Spicy Olive Oil Crackers....light and healthy!

Crackers are so simple and satisfying to make. You will really enjoy making and sampling these spicy olive oil crackers.

Absolutely low fat and healthy, these crackers can be flavoured with spices or herbs or both. I have used Indian spices this time. Sometimes, I end up making these low fat crackers with herbs only. Just let your mood decide the flavouring. That really works best!

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SPICY OLIVE OIL CRACKERS

Ingredients:

Whole wheat flour – 1 ¼ cup

Baking powder – ½ tsp

Salt – to taste

Extra Virgin Olive oil – 1 ½ tblsp

Water – ¼ cup or slightly more

Sesame seeds – 1 tblsp

Cumin seeds (roasted) – 1 tsp

Coriander seeds (roasted) – 1 tsp

Dry fenugreek leaves – 1 tblsp

Chili flakes – ½ tsp

White pepper powder – ½ tsp

Method:

1.    Grind the cumin and coriander seeds coarsely.

2.    In a large bowl combine the flour/atta, baking pdr, salt and all the dry spices. Mix thoroughtly with a whisk.

3.    Add in the olive oil and water (slightly less than ¼ cup). Combine. Add more water a little at a time (with a tablespoon) till the dough just comes together. Knead well enough to make a smooth and stiff dough.

4.    Cover with a cloth and keep aside for 15 mins.

5.    Preheat an oven to 180 °C.

6.    Divide the dough into 2 parts (makes it easier) and roll out thinly and evenly.

7.    Cut out crackers using cookie cutters or a knife or a bottle cap. Poke holes in them at regular intervals using a toothpick.

8.    Arrange them on a baking tray lined with butter paper. Bake for 10 to 12 mins or till they are golden in colour. (baking time varies from oven to oven so, check at the 8 min mark to make an assessment)

9.    Cool on a wire rack completely. Serve with tea or coffee or as a snack with a dip or a pickle.

10. You may store them in an airtight container for several weeks.

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