Description
A healthy cracker kneading spices into whole wheat dough, rolling ultra-thin and baking on a griddle while pressing with a special wooden press (or cloth) until completely dry.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Atta(whole wheat)
- Cumin
- Ajwain
- Turmeric
- Black pepper
- Salt
- Oil
Instructions
- Mix Atta (whole wheat) with cumin, ajwain, turmeric, black pepper, salt, a little oil and water into a firm dough.
- Tear dough smaller than ping-pong balls, roll with a pin into ultra-thin transparent circles.
- Place on a low-heat griddle (Tawa), press firmly onto the griddle with a clean cloth or wooden press, baking both sides crispy brown while evaporating moisture to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Cumin、Ajwain、Turmeric、Black pepper
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Tortilla (different texture but as a thin flatbread sub)
Pairing
Masala Chai、Mango Achar
Trivia
[Trend] A national snack sold alongside potato chips in supers across India. Not fried and made of whole wheat, highly popular among office workers as a guilt-free healthy snack.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Spread a little Ghee on the crispy cracker, lightly sprinkle chili powder, and eat while dipping in Masala Chai!
Allergen
Wheat