Diwali Crackers

Diwali Crackers

Ingredients

Whole wheat flour – 1 cup

Kasoori methi (dried methi leaves) – ¼ cup (can add more

Ajwain – ¼ tsp

Oil + ghee – ¼ cup

Water – ¼ cup (vary according to consistency of dough)

Method

Mix all the dry ingredients

Add oil + ghee to it and rub to form breadcrumb consistency

Knead it into a stiff dough using water as required

Cover the dough and let it rest for about 20 mins

Knead it again and divide it into 3 equal portions

Roll out each portion to form a roti and cut into desired shapes using a cookie cutter

Preheat oven to 160 degrees C

Bake for 15 mins or so till it turns crisp

Let it cool and store in an airtight container

Serve with a steaming cup of tea or coffee

Keep an eye on the crackers to prevent burning  

Health Benefits of Fenugreek Leaves

Helps to treat gastric problems and other intestinal issues

Used for curing dysentery and diarrhea

In powdered form, the leaves are used for treating Gastro-Intestinal issues, allergies or congestion of the upper respiratory zone

Helps to lower atherosclerosis

Reduces LDL and triglycerides while increasing HDL levels

Controls glucose metabolism. Also helps in preventing and treating of Type 2 diabetes

Reduces cellular insulin resistance

Reduces blemishes on skin

Its paste helps to give long, lustrous hair

Health Benefits of Wholewheat Flour

Rich in vitamins B1, B2, B3, E

Rich in folic acid, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, iron

Rich in fibre, helps to lower risk of type 2 diabetes

Fibre also helps in weight loss

Helps women to avoid gallstones