You would have surely had cutlets made of potatoes and even Jain -friendly cutlets made with raw bananas or mixed veggies, but have you ever had cutlets made of raw jackfruit?
This traditional delicacy from Bengal has a unique taste, which is delicious in its own rustic way. The jackfruit is combined with potatoes for binding and lots of masaledar ingredients for getting a great taste.
A coating of bread crumbs gives the Bengali Style Jackfruit Cutlet a fascinating texture that is sure to please you.Although the ingredients are many, they are commonly available in your kitchen, so you don’t need to plan too much before making this delicious treat.
Enjoy it hot and fresh with chutneys of your choice. You can also try other Bengali dishes like Palak Til Jowar Nimki and Paneer Bhapa .
Yummmmm, Vada Pav ! It is now possible to prepare Mumbai’s favourite street food in a healthy form that has less than half the fat and much less calories than the authentic vendor-made version.
This is made possible by modifying the cooking method slightly, avoiding deep-frying, and replacing the refined flour Laddi Pav with a wholesome whole wheat one.
Now you can relish Healthy Vada Pav with much less guilt. Just take care to serve immediately to preserve the texture of the vadas and enjoy them occasionally.
A glass of Kokum Sherbet or Piyush is very refreshing after snacking on vada pavs.
Your grandmas would surely have told you of their younger days when foods like papads were not available in shops and had to be made at home. Their eyes usually mist wistfully at the thought of the fresh and vibrant taste of those homemade treats.
Well, here we show you how to make papad at home – but not the traditional, time-consuming ones. This instant whole wheat flour version is easy to make and can be made quickly by anybody. With a dash of spices, it also has a nice masaledar taste. It uses no soda and does not involve any cumbersome steps like drying.
Once you get the dough right, you can roll the papads and deep-fry them immediately. Jut make sure you roll the papads as thinly as possible and prick them lightly with a fork before frying.
When rolling a portion of the dough, make sure the rest of the dough is kept covered with a damp muslin cloth – otherwise they will become dry and difficult to roll. Now, you can get started with your Instant Whole Wheat Masala Papads and surprise your whole family with the special homemade treat!
You can also make Khichiya Papad at home and serve them as Roasted Khichiya Papad or Fried Khichiya Papad .
dosa recipe | with dosa batter recipe | South Indian dosa | how to make dosa | with 22 amazing images.
Dosa has put South India on every culinary hot spot of the world. We show you how to make dosa with detailed step by step recipe on how to make the perfect dosa batter.
Dosa is as popular in South Indian cuisine as Idli is! Crisp and thin pancakes made of a rice and urad dal batter, dosas are even more exciting than idlis. In fact, while idlis are considered to be an easy, comfortable steamed food, dosas are often considered a more indulgent alternative!
While dosas were traditionally made using iron griddles, nowadays non-stick tavas have made the job much easier. You can roast your dosas using oil, ghee or sometimes butter too! . Dosa is a pancake. One of the most popular snacks in all of South India, over time it has become popular all over the country and globally too. Dosa is made by spreading a batter on a hot griddle and cooking it with a little oil, or sometimes even no oil, till it turns golden brown and crisp. While most people use a non-stick tava these days, you can also opt for a traditional iron tava, which will enhance the taste as well as give you a nutrient boost.
To make dosa, first you need to make the dosa batter. For making the dosa batter, combine the urad dal and fenugreek seeds in a deep bowl, soak it in enough water for 4 hours.Combine the rice, parboiled rice and thick rice flakes in a deep bowl , soak it in enough water for 4 hours. Drain the urad dal and fenugreek seeds and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste using approx. 1 cup of water. Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl and keep aside. Drain the rice, parboiled rice and thick rice flakes blend in a mixer to a smooth paste using approx. 1 cup of water. Transfer the mixture into the same bowl, add the salt and mix well. Cover and ferment in a warm place for 12 hours. Further, to make dosa, heat a non-stick tava (griddle), sprinkle a little water on the tava (griddle) and wipe it off gently using a cloth. Pour a ladleful of the dosa batter on it and spread it in a circular motion to make a 225 mm. (9”) diameter thin circle. Smear a little ghee over it and along the edges and cook on a high flame till the dosa turns brown in colour and crisp. Fold over to make a semi-circle or a roll. Serve South Indian dosa immediately
Enjoy dosa hot and crisp, with coconut chutney and Sambhar. If you are going to have the dosas after a while, make them slightly thick, so that they will remain soft and springy even after a while.
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Burrata is a special type of fresh Italian cheese that combines mozzarella and cream. Burrata means ‘buttered’ in Italian and that kind of hints at what you can expect from this cheese. It has an unusually soft, buttery texture and rich taste, which will satisfy anybody!
This awesome cheese combines beautifully with the sharp flavour of capsicum and a tasteful seasoning of spices and herbs.
Together, these ingredients make the Burrata Cheese and Bellpepper Grilled Sandwich a sumptuous and droolworthy snack that will immediately rise to your favourites list.
You can also try other grilled sandwich recipes like the Grilled Chocolate Cheese Sandwich and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich .
A perfect balance of textures and flavours makes the Zucchini and Bell Pepper Sandwich a delight to relish!
Mellow zucchini, pungent capsicum, peppy herbs and spiky spices come together to make a mind-boggling filling for mustard-lined hot dog rolls.
Cheese cubes are also added to this arrangement as they melt when grilled, lending an irresistible flavour and texture to the sandwich. Serve the Zucchini and Bell Pepper Sandwich immediately after grilling with tangy tomato ketchup.
You can also try other interesting snacks with zucchini like Cheesy Zucchini and Baby Corn Pizza and Corn and Zucchini Savoury Tarts .
urad dal bonda recipe | ulundu bonda | South Indian style urad dal bonda | minapappu punugullu | with 15 amazing images.
We have got you a scrumptious urad dal bonda snack made with a batter of urad dal spiked up with pepper and curry leaves. From the cuisine of Karnataka, ulundu bonda is an evergreen favourite South Indian breakfast.
This traditional South Indian style urad dal bonda snack, a specialty of Karnataka, has a beautifully reddish-golden hue, a crisp outer surface and a super-soft inner core, somewhat like bread.
Making South Indian style urad dal bonda is no rocket science it is easy to make. You do not require much ingredients for preparing this dish, we have used minimum and basic of ingredients yet getting an amazing outcome. I personally enjoy having urad dal bonda in monsoons.
To make delicious urad dal bonda recipe, clean wash and soak the urad dal in enough water for at-least 2 hours. Drain well. Blend in a mixer to a smooth paste, adding 2 tbsp of water. Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, add crushed pepper powder, coconut which would give a mouth feel and also a luscious flavour, add asafoetida as urad dal is hard to digest, add chopped curry leaves. You can even add chopped or pounded ginger and green chilli to perk up the flavours. Mix well. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai, shape each portion into a round and deep-fry, a few at a time, till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve urad dal bonda immediately with any chutney of your choice.
urad dal bonda can be served as an evening snack with Chutney, Sambhar and a cup of Coffee, or added to a breakfast platter along with Idli, Dosa or Pongal. Whenever you choose to have it, the crisp outer layer and fluffy insides of the mouth-watering Urad Dal Bonda will surely put a smile on your face.
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cabbage pancakes recipe | Indian vegan cabbage pancakes | healthy mini cabbage pancakes | cabbage besan chilla quick Indian snack | with 30 amazing images.
cabbage pancakes recipe | Indian vegan cabbage pancakes | healthy mini cabbage pancakes | cabbage besan chilla quick Indian snack is a quick fix snack with most ingredients available in our pantry. Learn how to make Indian vegan cabbage pancakes.
To make cabbage pancakes, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl along with approx. ½ cup water and mix well. Grease a non-stick mini uttapa pan with a little oil. Pour a little batter in each uttapa mould and spread it lightly. Cook on a medium flame, using a little oil till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to make more mini pancakes. Serve immediately.
An enhanced version of chila, Indian vegan cabbage pancakes are delicious and wholesome. What is more, it can also be prepared in a jiffy, making it a great start to a busy day.
Moreover, these cabbage besan chilla quick Indian snack are quite versatile. The besan can be replaced with other flours like jowar flour, bajra flour or even ragi flour. To make a Jain version of these pancakes, you just have to avoid the use of onions. Try them at snack time, they appeal to adults and kids alike.
The use of besan adds protein to these healthy mini cabbage pancakes, while cabbage apart from being low in calories and carbs also abounds in fibre and vitamin C, which makes them suitable for diabetics, heart patients and weight-watchers too! Serve hot and fresh with green chutney.
Tips for cabbage pancakes. 1. To make the batter, add water gradually as the quantity of water usually depends on the quality of the flour. 2. If the batter turns out to be runny, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of besan. 3. If the batter is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water. 4. Remember to grease the uttapam pan with oil in each batch. 5. If you are making these pancakes for kids, we suggest you replace chopped green chillies with green chilli paste and adjust it as per your child’s liking. 6. You can also add other veggies like grated carrot or green like chopped spinach.
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Lebanese falafel stuffed in pita bread | homemade falafel in pita bread | Indian style falafel wrap | falafel pita pocket with curd dressing | with 41 amazing photos.
Lebanese falafel stuffed in pita bread is a popular Middle Eastern street food that combines the delicious flavors of crispy falafel patties with the soft and chewy texture of pita bread.
falafel is a middle eastern deep fried snack (Lebanese snack). It is an Arab food. falafel are great source of protein as they are made with kabuli chana. falafels are usually fried but if you are looking for healthier option you can also bake them!
falafel bullets are made with soaked overnight and drained kabuli chana (white chick peas) , garlic (lehsun) ,onions, parsley, coriander (dhania), mint leaves (phudina) and cumin seeds (jeera) powder all ground together in a food processer. And the mixture is then taken out in a bowl and green chilli paste + baking powder are added to it and mixed together. Small balls are equally shaped out of the mixture and fried.
Further to make Lebanese falafel stuffed in pita bread we have made a dip using curd, garlic, spring onion and sugar.
Then the leavened pita bread is lined with tongue-tickling garlic chutney, topped with a tangy curd dressing and packed with scrumptious deep-fried Lebanese falafel ‘bullets’ made of a kabuli chana batter to make falafel pita pocket with curd dressing.
I would like to share some important tips to make the perfect falafel pita pocket with curd dressing. 1. Mix well and our falafel bullet mixture is ready. If making falafel for the first time and you are afraid of the falafel disintegrating, then add 1-2 tbsp of refined flour for binding. 2. You can make the tahini dip in advance and store in the fridge.
This Middle-Eastern falafel is quite filling, and looks and tastes exotic as well, so you can serve it with tea or at a party too.
Serve the Lebanese falafel stuffed in pita bread as soon as you assemble it, because it will get soggy if you let it soak in the dressing for too long.
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aloo chaat recipe | Mumbai roadside aloo chaat | Delhi aloo chaat | with 28 amazing images.
aloo chaat is a popular Mumbai roadside aloo chaat made from baby potatoes, marinated in Indian spices and sautéed in oil, and topped with moong, sev, curds, garlic chutney, sweet chutney and green chutney. We have added chana dal to aloo chaat which gives a nice crunch.
There are many ways to make aloo chaat recipe and ours is the Mumbai roadside aloo chaat style. In some parts of the country they deep fry the baby potatoes but we have cooked it on a non stick pan. Ours is a easy and quick aloo chaat recipe.
Delhi aloo chaat is made by deep frying the potatoes. We have made Mumbai roadside aloo chaat healthier by boiling the baby potatoes and then cooking it on a non stick pan.
Notes and tips on aloo chaat recipe. 1. To make the Aloo Chaat , we first have to wash and boil the potatoes. For that, wash the baby potatoes under running water till clean. Scrub them with the help of a brush if there is any mud and dirt stuck to it. 2. Add the baby potatoes to the boiling water and cook on a medium flame till the baby potatoes are completely cooked. They should not be very soft or else they will break on cooking. The cooking might take around 18-20 minutes on a medium flame with closed lid. 3. Add the dried mango powder for a pleasant sour (khatta) taste to the marinade. 4. Now add the besan for binding so that the potatoes don’t release water. 5. Mix gently with the help of two spoons and keep aside to marinade for 5 to 7 minutes. This is a very important step as the potatoes need to take on the flavour of the marinade. 6. Cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally, till they are heated through and get a little browning on them. Once cooked perfectly, you can see all the masalas coat the potatoes very nicely.
We show you in detail how to cook the baby potatoes for aloo chaat. Then comes the preparation of the marinade and cooking of baby potatoes. Finally detailed step by step on how to assemble the aloo chaat recipe.
Delhi aloo chaat has a fan-following of its own, especially in the bitter cold Delhi winter, when its spiciness and warmth rejuvenate the soul.
Planning a chaat party? Check out our collection of exciting recipes of chaat like Moong Dahi Misal, Chole Tikki Chaat and Khasta Kachori Chaat. Also do check out for more recipes of Mumbai Street Foods.
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rice appe recipe | paniyaram | South Indian rice appe | with amazing 32 images.
Rice Appe is a simply awesome snack, which can be had as a tea-time treat or served along with idli, pongal, dosa or khichdi to add more josh to your breakfast.
Made by cooking a fermented batter of rice and urad dal in an appe mould, the appe are crisp outside but soft and spongy inside.
Preparing rice appe may need patience as the batter would need fermentation which takes atleast 8 hours but the wait and patience would be worth it as the outcome is amazing. We have prepared the batter by combining rice and urad dal. Further, soaked, ground and fermented it. Once the batter is fermented, made tempering which enhances the taste of rice appe once combined with the batter. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, curry leaves, asafeotida, green chilies, onions and crushed peanuts and cook. Once cooked, we have combined the tempering to the batter. Further, greased a appe mould and cook the rice appe until they turn golden brown.
A tempering of mustard and cumin seeds together with onions and crushed peanuts give the Rice Appe an amazing taste and mouth-feel, which make it enticing to young and old alike.
Easy to make, but a bit more exotic than idlis and dosas, the Rice Appe is popular in South India as an evening snack, served with sambhar and a coconut chutney, and accompanied by a cup of hot coffee or tea.
You can enjoy the rice appe just plain or with your choice of sambhar and chutney. Make sure you serve it immediately to enjoy the nice crispness. Once it cools, the crisp outer tends to harden and get a bit chewy.
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onion rings recipe | Indian style onion rings | crispy fried onion rings | how to make perfect onion rings |
onion rings are a perfect starter for any party. Learn how to make perfect onion rings .
Although liked by people of all age groups, crispy fried onion rings tops the charts as far as kids are concerned! This recipe for onion rings is super-effective, as baking powder makes the rings puff up wonderfully. The cornflour adds on to its crispiness and the chaat masala gives it the Indian style onion rings taste.
To make Indian style onion rings, combine the plain flour, cornflour, garlic paste, oregano, baking powder, powdered sugar and salt and mix well. Add approx. ¾ cup of water in a deep bowl and mix well using a whisk till no lumps remain. Cover the batter with a lid and keep aside for 15 minutes. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, dip the onion rings one by one in the batter till they are evenly coated from all the sides and deep-fry in hot oil on a medium flame, till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides. You can deep-fry 4 to 5 onion rings at a time. Sprinkle some chaat masala over the onion rings immediately and toss lightly. Serve immediately.
Likewise, adding powdered sugar to the batter and keeping the batter aside for 15 minutes imparts a fantastic flavour and an appetising brown colour to the homemade crispy onion rings after deep-frying.
As far as taste goes, these perfect onion rings are a sure-shot hit because of the herby flavour of oregano and the peppiness of chaat masala.
Tips for onion rings. 1. The onion rings should be cut thick so there is enough surface area for the batter to be coated. 2. Try this recipe with the exact proportion of each ingredient given here. We have tried this recipe 6 times to get the perfect onion rings. 3. Sprinkle the chaat masala as you keep frying in each batch, so it coats the onion rings well. 4. Enjoy these fresh while the crispness is intact.
Serve as a starter , evening tea snack or as an accompaniment to Burgers and Sandwiches.
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nachni onion roti recipe | ragi masala roti | healthy Indian red millet onion paratha | gluten free | with 31 amazing images.
nachni onion roti recipe | ragi masala roti | healthy Indian red millet onion paratha | gluten free is a nourishing Indian staple. Learn how to make ragi masala roti.
To make nachni onion roti, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough lukewarm water. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and roll out each portion into a circle of 100 mm. (4”) diameter, using a little red millet flour for rolling. Prick at even distance with help of a fork. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook each roti, using a little oil, till it turns golden brown in colour from both sides. Serve immediately.
Many consider red millet as an ideal food not just for elders but for growing kids too. It has a very balanced set of nutrients, and if prepared well it is very tasty too! The ragi masala roti is an intelligent way of incorporating ragi in your diet in a way that appeals to all.
Flavoured aptly with onions, coriander and green chillies, this gluten free tastes delicious when served hot right off the tava. Nobody would ever be able to guess that this delicacy doesn’t make use of any exotic ingredient.
All can benefit from the calcium and phosphorus this healthy Indian red millet onion paratha is rich in. This is a tasty way of building bones. Serve it as a healthy dinner for diabetics , heart patients or obese people. They can benefit from the fibre in this roti.
Tips for nachni onion roti. 1. Serve nachni onion roti with curds. 2. Serve healthy nachni onion parartha with green chutney. 3. You can roll the ragi roti with whole wheat flour as this is easier to do. 4. Since this is nachni atta, while rolling you will have to pinch the circumference of the dough while rolling so the roti does not tear from the corners. 5. To get atta on the sides of the roti, hold it vertically and gently roll over the atta. 6. If the roti sticks at the bottom whole rolling, then lift the roti and put some ragi flour on the base off the rolling board.
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hara bhara soya tikkis recipe | vegetable soya cutlet | veg soya tikki | with 36 amazing images.
veg soya tikki is one of the best sources of protein and this Soya Cutlet is a great way to include soya in your diet. Learn how to make hara bhara soya tikkis recipe | vegetable soya cutlet | veg soya tikki |
hara bhara soya tikki recipe is an tasty protein rich snack. I have used spinach and chickpeas as the binding agent and that makes it even higher on the protein and iron rich.
The goodness of soya, garlic and spinach is reinforced in these vegetable soya cutlet. Fibre from soya and spinach along with garlic inhibit cholesterol synthesis in the body, helping to maintain normal blood cholesterol levels.
Flavoured with garlic, ginger and green chillies these are crispy on the outside, soft juicy inside. Dip veg soya tikki into tomato ketchup or green chutney and enjoy a delicious and healthy protein rich hara bhara soya tikkis as a party appetiser or as teatime snack.
Tips to make hara bhara soya tikki: 1. Use your hands to mix and form a soft dough. 2. Shape each portion into a 50 mm. (2”) flat round tikkis with the use of your hands. 3. Flip over the tikkis using a spatula so that the tikkis doesn’t break.
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A droolworthy snack that’s absolutely easy to make, the Masala Sweet Corn Vada is just perfect to have with a cup of tea on a rainy day.
It has a very unique taste and exciting mouth-feel, thanks to the combination of crushed corn with onions, capsicum and garlic paste.
A touch of chaat masala accentuates the masaledar flavour of this vada, leaving a warm, tongue-tickling feel on your palate.
You can also have a go at other awesome rainy day snacks like the Mini Cabbage Vadas or Kand Na Bhajia.