Potato Stix Mixture
Looking for a instant snack which we can make within 5 minutes ??? this is the one…I got the idea of this Instant Mixture Recipe from my sis-in-law Sharmila. This is a very easy and nice idea for making a quick snack even in large quantity. We can find the potato stix in any grocery store. We have to just season them according to our taste. Time of Preparation : 5 minutes Spice level : 3 Ingredients: Potato stix – 4 cups (store bought) Curry leaves – a few Peanuts – 1/2 cup Red chilli powder – 1/2 tsp Black pepper powder (freshly ground) – 1/4 tsp (optional) Oil – 1 tsp Method of Preparation: Heat oil in a pan and curry leaves and peanuts. Mix these with all other ingredients and shake well. Instant Potato Stix Mixture is...
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Rava Dhokla / Sooji Dhokla
Dhokla is a famous Gujarati snack made of either Besan or Sooji or chickpeas. This is one of my favorite snacks and it is very easy to make. If you are looking for a real quick and tasty snack this is the one :). Time of Preparation : 20 minutes No of Servings : 20 pieces Spice level : 1 out of 5 Ingredients: Rava (Cream of wheat) – 1 cup Yogurt – 1/2 cup Water – 3/4 cup Green chillies – 1 (finely chopped) (adjust to taste) Coriander leaves – 1 tsp (chopped) Green chilli coriander paste – 1 tsp (optional) Ginger – 1/2 tsp (grated) Turmeric powder – a pinch Eno fruit salt – 1 tsp Salt – 1/2 tsp (adjust to taste) Oil – to coat the pan For Seasoning: Oil – 1 tsp Mustard seeds...
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Vegetable Cutlet (Version 2)
Vegetable Cutlet is a perfect tea time snack and wonderful appetizer which is popular among kids and adults. It is prepared from boiled vegetables and spices which is then fried in oil. It can be served with hot and sweet chutney or green chutney or ketchup. You can prepare the mixture ahead and refrigerate it for up to 3 to 4 days so that you can just fry them in the evening time and serve it along with tea. Or when you have a party, you can prepare the balls, coat it with bread crumbs, refrigerate it and then fry it just before serving. Enjoy the easy and tasty Vegetable Cutlets!! Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Yield: 25 cutlets Spice level: 2.5 out of 5 Ingredients: Potato – 3 (s7uyyburbig) Carrot – 2 Green peas –...
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Stuffed Kuzhi Paniyaram / Stuffed Rice Doughnut
Usually I will make Kuzhipaniyaram in a simple way. I got this recipe from my friend Sowmiya and I tried this recently. This simple twist makes the Kuzhi Paniyaram more tasty. Since it has potato stuffing, it will be very good with coconut chutney. Time of Preparation : 30 minutes Spice level : 3 Ingredients: Idly Batter – As required Oil – 1/4 cup Green chillies – 1 (finely chopped) Onions – 1/4 cup (finely chopped) Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp Potatoes – 2 (boiled and peeled) Red chilli powder – 1/2 tsp Cumin powder – 1/2 tsp Ginger – 1/2 tsp (grated) Salt – to taste Coriander leaves – 2 tsp (finely chopped) Method of Preparation: Heat 1tsp of oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds. When they splutter, add the green chillies followed by the...
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Idly Batter Bonda (Easy Bonda Recipe)
Today I wanted to make some simple snack for my husband. Suddenly I remembered my leftover batter sitting in the fridge. My mom used to make these Bondas for snack. This is very easy to prepare and it will be really tasty with coconut chutney. Time of Preparation : 15 minutes Spice level : 3 out of 5 No of Servings : 3 to 4 Ingredients: Idly Batter – 2 cups All Purpose Flour – 1/4 cup Rice Flour – 2 tbsp Green Chillies – 4 (finely chopped) Coriander leaves – 1/4 cup (finely chopped) Onions – 1/2 cup (finely chopped) Curry leaves – a few Salt – to taste Oil – For frying Method of Preparation: Mix all the ingredients together except oil and mix it without any lumps. The batter should be slightly thicker than idly batter...
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Spanakopita / Greek Spinach Pie (Step by Step Procedure)
Spanakopita is Greek Savory Pastry. The filling is made of Spinach, Feta cheese, onions, green onions and seasonings. The filling is wrapped in Phyllo pastry with butter and olive oil. Once I had the frozen Spankopita in Sams Club. From then I wanted to try this and here goes the recipe for this simple starter.. Time of Preparation : 1 hour No of Servings : 10 to 14 pieces Ingredients: Spinach – 2 bunches / 8 cups approximately Feta cheese – 8 oz (crumbled) Onions – 1/2 cup (finely chopped) Green onions – 1 bunch (finely chopped) Garlic – 3 cloves (finely chopped) Coriander leaves – 1/4 cup Parsley (dried) – 1 tsp Pepper (freshly ground) – 1/2 tsp Salt – to taste (need only little as feta cheese already salt) Butter – 1/4 cup Olive oil – 1/4...
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Masala Fried Idly / Fried Idly in Spiced Curry
When I was in collage I remembered having this Masala fried Idly in a function in my native place. Today I had some left over idlies and I am bored of making same Idly Upma. Suddenly I had a thought of making this Masala Fried Idly. Immediately I got this recipe from my sister and tried it. It came out so good and it is real simple too. Time of Preparation : 30 minutes Spice level : 3 out of 5 Ingredients: For Fried Idly: Left over Idlies – 6 All purpose flour – 3 tsp Cornflour – 3 tsp Orange food color – a pinch Oil – For frying For Masala: Oil – 2 tsp Cinnamon stick – 1 “ Cloves – 2 Cumin seeds – 1 tsp Fennel seeds – 1 tsp Coriander seeds – 1 tsp...
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Gobi Paratha / Cauliflower Stuffed Flatbread
My husband was bored to have cauliflower in the form of poriyal or korma. So I thought of making this stuffed paratha which is actually very simple to make. He liked it a lot and it is a easy lunch box menu for the kids too. Time of Preparation : 45 minutes No of pieces – 9 parathas Spice level : 3 out of 5 Ingredients: For Stuffing: Cauliflower – 2 cups Oil – 2 tsp Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp Green Chillies – 3 (finely chopped) Grated ginger – 1 tsp Grated garlic – 1 tsp Red chilli powder – 1/2 tsp (according to spice level) Cumin Powder – 1/2 tsp Amchoor powder – 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Salt – to taste Green Peas – 1/3 cup (I have used frozen peas) Coriander leaves –...
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Mint Spread for Breads
I have posted Tomato Spread for Breads in my previous post and this is another simple spread made of mint. This spread is almost similar to Mint Chutney and everyone will like it. If you are searching for a quick breakfast this is the one… Time of Preparation : 15 minutes Spice level : 2 out of 5 No of Slices : 5 Ingredients: Mint leaves – 1 cup Red Chillies – 2 Urad dal – 2 tsp Coconut – 2 tbsp (grated) Oil – 1 tsp Salt – to taste Bread slices – 5 Ghee – to toast the bread slices Method of Preparation: Heat oil in a pan and add the red chillies followed by the urad dal and mint leaves. When the mint leaves shrinks, add the coconut and turn off the heat. Let it cool...
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Tomato Spread for Breads
Republic Day Wishes to all our Readers… My mom used to make this Tomato spread and Mint spread for breads. I wanted to make this for a long time. It is very easy to make and we can make these as a quick snack or an easy breakfast. Kids will like these a lot. I made these spreads today and my husband and friends too liked a lot. Today I am posting the tomato spread and soon I will post the Mint spread.. Time of Preparation : 15 minutes Spice level : 2 out of 5 No of Breads : 8 to 10 Ingredients: Onions – 3/4 cup (finely chopped) Tomatoes – 2 cups (chopped) Oil – 2 tsp Red Chillies – 3 Garlic – 4 large cloves (roughly chopped) Salt – to taste Bread slices – 8 Ghee...
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Oats Cutlet
Now a days I want to try many recipes with oats. This is my first recipe with oats. I got this idea from my friend Jayanthi and I liked it. It is very easy to make and it is tasty to. It is very healthy too when compared to most of the snacks. Time of Preparation : 30 minutes Spice level : 3 out of 5 No of Pieces : 11 Ingredients: Oats – 1/2 cup Onions – 1 cup (finely chopped) Green Chillies – 6 (finely chopped) Ginger – 1 tsp (grated) Potatoes (boiled and mashed) – 2 (I have used 2 large go;den yellow potatoes) Peas – 1/3 cup (boiled) Red chilli powder – 1/2 tsp Sambar Powder – 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder – 1/2 tsp Garam masala – 1/4 tsp Salt – to taste Bread crumbs...
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Linzer Cookies
Linzer Cookies are version of famous Austrian “Linzertorte”. Linzer Cookies are sandwiched together with a layer of jam. Usually they have cut out in the center and dusted with icing sugar on the top. These cookies can prepared in any shape but the traditional one is usually round. Time of Preparation : 20 minutes Resting time : 1 hour Baking time : 12 minutes per batch Yield : 12 to 14 cookies Ingredients: Almonds / Hazelnuts – 1 cup Light Brown Sugar – 1/4 cup Butter – 1 cup (room temperature) White Sugar – 1/2 cup Egg – 1 (room temperature) Pure Vanilla Extract – 1 tsp All Purpose Flour – 2 cups Salt – a large pinch Ground Cinnamon – 1 tsp Topping: Confectioners (Powdered Sugar) – 1/4 cup Jam – 3/4 cup Method of Preparation: Preheat the...
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Vattayappam (Steamed Rice Cake)
Vattayappam is a traditional steamed rice cake from Kerala, South India and it is served as a tea time snack. The name is derived from its shape and texture, “Vatta” means round “appam” means cake. They are also made during Christmas time and served for breakfast. Vattayappam or Vatteppam is spongy, sweet (mild) with bursting flavors. Cashew nut and raisins gives a crunchy bite. This dish is supposed to be less sweet but you can add more or less sugar adjusting to your taste. Enjoy this wonderful dish with your family for this Christmas… Preparation time: 12 to 14 hours Cooking time: 25 minutes No. of servings: 15 Ingredients: Raw rice – 1 cup Grated coconut – 3/4 cup Cooked rice – 3 tbsp Active dry yeast – 1/2 tsp Sugar – 3/4 cup (adjust to taste) Cardamom pods...
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Nan Khatai (Spiced Shortbread Cookies)
Nan Khatai is an egg-less cookie spiced with cardamom, saffron and nutmeg. These easy to make cookies are soft inside and crispy outside and makes a perfect holiday gift for your family and friends. You can serve them with tea or coffee. So enjoy these lovely homemade cookies!! Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Yield: 22 cookies Ingredients: All purpose flour – 3/4 cup and 3 tbsp Semolina (rawa) – 1 tbsp (optional) Unsalted butter – 1/2 cup (at room temperature) Sugar – 1/2 cup Cardamom pods – 3 Baking powder – 1/4 tsp Salt – 1/8 tsp (a big pinch) A pinch of nutmeg powder A pinch of saffron Milk – 2 tbsp Broken nuts (cashew nut, pistachios and almonds) Method of Preparation: Preheat oven to 300ºF. Powder sugar with cardamom pods in a mixer grinder...
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Pound Cake Recipe
Pound Cake is a traditional cake made with one pound of each of four ingredients, flour, butter, eggs and sugar. This makes a very large cake and hence the quantity is changed to the desired size. We can do so many varieties of pound cake by changing the ingredients according to our taste. Time of Preparation : 20 minutes Baking Time : 1 hour No of Pieces : 10 Ingredients: Cake Flour – 1 1/2 cup Baking Powder – 1 tsp Baking soda – 1/2 tsp Sugar – 1/2 cup Butter – 3/4 cup (room temperature) Sour cream – 3 tbsp Salt – 1/4 tsp Eggs – 3 (room temperature) Milk – 3 tbsp Vanilla Extract – 1 tsp Method of Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350 F and grease some butter on a 9×5 inch baking pan. Line...
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Magic Cookie Bars
This is the easiest baking I ever tried. It is very simple to make. We have to just layer the ingredients and bake them. The Magic cookie bars will be very rich to taste and kids would love them. Time of Preparation : 40 minutes No of servings : 20 Ingredients: Butter – 1/2 cup (melted) Graham cracker crumbs – 2 cups Sweetened condensed milk – 1 can (14 ounce) Sweetened coconut flakes – 1 cup Walnuts – 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips – 1 cup Method of Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350 F and coat a 13×9 – inch baking pan with butter. We have to just layer all the ingredients one by one. Combine butter and crumbs and spread them evenly by pressing them using a fork. Then pour the condensed milk evenly, then sweetened coconut...
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Vazhakkai Chips – Plantain Chips
Vazhakkai or Plantain Chips is an easy to make snack and my mom makes it often for most of the occasions. She is not a huge fan of store bought snacks or food and I have watched her make all different kind of chips and other snacks. Plantain Chips can be served with rice and sambar/rasam/yogurt or as a snack. They are savory and more like potato chips. Try this easy to follow recipe and enjoy your homemade chips. Ingredients: Raw plantain (vazhakkai) – 2 Chili powder – 3/4 tsp Salt – 1/2 tsp (adjust to taste) Curry leaves – 5 to 6 leaves Oil for frying Method of Preparation: Heat oil in a pan or kadai. I used canola oil. Any cooking oil would work. Cut the ends and peel the skin off plantain, cut into halves and...
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Sweet Potato Fries
These are oven baked Sweet Potato Fries with bursting flavors of sweet, spice and salt. They are very easy to make and healthy when compared to fried potatoes (French Fries). I wasn’t so sure how it would taste until I tried them because fries with sweet potatoes?? But then I was wrong. I really like them. My husband is also a huge fan of these fries because of the Home Fries from Pappy’s, a popular BBQ place in Saint Louis. For crispy fries you can add more oil. I have used olive oil but any cooking oil will work. Enjoy your homemade fries and let me know your comments. Ingredients: Sweet potatoes – 2 Corn starch – 4 tsp Garlic powder – 1/2 tsp Ground black pepper – 1/4 tsp Cumin powder – 1/4 tsp Paprika powder – 1/2...
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