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Chila is a sumptuous pancake made with flours or lentils. There are quick and elaborate versions, light and heavy ones, which can be served for Breakfast or even brunch. In this creation, wholesome moong dal chilas are stuffed with a perfectly spiced potato mixture. Although it sounds elaborate, the Moong Dal and Potato Rolls are actually easy to prepare. You just need to plan earlier and soak the dal. When kids come home hungry serve these rolls with a glass of Fruity Orange Drink or Apple Lemon Fizz. See detailed step by step photos of Stuffed Moong Dal and Potato Rolls recipe below.

aloo bhajia recipe | quick potato bhajiya | crispy potato bhajia | Indian bhajia with potato | aloo bhajia is a delight for the Indian diner. It is a flavoursome delicacy which can be enjoyed at any time of the day. Learn how to make crispy potato bhajia. Crispy bhajias made with grated potatoes, perked up with green chillies and coriander! Ensure to grate the potatoes thinly, so they bind well. This quick potato recipe makes a good snack treat for kids who come hungry after school. To make aloo bhajia, keep the oil to heat in a non-stick kadhai, in the mean while combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well. Once the oil is hot enough, drop spoonfuls of the mixture in the oil and deep-fry till they turn crisp and golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper. Repeat step 2 to make more bhajias. Serve immediately with green chutney and tomato ketchup. It is interesting to note that this Indian bhajia with potato is held together purely by the starch in the grated potatoes and does not use any other binder like boiled potatoes, plain flour or cornflour. This makes it all the more crispier. Indeed, a perfect snack to have garma garam with a hot cup of Masala Chai! With no use of any flour for binding, this Indian bhajia with potato also qualifies as a fasting or vrat recipe. You can enjoy them during Janmashtami, Navratri and even during Sankrant and Holi. Serve with green chutney and not tomato ketchup then. Tips for aloo bhajia. There are some things you need to take care of to make sure the bhajias don’t disintegrate. 1. Firstly, you need to squeeze out any water from the grated potatoes before including the other ingredients. 2. Also, you need to add the salt only at the very end, just before you deep-fry the bhajias because the mixture will start letting out water after you add the salt. So, to save time, keep the oil on the stove and start preparing the other ingredients, so that by the time oil is hot enough, the remaining ingredients will be ready. You can add salt and start frying the bhajias. Enjoy aloo bhajia recipe | quick potato bhajiya | crispy potato bhajia | Indian bhajia with potato | with step by step photos and video below.

hummus with tahini paste recipe | authentic hummus | Lebanese hummus | with amazing 19 images. While we commonly make quick and easy versions of hummus with chickpeas, garlic and curds, this is a slightly more elaborate hummus with tahini paste. This authentic hummus with tahini paste recipe has a rich mouth-feel and really strong flavour. Apart from the exciting flavour of tahini paste, the strong taste of garlic and a tinge of lemony tang are also clearly noticeable in this recipe, not to forget the herby touch of parsley. Hummus is super easy to make all you need to do is soak kabuli chana a day prior! Once, the kabuli chana are soaked, pressure cook them. Drain and transfer to a mixing jar. Further, add tahini paste. Tahini paste is a thick, creamy paste made by roasting sesame seeds and grinding them up with olive oil to get a paste. This paste is an essential ingredient in making the traditional Lebanese hummus. Next, add garlic. Lemon juice and cumin powder. With it add olive oil. This is the second most important ingredient for hummus. Use extra virgin olive oil if possible, but if you don’t have that, then regular is fine. At this stage you can also add a little curd to make the hummus light and fluffy. Blend to a smooth mixture. Add a little reserved chickpea cooking water, only if required. Add this water, little by little, as you do not want your hummus to be runny. I have used approximately 2-3 tbsps of water. Further, take it out in a serving bowl. Drizzle olive oil over Lebanese hummus, sprinkle cumin seed powder and garnish with parsley. You can serve the hummus with tahini paste along with Lavash or Chips, to make a wonderful finger food. You can munch on it while watching a movie, but it is so tasty that it can be served at parties too! You can also try other Lebanese delights like Lebanese Garlic Sauce and Pita Bread. Enjoy hummus with tahini paste recipe | authentic hummus | Lebanese hummus | with detailed step by step photos below.

Zucchini and yellow pepper sautéed with a combination of spices and herbs forms a great topping for French bread coated with Mayo spread comprising mayonnaise, parsley and chilli sauce. The interplay of flavours is fantastic but the blend of textures is even more exhilarating, with crisp bread, crunchy veggies and a smooth spread clamoring for attention in each bite of the Zucchini and Yellow Pepper Toast. Do try other toasted bread snacks like Toasted Hummus Sandwich with Vegetables , Mushroom On Toast , Open Paneer Masala Toast and Grilled Corn Toast . Enjoy how to make Zucchini and Yellow Pepper Toast recipe with detailed step by step photos and video below.

aloo cheese croquettes recipe | potato and cheese rolls | Indian potato croquettes | with 32 amazing images. aloo cheese croquettes recipe | potato and cheese rolls | Indian potato croquettes are a perfect party starter – be it for kids or kitty party. Learn how to make potato and cheese rolls. To make aloo cheese croquettes, combine the potatoes, salt and pepper powder in a deep bowl and mix well. Divide the potato mixture into 12 equal portions and keep aside. Combine the plain flour along with approx. ¾ cup water in a deep bowl and mix well using a whisk till no lumps remain. Keep aside. Divide the cheese stuffing into 12 equal portions and keep aside.Take a portion of the potato mixture and flatten it on your palm into a 50 mm. (2”) diameter circle using your fingers. Place a portion of the cheese stuffing in the centre and bring all the sides together and shape into a cylindrical roll. Then dip the croquette in the plain flour-water mixture and roll it in the bread crumbs till it is evenly coated from all the sides. Repeat step 5 to 7 to make 11 more croquettes. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and deep-fry, a few aloo cheese croquettes at a time on a medium flame, till they are golden brown in colour from all sides. Drain on an absorbent paper. Serve the aloo cheese croquettes immediately with chilli-garlic sauce. A yummy starter, which is sure to raise one’s expectations of the forthcoming meal! Potato and cheese rolls also look very appetising, so nobody is likely to pass up the tray without tasting one. A melt-in-the-mouth covering of mashed potatoes gives way to a succulent, cheesy filling that has the peppy flavour of chilli-garlic sauce. Accompanied by more Chilli Garlic Sauce , this delectable Indian potato croquettes is an awesome treat for your taste buds – in terms of its texture as well as flavour! Enjoy it hot and fresh. Tips for aloo cheese croquettes. 1. We have used a combination of mozzarella and processed cheese to get a gooey texture. But if you wish, you can use only processed cheese. 2. Always remember to roll the croquette in plain flour-water mixture with one hand and in bread crumbs with the other hand. This will help to prevent the hands from turning out to be messy and also get croquettes with shape perfect. 3. To reduce cooking time, you can boil potatoes in a microwave. 4. Learn how to make bread crumbs at home. Enjoy aloo cheese croquettes recipe | potato and cheese rolls | Indian potato croquettes | with step by step photos.

yam fritters recipe | suran pakoda | Indian yam and onion fritters | tea time snack | with 24 amazing images. yam fritters recipe | suran pakoda | Indian yam and onion fritters | tea time snack is a unique snack idea. Learn how to make suran pakoda. To make yam fritters, combine the yam, red chillies, peanuts, coconut, fennel seeds and turmeric powder in a mixer and blend it to a coarse mixture using ½ cup of water. Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, add the besan, onion, curry leaves, coriander and salt and mix well. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai and drop small spoonful of the mixture into the hot oil, a few at a time, on a medium flame till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve immediately. A mixture of yam and besan perked up with peanuts, red chillies and onions is used to make scrumptious suran pakoda, which have a unique crunch brought about by the yam. A teaspoon of fennel seeds along with coriander and curry leaves give the Indian yam and onion fritters a lip-smacking flavour and tantalising aroma. Enjoy them with green chutney at snack time. These yam fritters are perfect to serve as a tea-time snack too! Enjoy them with masala chai. Also try other similar snacks like chana dal bhajiya and poha pakoda. Tips for yam fritters. 1. Besan can be substituted with rice flour. 2. Use the batter immediately. Since the batter has salt, it might release water if kept for a long time. 3. Ensure to deep fry on a medium flame. Frying on a high flame will result in the fritters turning brown from outside, but they will remain raw from inside. 4. Serve the fritters immediately to enjoy their crispiness. Enjoy yam fritters recipe | suran pakoda | Indian yam and onion fritters | tea time snack | with step by step photos.

Sometimes plain cheesy dips are just not enough, especially when you are going to serve mildly flavoured finger foods like potato wedges or cream crackers. This tantalising Dill Dip is sure to put an end to your search, with its irresistible aroma and creamy texture. The inherent richness of curds and cream is perfectly complemented by the distinctive flavour of dill leaves. A dash of pepper, green chillies and lemon juice complete the magical experience!

lilva kachori recipe | fresh toovar kachori | Gujarati fresh tuvar dana kachori | winter kachori recipe | hare toovar dane ki kachori | with 30 amazing images. lilva kachori is the famous snack made during the winter months which is extremely famous in the city of Ahmedabad and Valsad in Gujarat. Gujarati fresh tuvar dana kachori is a traditional kachori made with a stuffing of fresh toovar and green peas perked up with ginger and green chillies. A dash of lemon adds to the chatpata taste of the stuffing, making this a really exciting snack to bite into on a cold winter’s day. To make lilva kachori, first make the dough. Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl, mix well and rub in between your palms to form a breadcrumbs like mixture. Knead into a semi-soft dough using enough water. Keep aside. Then for the stuffing, heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the asafoetida, turmeric powder, ginger and green chilli paste and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds. Add the coarsely blended toovar and green pea mixture, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add all remaining ingredients and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside to cool slightly. Then shape the kachori. Divide the stuffing and dough into 12 equal portions. Roll out a portion of the dough into a 75 mm. (3") diameter circle without using any flour for rolling. Place one portion of the stuffing in the centre. Bring together all the sides, seal it tightly, pinching in the center. Shape more kachoris and deep fry 3 at a time on a slow flame for 8 minutes. Serve immediately with green garlic chutney. The flaky and crisp hare toovar dane ki kachori with an excitingly spicy stuffing, is a must-try recipe in the winter months, when fresh toovar is available in the markets. It owes its texture to the unique way of making its dough. You have rub the maida with melted ghee till it resembles bread crumbs and then knead it into a dough. Like most fried snacks this winter kachori recipe tastes amazing with green garlic chutney. Together the duo makes a perfect winter snack to be enjoyed as a family treat. This fresh toovar kachori is also served as a farsan as a part of Gujarati thali with puris, sabzi and Gujarati Kadhi. Tips for lilva kachori. 1. Blend the green peas and fresh toovar very coarsely so you can enjoy its texture. Add it to the mixer jar and blend for about 2 to 3 seconds and it is ready. 2. Deep-fry the kachoris on a slow flame so they cook well from inside and attain their flaky texture too. 3. You can half deep-fry them, cool and then store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days. Just before deep-frying remove them and fry them till done. You can also try other kachori recipes like Khasta Kachori Chaat , and Mawa Kachori. Enjoy lilva kachori recipe | fresh toovar kachori | Gujarati fresh tuvar dana kachori | winter kachori recipe | hare toovar dane ki kachori | with step by step photos.

This mouth-watering starter is made by grilling succulent mushrooms coated with butter, garlic and dill. As the mushrooms cook, a very appetizing aroma arises from the grill pan – it’s buttery, garlicky and herby – so tempting that you cannot wait to taste it! Grilled Mushrooms in Garlic and Dill is a fabulous starter , which all your guests will love. You can also make it in the weekend for your family to enjoy. Try other mushroom recipes like Sizzling Mushrooms and Mushrooms Mushrooms Stuffed with Paneer .

While you are sure to have tried Juices combining fruits and vegetables, this unique blend of beetroot and fruits with soda is something unique! Beetroot gives not only an appealing colour but also a pleasant texture to the drink, while pineapple and apple lend tang and sweetness respectively. Black salt and chaat masala lend a spicy touch to this drink, which is finally fizzed up with Sprite. Mix gently after adding the soda so that it doesn’t bubble up and spill over. Serve the Fruity Beetroot Soda absolutely cold.

Sometimes, it is nice to fuse Indian flavours with international cooking styles, to make a dish that is both exotic and exciting to the Indian palate. Here, we have created a gooey, cheesy fondue with the fantastic flavour and aroma of dabeli masala, a traditional Gujarati spice mix with strong hints of cinnamon, cloves and coriander seeds. A garnish of pomegranate fits in well with the dabeli masala – if you remember, pomegranate is an essential ingredient in the authentic roadside dabeli too! Serve the Dabeli Cheese Fondue with crispy bread for a totally awesome, outta-the-world experience. Tastes equally good with Ladi Pav Garlic Bread , Herb Bread , Toasted Triangles , Herbed Pita Strips , French Fries and Khakhra. Enjoy how to make Dabeli Cheese Fondue recipe with detailed step by step photos below.

Here is a cheesy, creamy and chunky treat of melt-in-the-mouth homemade tarts baked with a luscious spinach-based filling. A range of exciting ingredients ranging from tomato puree to onions and green chillies give the spinach mixture a balanced taste that combines tang, spice and crunch. Topping the stuffed tarts with tomatoes and cheese adds more taste and textures to this fabulous treat. The chunky juiciness of tomatoes and gooeyness of cheese can be clearly experienced in these exciting Spinach Tarts, which must be enjoyed immediately after preparation. Sure to please one and all, these savoury tarts are ideal to serve as a starter at parties .

Ginger and lemon drink, I never cease to be amazed by how simple ingredients available in every kitchen can transform into glamorous products when combined with skill and imagination. Just try this drink made using ginger and lemon and you’ll believe me! you can make a syrup with the ginger juice, lemon extract and sugar and store in bottles. Add the carbonated drink just before serving. Glass used: pilsner glass. Also try other drinks using ginger like Ginger Melon Juice and Lemongrass and Ginger Drink .

Think of this dish as three tasty units placed together with the sheer motive of delighting the diner! Flavourful and succulent cottage cheese balls; tangy tongue-tickling tomato sauce; and perfectly cooked, herbed spaghetti... each of these is as perfect as can be, whether in terms of flavour, texture or appearance, and when they come together the outcome is nothing short of magic. The tomato sauce, which is the highlight of this recipe, is absolutely amazing with a fresh, tangy flavour and a really luscious mouth-feel enhanced by the addition of fresh cream. Indeed, Cottage Cheese Balls in Tomato Sauce with Herbed Spaghetti can independently be served as a meal, as it is sure to please you and satiate you with its holistic composition and lingering flavour.

how to make fruit punch recipe | fruit punch mocktail | fruit punch with cream | with 6 amazing steps. how to make fruit punch recipe | fruit punch mocktail | fruit punch with cream is a refreshing mocktail, perfect for any party. Learn how to make fruit punch mocktail. To make fruit punch, combine orange juice, mango juice, pineapple juice and fresh cream in a deep bowl, mix well using a whisk. Serve immediately. One of the most popular welcome drinks served at most parties, the fruit punch with cream features a delightful blend of colours and flavours. The heady aroma of fruits entices your taste buds and refreshes your senses, making it a worthy drink to prepare even on a normal day when you feel dull and require a battery recharge! The blend of assorted fruit juices with fresh cream balances the flavours, and makes this refreshing fruit punch mocktail drink soothing too. Serve with starters like Carrot and Cheese Fingers, Cheesy Corn Tarts with Caramelised Onions, Baby Corn Fritters and Hara Bhara Kebabs. Tips for fruit punch. 1. We recommend you use ready made juices for this recipe as they have the perfect balance of taste and colour. 2. Using chilled juices is a must as this drink must be served immediately on serving. Enjoy how to make fruit punch recipe | fruit punch mocktail | fruit punch with cream | with step by step photos.
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