Dry Pasta Jar Snack, Gluten Free Recipe
by Tarla Dalal
Children will relish this crunchy treat made by half-boiling gluten free pasta and then deep-frying it before tossing with fragrant mixed herbs or any other seasoning.
Experiment with different pasta shapes and colours, taking care not to over-boil the pasta to prevent breakage while frying.
Herbed Sticks , Caramel Popcorn and Cheese Straws are other jar snacks that kids will enjoy.
Dry Pasta Jar Snack, Gluten Free Recipe recipe - How to make Dry Pasta Jar Snack, Gluten Free Recipe
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 1 cup approx.
1 tsp oil
salt to taste
1 cup gluten free pasta (readily available)
1 1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch)
oil for deep-frying
Method
- Method
- Boil a vesselful of water in a broad non-stick pan, add the oil, salt and pasta in it and cook on a medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes or till the pasta is 50% cooked, while stirring twice in between to avoid the pasta from sticking to the pan. Drain and keep aside for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the mixed herbs, pepper powder and a little salt in a small bowl and mix well. Keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a broad non-stick kadhai and deep-fry the pasta, a few at a time, till they are crisp and brown in colour from all the sides.
- Drain on an absorbent paper, sprinkle the herb-pepper masala on it and toss well.
- Cool completely and store in an air-tight container.
Nutrient values per tbsp
| Energy | 55 cal |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.3 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 35.4 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 0 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 0 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
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Hi does the pasta have to be gluten free? Please advise thank you.
This pasta dry snack is just so great in taste, I made this for a party and it was over within minutes and also m guest asked me for this recipe.
Bhehaad khubsurat snacks chothoo ke liye*****
This recipe is great to serve for cocktail parties, it is a very unusual recipe and can also be stored in a jar and eaten when hungry. The dried herbs taste great.