Coconut Cookies

Coconut Cookies

Simple and healthy cookies with coconut & whole wheat flour (atta). These are healthy with jaggery, without baking soda and baking powder. Today I'm using fresh grated coconut but you can even use desiccated coconut. 

Ingredients

Whole wheat flour - 3/4 cup

Powered jaggery - 1/4 cup

Unsalted butter - 1/4 cup

Fresh grated coconut - 1/4 cup

Milk - 2 tablespoons

Vanilla essence - few drops

Method:

# Cream butter and powdered jaggery.

# Mix grated coconut, vanilla essence with butter mixture.

# Add whole wheat flour and make a dough. Add 

1 tablespoon of milk and make soft dough. If you require can add some more milk.

# Cover the dough and refrigerate for 10 minutes.

# Preheat microwave convention oven @ 180'c.

# Grease the baking tin with oil or butter. Make marble size balls of dough... slightly press and arrange them in baking tray.

# Bake @ 180'c for 10-12 minutes. 

Once done allow them to cool on wire rack.

Store the cookies in an airtight container and enjoy.

* Airfrier - Preheat @ 170'c for 5 minutes. Bake @ same temperature for 8-10 minutes.

* Pressure cooker - add salt and place the ring mould and preheat on medium flame. Arrange the cookies in a plate and bake for 20-25 minutes without gasket and whistle on medium flame.

Do try this recipe and provide your comments.

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Thekua ( Indian Airfried Biscuit)

Thekua ( Indian Airfried Biscuit)

Thekua is basically a Bihari Cusine recipe made during festivals such as Chatt Puja, Saraswati Puja, or for any occasion or festivals.

This recipe can be made using powdered sugar but I'm using jaggery syrup to make it more healthier. However this recipe is traditionally deep fried but I'm using my Airfrier to fry Thekua's.

Ingredients:

Whole wheat flour - 1.5 cups
Jaggery syrup - 3/4 cup
Rava / Semolina - 1 tablespoon
Grated Coconut - 1 tablespoon
Cardomon powder / Elaichi powder - 1/2 tsp
Ghee - 1 tablespoon
Oil - 1 tablespoon (Brush oil)

Method:
# Mix whole wheat flour, grated coconut, semolina or rava, cardomon powder, ghee...till it becomes bread crumbs consistently.
( if you are using... powdered sugar can mix it in  this stage)
# Add jaggery syrup and mix well.
# Sprinkle little water and prepare a stiff dough.
(as we prepare for poori or paratha)

# Roll it in 1'inch thickness and use any cookie cutter.

# Preheat Airfrier @ 180'c for 5 min.
# Initially fry @ 160 - 170'c for 15 min.

# Brush oil inbetween and fry @ 180'c for 6-7 min.
Once done can be served. Let it come to room  temperature you  can store them in an airtight container.
# If you want to bake in microwave...
In convention mode preheat for 5 min @ 180'c. Bake @ 180'c for 10-12 min.
Hope you all like it.
Please do try and provide your comments.
Thank you!