Fig & flaxseed crackers

Munch your way to health...
Guilt free Figs and flaxseeds wholewheat crackers!

Ingredients:

• 1/4th cup plus 1/4th cup flaxseed
• 1 1/2 cup wheat flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4th tsp salt
• 2 tbsp. powdered sugar
• 3 tbsp. butter (at room temperature)
• 1/4th cup finely chopped walnuts
• 5-6 dried chopped figs
• 1/2 cup milk (at room temperature)

Prep time: 10 mins
Resting time: 15- 20 mins
Baking time: 10-12 mins
Yields: 18-20 crackers
Kitchen equipments required : Oven, Grinder,2  Mixing bowls, Whisker, Aluminium foil/Parchment paper, Baking tray,Rolling pin, Knife/Cookie cutter/Pizza cutter

Directions:

• Grind 1/4th cup flax seeds to a fine powder using a grinder.
• In a mixing bowl add, whole flax seeds, ground flaxseed, wheat flour, baking powder, salt, and mix together well.
• In another bowl whisk together sugar and butter, now add the flour in this and mix well.
• Fold in chopped walnuts and dried figs.
• Using milk knead into semi stiff dough. Cover and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
• Sprinkle some flax seeds over the work top.
• Divide the dough into equal sized balls. Take a dough ball and roll over the the sprinkled flax seed. 
• Dust the work top with some flour and roll the dough ball into 1/8inch thickness using a rolling pin.
• Cut into desired shapes and prick each cracker with a fork.
• Preheat oven to190 degree C.
• Line the baking tray with a aluminium foil and arrange the crackers leaving 2 inch space.
• Bake the crackers for 10-12 minutes or until the edges begin to brown.
• Allow them to cool on the rack completely before serving.
• Serve them with your favourite dips, or tea
• Store in an air tight container
  

Recipe adapted from Epicurious.com

Oats Rosemary Crackers

Munching is good....even better when it's healthy....let's have some crispy munchies...Oats and Rosemary Crackers!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp(topping) rolled oats
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour plus 2 tbsp
• 2 tsp powdered sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp  butter
• 1 tbsp dried rosemary
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 tbsp plus 2 tbsp(topping) sesame seeds (slightly roasted)

Preparation time : 10 mins + 20 mins resting time
Cooking/Baking Time : 10-12 mins
Yields : 20 Crackers
Kitchen Equipments Required: Oven, Grinder,2  Mixing bowls, Whisker, Aluminium foil/Parchment paper, Baking tray,Rolling pin, Knife/Cookie cutter/Pizza cutter

Directions:

• Grind rolled oats to a fine powder using a grinder.
• In a mixing bowl add oats flour, wheat flour, baking powder, salt, sesame seeds and dried rosemary and mix together well.
• In another bowl whisk together sugar and butter, now add the flour in this and mix well.
• Using buttermilk knead into  semi stiff dough. Cover and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
• Sprinkle some rolled oats and sesame seeds over the work top.
• Divide the dough into equal sized balls. Take a dough ball and roll over the the sprinkled oats and sesame seed. 
• Dust the work top with some flour and roll the dough ball into 1/8inch thickness using a rolling pin.
• Cut into desired shapes and prick each cracker with a fork.
  
• Preheat oven to190 degree C.
• Line the baking tray with a aluminium foil and arrange the crackers leaving 2 inch space.
  
• Bake the crackers for 12-15 minutes or until the edges begin to brown.
• Allow them to cool on the rack completely before serving.
  
• Serve them with your favourite dips, or tea
• Store in an air tight container.

Apple oatmeal bars with orange spiced tea

Apple choco oatmeal bars and Orange spiced iced tea...
A guilt free, healthy yet fulfilling breakfast after a heavy workout to keep you active and refreshed throughout the day!!
Apple choco oatmeal bars 
Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cup instant oats
• 1/4th cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2  cup fresh orange juice
• 4-5 tbsp powdered  sugar (to taste)
• 2 large apples shredded
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
• A handful chopped walnuts
  

Directions:

• Combine all the ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
• Pre- heat oven at 190 degree C for 10 minutes.
• Grease a baking dish, pour the oats mixture and bake it for 25-30 minutes or till done.
• Allow it to cool and cut into slices.
• Bars are ready to serve.

Orange spiced tea:
Ingredients:

• 2 cups water
• 2 cloves
• 2 crushed green cardamoms
• 2 black peppercorns
• 1 star anise
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
• Pinch of grated nutmeg
• Peels from half orange
• 2 drops orange essence 
• Sugar to taste
• 1 tea bag

Directions:

• In a saucepan heat water over medium heat, add cloves, cardamom, peppercorns, star anise, cinnamon powder, orange peel and grated nutmeg.
• Bring it to boil, switch off the flame.
• Add orange essence and a tea bag, cover and let it brew for 5- 10 minutes.
• Strain and stir in sugar.
• Add ice cubes and serve.
  

Wheat flour soup

The best way to beat the winter chill is a steaming hot bowl of soup.Try this healthy wheat flour soup with goodness of vegetables, aromatic spices and condiments.

Wheat flour soup

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup wheat flour
• 2 cups water
• 2 tsp oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 2 cloves
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper powder
• Sugar a pinch( optional)
• 1/4 bowl chopped veggies of your choice( I used carrots and beans)
• Some chopped coriander leaves
• 1/4 tsp mixed herbs( oregano, thyme, rosemary)
• 1/2 tbsp lemon juice ( optional)
  

Method:

• In a wok heat oil, add chopped garlic, cinnamon stick and cloves and sauté for few seconds.
• Add wheat flour and cook for a minute or two just to eliminate the raw flavour, do not over cook.
  
• Add water, salt, black pepper, sugar, herbs, chopped vegetables, coriander leaves and mixed herbs and cook for 3-4 minutes stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
• Add lemon juice for tanginess.
• Discard cinnamon stick and clove before serving.
• Add butter if you want.
  

Notes:

I like my veggies little crunchy you can choose to par boil or steam your vegetables before adding it to the soup.