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BUCK WHEAT
Sangeetha
A ¼ cup serving of Buckwheat contains 100 calories, most of which come from carbohydrates. buckwheat flour does supply 10 percent or more of the daily value of three B vitamins. One serving supplies 10 percent of thiamine, which assists with healthy circulation. One serving also provides 12 percent of niacin. Niacin is also necessary for proper circulation. It also supports your nervous system. Additionally, one serving of buckwheat flour provides 14 percent of the daily value of B-6. B-6 helps you absorb fats and proteins.
BUCK WHEAT PURI:
Ingredients
- 2 Cup Buckwheat Flour (Kuttu Flour)
- 1 Cup Water (for making dough)
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Thyme (Ajwain)
- Canola Oil (for frying)
In a bowl, add buckwheat (kuttu) flour, salt, red pepper powder and thyme. Mix water little at a time to make firm dough. *Additional Notes*
Add water little at a time since buckwheat flour absorbs water very quickly. |
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Dust bread board with some buckwheat flour. Make small balls from dough of 1-2 Inch diameter and keep placing on flour dusted bread board. |
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Heat oil in a wide frying pan or electric fryer to 350 F. While oil is heating up, flat the dough balls to 5-6 inch round flat circles. *Additional Notes*
If you do not have thermometer to check oil temperature, add a peanut size dough ball in the hot oil. If ball sizzles on contact with oil and appears of oil surface at count of 5 then Oil is perfectly. If it takes longer then 5 seconds or stays at the bottom, oil is not hot enough hot. If dough ball turns brown very quickly then oil is too hot and it will burn your puris. |
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Deep fry flat breads in fryer one at a time for around 15-20 seconds each side or till bread appears to be crisp and fully cooked. *Additional Notes*
Bread generally puffs when it is fully cooked. |
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Serve Puffed Bread Or Puri with your choice of Potato Curry and Raita. Enjoy!!! |
BUCKWHEAT DOSA
Ingredients (for 8 dosas):
1 cup buckwheat flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. curry powder
1.5 cups vegetable broth
Directions:
1. Mix dry ingredients together, and slowly whisk in the veggie broth until smooth.
2. Heat up a skillet until hot (say med-high heat) – spray with oil, and ladle about 2 tbs. of batter in a circular motion. Once bubbles form, flip, and cook for a few more seconds.Add green chillies, coriander.
3.Serve with hot chutney and sambar.
Wheat Buck products are good for gall stones,Diabetes,and good for health.