs. Looking at the positive side , I have charted out up coming recipes, watched a lot of movies, lots of pinterest time etc. When 'sonshine' was complaining about routine snacks , I had to make this, you got me, I can shoot and blog this.



This idea of crackers had been there for almost an year.Don't ask me why I waited for an year, that's just me , the lazy me. If you are aware of thattai , a traditional snack from TN,which is a deep fried version, you will agree with me on the basic idea. But then I wanted something that is real healthy so that I can pack this for school snack. The whole thought process started from here. I chose chickpea and soy bean flour and a bit of rice flour for that crispness. Toppings and flavors depends on what you like, I have settled on garam masala and for that little bit of nuttiness, some sesame , flax and nigella. Now you have the protein from soy and chickpea and you know the benefits of sesame and flax.



The first try wasn't a successful one by any means. After 5 of my trial and errors  method approach  , I got the perfect recipe in terms of combination and quantity of ingredients.Any kids party or movie time or game day, this will be perfect with a dip. In case you are looking for more snack options,
Falafal with Thahini
Cheese balls with greens
Milaga Bajji / Stuffed Mirchi bajji
Panner and mint pinwheels
 Some more here




 If you have a rainy day like the one I have now , make yourself a cup of masala chai & a bowl of crackers , enjoy every bit of the rain , by slowly sipping the cup of chai and some crackers in between , don't forget to play some mild & soothing music. That's all , you can be in your own world. After I click the publish button ,exactly this is what I'm going to do with some Illayaraja's (Raja Sir) songs and more rain, drenched trees with new new buds...... I know I will be in a different world.



Ingredients

Chickpea flour ...................................................... 1 cup
Soy bean Flour .....................................................1/4 cup
Rice Flour ...........................................................1/4 cup
Ground red Chile / paprika ...................................1/2 tsp
Garam masala .....................................................1/4 tsp
Salt .................................................................. to taste
Oil...................................................................... 1 tbsp + little extra
Warm water ....................................................... 1/4 cup

Topping
Sesame seeds .....................................................1 1 /2 tbsp
Flax seeds ...........................................................1 1 /2 tbsp
Nigella seeds....................................................... 1 1/2 tbsp

Method 

  •  In a wide mixing bowl mix everything except for water.
  • Rub the mixture with oil thoroughly, with your palm.
  • Add water slowly and make a smooth dough.
  • Place the dough in a bowl and cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Line baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Divide the dough into three equal sized3 balls.
  • Now, take a rolling board and place a piece of parchment paper on it.
  • Grease your hand with some oil, flatten a ball of dough  slightly with your palm and place it on the rolling board.
  • Cover with another parchment paper and gently roll the dough to a thin disc of 1/8th inch thickness.
  • Sprinkle some sesame, flax and nigella over the top, and gently roll the pin over it to secure them in place.
  • Trim the edges and Cut the disc into  vertical strips.
  • Transfer to the lined baking tray. Repeat the same with the remaining dough.
  • Spary / brush some oil on top of the strips.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, rotating the tray once after 10 minutes.
  • Cool them on a wire rack and store in a airtight container.
Notes

  • You can find the soybean  flour , chick pea flour and rice flour  from any Indian Grocers and so is Garam Masala.
  • Keep an eye on the oven after 15 minutes.







8 comments:

  1. Hi
    Looks great.is there any alternative for soy bean.can I replace it with chickpea flour or will it affect the texture

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    1. Yes , you can use chickpea flour in the place of soybean , but there will be a subtle change in taste.

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  2. I too like experimenting with my food. You got a very healthy/yummy snack after your experimentation.Guess ur sprain and rain is gone by now.

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    1. Thank you Sathya. Sprain is gone but not rain, it's raining here today also.

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  3. I want to make this recipe! Looks so healthy and flavorful.

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    1. Go ahead Dolphia, this is super quick to make too.

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  4. Realy looking very yummy. Want to give a try. Nice and healthy recipe.

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  5. Hi! Tried making this today. But my butter paper is not coming out from the base..... How can I remove that

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