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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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18 October, 2013
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18 October, 2013
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19 October, 2013
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21 November, 2013
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21 November, 2013
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24 November, 2013
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A pastry base is like fine linen waiting to be embroidered on! it offers a wonderfully chewy yet … More..
Recipe# 2540
28 November, 2013
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The hariyali paneer potato pancake is a versatile preparation that is classy enough to serve at parties and … More..
Recipe# 5852
05 February, 2014
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06 February, 2014
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22 February, 2014
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Filled with the goodness of paneer and corn, this easy to prepare mexican treat resembles a cheese paratha! … More..
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23 March, 2014
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Recipe# 2436
24 March, 2014
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The cottage cheese dumplings used in this preparation is special in many ways. Firstly, there is a perfect … More..
Recipe# 841
24 March, 2014
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A herby snack made of flour perked up with chopped onions, curry powder and a generous dose of … More..
Recipe# 2679
24 March, 2014
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This chatpata paneer snack tastes a bit like a satay, it tastes a bit like chaat, it is … More..
Recipe# 1093
25 March, 2014
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People coming over for high-tea? these savory parathas in a smaller size will make an ideal snack. Peas … More..
Recipe# 5727
15 April, 2014
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Mithai khaja is a traditional sweet made with maida and ghee, sometimes stuffed with khoya or dry fruits, … More..
Recipe# 904
15 April, 2014
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Spaghetti, cheese and pineapple in a sauce with a twist! the addition of pineapple syrup makes the vegetable … More..
Recipe# 1121
15 April, 2014
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Mixed Vegetable Paratha recipe | Vegetable paratha | sabzi paratha | Mixed Vegetable Paratha, also known as Vegetable Paratha … More..
Recipe# 1548
15 April, 2014
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This is a very versatile recipe - the baskets make a great addition to many desserts. More..
Recipe# 924
17 April, 2014
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Yummy paneer balls baked with a creamy spinach sauce, this dish has an exquisite and sumptuous nature that … More..
Recipe# 4748
19 April, 2014
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Varkey parathas are unique in their own way—you might never have heard of or tried these before, but … More..
calories per serving
Delicate honeycombs of cashewnuts, a true delicacy that simply melts in the mouth. Making this requires your full … More..
calories per serving
The custard fruit tarts are made with low fat butter, minimal sugar and fruits like oranges, apple and … More..
calories per serving
Tangy, spicy, tempting… name it and you’ll get it in this super-duper hara bhara burger! the popular hara … More..
calories per serving
Piedmont, is a region in italy bordering both france and switzerland. Piedmontese food is a substantial, peasant type … More..
calories per serving
A luscious chocolaty dessert! the chocolate walnut tart features a good blend of flavours and textures, with the … More..
calories per serving
creamy vegetable soup recipe | Indian style creamy soup | vegetable creamy soup | with 29 amazing images.The … More..
calories per serving
Rosti is a potato-based dish of swiss origin, where it used to be a common breakfast especially for … More..
calories per serving
More..
calories per serving
More..
calories per serving
A wholesome breakfast option, which is so tasty that it does not even require a side dish! grab … More..
calories per serving
Sumptuous cheese corn balls served with buttered parsley rice, glazed vegetables topped with a red wine flavoured tomato … More..
calories per serving
A walnut cake spiced with nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger, served topped with chocolate sauce. Spiced Walnut Cake Ring recipe … More..
calories per serving
A pastry base is like fine linen waiting to be embroidered on! it offers a wonderfully chewy yet … More..
calories per serving
The hariyali paneer potato pancake is a versatile preparation that is classy enough to serve at parties and … More..
calories per serving
Sweet corn with its crunchy texture and soft interiors is a much-loved food the world over. The versatile … More..
calories per serving
This wonderful mousse can be whipped up in less than two minutes using a microwave oven! it is … More..
calories per serving
Filled with the goodness of paneer and corn, this easy to prepare mexican treat resembles a cheese paratha! … More..
calories per serving
While you might have tried loading your pizza with lots of veggies and perhaps shifted from normal to … More..
calories per serving
The cottage cheese dumplings used in this preparation is special in many ways. Firstly, there is a perfect … More..
calories per serving
A herby snack made of flour perked up with chopped onions, curry powder and a generous dose of … More..
calories per serving
This chatpata paneer snack tastes a bit like a satay, it tastes a bit like chaat, it is … More..
calories per serving
People coming over for high-tea? these savory parathas in a smaller size will make an ideal snack. Peas … More..
calories per serving
Mithai khaja is a traditional sweet made with maida and ghee, sometimes stuffed with khoya or dry fruits, … More..
calories per serving
Spaghetti, cheese and pineapple in a sauce with a twist! the addition of pineapple syrup makes the vegetable … More..
calories per serving
Mixed Vegetable Paratha recipe | Vegetable paratha | sabzi paratha | Mixed Vegetable Paratha, also known as Vegetable Paratha … More..
calories per serving
This is a very versatile recipe - the baskets make a great addition to many desserts. More..
calories per serving
Yummy paneer balls baked with a creamy spinach sauce, this dish has an exquisite and sumptuous nature that … More..

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