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Low-Fat Savory Scones

June 26th, 2009 Madhuram Posted in Low Fat Baking, Salt and Spicy |  Print This Recipe | 26 Comments »

I found this savory scone recipe in a book named Gifts from the Kitchen. I made a couple of changes to the original recipe, like adding Garam Masala/chili powder and cilantro instead of Italian herbs and seasoning. To make it low in fat I have also substituted plain non fat yogurt for the sour cream and omitted the Parmesan cheese. I also replaced 1/4 cup of all purpose flour with chickpea flour. After all these changes the end product tasted like the baked version of the Indian Pakoda/bonda. More about the taste in the Taste section.

• Ingredients
• Procedure
• Taste
• My Notes

Ingredients

Oil 2 teaspoons

Red Bell Pepper, minced 1/3 cup

Green Bell Pepper, minced 1/3 cup

Garam Masala Powder 1/2 teaspoon

Salt 1/8 teaspoon

All Purpose Flour 3/4 cup

Chickepea Flour (besan) 1/4 cup

Whole Wheat Flour 1/4 cup

Baking Powder 1 and 1/2 teaspoons

Baking Soda 1/2 teaspoon

Chili Powder as per taste

Salt as per taste

Gelatin free Yogurt, plain, non fat 1/3 cup (dry measure)

Fat Free Milk 1/3 cup

Green Onions, minced 2 tablespoons

Cilantro, finely chopped 1/4 cup

Yield: 22 scones

Procedure >>

Procedure1 Preheat oven to 400F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

2 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the bell peppers, salt and Garam Masala powder; cook until tender. Set aside.

3 In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt and chili powder. Add the cooked peppers.

4 Then add yogurt, milk green onions and cilantro; stir to from sticky dough.

5 Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet. Spray tops lightly with non stick cooking spray.

6 Place in oven and reduce heat to 375F immediately. Bake 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack.

<< IngredientsTaste >>

Taste

As mentioned in the introduction I made a couple of changes to the original scone recipe to add more Indian flavors. So these scones tasted more like soft pakoras or methu pakodas to be precise because it was not crispy. My husband and I liked it but my son did not savor it. Also it tastes better when served warm.

<< ProcedureMy Notes >>

My Notes1 The scones I prepared were quite bland. I think they would have tasted even better had I added more chili powder. So taste the batter before baking and adjust the seasonings accordingly.

<< Taste

This low fat savory scone recipe goes to:

• My Low Fat Eggless Baking Event
• Priya’s AFAM-Bell Peppers. AFAM originally started by Maheswari.

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26 Responses to “Low-Fat Savory Scones”

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1. 26
   Review: Low-Fat Savory Scones – vegalicious Says:
   July 10th, 2009 at 8:54 am

   [...] are easy to veganize by adapting the yogurt and milk to soy yogurt and soy milk. These savory scone are delicious, easy to make and quick to make as well. Her instructions are easy to follow. [...]

2. 25
   Vidhya Says:
   July 4th, 2009 at 11:06 am

   Hi Madhu! I love browsing through your website even though I don’t try out the recipes right now. But well, I am getting married soon.. and am hoping your recipes will help me start off on a right note with his folks.
   
   Thank you very much Vidya and all the very best.

3. 24
   Soma Says:
   June 29th, 2009 at 5:03 pm

   love savory scones. my oven is broke;-(.. bookmarking this.

4. 23
   nithya at hungrydesi Says:
   June 28th, 2009 at 8:41 am

   Madhu, these look like a wonderful snack. My husband will love these since they are so healthy but incorporate the spicy tastes we’re used to in pakodas.

   Welcome to my blog and thanks Nithya.

5. 22
   Jyoti Says:
   June 27th, 2009 at 10:10 pm

   Hi Madhu, Thanks for your comment and suggestion to send my entry to click-stacks!

   Don’t mention Jyoti.

6. 21
   surekha Says:
   June 27th, 2009 at 1:24 pm

   Hi! These scones look delicious.Recently i got hooked on these
   bajji,pakoda kind of fried foods…making them frequently.This
   is a nice variation instead of them.thanks.Always happy to see
   your new recipes and images too.

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