Healthy food: Wheat flake - Potato Papadums

Wheat flake - Potato Papadums

Papadum mixture can form a base to make crunchy drops, balls, twists, etc. by changing their shape before putting to dry.
Dressy twisted shapes can be used for parties, etc.
They may also be micro waved instead of frying to lower the calorie count.

Ingredients :

Potatoes, Rice Flour, Wheat Flakes

2 large potatoes
1 cup rice flour
1 cup wheat flakes
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. oil
Salt to taste

Method:

Boil, peel, and mash potatoes very fine, keeping aside, covered to remain hot.
Crush wheat flakes coarsely, keep aside.
Place 2 cups water to boil, add salt and soda.
Put flour over water, cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Take off fire, mix dough into water, with a wooden ladle handle.
Or use a heatproof handle of a churner, etc.
When mixed smoothly, take into a large plate.
Add hot mashed potatoes, and oil.
Mix very well to form a smooth dough.
Steam dough over boiling water in a covered container, for 4-5 minutes.
Take off fire; knead well, after it is cooled to handle-able temperature.
Take small lumps of dough, roll into thin chapattis, using oil or flour for dusting.
Sprinkle crushed wheat flakes, press gently to be embedded in chapattis.
Dry either cut pieces or whole chapattis in direct sunlight till brittle.
Flip sides once in between.
Store in airtight jar
When required, rub a little oil on both sides of chapattis.
Microwave on high for 2 minutes or till puffed.

Serve as a snack or accompaniment to a meal or with tea.

Making time: 45 minutes

Makes: 25-30 papadums

Shelf life: 3-4 weeks