Crispy Pasta Snack ( Tiffin Treats)
by Tarla Dalal
A completely unique snack, prepared somewhat like crispy noodles, which is used as a garnish in Oriental recipes. To prepare the Crispy Pasta Snack, pasta is cooked and dried completely. Then, it is deep-fried and tossed with aromatic and flavourful seasonings such as mixed herbs. Allow this to cool completely and store in an air-tight jar. You can send this delightful snack to school anytime you wish, but just make sure you pack it in an air-tight tiffin box so that it remains crisp and crunchy. Also pack Bread Pizza ( Tiffin Treats) in another tiffin for a perfect short break combo.
Crispy Pasta Snack ( Tiffin Treats) recipe - How to make Crispy Pasta Snack ( Tiffin Treats)
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 1 cup
1 cup whole wheat (gehun)
1 tsp oil
salt to taste
1 1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch)
oil for deep-frying
- Method
- Combine enough water, oil and salt in a broad non-stick pan, and bring to a boil.
- Add the fusilli, mix it well and cook on a medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes or till the fusilli is 50% cooked, while stirring occasionally. Drain well and refresh using enough cold water.
- Place a muslin cloth on a clean, dry surface, spread the cooked pasta over it, and keep aside to dry for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the mixed herbs, pepper powder and salt in a small bowl and mix well. Keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and deep-fry half the pasta, till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper.
- Repeat step 5 to make the remaining crispy pastas in one more batch.
- Sprinkle the mixed herbs-pepper mixture immediately on the fried pasta and toss well.
How to pack
- How to pack
- Allow them to cool completely, and pack in an air-tight tiffin box.
| Energy | 758 cal |
| Protein | 21.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 128.2 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Fat | 17.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 250.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 65.9 mcg |
| Calcium | 73.8 mg |
| Iron | 9.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 30.8 mg |
| Potassium | 511.2 mg |
| Zinc | 4.9 mg |