Description
Bajra cookies are a healthy and delicious snack made from pearl millet (bajra) flour, often sweetened with jaggery, and can be a good alternative to traditional cookies, offering a good source of fiber and protein.Â
Here’s a more detailed look at bajra cookies:
What are Bajra Cookies?
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Ingredients:Bajra cookies are typically made with bajra flour, jaggery (a natural sweetener), and sometimes other ingredients like butter, milk powder, or nuts.Â
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Health Benefits:
- High in Fiber:Â Bajra is a good source of dietary fiber, which aids digestion and promotes gut health.Â
- Rich in Protein:Â Bajra cookies can be a good source of protein, contributing to satiety and muscle health.Â
- Lower Glycemic Index:Â Compared to cookies made with refined flour, bajra cookies have a lower glycemic index, meaning they release sugar into the bloodstream more slowly, which can help with blood sugar control.Â
- Gluten-Free:Â Bajra is naturally gluten-free, making bajra cookies a suitable option for people with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.Â
- High in Fiber:Â Bajra is a good source of dietary fiber, which aids digestion and promotes gut health.Â
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Taste and Texture:Bajra cookies often have a slightly earthy or nutty flavor, and can have a delightful crunch.Â
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Variations:Bajra cookies can come in various flavors and combinations, such as bajra coconut cookies, bajra jaggery cookies, or bajra almond and cashew cookies