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 ¼ 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.
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Recipe
Low-Fat Savory Scones Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Oil
- ⅓ cup Minced Red Bell Pepper
- ⅓ cup Minced Green Bell Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
- ¾ cup All Purpose Flour
- ¼ cup Chickepea Flour (Besan)
- ¼ cup Whole Wheat Flour
- 1 and ½ teaspoons Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- As Per Taste Chili Powder
- As Per Taste Salt
- ⅓ cup (dry measure) Gelatin free Plain Non-Fat Yogurt
- ⅓ cup Fat Free Milk
- 2 tablespoons Minced Green Onions
- ¼ cup Finely Chopped Cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F for 15 minutes. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the bell peppers, salt and Garam Masala powder; cook until tender. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt and chili powder. Add the cooked peppers.
- Then add yogurt, milk green onions and cilantro; stir to from sticky dough.
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet. Spray tops lightly with non stick cooking spray.
- Place in oven and reduce heat to 375F immediately. Bake 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack.
My Notes
- 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 & Texture
- 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.
Haidee says
Just made these, they went very well with potato soup. Thank you for the recipe, I can imagine frying mushrooms or corn instead of the paprika would also work as a variation. Great addition to dinner.
Madhuram says
You're very welcome, Haidee.
Bhargavi says
I noticed that almost everyone commented before trying out the recipe. So let me be the first to say "don't bother trying" - I couldn't even enjoy my tea with it!
Vidhya says
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.
Soma says
love savory scones. my oven is broke;-(.. bookmarking this.
nithya at hungrydesi says
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.
Jyoti says
Hi Madhu, Thanks for your comment and suggestion to send my entry to click-stacks!
Don't mention Jyoti.
surekha says
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.