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Pavbhaji Khakhra | Crunchy & Light Khakhra | Delicious & Healthy Snack Recipe ~ The Terrace Kitchen

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Pavbhaji Khakhra

Cultural Context

Pavbhaji Khakhra is a fusion dish from India, combining the popular street food pavbhaji with khakhra, a traditional Gujarati snack. This dish reflects the culinary creativity found in Indian cuisine, where regional specialties blend to create new flavors. It is often enjoyed as a snack or light meal, showcasing the vibrant spices and vegetables characteristic of Indian cooking. Today, it is embraced in various forms across India, appealing to both traditionalists and modern food lovers alike.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/4 cup besan
3 tbsp pav bhaji masala
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chili powder
salt to taste
4 garlic cloves
whole green chilies
4 tsp oil
plain yogurt (optional)

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

pavbhaji masala

💰Cheaper: homemade spice mix

Homemade spice mix can be more cost-effective.

mixed vegetables

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Frozen options are often cheaper and last longer.

whole wheat flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

All-purpose flour is usually less expensive.

1

In a bowl, take 2 cups of whole wheat flour.

2

Add 1/4 cup besan, 3 tbsp pav bhaji masala, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chili powder, and salt to taste.

3

Grind 4 garlic cloves and whole green chilies into a paste and add it to the bowl.

4

Add 4 tsp of regular cooking oil to the mixture.

5

Mix the ingredients with your hand to combine.

6

Gradually add water to make a stiff dough, adding a little at a time.

7

At the end, add 1/4 tsp oil and knead the dough.

8

Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

9

After resting, knead the dough for a few more seconds.

10

Take a small portion of the dough, apply plain yogurt or wheat flour, and roll it out thinly.

11

Use a dish to cut the rolled dough into a round shape for even edges.

12

Heat a griddle on low to medium flame and place the rolled khakhra on it.

13

As soon as bubbles appear, flip the khakhra over.

14

Use a cotton cloth to press down on the khakhra while it's cooking to ensure it becomes crispy.

15

Cook on both sides until crispy and golden brown.

16

Remove the khakhra from the griddle and place it on a plate.

17

Repeat the process for the remaining dough to make more khakhras.

Cooking Techniques

kneadingsautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlgriddlerolling pincotton cloth

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

Khakhra with PavbhajiPav Khakhra

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