Beetroot Chin Chin
Snacking has never been healthier with this delicious, crunchy, and nutritious Beetroot Chin Chin recipe.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time8 minutes mins
Total Time38 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: African
Keyword: african snacks, beetroot chin chin, best chin chin recipe, chin chin, easy chin chin, homemade chin chin recipe, tasty beetroot snack
Servings: 15
Calories: 185kcal
- 4 cups plain flour
- 8 tbsp beetroot (blended)
- 6½ tbsp sugar (brown/white)
- 7½ tbsp powdered milk
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 6½ tbsp butter (salted)
- 1 egg
- sunflower oil (enough to deep-fry)
Peel and grate the beetroot.
Use a blender to blend the beetroot until smooth.
Combine the plain flour, milk powder, sea salt, sugar, and nutmeg in a bowl.
Add butter, egg, and pureed beetroot.
Massage the ingredients together until they form a dough.
Roll out the dough to about 0.55 mm using a rolling pin.
Slice it into quarters using a dough cutter or knife.
Fry the chin chin dough for 6 to 8 minutes and in batches.
Remove them from heat using a skimmer.
- Remember to purchase and store the beetroot properly for the best results.
- Measure the ingredients accurately and check the dough for doneness.
- For babies, it is best to stick with fresh baby food puree like beetroot puree.
Serving: 1 (of 15) | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg