Category: Snacks

Fada ni khichdi/Dalia khichdi/broken wheat khichdi||perfect for weight watchers and perfect for nutrition

‘Fada’ is actually broken wheat or walk known as the Dalia. This dish is famous in India specially in Gujarat.It is a wholesome dish and is really good for those who want to check on the cholesterol levels and wants to loose weight. You can easily quit rice and switch to Fada/broken wheat as it is also rich in fibreIt is a simply easy recipe,which needs veggies and 2-3 tbs of butter or ghee or if you want just use oil. It is an one pot nutritional meal.Let’s make Fada ni khichdi/Dalia khichdi/broken wheat khichdi…in my style👇👇👇

Type- Breakfast,Snacks,Kids special

Preparation time- 10 minutes

Cooking time- 20-25 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 th cup broken wheat/Fada/Dalia
  • 1/2 cup moong daal (yellow moong beans)
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 whole red chilli
  • 5-6 mustard curry leaves
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbs ghee (butter)
  • 1.5 tbs oil
  • 1/4 th cup blanched peas
  • 1/4 th chopped carrots
  • 1/4 th cup chopped beans
  • 1/4 th cup sweet corn
  • 1 potato chopped into small cubes
  • 1 large tomato chopped
  • 1/4 th chopped cilantro/coriander leaves for garnishing

Procedure:

  • In a bowl add the 3/4th cup fada/Dalia/broken wheat
  • In that add 1/2 moong daal/yellow moong beans
  • Soak them for 10 minutes and then wash them
  • Pressure cook them until 2 whistles and then release the heat
  • If you want you can cook them in stew pot and cook until they are boiled
  • In another pan add 2 tbs oil and 1 tbs ghee (or you can cook it totally in ghee or totally in oil)
  • Add 1 tsp mustard seeds,1 tsp cumin seeds and 1 whole red chilli
  • Add 5-6 curry leaves and fry
  • Then add the potatoes and fry for 5-6 minutes on a medium flame
  • Add the veggies and keep on frying for more 5-8 minutes on a medium flame
  • Add 1 tomato chopped and fry till soft
  • Add 1 tsp turmeric powder and salt to taste
  • Mix them
  • Now add the boiled broken wheat and lentils
  • Mix them
  • If you want a bit runny you can add 1/4 th cup water
  • Mix and cook for more 4-5 minutes on a medium low flame
  • And its done
  • Garnish with some chopped coriander leaves
  • If you want drizzle some another spoon of butter or ghee (clarified butter)

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Tandoori pomfret|| Very appetising and easy to make

Tandoori Pomfret is wholesome dish with rustic flavors. You can use any fish to make this dish. Salmon will also do great with this same ingredients (other fishes are bhetki,trout,cod, tilapia even shrimps,lobster and crab).

Pomfret is the mostly found in Asia Pacific coast regions.It is very popular in India, mainly in Maharashtra,Chennai and Goa.

Pomfret originated from the Portuguese word ‘pampo’. This sea fish has a single bone and are three types – black, silver and grey. They are typically prepared whole after the organs are removed. They are either fried,baked or steamed. Pomfrets have flat bodies and do not have strong flavors.

Tandoori Pomfret is very easy to make and that too without any effort. It will just take few easy steps to help you wear that Chefs hat. Interestingly,the fusion of spices and other ingredients help to accentuate the taste this dish to another level. So prepare this in dinner parties or Sunday branch We assure you your culinary skills will the next to talk in town.

Type- Appetizer

Preparation time- 5-10 minutes

Cooking time- 20-25 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 Pomfret fish (you can use Salmon,Trout,Tilapia,Bhetki even shrimp and lobster)
  • 3 tbs Tandoori masala (we have shared the link below)
  • 2 tsp water
  • 2 tbs mustard oil
  • 2 tbs gram flour (besan)
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tsp ginger garlic paste

Procedure:

  • In a bowl add all the ingredients and whisk well
  • Take the Pomfret fish (or the fish you are using) and add some gashes
  • Add the marinade on the fish and deep into the gashes
  • Grease a baking tray and line the fishes
  • Bake the fish in a preheated 350F oven for 10 minutes on one side
  • Take out the fish and flip and add the remaining marinade and again bake for 10 minutes
  • At last grill the fish for 3 minutes on each side and it’s done

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Here is the link to tandoori masala

Tandoori Masala

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Chicken fried wanton|| great appetizer for parties||Crispy outside and succulent inside

Chicken fried wantons are very popular dish. We generally order when we go to any restaurant.

By its shape,many of us think it’s very difficult to make, firstly the shape and next the taste. But believe me,it’s simple like anything. It’s just roll,food and join.

Let’s start making Chicken Fried Wantons….in my style👇👇👇

Type- Starter

Preparation time- 15-20 minutes

Cooking time- 3-5 minutes each batch on a medium flame

Ingredients for the dough:

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 th cup water
  • 1 tbs +1 tbs oil
  • 1 tsp salt

Ingredients for the filling:

  • 200 gm/1/2 lb minced chicken
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 th cup chopped spring onion bulbs
  • 1/4 th cup chopped spring onions
  • 1 tbs chopped garlic
  • 1 tbs crushed black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Procedure for the dough:

  • In a bowl add the all purpose flour and add 1 tsp salt
  • Add 1 tbs oil and mix
  • Now add 1/4 th cup water or as you need to knead a tight dough) and knead into a tight dough
  • Again add another 1 tbs oil and coat the dough and keep it covered for 10 minutes

Procedure for the filling:

  • In a bowl add 200 gm minced chicken
  • Add 1/2 cup chopped onion,1/4 th chup spring onion bulbs,1/4 th cup chopped spring onions
  • Add 1 tbs chopped garlic and 1 tbs crushed black pepper
  • Add salt to taste
  • Mix until everything comes together

PROCEDURE TO MAKE WANTONS:

  • Sprinkle some dry flour and roll out the dough
  • Cut with round cookie cutter 2 inch,small round pieces
  • Take each piece roll it paper thin
  • Add the filling, almost 1 tbs heaped
  • Add water as glue to the edges and fold,secure the filling with finger
  • Now join the corners from two ends and its ready
  • You can freeze them upto 1 month or more
  • Deep fry the wantons on a medium flame for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown
  • Serve this hot with your favorite sauce

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Finger chicken pakodas/Crispy fried chicken fritters|| ideal for party starters|| quick and easy

Pakora- is a classic, all time favourite snack in India.These pakoras can be veg or non veg.It is a popular snack across the Indian subcontinent; it is served in restaurants and sold by street vendors.

Chicken pakoras are delicious, crunchy and addictive snack that are ready in just 20-25 minutes. They are not only flavor packed but equally tender and juicy.

This pakoras are so tasty that it does not need any accompaniment. But you can enjoy it with some Chai or tea. Sprinkle some chaat masala over it which make it more tasty.
Chicken Pakora is a simple recipe where it is mixed with some spices and flour and deep fried in oil, which are perfect to enjoy in a bachelor party or a gathering with friends or kitty parties or during evenings…

This particular variety is another version of crispy pakoda,like generally we make pakoras adding all the chicken pieces,spices and the batter mixture all together…..but this chicken finger pakodas are a bit different we marinate the chicken first and then make batter to dip and fry.

Let’s fry some finger chicken pakodas 😋😋😋

Type- Starter, Appetizer

Preparation time- 15-20 minutes

Cooking time- 10- 15 minutes each batch depending how thick or thin your chicken is

Ingredients:

  • 1 whole lime juice
  • 2 lb boneless chicken cut into strips (like finger)
  • 2 tbs ginger garlic paste
  • 2 tsp red chilli powder or flakes
  • 2 tsp salt+ salt to taste
  • 1/3 rd cup cornflour
  • 1/3 rd cup besan (gramflour)
  • 1/3 rd cup rice flour
  • 1.5 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 cup water (approximately)
  • 1/2 cup chopped coriander stems or leaves
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

Procedure:

  • In a bowl add juice of lime,ginger garlic paste,2 tsp salt,red chilli powder or flakes mix
  • Add the boneless chicken strips
  • Coat the chicken well and marinate for 1-2 hours
  • Now in another bowl for the batter,add 1/3rd cups of all 3: cornflour,besan (gramflour),rice flour
  • Add the spices cumin powder, coriander powder,salt to taste, turmeric powder,garam masala and the chopped coriander stems or leaves
  • Now mix and add required water for a thick consistency
  • Divide the chicken in batches
  • Put them in the batter coat well and fry
  • The oil must be medium hot otherwise the chicken inside will not be cooked properly
  • Each batch will take around 10-15 minutes
  • Fry till golden brown
  • Serve with your favorite sauce

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Chicken Pakoda

Sooji ka halwa (danedar)/ Sweet grainy semolina halwa|| healthy and tasty||kids special|| Quick snacks idea|| tiffin box ideas

‘Halwa’ is an Indian Style dessert.It is very famous all over India. It’s sweet mellow aromatic flavor is it’s speciality.

This is such kind of a dish that you can eat or serve at any time of a day. The great part in cooking this halwa,is that it takes very less time. And you can prepare it for any guest who gave arrived without notice. You can feed your kids,this kind of dessert which are actually healthy.

It does need only sugar, Semolina (sooji/rawa) and water….so it is kitchen friendly.Any person who is lactose intolerant can equally enjoy it.

This version will end up a very grainy texture dessert, people are very fond of it. The trick lies in roasting the Semolina for 6-7 minutes and adjusting the heat from medium low to medium.

You can make it a rich version by adding nuts,color and silver leaf (rangta).

So,let’s make Sooji ka halwa / sweet semolina dessert.

Type- Dessert,snack

Preparation time- 10-12 minutes

Cooking time- 15-20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Semolina
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup mixed nuts- cashew nuts, walnuts, raisin, almonds, pistachios
  • 2-3 drops yellow food color (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp roughly crushed cardamom seeds
  • 1/4tg cup oil /ghee (clarified butter)/ butter
  • 2 tbs milk powder
  • 1 tsp +1 tsp ghee (clarified butter)

Procedure:

  • In a pan add 1/4 th cup oil
  • Roughly crush the nuts
  • Lightly roast them in oil
  • And add 2 cups of water and 1 cup sugar
  • Mix them until dissolves
  • Now add 2-3 drops yellow food color
  • Add 1 tsp ghee
  • Add cardamom seeds
  • Bring them to boil and turn off the heat
  • In another pan add 1 cup semolina,and start roasting
  • This roasting takes around 6-7 minutes
  • You have to continuously keep moving your laddle or the semolina will get burnt
  • Keep on roasting maintaining your heat from medium low-medium
  • When start getting the nutty flavor,then pour your sugar and nut syrup
  • Now lower your heat and slowly stir
  • The point where you are that the,syrup has almost dried up,then add 2 tbs milk powder and mix
  • You can see your semolina has already got a grainy texture
  • Now add another tsp ghee and turn off the heat
  • Let it come to room temperature and enjoy

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Basbousa/Semolina Cake

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Egg sandwich|| Simple and easy|| Quick snacks||Great for tiffin box ideas

Egg sandwich is a super easy dish. It can be a breakfast,snack and last but not the least a midnight nosh.

Anyone can make it anytime,it is easily made by ingredients which is always available im your kitchen. It’s easiness makes it more comforting.

The creaminess from the mayonnaise and the gooeyness from the eggs are perfectly balanced with the crunchy onion and fresh coriander leaves. It doesn’t need any dip or ketchup,but feel free if you need any. Cheese can also be added as cherry on top 👌.

Let’s make Egg sandwich…..in my style😊

Type – Breakfast,Snacks

Preparation time- 10-15 minutes

Cooking time- 5-8 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Toast 4 breads
  • Hard boil 3 eggs and cut them into halves
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp crushed black pepper
  • 1/4 th cup chopped onions
  • 1/4 th cup chopped coriander leaves
  • 1 tbs ketchup
  • 2 tbs mayonnaise
  • Butter for spreading

Procedure:

  • In a bowl add the eggs
  • Add 2 tbs mayonnaise and salt to taste
  • Add crushed black pepper
  • Add the chopped onion and coriander
  • Add ketchup and mash everything
  • Mash until you get that creamy filling
  • Take on bread and spread butter
  • Then spread the filling evenly
  • Take another bread and spread butter
  • Press it on top of that bread that has filling on it
  • Cut it diagonally or enjoy as it is

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