Healthy Biscuits

 

1. Ingredients:

• Sugar: ½ cup

• Cardamom (Elaichi): 4 pods (peeled)

• Oil: ¼ cup (use heart-healthy oil like sunflower or olive oil)

• Wheat flour: ½ cup

• Gram flour (Besan): ½ cup

• Upma rava (semolina): ¼ cup

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Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Sugar Mixture

1. Grind sugar and cardamom together into a fine powder.
2. Add oil to the sugar mixture and mix until smooth.

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Step 2: Prepare the Dough

1. In a mixing bowl, combine wheat flour, gram flour, and upma rava.
2. Gradually add the sugar-oil mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well to form a dough.
   • If the dough feels dry, add 1–2 tablespoons of water or milk (optional).
   • The dough should be firm yet pliable.

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Step 3: Shape the Biscuits

1. Divide the dough into small portions.
2. Roll each portion into a ball and flatten slightly to shape into biscuits.

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Step 4: Bake in the Idli Cooker

1. Preheat the idli cooker:
   • Add 1–2 cups of water to the cooker and bring it to a boil.
   • Place a stand inside to keep the biscuits elevated above the water.
2. Place the biscuits on greased idli plates or a steel plate that fits inside the cooker.
3. Cover the cooker (without the whistle) and bake on medium heat for 20–25 minutes.
   • Check occasionally to ensure even baking.
4. The biscuits are done when they turn firm and slightly golden.

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Step 5: Cool and Serve

1. Let the biscuits cool completely to harden.
2. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

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2. Ingredients:

• Powdered Jaggery: ½ cup (instead of sugar)

• Cardamom (Elaichi): 4 pods (peeled and ground)

• Olive oil or Sunflower oil: 2 tablespoons (reduce oil quantity)

• Wheat flour: ½ cup (high in fiber)

• Gram flour (Besan): ½ cup (rich in protein)

• Whole wheat rava (Upma rava): ¼ cup

• Flaxseed powder: 1 tablespoon (optional, for heart-healthy omega-3s)

• Water or Low-fat Milk: 1–2 tablespoons (only if needed to bind the dough)

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Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Jaggery Mixture

1. Grind jaggery and cardamom together into a fine powder.
2. Add olive oil to the jaggery mixture and mix until smooth.

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Step 2: Prepare the Dough

1. In a mixing bowl, combine wheat flour, gram flour, rava, and flaxseed powder.
2. Gradually add the jaggery-oil mixture to the dry ingredients.
3. Mix well to form a firm yet pliable dough. Add 1–2 tablespoons of water or milk if necessary.

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Step 3: Shape the Biscuits

1. Divide the dough into small portions.
2. Roll each portion into a ball and flatten slightly to form biscuits.

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Step 4: Bake in the Idli Cooker

1. Preheat the idli cooker:
   • Add 1–2 cups of water to the cooker and bring it to a boil.
   • Place a stand inside to keep the biscuits elevated above the water.
2. Place the biscuits on greased idli plates or a steel plate that fits inside the cooker.
3. Cover the cooker (without the whistle) and bake on medium heat for 20–25 minutes.
   • Check occasionally to ensure even baking.
4. The biscuits are done when they turn firm and slightly golden.

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Step 5: Cool and Serve

1. Allow the biscuits to cool completely to firm up.
2. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

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Why This Is Heart-Healthy:

1. Jaggery instead of sugar: Lowers glycemic index and adds minerals like iron.
2. Olive oil: Reduces bad cholesterol (LDL) and increases good cholesterol (HDL).
3. Flaxseed: Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, great for heart health.
4. Whole grains: High fiber content supports a healthy heart.

Enjoy these guilt-free, heart-friendly biscuits!

From chatgpt