Khakhra

Khakhra
Three khakhra
Place of originIndia
Region or stateGujarat
Main ingredientsMat bean, wheat flour

Khakhra or khakra is a thin, crisp flatbread from western India, closely associated with Gujarati and Jain cuisines and also eaten in parts of Rajasthan. It is traditionally made by rolling a dough of whole-wheat flour (atta) with a little oil, then roasting it on a griddle (tava) while pressing until fully dry and brittle. Khakhra is commonly eaten as a light breakfast or snack, often with tea, South Asian pickle, chutneys, ghee or butter.[1][2][3]

Ingredients and preparation

The base dough is primarily whole-wheat flour and oil; salt and mild spices may be added. During cooking, partially puffed phulka-like discs are pressed firmly on a hot tava with a cloth or wooden press until moisture is driven off and the disc turns rigid and shatter-crisp.[2][1]

Varieties

Beyond plain (sada) khakhra, common flavourings include methi (fenugreek), jeera (cumin) and mixed masala. Contemporary commercial and home recipes also substitute or blend other flours (such as finger millet/ragi, barley, or besan, among others) to create multigrain versions.[2][1][4]

Consumption and commercialization

Khakhra is a breakfast and teatime staple in many Gujarati and Jain households and has an established packaged-snack market with numerous regional brands and flavours.[3]


See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Giridhar, Pasumarthi (2019). "Preparation and Sensory Evaluation of Finger Millet Khakhra" (PDF). Journal of Food Science and Nutrition Research. 2 (1): 61–64. doi:10.26502/jfsnr.2642-1100009.
  2. ^ a b c "What is khakhra, khakra? Glossary". TarlaDalal.com. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  3. ^ a b Irani, Delshad (2016-09-28). "Can Gujarati food like khakhra become a national snack?". ETBrandEquity (The Economic Times).
  4. ^ Bansal, Ruchi; Ojha, Nidhi; Sharma, Manoj (2023). "Formulation and sensory evaluation of multigrain khakhra by incorporating spirulina powder and flax seeds" (PDF). The Pharma Innovation Journal. 12 (1): 2444–2447.
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