Pumpkin Crackers

Hubby and Neha do not like to munch much on snacks. They both prefer proper breakfast, lunch and dinner. And on holidays, they would prefer something hot and freshly prepared (like cutlets or kebabs or sandwiches) rather than some cookies or crackers. Hence, honestly speaking, there is never any readymade food in my kitchen. Now, somedays hubby reaches home from office in a different mood 🙂 He gets a bit irritated

when there is nothing to snack on. And then one can hear comments like “is ghar me to kuch nahi hota hai. Waise to bade bade chefs hai yahaan, why can’t you make some cakes or cookies? Keep bread ready at home always ” and so on..

So here are some healthy almost fat free crackers. Though I would say one can feel the lack of fat in the recipe, but still worth a try. I am sure it would taste better with a mint curd dip or salsa or guacamole. Do try it. The curry leaves gives it a nice ribbon pakoda kind of taste. Plus it has good amount of pumpkin in it masked in the form of puree. The crackers are extremely crispy. You can add any spice or herb of your choice. You can check on more pumpkin based recipes like pumpkin bread, pumpkin buns, pumpkin soup, pumpkin cake, pumpkin raita and pumpkin paratha too.

Ingredients:

• Pumpkin puree 150 gm
• Rice flour 50 gm
• Jowar/sorghum flour 75 gm
• Besan/chickpea flour 50 gm
• Salt to taste
• Red chili flakes 1 tsp
• Sesame seeds 2 tsp
• Chopped curry leaves 1 tbdp
• Olive oil 1 tbsp

Method:

• Peel the pumpkin and cut them into slices.

• Cook these with some water till they are soft and entire water is absorbed.
• Puree this into a smooth paste.
• Transfer the puree into a big mixing bowl.
• Add the flours, salt, red chili flakes, finely chopped curry leaves and olive oil.

• Knead gently into a smooth dough.

• If the dough is too soft, refrigerate the dough for 15-20 minutes.
• Roll the dough between two layers of parchment paper and cut in desired shape using a knife or cookie cutter.
• Line your baking tray with parchment paper and arrange the crackers neatly on the tray.
• Poke some holes or slits on them using a toothpick or knife.

• Meanwhile preheat your oven at 150-160 degree Celsius for atleast ten minutes.
• Bake these crackers for 18-22 minutes or till it looks golden.
• Remove the tray from the oven and transfer them onto a cooling rack.
• Once they are fully cooled, store them in airtight containers.
• Enjoy these with your tea/coffee or with a dip of your choice.