Brownies
A short home-style guide to Brownies, with steps for the usual way and for the air fryer. Basics like salt, oil, haldi, red chilli, cumin, garam masala, ginger-garlic, vinegar, chilli sauce and ketchup are assumed.
Ingredients
- Plain flour (maida)No plain flour (maida)? Use atta, sifted (the result is denser).
- Eggs (Anda)No eggs? Use paneer or firm tofu in curries and rice dishes.
- Butter (Makhan)No butter? Use ghee or oil.
- Sugar (Cheeni)No sugar? Use jaggery (gur) or honey, added gradually.
- Cocoa powderNo cocoa powder? Use melted dark chocolate (use less butter).
In the oven
- Whisk melted butter, sugar and eggs, fold in maida and cocoa, pour into a tray and bake until the centre is just set.
In the air fryer (about 40 min)
- Whisk melted butter, sugar and eggs, fold in maida and cocoa and pour into a small lined tin.
- Air fry at 160°C for 22 to 25 minutes until the centre is just set.
Air fryer tip: Use a small tin or dish that fits the basket with a little room around it.
Air fryer basics: Heat the air fryer for 3 to 5 minutes first. Don't fill the basket more than halfway. Brush or spray a little oil. Turn or shake halfway. Use paper liners with holes. Air fryers vary, so check a few minutes early the first time.