The rampant reports pointing to adulteration of ingredients like milk, paneer, ghee, atta, snacks, meat, cooked food, spices, and desserts have shaken many people. Several have started going back to their roots by preparing milk-based products at home, grinding spices using a mixer grinder, and avoiding eating out.
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To the list of everything that you make at home, you can add grinding ingredients to prepare various flour at home. If you own an advanced mixer grinder, like the one by Usha, your work becomes easier than before. Here are some of the ingredients that you can convert into flour.
Oats
What is oats flour? It is nothing but blended oats. It is popularly used to make cookies, pancakes, bread, and other gluten-free alternatives to atta and maida-based dishes. You can grind oats in your mixer grinder and store the fine powder in an airtight container. This way, you won’t have to stock up on the store-bought ones which might contain preservatives.
Moong Dal
Moong dal flour is a must-have in your pantry, especially if you are a working professional. It is a versatile ingredient that you can use to prepare chilla, dosa, and different kinds of snacks. Since moong dal is a little hard, first soak it in water and dry it in the sun before blending it in the grinder. It will make the process easy and hassle-free while preventing overheating of the appliance. You can repeat the same process with masoor dal, urad dal, etc.
Rice Flour
Don’t let anyone tell you that rice flour cannot be prepared at home. In fact, the homemade flour is healthier and boasts a better texture. You can use both white and brown grains to create powder-like flour at home. If you experience that the grinder heats up when you blend the grains, follow the process of moong dal flour. You can use rice flour to make dosa, idli, baked goods, and whatnot.
Chickpea Flour
Besan or chickpea flour is among the primary ingredients in an Indian kitchen. Roast chana in a kadhai until it's soft and aromatic. Grind it in your Usha’s mixer grinder into a smooth powder. You can use besan to make pakoras, vadas, chillas, dosas, and many other delights. It will be perfect for kadhi and other curd-based recipes that need depth of flavour and grainy texture.
Quinoa Flour
Quinoa is another ingredient that you can use to make gluten-free at home. First, spread the quinoa on a baking sheet and roast it until it turns golden and starts popping. You can use the microwave for this step. Next, grind it into a fine powder and store it after straining through a fine sieve. It can be used in baking and adding protein and fibre to the recipes of pancakes, bread, and muffins.
Corn Flour
Use high-quality corn kernels to make corn flour at home. The process starts with baking corn at 100 degrees for at least 30 minutes so that kernels lose all the moisture. Use a high-powder mixer grinder like Usha’s with sharp blades to grind corn into a fine powder. If you are making it in large quantities, grind it in batches to achieve the finest texture. Store the flour in an airtight container and use it to make tortillas, snacks, cornbread, etc.