Kadhali , Gluten Frer and an Education

And the teacher was taught.
A workshop to initiate gluten free Kadhali Flour into baking.
This workshop was conducted by Ms Namrata Shastri of mystique  confections at Wisk by Cakesmiths,in Kalaghoda ,Mumbai.
And the core ingredient was totally gluten free.
Banana Flour or Kadhali.
I've used this before in cookies and yogurt before.
This is what Namrata taught us.
Mocha Walnut Muffins. So these were mini muffins made Eggless with mashed bananas. Almond flour, jowar flour and Kadhali made into delectable bite sized muffins.
So I'm not particularly fond of bananas. You would have noticed, I've almost no recipes with bananas. So you know this now.
But these muffins were not tasting of bananas at all. Mocha-tastic.

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The second lot were chocolate chip banana flour cookies. Loaded with almond flour and olive oil and cane sugar, these were yum.
Tight tablespoon sized cookies. Crisp and.chewey and.full of chocolate. This picture is taken by yours truly. We also made mango and white chocolate muffins which were egg free. Namarata had prepared Kadhali Tarts with mushrooms in pesto and a mango shake with Kadhali as tasters for us too.
What.I really loved about them was the integrity of the cookie. They came out in the same shape that they were sent to the oven in. The all purpose flour,butter cookies just let go and spread themselves . Almost like people on a binge eating spree. The tummy size just goes ballistic.Oh and they were drizzled with melted chocolate.
Banana flour brownies were next . Dense and chocolatey and crusty.This banana flour or Kadhali is extremely versatile. Did you know that you require 70% banana flour by weight as compared to all purpose flour. And its loaded with fiber.

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So these were the Florentines that Namrata retails. Power packed nutrition rich dry fruits and banana flour bars. We bought some home to try. They were a good change from the nutrition bars.

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I was quite impressed by the scope of this banana flour or Kadhali. Great for people who are gluten intolerant and of course for those who wish to incorporate healthy, high fiber fruity flours into their diet.
I'd be doing myself a disservice if I didn't mention the cooking studio-Wisk by Cakesmiths.Well equipped,tastefully done up and capable of hosting at least 12-15 students at one go ,this is a beautiful environment to work in.Awesomeness.I'm  looking forward to learning how to do a sour dough boule from a master Baker here in the coming months.
So if you are looking for ways to improve your diet and adding RS2 Starches to keep you satiated  longer , try out Kadhali. You can purchase it online from the website and inculcate it into your daily diet. Such yummy stuff and not a banana in site. Only the minion's were missing.Excuse me for my inadequate knowledge of them minion's,but I don't watch them like a fan girl... but I do know this.
Banana is the way to go.
So what are you baking today???