Showing posts with label Snacks and starters. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Snacks and starters. Show all posts

Sunday, 15 November 2015

Egg Wrap recipe | Egg wrap Indian style

Hello Monday , May I ask you a question ? 
Why are you always back ?
Don't you have a hobby ?




Come Monday after a long festive weekend . Back to my clinic , sons school work , hubbys office routine  . sob...sob..
I just could not find anything to cheer three of us ...when suddenly a Magical breakfast stuck me.

EGG WRAPS !!!!




Easy peasy wraps !! Made in under 30 minutes.
And totally delish !



Even on a Monday !!! :D




These Egg wraps were something I always had in my Lunch box as  a kid . And so is the case with my son. Super popular in my household.
Mondays can be tough but something as cheery and beautiful as these Egg wraps can make Monday a Fun day !!





Egg wraps

Recipe by Shivani Saxena
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Yield: 6 wraps


Ingredients
  • For tortillas
    Ingredients
  • 1 cup
    whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup
    all purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • As required
    Water
  • For EGG FILLING 
  • 6
    Eggs ( ONE for each wrap )
  • As per taste
    Salt
  • As per taste
    Red chilli powder
  • As required
    Vegetable Oil
  • FOR SALAD 
  • 1
    Finely sliced carrot
  • 1
    Finely sliced onion
  • 1 cup
    Roughly chopped coriander leaves
Cooking Directions
  1. For making tortillas.
  2.  Take a bowl . Add whole wheat flour , all purpose flour , vegetable oil in it. Start adding water to it for kneading. Knead well till you get a soft dough.
  3.  Divide the dough into six equal balls. Flatten each ball into a thin tortilla of 4 - 5 " diameter with the help of rolling pin. 
  4. .Take a skillet. Place it on medium heat .Place a flattened tortilla on skillet and cook it on both sides by applying vegetable oil.
  5.  Repeat this for all tortillas.


  6. For making egg filling.

  7. .Take a frying pan. Apply vegetable oil on it. Take an egg and crack it open on the pan. Sprinkle salt and red chilli powder on it .

  8. .Flip the omlette and cook the other side.

  9.  Repeat this for all eggs.

  10. Now Assemble the wrap. Place a tortilla followed by ketchup and then Egg omlette . After this place the salad on it. Bring all this together and tie the wrap with the help of tooth pick. Cover it with a napkin and serve.


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Thursday, 29 October 2015

Churro bites | Eggless Churro bites

I couldnt blog regularly since some time. Guilty !! Reasons being hectic schedule in my dental clinic and my son's studies. But come Karwa chauth and I couldn't stop myself from posting an easy and yummy Spanish snack ....Churro bites. How long can I stay away from my passion FOOD !! 



Yes Churro bites....a quick and different version from original  big spiral Churros. 
Try out this Spanish street food as a Diwali snack along with all traditional sweets. I am sure your family and friends will love it. 



Last week I had a kitty party at my place. I was with my friends and doing what I love the most....cooking. A happy meal experience that it was! All aligned towards friends and food. And no it was no hashtag foodgasm. It was a true foodgasm ...a soulful experience of eating with friends. This experience was taken to another level by this Spanish Tapas / snack served by me.
It was sweet yummy easy to make and fancy too.



So friends ...go ahead make these Churro bites this season and enjoy !





Churro bites | Eggless Churro bites

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Yield: for 3 to 5 people
Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup
    Milk

  • 3 tbsp
    butter( salted )

  • 2 tsp
    sugar (regular table sugar in powder form )

  • 1/4 tsp
    salt

  • 1 tsp
    vanilla essence

  • 1 cup
    all purpose flour

  • As required
    Vegetable Oil ( for frying )

  • As required
    Powdered sugar for dusting

  • As required
    Cinnamon powder for dusting( optional )
Cooking Directions

  1. Take a thick bottomed pan. Add milk, butter sugar and salt to it. Place it on medium heat and bring it to boil. Once it reaches boil, take it off heat .Add vanilla eassence and all purpose flour to it. Keep mixing with a spatula till you get a s,mooth mixture with no lumps. Take vegetable oil in a thick bottomed pan.Let it heat on medium flame. Transfer all Churro batter in a piping bag with a large open star tip.


  2. Pipe 1 to 1.5" dough out over hot oil and using scissors ,cut the dough so as to drop over the ocil. Remember to make churros in small batches to avoid burning. Allow churros to fry until golden brown by stirring occassionally. Then take them out of oil and place on absorbent paper to drain excess oil. Do this for the entire churro batter. In a small mixing bowl,add cinnamon powder and sugar together and mix well. Coat churros with this mix. Serve warm .


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Thursday, 16 July 2015

Bharva Paneer Pakode|Stuffed Cottage Cheese fritters

I am a greedy girl and I want all of my favourite food regularly.Especially the comfort food made by my mom(READ fried snacks).





Yes my MA makes the most delicious,ravishing,mouth watering comfort food.
Since last one week ,I am feeling a little lost and missing my mom a lot.Although we stay in same city,but my busy schedule(as a doctor) doesnt allow me to visit my mom very often.By the way a city like MUMBAI makes me travel for 2.5 hours to reach my moms place.And we call it same city...phew((((




So whenever I miss my mom I make her fuss free comfort food.And this time it is Stuffed cottage cheese fritters.







My stomach is churning,heart is craving and mouth is watering for this yummy snacks.Lets start cooking.

Preparation time:20 to 25 minutes
Cooking time:10 minutes
Serves:4 to 5

Ingredients:

15 to 16 cubes of cottage cheese
Vegetable Oil for frying
Stuffing of fritters:

  1. 1 cup grated onion(squeeze water completely)
  2. 1 tbsp grated ginger garlic
  3. 1 tsp red chilli powder
  4. 1 tsp garam masala
  5. 1 tsp dry mango powder
  6. 2 tsp salt
Batter for dipping fritters into before frying:
  1. 2.5 cups bengal gram lentil flour(besan)
  2. water as required
  3. 1 tsp turmeric powder
  4. 1 tsp red chilli powder
  5. Salt as required(as stuffing also has salt)

RECIPE:

  1. Take a bowl.Add all ingredients of stuffing in it.Mix well .
  2. Take one cube of cheese at a time,split it length wise but dont cut them completely.You will get a pocket in which you can fill your stuffing.
  3. Fill all cubes with stuffing with the help of butter knife.
  4. Take another bowl.Add all ingredients of batter in it.Mix well so as to get a thick batter of dropping consistency with no lumps.
  5. Take a thick bottomed pan with vegetable oil.Place it on low flame.
  6. Dip the stuffed cubes of cottage cheese in batter completely.Place these cubes in hot oil.Let it fry on low flame for 2 minutes and then on high flame for 2 minutes till it gets golden brown.
  7. Fry all cubes like this.Serve hot with Mint coriander chutney|Dhaniya pudina chutney.


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Saturday, 4 July 2015

Methi thepla|Indian flatbread of fenugreek leaves

I first started making Methi thepla around six years back.A dentist friend of mine(remembering you Vijeta)who hails from Gujarat made it in front of me in her kitchen and I learnt from her.




One bite of this flatbread and I was sure that I will bookmark this recipe forever.In fact I am surprised that I hadnt shared this recipe with you all earlier.



Most of my friends are gujaratis and thepla is their staple snack.Munch it on the go or while you are relaxing at home there is no way you are not going to like this.



Multitasking moms and young cooks please save this recipe because as always it is LOW IN EFFORT AND HIGH IN RESULT.



Preparation time:15 minutes
Cooking time:30 minutes

Ingredients:

  1. 1 cup fenugreek leaves/methi leaves(finely chopped)
  2. 2 cups whole wheat flour
  3. 1/2 cup bengal gram flour/besan
  4. 1 tsp red chilli powder
  5. 1 tsp coriander powder
  6. 1 tsp turmeric powder
  7. Salt as required
  8. 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  9. 2 cups curd for kneading or more if required
  10. Vegetable oil for roasting theplas

RECIPE:

  1. Take a bowl.Add whole wheat flour,bengal gram flour,red chilli powder,coriander powder,salt,turmeric powder and vegetable oil to the bowl.
  2. Mix everything well.Add curd to the bowl and start kneading.Knead well till you get soft yet firm dough.
  3. Now make small balls of this dough.Sprinkle wheat flour on kitchen counter and start rolling one ball at a time into a thin thepla of around 6" diameter.
  4. Place a skillet on low flame.Place thepla on the skillet and apply vegetable oil on it.
  5. After one minute,flip the thepla and apply vegetable oil on this side.Flip a couple of times till you get golden brown spots on thepla.
  6. Take the thepla off heat and keep it covered in a basket to avoid drying.Serve it hot with pickle or plain curd.

Wednesday, 24 June 2015

Cauliflower pattice|Cauliflower cutlets|How to make cauliflower cutlets

This recipe has  been adapted from famous TV cookery show host Rachel khoos kitchen notebook london.www.rachelkhoo.com


I have given various Indian twists to the cutlets and made it completely vegetarian.After I made Baked Kaccha kela kabab| Baked Raw Banana Cutlet|How to make kaccha kela kabab.....I wanted to try out some new type of cutlets and Bingo ....I came across this recipe of Cauliflower cutlets.I found it very innovative and interesting.And surprisingly its amazingly delicious too.


The recipe is easy without any flour or potato.And if you eliminate the cheese part,it can even become a VEGAN recipe.

Preparation time:20 minutes
Cooking time:15 minutes
Serves:5

Ingredients:

  1. 8 to 10 florets of cauliflower(boiled)
  2. 2 cups chickpeas(boiled)
  3. 2 cups  grated cheddar cheese(block available in supermarkets)
  4. 2 green chillies(finely chopped)
  5. 2 tsp ginger garlic paste
  6. 2 tsp crushed black pepper
  7. 1 tsp dry mango powder
  8. Salt as per taste
  9. Vegetable oil for applying on hands
  10. Vegetable oil for frying cutlets

RECIPE:

  1. Take boiled cauliflower and chickpeas and air dry them completely.Make sure they are not wet at all.
  2. Once cauliflower dries down,put it in food processor followed by chickpeas.Grind them completely till you get a semisolid and not very fine mix.
  3. Take  a bowl.Add cheddar cheese,green chillies,black pepper,ginger garlic paste,dry mango powder and salt to the mix of cauliflower and chickpeas.
  4. Mix well till you get a soft but firm dough.
  5. Applying  vegetable oil in your hands,shape the mixture into small round cutlets/kababs.
  6. Take a skillet.Brush it generously with vegetable oil.Place it on low heat.Start placing cutlets on skillet,3 to 4 at one time.
  7. Let the cutlets cook on each side on low heat first and then on high heat till crisp and golden brown.
  8. Take them off heat and serve them as it is or with ketchup or in burger buns.

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Thursday, 11 June 2015

Bharvan Baingan|Stuffed Eggplant|How to make stuffed brinjal

I am a big fan of Brinjal/Eggplant.Serve it in any form and I will eat the whole serving by myself.




But thats not the case with my hubby and son.They hate eggplants.In fact they tease each other by calling each other baingan(uff).....




So I have to keep searching ways of feeding them this versatile veggie.This stuffed eggplant is one such attempt.
This dish is very popular in north India.A very old recipe of my mother.And I am so proud to put it on blog as it has been in my family for generations.







Preparation time:20 minutes
Cooking time:30 minutes
Serves:3 to 4

Ingredients:


  1. 8 to  10 medium sized brinjals
  2. 4 Bay leaves
  3. 6 to 10 tbsp vegetable oil(for cooking brinjals)
  4. 3 cups water(for cooking)
For stuffing:
  1. 3 to 4 medium sized onions(finely chopped)
  2. 1 "ginger(paste)
  3. 4 cloves garlic(paste)
  4. 1 tsp fennel seeds
  5. 2 tsp turmeric powder
  6. 4 tsp coriander powder
  7. 2 tsp red chilli powder
  8. 1 tsp garam masala
  9. 1  tsp dry mango powder
  10. Salt as per taste
  11. 4 tbsp vegetable oil(for frying onions)
  12. 1 cup water
RECIPE:
  1. For making stuffing:take a large frying  pan.Add vegetable oil in the pan and keep it on high heat.Add chopped onions in the pan and saute them till golden brown.
  2. Add ginger garlic paste to the onions and cook till raw smell of garlic goes away.
  3. Now add fennel seeds,red chilli powder,turmeric powder,coriander powder to the pan.Mix well and keep stirring.Now add water to the mix and let it cook on high heat for 2 to 3 minutes till water evaporates.
  4. Now add salt ,dry mango powder and garam masala.Mix well.Cook for 2 minutes and take it off heat and let it cool.
  5. Now take  the brinjals.If the stems are green and fresh,Keep them otherwise chop them off.Slit the brinjals in a shape of cross .But dont let the knife pass completely through it.This way we are making space to fill the stuffing.
  6. With the  help of spoon,fill the stuffing in each brinjal.
  1. Take the large frying pan again,put vegetable oil into it.Keep it on low flame.Add bay leaves to the pan.Place brinjals in frying pan,well spaced and now add water to the pan.Cover the pan and let it cook for 25 minutes.After every 5 to 8 minutes,open the pan and flip the brinjals so as to avoid charring.
  2. Once the brinjals are all soft and look perfectly roasted ,take the pan off heat.
  3. Serve them hot with Indian flatbreads like Naan recipe| Naan made on tava|How to make Naan at home




  • Monday, 1 June 2015

    French fries|How to make French fries at home

    French fries....well who doesnt love them?These cream coloured soldiers when lined on a baking tray help me fulfill those anytime snacks demand of my little one.


    French fries can be made at home..equally crisp and golden brown.And the technique is as usual fuss free like most of my recipes.


    All you need is some good large potatoes and patience.The result is a delectable snack.
    Till two years back,I used to  buy frozen fries for my son.But a mom that I am,I switched over to fries made at home so as to avoid all preservatives of frozen fries.
    These fries can be fried or bakedand can be stored in freezer for a month or so.(they wont last that long)



    Preparation time:1 hour 30 minutes
    Cooking time:15 minutes

    Ingredients:

    1. 4 large potatoes
    2. Vegetable oil for frying
    RECIPE:
    1. Peel the potatoes and wash them thoroughly.
    2. Now take a large bowl full of water.Start cutting potatoes first in circular slices and then cut each circular slice into long sticks.
    3. Soak these potato sticks in water for 1 hour.
    4. After 1 hour remove these potato sticks from waterand place them on kitchen towel to dry.
    5. PLEASE NOTE this stage is very important because if there is little moisture left in fries,they will not be crisp.So start dabbing each fry with papaer napkin.Yes.Literally each fry.
    6. Take a thick bottomed pan.Heat oil on low flame.Start frying by pouring some fries in oil.Fries will start floating on oil in a while,this means the fries can be removed from oil.Do thsi for all fries.
    7. After first round of frying,fries can be stored in freezer.But to serve we need second round of frying .Second time,fries are fryed on high heat till crisp and golden brown.Serve the fries witha  dash of  salt.
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    Wednesday, 20 May 2015

    Onion rings Indian style

    Onion rings are a popular western snack.


    The batter in western recipes is often made with flour and Beer.Here I am presenting Onion rings Indian style with no Beer and lots of red chilli powder.Hope these fuss free crispy onion rings will become a regular snack in your house too just like mine.


    Preparation time:10 minutes
    Cooking time:15 minutes
    Serves:3

    Ingredients:
    1. 3 -4 large onions
    2. Vegetable oil for deep frying
    For batter
    1. 1 cup all purpose flour
    2. 3 tbsp corn flour
    3. 2 tsp red chilli powder
    4. 1 tbsp vegetable oil
    5. 1/2 tsp baking soda
    6. Water as required
    7. Salt as required

    RECIPE:

    1. Cut the onion into circular slices and separate them into rings.
    2. In a large bowl,mix all purpose flour,corn flour,baking soda,red chilli powder,vegetable oil ,salt and water till you get a semi solid batter like consistency.Let this batter rest for 5 minutes for baking soda to act well.
    3. Take vegeatble oil in a thick bottomed pan.Heat it on high flame till its ready for frying.
    4. Dip each ring in batter and put in pan with oil.Fry these rings first on medium heat and then on high heat till rings get golden brown in colour.
    5. Remove onion rings from pan and serve hot with tea or as starter.



    Monday, 30 March 2015

    Stuffed Dough balls|How to make stuffed dough balls

    These stuffed dough balls are inspired by dough balls made by the famous chef  RACHEL ALLEN.



    These dough balls were initially made in my kitchen with left over pizza dough.But they are now appreciated so much by my family that I make pizza dough specially for these dough balls.


    The famous Rachel Allens  non vegetarian dough balls inspired me to try and make some veg dough balls.And here is the result...soft and delicious lipsmacking doughballs.And guess what ,makking them is not tedious at all.


    Preparation time:30 minutes
    Cooking time:15 to 20 minutes
    Resting time of dough:2.5 hours
    Serves:5

    Ingredients:
    For pizza dough:

    1. 2 cups all purpose flour
    2. 1/2 tsp salt
    3. 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
    4. Some more olive oil for greasing
    5. 2.5 tbsp active dry yeast
    6. 1 .5 tsp sugar
    7. 1 cup lukewarm water for kneading
    For stuffing:
    1. 2 medium capsicum(grate and drain water)
    2. 2 medium onion(grate and drain water)
    3. 2 cups grated cheddar cheese(cheese block)
    4. 2 tsp crushed black pepper
    5. Salt as per taste
    RECIPE:


    1. Mix yeast and sugar in a bowl with little luke warm water and keep aside to rest.Dont touch it for fifteen minutes.Keep it in a warm place to rise like near gas stove.
    2. Mix flour,olive oil,salt in a bowl.Pour yeast mixture to it.start kneading with luke warm water.
    3. Knead the dough with the help of dry flour for five to eight minutes on  kitchen counter.Stretch the dough and fold again for gluten to develop.This type of kneading will help us get soft and airy pizza or doughballs.
    4. Take a bowl.Grease it with olive oil.Place the dough in it and  cover it with dry towel. Keep it in warm area for two hours.Dough will double in size.
    5. After two hours knead the dough again so as to remove air bubbles.Place the dough in bowl.Cover it with towel and keep it again for second rising for half an hour.
    6. After half an hour dough is ready.Cut the dough into even sized balls.Flatten them a bit and keep aside.
    7. Take a bowl.Add capsicum,onion,cheese,salt and crushed black pepper in it and mix.
    8. Fill each flattened dough ball with 2 tbsp of mix and close it and roll it into a smooth ball.
    9. Place these stuffed dough balls on lightly greased baking tray.
    10. Preheat oven to 220 degree celsius.Place the baking tray on middle shelf and bake for around 15 to 20 minutes.After every 8 minutes change the sides of baking tray for even baking.Bake till the balls have puffed up and browned.
    11. Serve hot with regular butter/garlic butter  and mixed italian herbs.

    Tuesday, 24 March 2015

    Chilli cheese toast|How to make Chilli cheese toast

    Chilli cheese toast echoes my anthem of LOW in effort and HIGH in taste.



    This dish is an easy to serve breakfast or snack!I have used only green coloured pepper in it but red and yellow peppers can be used too.




    It is just an assembling of a few ingredients usually available in our refrigerators.Yes it is that easy.

    Preparation time:10 minutes
    Cooking time:20 minutes
    Serves :2

    Ingredients:

    1. 4 white  bread slices
    2. 2 medium capsicum(finely chopped)
    3. 2 green chillies(finely chopped)
    4. 1 small onion(finely chopped)
    5. 1 tsp crushed black pepper
    6. 2 cups grated cheddar cheese(cheese block available in local markets)
    7. Salt as per taste
    8. Butter to apply on slices
    RECIPE:

    1. Preheat oven to 200 degree celsius.Place 4 bread slices on baking tray and toast for 7 to 8 minutes till light brown.Instead of oven a toaster can also be used.Or simply toast the breads on a skillet on medium heat.
    2. Take a bowl.Mix capsicum,green chillies,black pepper,onion,cheese and salt in it.
    3.  Now butter all the toasted slices.Spread the mix evenly on these buttered toasts.
    4. Again bake in preheated oven for 7 to 8 minutes till cheese melts.If you are not using an oven,then place the toasts on skillet on medium heat and cover it with a big lid till cheese melts.
    5. Slice the bread diagonally and serve with tomato ketchup.


    Thursday, 19 March 2015

    Lahsuni Aloo|Lasooni Aloo|Garlic potatoes

    Lahsuni Aloo is a tangy dish of potatoes and garlic.



    My four year old keeps eating this Aloo(potatoes) like biscuits since he loves them so much.


    These are best served as snacks with a light sprinkle of Chaat masala.I am addicted to this dish and I am sure that after reading the easy recipe you will also fall for this dish.Happy reading and enjoy fuss free cooking!

    Preparation time:18 minutes
    Cooking time:10 minutes
    Serves:5

    Ingredients:


    1. 10 medium sized potatoes
    2. 5 cups water
    3. 18 to 20 cloves of garlic(finely chopped)
    4. 2 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
    5. 1 tsp crushed black pepper
    6. 1 tsp dry mango powder
    7. 2 tsp lemon juice
    8. Salt as per taste
    9. 4 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking potatoes
    10. Coriander leaves and chaat masala for garnish
    RECIPE:

    1. Wash potatoes and cut them in shape of wedges.DONOT REMOVE PEELS.Store them in a bowl of water to avoid discolouration.
    2. Take a pan and place the potato wedges with five cups water in it.Cover the pan and bring it to boil till potatoes are around 70% cooked/parboiled for approximately 1o to 12 minutes.Drain the wedges and keep aside.
    3. Take a thick bottomed pan.Put oil in it on medium heat.Add garlic to it and saute till it is golden brown in colour.
    4. Add potato wedges to this pan.Add red chilli powder,dry mango powder,Black pepper and lemon juice to the pan.Add salt and cover the pan.Let it cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
    5. After 5 minutes once the potatoes are perfectly cooked and crisp,take them off heat.Serve hot as snack or accompaniment.Enjoy!


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    Potato pancakes|Eggless potato pancakes

    Potato pancakes are associated with so many cuisines like Irish,Polish,German,Hungarian and many others.



    These pancakes are HIGH in taste and LOW in effort!!



    What more they can be easily made by leftover mashed potatoes of last night.



    Preparation time:20 minutes
    Cooking time:10 minutes
    Yields:4-5 pancakes

    Ingredients:

    1. 4 large potatoes
    2. 4 cups water
    3. 1 cup all purpose flour
    4. 1.5 cup milk
    5. 2 tbsp butter
    6. 1 tsp baking powder
    7. 1 tsp red chilli powder
    8. 1 tsp crushed black pepper
    9. Salt as per taste
    10. 2 tbsp vegetable oil per pancake
    11. Sour cream(1 cup low fat cream and 3 tbsp buttermilk mixed and chilled for 24 hours)
    RECIPE:

    1. Take a pressure cooker.Boil potatoes in it with water till they are completely cooked( around 10 to 12 minutes).Take them off heat and let them cool.Now peel potatoes and mash them in a masher or grater so that no lumps are there.You should get fine paste of potatoes.
    2. Heat milk and butter in a pan on medium heat till the mix is lukewarm.
    3. Take a bowl.Sift flour and baking powder in it.Add potatoes to the bowl.Now add milk mix to the bowl and start whisking.Whisk for 3 to 5 minutes.Now add salt,red chilli powder,black pepper to the bowl and mix well.
    4. Take non stick frying pan.Put oil on it and heat on low heat.With the help of a large spoon,pour batter of pancake on it.Let it cook well on low heat till bubbles appear.Now cook on high heat till you get a golden brown crust.Now flip pancake and cook this side on low heat as well.Now take the pancake off heat.Repeat the procedure for remaining batter.Serve hot with sour cream or tomato ketchup.

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