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Xaxaba Diphaphata (Flatbread from Botswana)

Xaxaba Diphaphata (Flatbread from Botswana)

Xaxaba Diphaphata a Flatbread or a stove top muffin from Botswana is pan fried, with minimum ingredients.
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Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Main Course, Snacks
Cuisine: Botswana
Keyword: FlatBread, Muffins
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Resting Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Author: Renu Agrawal-Dongre

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup All Purpose Flour / Plain Flour / Maida
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar
  • 1/4-1/2 Cup Milk (at room temperature)
  • 1/4 Cup Spring Onions Chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Paneer (Cottage Cheese)
  • 1 Tbsp Palak (Spinach)
  • 1 tsp Oil or Butter for Shallow frying

Instructions

  • In a large bowl add the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Mix everything.
  • Add in the vegetables and give a quick mix. 
  • Add in the milk and make a semi soft dough. Remember that the vegetables will release some water, so do not make a very soft dough as it would be difficult to roll.
  • Cover and let it rest for 15-30 minutes.
  • After resting, roll it into a big circle or rectangle around 1 cm in thickness.
  • Using a cookie cutter cut roundels .
    Xaxaba Diphaphata (Flatbread from Botswana)
  • Alternatively one can divide the dough into equal size balls and roll each to 2 inch circles and 1 cm thick.
  • Cover and shallow fry them on slow to medium using a minimum oil/butter until brown specks form on it.
  • Serve it warm with your favorite spread.

Notes

One can either skip or add different vegetables of choice
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Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.