These colorful savory scones are low in fat and very easy to bake too.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Method: Baking
Course: Scones
Servings: 22Savory Scones
Ingredients
2teaspoonsOil
⅓cupMinced Red Bell Pepper
⅓cupMinced Green Bell Pepper
½teaspoonGaram Masala Powder
⅛teaspoonSalt
¾cupAll Purpose Flour
¼cupChickepea Flour(Besan)
¼cupWhole Wheat Flour
1 and ½teaspoonsBaking Powder
½teaspoonBaking Soda
As PerTasteChili Powder
As PerTasteSalt
⅓ cup (drymeasure)Gelatin free Plain Non-Fat Yogurt
⅓cupFat Free Milk
2tablespoonsMinced Green Onions
¼cupFinely 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.
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.