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Nothing can beat the taste of the supreme Gujarati cuisine showcasing a delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavours. The promising cuisine has room for everyone at its table. From perfect breakfast and dinner options, you must be wondering how to incorporate a healthy version of snacks into your menu.
Hailing straight from the heart of Gujarat, Bhakri makes for a perfect evening snack prepared with a blend of flour and whole spices. This round flatbread is crispy and is not only savoured in Gujarat but other parts of the country as well including Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka and Rajasthan.
Bhakri is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. This flatbread is a healthy replacement for fried snacks and is immensely loaded with dietary fibres. For a perfect taste, don’t forget to add a dollop of ghee or chutney to make it look fulfilling and comforting.
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According to some sources, bhakri was traditionally consumed by the farmers for breakfast and lunch which help keep them going all day long. For an enhanced texture, people also use freshly milled flour for an authentic taste and flavour. Here is a quick recipe, prepare it right away.
Bhakri Recipe
Prepared with simple ingredients, follow these simple steps and make your evening snacking an absolute delight.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup jowar flour
- 4 tbsp ghee
- 2 tsp sesame seeds or ajwain
- 1 tsp ground black pepper powder
- ¼ tsp dry ginger powder
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
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Method
Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cumin seeds, ginger, red chilli powder, water and salt. Knead into a firm dough and set aside for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Next, preheat an iron skillet and divide the dough into 7-10 equal portions. Ensure that every portion is rolled into a fine circle. Place the rolled dough on the preheated skillet on medium heat.
Step 3: Cook each bhakri dough until golden brown, put light pressure with a wooden press. Once you’ll notice brown spots on the bhakri. Serve bhakri with a steaming cup of masala chai or pair it with lauki chana dal for a delightful taste. Enjoy!