Khakhra

Khakhra

Khakhra
Origin
Place of origin	India
Region or state	Gujarat
Details
Main ingredient(s)	Mat bean, wheat flour

Originating from the state of Gujarat, as part of Jain Gujarati cuisine in India, Khakhara’s are thin crackers made from mat bean, wheat flour and oil. It is served usually during breakfast. khakhra’s are individually hand-made and roasted to provide a delicious, crunchy and healthy snack enjoyed with a selection of pickles and chutneys.

Varieties

Khakhra is made in several varieties such methi, jeera, Bajri, Math and masala to name a few

Commercially prepared khakhra

1. Methi (Fenugreek)
2. Punjabi Masala
3. Jeera
4. Chilly Garlic
5. Black Pepper
6. Plain Salted
7. Spicy Dhaniya
8. Paprika
9. Pani Puri (Gol Gappa)
10. Desi Ghee
11. Chocolate
12. Bajra Methi
13. Ajwain
14. Kothmir Marcha
15. Falhari
16. Kothmir - Marcha
17. Chat masala
18. Pudina
19. Tomato
20. pavbhaji
21. Dabeli
22. Manchurian
23. Thepla - methi khakhra
24. chilly chat
25. Tulsi
26. Vanila
27. Nachos
28. Vada Pav

Preparation

There are variation in the preparation methods but generally the following method is observed : Wheat flour,(and/or refined flour), salt and masala are mixed. Oil, water or milk are added and knead to make a soft dough. This dough is then rolled into small balls and are flattened. This actually looks similar to the chapatis or raw Flattened bread. Now this is then heated and roasted on slow heat and pressed via wooden press, till it becomes crisp and light brown in color. Cooled and stored in a container.

See also

• Gujarat
• Indian Cuisine
• Gujarati people
• List of Indian breads

External links

• Khakhra in India