Chakli--Diwali sweets and savories!

Chakli or murukku, the deep fried spiral of flavor that burst in your mouth to accompany the crackers  being burst outside!
How do I make this one healthy?
Substitute the oil, bake it!

So Here goes!

Ingredients:

Rice 1 - 1/2 cup

Roasted dalia 1/2 cup powdered 

1 cup dessicated coconut powdered 

1/8 tsp baking soda 

1 tsp red chilli powder

1-1/4 tsp hing

1/4 cup sesame seeds

3/4 cup water 

 

Method:

Mix well all dry ingredients.

Add water and make dough.

Spread sesame seeds on baking tray

Make swirls onto it with chakli maker

Baking

Bake in Preheated oven at 160 degrees for 25 to 30 min or until golden brown.  Be careful about the time, one batch of mine got a bit too cooked!

Dairy free buttermilk

Buttermilk is a solace in the hot climate of Mumbai.
Lately we have been serving this unique nondairy,wholesome goodness during our awareness drives.
Here is the simple, yummy recipe

Sitaphal Icecream

Today is world vegan day.  There had to be a post here.

What better than Icecream. That too raw vegan. (Ok. For the purists out there, the cashews cannot be completely raw, because some heat is used in the deshelling process. )