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Savory Semolina Cake

Savory Semolina Cake is full of health and makes an amazing breakfast or snack option!

Everyone here knows how much I love baking and everyone here also knows how calorie rich baking is.. And here I am trying to desperately lose some weight!! As a result, I am always on the lookout for some healthy baking recipes. So when I stumbled upon this Savory Semolina Cake recipe I knew I had to try it out and I am so glad I did!

savory semolina cake

 

It was so nice, a little nutty and crispy from the outside and soft from inside. The taste was like a mix of dhokla and upma. Both are dishes I love so much! Totally yummy and definitely guilt free!

This simple savory semolina cake is so basic that you can just add some vegetables to it to make it more nutritious! Like you can add some carrots or shredded cabbage to it! Try some green leaves or just simply make it with loads of coriander in it!

I have always loved baking savory dishes as much as the sweet ones. I think savory baking is very under-rated. So many different savory recipes are possible and yet most of us just keep baking sweet dishes. Savory baking has its advantages, you know. Apart from the fact that you can control the calories, they make an amazing evening snack, breakfast or lunchbox option. Like these whole wheat and veggies savory muffins! Honestly, who can resist them? Serve them with some salsa sauce or just plain tomato ketchup and your after-school snack is done! You can bake them and store them for a week or so in the fridge. So just take them out, warm them in the microwave and it is all done!

Try out this savory semolina cake and trust me, you will fall in love with savory baking!

Savory Semolina Cake

Savory Semolina Cake is full of health and makes an amazing breakfast or snack option! 
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Course Breakfast, brunch, Snack
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup semolina/ rava/ sooji /cream of wheat I used the fine variety, a little roasted
  • 1 cup yogurt (I used the proboitic low fat one) plain
  • Salt sugar (I skipped the sugar)
  • A pinch turmeric
  • 1 tsp baking soda (I used baking powder)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Sesame seeds for topping

For Seasoning:

  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup coriander leaves chopped (I added a handful of curry leaves too)
  • 1/3 cup cabbage shredded
  • 1 green chillies finely chopped ( I put 2 chillies after taking out little batter out for ojas)
  • 1/2 tsp ginger grated
  • 1/2 cup Carrots shredded (you can use whatever veggies you like or are available)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 F and grease a baking pan (I used a loaf pan).
  • Take a large bowl and mix together the semolina, yogurt, salt, sugar until incorporated. Let it sit aside.
  • Heat the oil in a pan. Add the mustard seeds, onions, green chillies, ginger until the onions have sauteed. Add the carrot, coriander leaves, and cabbage and cook for a minute or two.
  • Add this to semolina mixture and mix well. Add little water if the mixture is thick.
  • Add in the baking soda; mix in pour the batter into the greased pan.
  • Garnish the top with sesame seeds and place it in the oven.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a knife/toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.

Notes

So come have a slice with me 🙂
 
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Appetizers & Sides// Cakes// Desserts// Diet Options// Healthy Bakes// International Desserts// Kid-Friendly// Ovo Vegetarian// Savory Bakes// Snack Box Recipes// Tea Time Snacks26 Comments

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  1. Life Begins says

    March 5, 2010 at 7:34 pm

    OMG – this is awesome… i am going to try it tomorrow 🙂
    sounds and looks absolutely delicious

    Thanks M!

    Reply
  2. Smitha says

    March 5, 2010 at 8:43 pm

    This sounds fantastic, Monika! I am so going to try this out.

    Reply
  3. shilpadesh says

    March 5, 2010 at 8:57 pm

    Yum yum yum. I am trying it on monday for dinner!

    Reply
  4. umsreflections says

    March 5, 2010 at 9:24 pm

    Sounds good – looks delicious to eat !!! It goes into my must bake list !!! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Writerzblock says

    March 5, 2010 at 9:35 pm

    Looks yummy…did remind me of Dhokla 🙂 Do you have a proper convection oven, Mon? Or can one use the microwave as well?

    Reply
  6. monikamanchanda says

    March 6, 2010 at 9:47 am

    do let me know if u like it

    Reply
  7. Bhavesh Chhatbar says

    March 6, 2010 at 11:42 am

    Looks super-delicious!

    Reply
  8. Phoenixritu says

    March 6, 2010 at 12:04 pm

    This is going to be breakfast on Sunday!

    Reply
  9. Goofy Mumma says

    March 6, 2010 at 1:00 pm

    These days I am hogging any which way, and then you bring this to my attention, and make me drool. So not done Monu!!
    PS – YUmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmyyyyyyyyyyyy!!

    Reply
  10. monikamanchanda says

    March 6, 2010 at 4:02 pm

    let me know if u like it smitha 🙂

    Reply
  11. monikamanchanda says

    March 6, 2010 at 4:03 pm

    all the best let me know if u like it

    Reply
  12. monikamanchanda says

    March 6, 2010 at 4:03 pm

    yeah its taken a place my always ready to be baked list 😀

    Reply
  13. monikamanchanda says

    March 6, 2010 at 4:04 pm

    i have a proper oven… but if u have a convection microwave i think that shld work too

    try and let me know if u like it

    Reply
  14. monikamanchanda says

    March 6, 2010 at 4:05 pm

    thanks bhavesh and welcome here

    Reply
  15. monikamanchanda says

    March 6, 2010 at 4:06 pm

    all the best and let me know if u liked it 🙂

    Reply
  16. monikamanchanda says

    March 6, 2010 at 4:06 pm

    ha ha ha but this is healthy stuff gm go make it

    Reply
  17. Trish says

    March 6, 2010 at 5:55 pm

    OMG!!this looks Delish!!I am sooo gonna try this..yumm

    Reply
  18. monikamanchanda says

    March 6, 2010 at 7:11 pm

    let me know if u liked it trish

    Reply
  19. Swaram says

    March 7, 2010 at 9:56 am

    Wow! Cn I drop in home nw 😛

    Reply
  20. Swaram says

    March 7, 2010 at 9:56 am

    Oh! It must already be over no 😉

    Reply
  21. monikamanchanda says

    March 7, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    come darling i will make again 🙂

    Reply
  22. suma says

    March 8, 2010 at 11:02 am

    interesting! that reminds me to get that oven repair guy here pronto 🙂

    Reply
  23. PG says

    March 8, 2010 at 5:41 pm

    I cannot not check on your recipies. Sounds delicious and looks delicious!
    Will try a GF version with cornmeal

    Reply
  24. monikamanchanda says

    March 9, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    yeah go call him now 😀 BTW suma is that oven from sears because i got a comment saying hi suma… i understand u are having problem …. 😉

    Reply
  25. monikamanchanda says

    March 9, 2010 at 2:20 pm

    thanks…. u might like to check the friday feast section PG 🙂

    Reply
  26. Phoenixritu says

    March 9, 2010 at 5:17 pm

    Made this on Sunday Monika – and since electricity was acting up, I steamed the batter in a double boiler for 45 minutes. Turned out good.

    Reply

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Monika is an ex-IT person turned into a food blogger, consultant, home baker and an amateur food photographer. She loves music, writing, food, and travel, but not necessarily in that order ;)

Sin-A-Mon Tales is a canvas for her food memories. Apart from Sin -A- Mon Tales, Monika also writes for many online websites and publications. She's an avid reader and can always be found with a book in her bag, which mostly is as bright as her. She's an obsessive traveler and is always looking for the next food story. Read More…

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