Coconut Biscuit / Kobri Biscuit

I have made one more type of Cookie / Biscuit that is Coconut Biscuit. In kannada we call it as kobri biscuit. This you will get it in all indian bakeries. I just love this biscuit.

PS : Depends upon the Oven..Please be sure the temparatures of the oven may vary for different ovens. It may over heat or some may have less heat. The best way is to start on low heat then you can make it high later.

Ingredients

• Maida / Plain flour - 150 grms
• Sugar Powder - 100 grms
• Butter (unsalted) OR Ghee - 100 grms ( I have used ghee )
• Coconut Dry Shredded - 60 grms
• Baking Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Baking Soda - 1 tsp
• Cardamom Powder - 1/2 tsp 

Method

• Cream sugar and ghee or butter till fluffy (  i have used hand blender )
• Add maida, coconut, baking powder ,soda and cardamom powder mix well
• Knead to a soft dough
• Divide the dough into small rounds or cut into desired shape. 
• Bake at 320 F (160 C ) for about 15 minutes

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Kodu Bale #1

Coming up after the sweet butter biscuits we need something spicy and Crunchy Munchy, Correct ? Here it is then, the spicy Kodu Bale This is popular in South India. Everyone makes it with their own ingredients. I must say this the best spicy snack. I just love this. In winter season definitely for something spicy. This snack you can safely store it in an airtight box.

Ingredients

• Rice flour - 1 cup
• Maida flour - 1 cup
• Dalia powder / Hurkadale powder / Chikpea powder - 1 cup
• Chiroti Rava / Simolina - 1 cup
• Red chilli powder - 1 or 2 tsp (acc to taste)
• Salt to taste
• Hot Oil / Vanaspathi ghee - 1 cup
• Dry crushed curry leaves - 2 tsp

Method

• Dry fry maida flour and chiroti rava / simolina
• Mix all and sprinkle warm water sieve well and make a dough
• Divide the small sized balls and gently roll them in the cutting board should be even size
• Roll them atleast 3inch stright and slowly turn around & join the other side.
• Rest the dough balls make the same way
• Put in 4 to 5 Kodubale at a time in a oil & deep fry on medium flame till golden brown
• Remove and drained in the paper towel and cool it and store it in an airtightbox

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Nankhatai

This biscuit is very common in Mysuru / India. This would be our favorite cookie. I don't miss the bakery biscuits. Check out the ingredients of this biscuits

Ingredietns

• Maida / Plain flour - 2 cups
• Rice flour - 1/4 cup
• Bengal gram flour / Besan - 1/4 cup
• Sugar Powder - 1-1/2 cups (adjust as per taste)
• Vegetable shortneing/Dalda / Vanaspathi Ghee OR Pure Cow Ghee OR Butter (unsalted) - 1 cup (melted, I have used melted Ghee)
• Baking Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Baking soda - 1 tsp

Method

• Cream the butter and sugar for 4 to 5 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy using handblender, occasionally scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
• Sieve the flours & baking powder in a mixing bowl
• Now keep adding the dalda ghee or butter little by little to the bowl mix with hand then add sugar powdered in that and again sieve well and make a soft dough
• Divide the dough into small balls and slightly press
• Place the nankhatai on greased tray or use parchment sheet 
• Bake at 325 F (160 degree Centigrade) for about 15-20 minutes. (check in between)

PS : Depends upon the Oven. Please be sure the temperatures of the oven may vary for different ovens. It may over heat or some may have less heat. I normally do @ 320 F (160 - 200 C). The best way is to start on low heat then you can make it high later.

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Masala Biscuits | Khara Biscuits

Hurry !!! Its baking time. This is my first recipe for baking a biscuits. This is very delicious not very spicy & not very salty too. You can have it at any time prefer with the tea/coffee time. I hope kids will also love this.

PS : Depends upon the Oven..Please be sure the temparatures of the oven may vary for different ovens. It may over heat or some may have less heat. I normally do @ 350 F (175C). The best way is to start on low heat then you can make it high later.

Ingrediens

• Maida / Plain Flour - 200 grms
• Sugar Powder - 20 grms
• Butter (unsalted) - 50 grms
• Salt - 1 tsp
• Coriander leaves - 2 tsp, chopped(optional)
• Curry leaves - 1 stalk, finally chopped
• Green chillies , chopped - 1 tsp
• Sesame Seeds(white) - 1 tbsn
• Curd / Yogurt - 30 grms
• Baking powder - 1/2 tsp

Method

• Cream sugar and butter with the Immersion blender / Hand Blender
• Add maida, salt, coriander leaves, curry leaves, green chillies, sesame seeds, baking powder and curds mix well
• Roll the dough into 1/3 inch thick sheet and cut into desired shape
• Place it on a greased baking sheet / tray little apart
• Bake at 350 F (175C) for about 15 minutes.

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