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We tend to overlook Asparagus as a possible ingredient in Indian cuisine. With its fresh and subtle flavor, not to mention a crisp texture, asparagus is a fabulous addition to an otherwise basic and ordinary pulao recipe. Combine asparagus with the bold flavor of garlic and you’ve got yourself a winner! (more…)
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The crisp and crunchy exterior and the soft, moist, and ooh, so flavorful inside…now, that can mean only one thing – Felafel! Now if you have to get off your diet for one fried food, it should be this one, it will be so worth it. Felafels are very versatile and can be had as appetizers, snacks or mains. They are a great vegetarian option for fillings in pita pockets. Added bonus is that they are protein-packed and gluten-free! Enjoy another lip-smacking look into the Middle Eastern Cuisine.
Soak Time: 8 hours
Prep Time: 20 min
Rest Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Makes: 20-25
Ingredients:
Chickpeas/Garbanzo Beans – 1 cup (approx 200gm)
Garlic Cloves – 5-6 or to taste
Onion – 1 large (Indian standard) or 1/2 large (USA size), roughly chopped
Mint Leaves – 1/2 cup packed, leaves picked
Flat Parsley – 1/2 cup packed, roughly chopped
Cilantro/Coriander Leaves – 1/2 cup packed, roughly chopped
Ground Black Pepper – 1 tsp or to taste
Cumin Powder – 1 tsp
Lemon Juice – 2-3 tbsp or to taste
Olive Oil – 1 tbsp
Baking Soda – 1 tsp
Kosher Salt – 1/2 tsp or to taste
Green Chilli – to taste (optional)
Harissa – 1/2 tbsp – or to taste (optional)
Coriander Powder – 1/2 tsp
Oil – for pan shallow frying
Method:
1. Wash well and the Garbanzo Beans in fresh water overnight or a minimum of 8 hours.
2. Once ready to prep, rinse the Garbanzo beans once again, drain, and put them in a Food Processor.
3. Process till it becomes a bread crumb consistency.
4. Pour out into a bowl and keep aside.
5. In the Food Processor, drop in the Garlic, Green Chilli, and the Onions. Food process a couple of whirls.
6. Add in the Herbs – Mint, Parsley & Cilantro.
7. Process till it is all breaks down to the same size as the Garbanzo Beans.
8. Pour out and combine well with the Garbanzo Beans.
9. Add in Salt, Pepper, Cumin Powder, Coriander Powder, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil and Baking Soda.
10. Mix well. Cover and keep in the refrigerator for 15-20 min. to allow the flavors to combine.
11. Meanwhile, heat Oil in a flat skillet on medium heat.
12. Once hot, make patties/balls of the mixture with your hands.
13. Drop into hot Oil and allow it to cook. Once done, turn and cook on the other side.
14. Remove and place on a paper towel and serve hot.
15. Serve with Pita Bread, Hummus, Tahini Sauce.
Tips:
1. Add Salt and Baking Powder right before frying.
2. Best had fresh and hot, but can be made ahead and frozen. Defrost in the fridge and reheat in the oven.
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Now that you know how to make Whole Wheat Pita Bread at home, why not take it a step further and make homemade pita chips? They are a fantastic accompaniment to hummus and even a fabulous substitution for papdi in papdi chaat. You can make the pita chips with homemade or store bought pita bread. Try this super easy recipe today! (more…)
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Mediterranean Cuisine for me is one the fall-backs I go to anytime I just don’t feel like Indian food. Pita Bread is almost like Chapatis, something that looks so familiar yet tastes so different. Traditionally, made with All-Purpose Flour, Whole Wheat Pita Bread is a little healthier twist on it without compromising on the flavors. Enjoy them as wraps, sandwich-pockets or as pita chips, they are easy to make and great to have around.
Prep Time: 15 min
Rise Time: 30min-1 hr
Cook Time: 30 min
Makes: 8-10 pitas
Ingredients:
Whole Wheat Flour – 2 cups (approx 300gm)
Rapid Rise Yeast – 1tsp
Warm Water – 1/2 cup
Sugar – 1/2 tsp
Kosher Salt or regular Salt – 1/2 tsp
Room-Temperature Water – approx 3/4 cup
Olive Oil – 1 tbsp
Whole Wheat Flour (for dusting) – 1/2 cup
Method:
1. Add the Yeast and the Sugar to the Warm Water, mix and allow it to froth. May take 5-10 minutes.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mix the Whole Wheat Flour and the Salt.
3. Once mixed, form a well in the center.
4. Pour in the Activated Yeast and mix with a wooden spoon.
5. Add in additional room-temperature Water, a little at a time, and till the dough comes together. The dough will be stickier than that of Chapati dough.
6. Take another clean mixing bowl, and coat Olive Oil well all over.
7. Pour the dough into it and form a ball with Olive Oil all around.
8. Smear some Olive Oil on a knife and make a ‘X’ on the top of the dough.
9. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
10. Once risen, clean the counter well and dust with a little additional Flour.
11. Pour the Dough onto the counter and start working the Flour into the Dough.
12. Knead by pushing the Dough and then bringing it back to you and folding it in – and repeat till all the Flour is used up and the Dough is a workable consistency.
13. Once done, dust a little bit more Flour onto a work surface and portion out the Dough to form form balls to roll out.
14. Divide the Dough, take a portion and dust a bit of Flour and with your thumb, push apart and tuck in the dough. Repeat till you have a clean dough ball with no creases.
15. The underside, tuck in and roll out in your palms.
16. Place the dough-ball on the dusted work surface. Repeat till all the dough-ball are prepped.
17. Cover and leave for 10 minutes.
18. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450 degree F (approx 230 degrees C) with the baking sheet or a pizza stone in it.
19. Roll out the dough-balls, just as you would Chapatis, use a little Flour if needed. Do not roll too thin.
20. Once rolled place onto the hot baking sheet or pizza stone and allow them to puff. The rack for the baking should be as low as possible in the oven.
21. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, take the tray out and flip the Pitas and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
22. Remove and continue the process for all of the Pitas.
23. Serve hot store in an insulated container till ready to serve.
24. Stack them well so they do not dry up.
25. Enjoy them with some Hummus, Tahini Paste or with some filling as Pita Pockets.
Tips:
1. Have too many? Freeze the Pitas for a lazy day!
2. Add additional flavoring to the dough to make it sure exciting.
Related Recipes suggestions:
Tahini Paste and Tahini Sauce
Hummus
Spinach & Green Pea Hummus
Greek Layered Dip
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