Koki Paratha / Flat Bread - Sindhi style

          This is a typical Sindhi style masala paratha made of whole wheat flour. It is quite a popular breakfast that is wholesome, absolutely simple and easy to prepare. Koki is generally enjoyed hot with pickle and yoghurt. Besides, it can be relished anytime of the day for a quick meal. So check the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.

          Few basic ingredients and seasonings available in the kitchen are needed to make these flat breads. It has a unique way of cooking (which I skipped for want of time) as it is rolled and cooked twice to get a perfect texture.

          These Koki parathas can be packed for a lunch box meal or as an after-school snack. They are also a great option for picnics and travel as they are quite filling. 

• 1 & 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 1 tsp. ginger, grated
• 2-3 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
• 1 tbsp. anardana, whole / crushed
• pinch of salt
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp. red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
• 1/2 tsp. carom seeds (ajwain)
• 1 tbsp. oil to knead
• 3-4 tbsp. oil / ghee to shallow fry 

          In a large bowl, mix all the above mentioned ingredients (except the last one) and knead into a tight dough by adding required quantity of water. Cover and keep aside for 30 minutes.

          Divide into 5 equal portions. Roll out each portion into a circle and prick with a fork.

          Heat a tawa / griddle and fry the Koki parathas, one at a time, on both sides till light golden in colour, by drizzling some oil over it and around the edges. 

          Transfer them to a serving plate and serve with yoghurt and pickle for a Sindhi style breakfast. 

                   Mix all the ingredients (except the last one) & knead into a tight dough 
                   by adding required quantity of water. Cover & keep for 30 min.

                                  Divide into 5 equal portions. 

                                  Roll out each portion into a circle & prick with a fork.

                      Heat a tawa & fry Koki parathas, one at a time, on both sides till light 
                      golden in colour, by drizzling some oil over it & around the edges. 

                                Serve with yoghurt & pickle for a Sindhi style breakfast. 

Eggless Whole Wheat Kalonji (Nigella Seeds) Biscuits

          If you are looking for some easy to bake healthy homemade biscuits, then this recipe is just for you. It is prepared with whole wheat flour (Atta) along with crushed kalonji (nigella seeds) and olive oil besides other basic ingredients. 

          Perfect for an evening tea-time snack, they can also be devoured anytime you feel like munching into something savoury. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare these crispy delicate bites.

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 tsp. nigella seeds (kalonji), crushed coarsely
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• buttermilk as required

          In a bowl, mix together whole wheat flour, kalonji, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Then add the olive oil and combine to form a crumbly mix.

          Add buttermilk little at a time and knead into a dough. Cover with a wet muslin cloth and let it rest for 25-30 minutes. 

          Meanwhile, place a baking paper over the baking tray and keep aside. Roll the dough into a circle by dusting some flour. (The thickness of the biscuits should not be too thick or too thin).

          Cut into different shapes with a biscuit / cookie cutter and arrange them on the baking tray. Gather the remaining dough and roll out again.

          Cut them further with the cutter and in the same manner use up all the dough. Bake the biscuits in a preheated microwave oven at 180 degrees C. for 15 minutes.

          Set them aside to cool down before storing in an airtight container. Enjoy these healthy and yummy whole wheat biscuits just as it is or as a tea-time snack.

          

                      Mix whole wheat flour, kalonji, salt, baking powder & baking soda. 

                                Add olive oil & combine to form a crumbly mix.

                                 Add buttermilk little at a time.

                               and knead into a dough. 

                              Cover with a wet muslin cloth & let it rest for 25-30 minutes. 

              Roll dough into a circle by dusting some flour. Cut into different shapes with
              a biscuit / cookie cutter. 

                                  Arrange them on the baking tray. 

                      Bake them in a preheated oven at 180 degrees C. for 15 minutes. Set 
                      aside to cool down before storing in an airtight container. 

                    Enjoy these healthy & yummy biscuits just as it is or as a tea-time snack.

          

Eggless Whole Wheat (Atta) Biscuits

          If you are looking for some easy to bake homemade biscuits, then this recipe is just for you. It is prepared with whole wheat flour (Atta) along with saffron and a hint of kewra flavour, besides other basic ingredients. For a more healthy version, you can try with brown sugar / jaggery and oil instead of butter. 

          Perfect for an evening tea-time snack, they can also be devoured anytime you feel like munching into something sweet. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare these crispy delicate bites.

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup sugar or to taste, powdered
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• pinch of salt
• 100 gms. butter, chilled
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• pinch of saffron
• 1 tsp. kewra / rose water
• 2-3 tbsp. milk or as required

          In a mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, pinch of salt, sugar, cardamom powder and saffron. Add the butter and mix everything well so that it resembles breadcrumbs.

         Add the kewra water and required quantity of milk to knead it. Grease a baking tray and place a butter paper over it.

          Roll out into a circle by dusting some flour. It should neither be too thick or thin. Cut with a biscuit / cookie cutter and arrange them on the baking tray. Gather all the remaining dough and roll out again.

          Cut them further with a cutter and likewise use up all the dough. Bake the biscuits at 180 degrees C for 15 minutes.

           Set them aside to cool down before storing them in an airtight container. Enjoy these crisp and healthy whole wheat biscuits as it is or as a tea-time snack.

                  Combine flour, baking powder, pinch of salt, sugar, cardamom powder &
                  saffron. Add butter & mix well so that it resembles breadcrumbs.

                                  Add butter & mix everything well 

                                 so that it resembles breadcrumbs.

                                 Add kewra water & required quantity of milk to knead it. 

                          Roll out into a circle by dusting some flour. Cut with a cookie cutter 

                                 and transfer them to the baking tray. 

                                 Bake the biscuits at 180 degrees C for 15 minutes.

Set aside to cool down before storing them in an air-tight container.

                  Enjoy these crisp & healthy whole wheat biscuits as it is or as a tea-time snack.

Rustic Strawberry Brown Bread

          
          Here is yet another healthy version of a whole wheat flour bread with some pureed strawberry and flavoured with cardamom powder. It is a rustic kind of bread. Easy and simple to prepare, this delicious bread can be enjoyed with butter, jam, eggs or just the way you like it.

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 tsp. active yeast
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/3 cup lukewarm water
• 1 tbsp. oil
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• 1/3 cup strawberry puree (I used frozen ones)
• fresh strawberry to garnish (opt)

          In a small bowl, mix together yeast, sugar and lukewarm water. Mix well and cover. Keep aside for 10-15 minutes.

          In a separate bowl, mix together whole wheat flour, salt and cardamom powder. Make a well in the centre and add the oil, followed by the yeast mix and the strawberry puree.

          Combine everything with a spoon. Adjust the puree accordingly. My dough was very soft and loose.

          Set aside for 1-2 hours. Dust some flour and punch back the dough. Make into a round shape. Place on a baking tray lined with butter paper.

          Bake in a microwave oven for 25-30 minutes at 180 degrees C. Transfer to a wire rack and set  aside to cool down. Cut into slices and enjoy with jam, butter or just the way you like it.

                Mix yeast, sugar & lukewarm water. Mix & cover. Keep aside for 10-15 min.

                                After 10 minutes.

                         In a bowl, mix together whole wheat flour, salt & cardamom powder. 

                                 Make a well in the center & add oil, followed by..... 

                                 yeast mix.....

                               .....and strawberry puree.

                                 Mix everything with a spoon.  

                                  After 2 hours.

                        Dust some flour & punch back the dough. Make into a round shape.

                    Place on a baking tray lined with butter paper. Bake in a microwave oven
                    for 25-30 minutes at 180 degrees C. 

                           Cut into slices & enjoy with jam, butter or just the way you like it.