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Yield:  12 muffins (serving size: 1 muffin)                     Ingredients 1 1/2 cups   all-purpose flour (about 6 3/4 ounces) 1 cup   whole wheat pastry flour (about 5 1/8 ounces) 1/2 cup   sugar 1 teaspoon   baking powder 1 teaspoon   baking soda 1/2 teaspoon   salt 1 1/2 cups   low-fat buttermilk 1 1/4 cups   chopped dried figs 2 tablespoons   canola oil 1 teaspoon   vanilla extract 1  large egg Cooking spray 1/3 cup   packed brown sugar 1/4 cup   quick-cooking oats 1 tablespoon   butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Lightly spoon flours into measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flours and next 4 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl; stir with a whisk. Make a well in center of mixture. Place buttermilk, figs, oil, vanilla, and egg in a food processor; process until well blended. Add fig mixture to flou...

Prep Time:  18 minutes Total Time:  50 minutes Yield:  Makes: 12 servings (serving size: 1 slice)                  Ingredients 1 1/2 cups   white whole-wheat flour 1/2 cup   cornmeal 6 tablespoons   sugar 2 teaspoons   baking powder 1/4 teaspoon   baking soda 1/4 teaspoon   salt 1 cup   low-fat buttermilk 2 tablespoons   olive oil 1  large egg white 1 tablespoon   lemon zest 1/2 cup   unsweetened dried cherries, coarsely chopped Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 8- x 4-inch loaf pan. 2. In bowl, whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, oil, egg white, and lemon zest until blended. Add to flour mixture, along with cherries, and stir to mix. Spread in pan. 3. Bake until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean (45-50 minutes). Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn ou...

Yield:  Makes: 8 scones (serving size: 1 scone)                Ingredients 1/2 cup   quick-cooking oats 1 cup   whole-wheat flour 1 cup   all-purpose white flour 1/4 cup   dark brown sugar, firmly packed 1/4 teaspoon   salt 1/2 teaspoon   ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon   ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon   baking powder 3/4 cup   unsweetened, dried tart cherries 4 tablespoons   cold, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 cup   buttermilk 2 tablespoons   sugar, for sprinkling, optional Fat-free Greek yogurt and sugar-free jam, for serving, optional Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Place first 8 ingredients (through baking powder) in bowl of food processor. Pulse to combine. Add fruit and butter. Pulse again 15-20 times to form a sandy texture. Stir in buttermilk; pulse just enough to combine. 2. Drop 8 spoonfuls (about 1/2 cup each) onto parchment-lined ba...

Prep Time:  5 minutes Cook Time:  16 minutes Yield:  Makes 9 muffins (serving size: 1 muffin)                   Ingredients 2  mashed ripe bananas (about 3/4 cup) 2 tablespoons   canola oil 1  egg 1/2 cup   fat-free milk 3/4 teaspoon   vanilla extract 2/3 cup   white whole-wheat flour (such as King Arthur) or whole-wheat flour 1/2 cup   quick-cooking oats 1/4 cup   sugar 1 3/4 teaspoons   baking powder 1/2 teaspoon   ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon   salt Cooking spray Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 375º. 2. Combine bananas and next 4 ingredients (through vanilla) in a medium bowl; mix well, and set aside. 3. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup and level with a knife. Whisk together flour and next 5 ingredients (through salt) in a small bowl. 4. Stir the flour mixture into the banana mixture until they are just combined. 5. Spray 9...

Mexican Wraps Tangy mixture of baked beans wrapped in tortillas served with salsa, sour cream and cheese. Cooking Time:  5-10 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  15-20 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Whole wheat flour (atta) tortillas 8 • Salsa 1/2 cup • Baked beans,tinned 1 cup • Iceberg lettuce ,shredded a few leaves • Carrots,grated 2 medium • Cheese,grated 2 cups • Hung yogurt 4 tablespoons • Red chillies,crushed 2 teaspoon Method Take one tortilla and heat it on a griddle on both the sides. Place the warmed tortilla on a flat surface. Put some salsa over it and spread evenly. Spread a portion of baked beans over the salsa and top it up with shredded lettuce, grated carrots, grated cheese, hung yogurt. Sprinkle crushed red chillies over and roll the tortilla firmly. Fold a paper napkin around it and serve immediately. Repeat the process for the remaining wraps.

Whole Wheat Corn Flake Rolls ( Delicious Diabetic Recipes) Extremely simple and nourishing - all the three ingredients i. e. Corn flakes, whole wheat flour and wheat bran used in these rolls are rich in fibre and corn flakes also contribute to its iron content. Soft yet crunchy these delightful rolls are best if served warm as an accompaniment to your favourite salad or soup. I've used 1 teaspoon of sugar in this recipe, as it is required for the yeast to ferment which is not possible with the use of sugar substitute. Preparation Time:  30 mins Cooking Time:  20 mins Baking Temperature:  200°C (400°F). Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1/4 cup   corn flakes  , crushed 1 cup   whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) 2 tbsp   wheat bran 1 tsp   sugar 1 tsp   olive oil 3/4 tsp   salt 1 tsp  (5 gms)  fresh yeast  or 3/4 tsp dry  yeast Method Combine all the ingredients except the corn flakes and knead into a soft ...

Poori Serves 12 to 14 breads 2 cups whole wheat flour, plus more for rolling Salt to taste 1 cup water or more Oil to fry Sift together the flour and salt and make a smooth dough with your hands. Cover it with a plastic film and let it sit for 20 minuntes. Heat the oil to 350° F. Divide the dough into 12 balls and roll it individually into 8-inch discs. Keep them covered with a damp kitchen towel. Gently silde the rolled dough into hot oil until its puffed up and cooked.

Corn Flour Bread with Cauliflower and Spices The breads made on tawa (flat griddle) is the household way of making Indian breads. You can also use a heavy-bottom frying pan to do the same. MAKES  14 rotis 1 cup stone-ground durum whole-wheat flour, plus more as needed while rolling 1 cup corn flour salt to taste 2 cups grated fresh cauliflower 2 large potatoes, boiled and mashed 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds 1/3 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon garam masala Place both the flours and salt and sift into a large bowl. Add the cauliflower, mashed potatoes, onion, cayenne pepper, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala and a little water. Make a  smooth dough. Cover and set aside for at least 30 minutes.Divide the dough into 14 lemon-sized balls. Roll each ball separately into flat disk with a rolling pin, using some dry flour on the base of the  plate. Heat the tawa ...

                    Dal Baati Churma The popular Rajasthani delicacy, dal bati churma is made simple with this easy to prepare recipe.Dal is lentils, baati is made from fried or baked wheat flour balls and churma is sweetened ground wheat. A traditional and authentic recipe to prepare dal bati churma at home. Preparation Time: 1H Cooking Time:  20 Ingredients For the panchmel dal 1/3 cup   chana dal (split Bengal gram) 1/3 cup   toovar (arhar) dal 1/3 cup   moong dal (split green gram) 1 tbsp   urad dal (split black lentils) 1 tbsp  whole  moong (whole green gram) 3 tsp   chilli powder 1/4 tsp   turmeric powder (haldi) 1 tsp   coriander (dhania) powder 1/2 tsp   garam masala 3   cloves (laung / lavang) 2   bayleaves (tejpatta) 1 tsp   cumin seeds (jeera) 2   green chillies,  slit a pinch of  asafoetida (hing) 2 tsp   dried ma...

              Hare Mutter Ki Puri C rispy puris stuffed with green peas are superbly flavoured and simply divine. You will enjoy these puris with Aloo ki Subji. Puris have always been considered a treat for all occasions including the worship of family deities, birth, naming ceremony of new borns, marriages, housewarming, festivals like Ganesh Pooja, Holi, Teej, Sindhara, Dasshera, Diwali etc. Preparation Time:  15 mins. CookingTime:  45 mins. Makes 12 puris.  Ingredients For the dough 2 cups   whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) 1 tbsp   fresh curds (dahi) 1/2 tsp  levelled,  baking powder 1 tsp   ghee 1/2 tsp   salt For the stuffing 1 1/2 cups   boiled green peas 3 to 5   green chillies, finely chopped 1 tsp   cumin seeds (jeera) 1/2 tsp   lemon juice 1 tsp   chaat masala 1 tsp   whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) 1 tsp   ghee salt  to taste Other ing...

                   Lachha Paratha Recipe                                  Lacha Paratha is whole wheat layered flat bread. Lacha Paratha is a treat with any meal and can be served with any gravy base dish of your choice. Recipe will make 3. Ingredients: For Dough 1 cup whole wheat flour (atta) 1 teaspoon oil 1/2 teaspoon salt Approx.1/2 cup water lukewarm  Also Need 1/4  cup whole wheat flour (atta) to help rolling Approx. 2 tablespoons oil for cooking Method In a bowl mix the flour, salt, and oil. First add about 1/3 cup of water to make dough add remaining water as needed to make smooth and pliable dough. Knead the dough on a lightly greased surface. Cover the dough and keep aside for at least 15 minutes. Knead the dough again before using and divide into 3 equal parts. Take one part of t...