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2064 Plain flour, maida, all purpose flourRecipes | Recipes using plain flour, maida, all purpose flour | Indian maida Recipes |
2064 Plain flour, maida, all purpose flourRecipes | Recipes using plain flour, maida, all purpose flour | Indian maida Recipes. A simple ingredient that is there in every kitchen across the world and is so taken for granted, but has the potential to create innumerable special dishes. Yes, it is plain flour which is called maida or all purpose flour. From delicacies like cakes and pastries to croquettes and ghugras, from everyday dishes like quick-fix dosas to exotic rotis, plain flour (maida) is so versatile that the jar is opened almost every day!
Bhatura, How To Make Bhatura, Punjabi Bhatura Recipe
It has a mellow, bland flavour, which makes it suitable for many dishes. Dough made of plain flour (maida) is much softer and pliable compared to whole grain dough, which makes it ideal to make wraps and rolls that can burgeon with fillings! Given below are a sample of our Maida Recipe Collection.
Plain Flour is used in Indian dishes from Baked Vada Pav and Maida Dosas, to Aloowali Roti and Aloo Cheese Croquettes, from Aloo Kulcha to Moong Dal Kachori, this article introduces you to a range of dishes made with plain flour (maida). Each is just an example from a category, and you can find many more options in each category like snacks, rotis, pies and cakes on our website.
Maida Dosa
Plain Flour (maida) for Indian Snack Recipes
Plain flour is used in many popular Indian snack recipes. The dough for Indian snacks is made for moong dal kachori, Matar ki kachori and pyaz ki kachori.
Moong Dal Kachori
Local 'halwaais' frying mouthwatering samosas in huge kadhai is a common sight in nearly any part of India. Golden brown and crispy on the outside and soft and spicy on the inside Punjabi Samosas taste as good as they look from the usage of maida.
Plain flour used in Indian Desserts
Plain flour used in Indian Desserts. Ever wonder why the desserts seem to taste that good! Try from homemade jalebi, gulab jamun to kala jamun.
Jalebi, Recipe For Jalebi, Homemade Jalebi
Plain flour used in Indian Breakfast
Plain flour is used to make the classic Indian breakfast recipes. Enjoy the ever popular Punjabi paneer paratha with a bowl of low fat curds.
The Aloo ki Puri is great to have for breakfast or tea-time . Don’t forget to add a little ghee to the plain flour potato dough because it gives a good texture and rich flavour to it.
Visit a Sindhi family on a Sunday morning, and you are likely to be greeted by the aroma of Dal Pakwan being prepared for breakfast! Pakwan is a delicious snack, which is often served with dal to make a sumptuous Breakfast . The dal here is a simple preparation of chana dal perked up with green chillies, cumin seeds and spice powders; while the pakwan is a deep-fried puri like snack made with a plain flour dough.
Mysore Bonda, South Indian Snack
Try Mysore Bonda with a steaming cup of South Indian Filter Coffee.
Indian Breads made using plain flour
The famous chole bhature recipe has the bhatura made from plain flour. This masala bhatura is a variation of this popular bread that uses a potato filling to add softness to the Bhatura and a blend of other ingredients to flavour them. Moreover the potatoes prevent the Bhatura from turning rubbery and chewy.
Try the Punjabi Soft Flaky Lachha Paratha recipe which goes with any sabzi. Other popular recipes are the Mughlai roti and palak paratha.
Lachha Paratha, Punjabi Soft Flaky Lachha Paratha
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Plain Flour, Maida for Cakes
Who cannot forget Plain flour usage in our large collection of Eggless Cakes from Eggless Semolina and Coconut Cake, Eggless Vanilla Sponge Cake, Rich Chocolate Sponge Cake Using Eggs to Cupcakes like Red Velvet Cupcake
Eggless Vanilla Sponge Cake
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Plain Four, Maida for Breakfast
Breakfast gets way more tasty with plain flour recipes. Some nice tasty Apple and Buckwheat Pancakes with some yummy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe, Eggless which kids love. Even Veg Puff are great to serve. Try Mysore Bonda with a steaming cup of South Indian Filter Coffee.
Veg Puff
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Health Benefits of plain flour, maida, all purpose flour
Maida (plain flour) which is refined carb not suitable for healthy lifestyle. Maida consumption in any food should be totally avoided or use in very small quantities as any consumption of this will cause a larger spike in blood sugar levels which is not good for diabetics, heart patients. The development of prediabetes comes from uncontrolled eating sugar and refined food products for many years and the classic symptom is if you have excess belly fat. This leads to diabetes and further onwards to heart attack, high blood pressure, strokes, impotence and kidney damage. Read is maida good for you to understand fully.
Enjoy our 2064 Plain flour, maida, all purpose flourRecipes | Recipes using plain flour, maida, all purpose flour | Indian maida Recipes below.
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05 March, 2017
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The Badam Cake is a mildly-sweet treat with the delectable crunch of almonds. Made with yeast, this cake … More..
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calories per serving
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A sumptuous paratha from the kitchens of Punjab, which is characterized by its delightful texture and the appetizing … More..
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An extraordinary kulcha with a spicy and satisfying taste, which makes it fit to be served just like … More..
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Lukhmi is a crisp and flaky version of samosa that is part of the local cuisine of Hyderabad.While … More..
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calories per serving
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calories per serving
Bakar Khani Naan is a unique baked naan that is coated with poppy seeds and flavoured with cardamom … More..
calories per serving
Homemade pie crusts with a buttery, melt-in-the-mouth texture are topped with a scrumptious topping of mushrooms and spring … More..
calories per serving
All-time favourite ghughras with an off-beat stuffing, this snack is sure to bowl you over with its flawless … More..
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A multi-layered, crisp paratha that is truly irresistible! The Laccha Paratha is generally considered tricky to make, and … More..
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calories per serving
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