Guilt-Free Khapli Wheat Zucchini Loaf For A Tea-Time Treat
Khapli Wheat Zucchini Loaf
1 mins
Cooking Time
Difficult
Difficulty
13
Ingredients
Diet
Khapli wheat, also known as emmer wheat, is one of the oldest wheat varieties cultivated in India and was widely consumed before modern hybrid wheat became mainstream. Today, it is seeing renewed interest because of its nutritional profile and lower glycaemic index compared to regular wheat. Grown in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh, khapli wheat is naturally higher in fibre and protein, making it nutritionally superior for bread loaves.
For folks looking for alternatives to refined flour in baking, khapli wheat offers a more nutrient-dense option. Its high fibre content supports digestion and helps keep you fuller for longer, while its lower glycaemic response has made it increasingly popular among health-conscious households. Because khapli wheat has a weaker gluten structure, breads and baked goods made with it often have a denser texture and a more pronounced bite than those made with wheat flour.
Pick quality khapli atta like Aashirvaad Chakki Khapli Atta to begin your baking journey with bread. Coming to the recipe, zucchini loaf tends to be moister than your typical bread, and given khapli atta’s weak gluten structure and high hydration, zucchini bread is the perfect recipe for baking. You get a softer loaf than usual because zucchini releases moisture during baking, and you also reap the benefits of khapli wheat.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
1 1/2 cupsShredded zucchini
1 2/3 cupsWheat flour
3/4 cupsAashirvaad Chakki Khapli Atta
1 tspSalt
1 1/2 tspBaking powder
1 tspBaking soda
1/2 cupMelted butter or oil
2Eggs
1 cupSugar (or honey, 3/4 cup as a substitute)
2/3 cupYoghurt or buttermilk
1 tspVanilla extract
1 tspGround cinnamon
1 cupOptional add-ins (nuts and seeds or chocolate chips)