FLAX SEEDS OATS BHAKHRI

Flax seeds (also known as linseed) comes from the flax plant, which grows about 2 feet tall. History says that it was first grown in Egypt but now cultivated all around the world. Flax seeds are usually brown or yellow and they are oil seeds. Flax seeds have become popular as a healthy food as they are rich in heart-healthy, only plant based source of Omega-3 fats, fiber and other unique plant compounds. They are also good source of several vitamins and minerals as well as antioxidants. Flax seeds are generally consumed as mouth freshners, sprinkle on salad or cereal, mixed into yougurt or by adding them into bread, cookies or crakers. Today, I have made flax seeds oats bhakhri, which is very healthy replacement to our regular flat breads.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Makes: 5 bhakhris

Ingredients:
1/2 cup oats (grinded into coarse powder)
1/4 cup flax seeds (grinded into coarse powder)
1/4 cup ragi flour
1/4 cup jowar flour
1/4 cup wheat flour
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp coriander-cumin powder
Salt to taste
1 tbsp flax seeds
Ghee for cooking bhakhri

Method:

1. Mix all the ingredients except flax seeds and ghee. Knead hard dough.
2. Divide it into lemon sized balls.
3. Take one, roll it little then sprinkle some flax seeds and then roll again.
4. Heat skillet, cook a little from both sides without ghee.
5. Then add ghee and cook from both sides on a low flame. You can use wooden press to make it crispy.
6. Serve hot.

Note:

1. Can use dry flour for rolling if needed.