Tag: indian snack

Snacks

Aloo Bread Roll (Potatoes cutlets)

First to make the stuffing, take a bowl and add potatoes, peas, onions, green green chilies, cilantro, red chili powder, salt, ginger garlic paste, amchoor powder and garam masala.

 Mix together, and add any extra spice to taste. Keep aside.

Take a bowl and add water and dip a slice of bread in water then squeeze excess out between your palms. 

Some people remove the crusts first, but I prefer to keep them.

Add about 2 tbsp of potato mixture to the center (more/less depending on size of slice). Make a roll in whatever shape you’d like.

Repeat for all bread and keep aside. 

Start a fry pan on medium heat. Add oil and wait until oil is hot.

Put a roll into the oil and fry until every side is brown. Remove and put on a paper towel to remove excess oil.

Fry all the rolls in the same manner. Make sure the pan is not too crowded, otherwise the rolls may break or not be crispy.

Serve piping hot or room temperature with green or imli chutney and tea/coffee. Enjoy!

These rolls keep well in the fridge in an airtight box – they’re great for traveling, parties, and picnics. You can also assemble the day before frying.

Curry, paneer, Side

Paneer Afghani Tikka (Spicy Grilled Indian Cottage Cheese)

Paneer Tikka is a North Indian appetizer where chunks of paneer are marinated in yogurt and spices and then grilled in tandoor (Clay oven). This recipe is for Afghan Paneer Tikka and is from the kitchen of mughals, known for their culinary skills. Instead of a clay oven, I grilled paneer/ vegetables in a pan. Alternatively, an electric/ gas oven can be used. 

Use fresh paneer and serve it hot with green chutney and lemon.

Side, Snacks

Potato Pinwheel bites (bite size samosa alternate)

Samosas are a popular Indian snack. Sometimes we crave eating homemade samosa but do not feel like putting in all the effort to make it. Potato pinwheel bite is an alternative that tastes like samosas and fairly easy to make at home with little preparation. 

Side, Snacks

Jodhpuri Mirchi Pakora

Jodhpuri Mirchi Pakoras also known as Rajasthani Mirchi Vadas is prepared with less spicy green peppers stuffed with spicy/ tangy potato stuffing, dipped in a thick layer of gram flour batter and then deep fried until crispy. It is a great evening snack especially on a rainy day and is served with tea and zingy coriander chutney or ketchup.

Lentil, Salad, Snacks, vegan

Street Style chaat with Moong Dal Pakora

All south asians love to eat chaat (spicy street food) and if the chaat is good, it becomes a talking point for the party. When you talk about chaat, one starts craving it and mouth starts watering at the mention of it. 

This recipe is a healthier version of chaat because base batter is made from protein rich lentils. Although it is deep fried, if prepared properly, little oil is consumed. 

Breads, Side, Snacks

Bread pakora in less oil

Nowadays, we all are getting health conscious and feel guilt in eating deep fried food but are tempted to eat the same. 

I tried to find a solution by preparing a bread pakora pan/ iron skillet using minimum oil. The taste comes close to deep fried pakora and is relatively healthy and no guilt of eating deep fried food. 

It can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days and is good to eat as a snack and lunch etc.