Whole Wheat Carrot And Raisin Muffins (Finger Foods For Kids) Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
• 2 tbsp thickly grated carrot
• 1/4 cup raisins (kismis)
• 1/2 cup maida (plain flour)
• 2 tbsp wheat bran
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 4 tsp melted butter
• 3/4 cup milk (whole Buffalo, 6.5% fat)
• 5 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• 1/2 tsp fruit salt
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 9 raisins (kismis)

Steps

1. Combine the wheat flour, plain flour, wheat bran, raisin, carrots and baking powder in a deep bowl, mix well and keep aside.
2. Combine the butter, milk, brown sugar and vanilla essence in another deep bowl and mix well.
3. Add the flour mixture and mix well using a wooden spoon or spatula.
4. Add the fruit salt and mix gently.
5. Place 9 paper cups in 9 muffin moulds of a muffin tray.
6. Drop 1½ spoonfuls of the batter into each muffin moulds.
7. Sprinkle a little of brown sugar on top and place a raisin in the center of each muffin.
8. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 10 to 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a muffin comes out clean.
9. Cool slightly and serve.