…picnics & get-togethers… You must try this one & have it hot & crispy, straight from the kadhai to the plate & just relish the crunch!!!! 😀 Ingredients : 3 med. Potatoes 2 cups Chick pea Flour (Besan) 1 tsp. Ajwain (Carom Seeds) ½ tsp. Red Chilli pwd. ½ tsp. Turmeric pwd. ½ tsp. Jeera pwd. (Cumin) 2 pinches of Soda bicarb A handful of fresh Coriander (finely chopped)(optional) Salt to taste Water as required Vegetable Oil frying Me…
Crispy Masala Dosa is an all time favorite with me & my family. In fact, when I recently went on a vacation to Kerala with my hubby, I did not miss an opportunity to order & relish the ever popular Masala Dosa at every stop over. We drove to Kerala & had the liberty of stopping at whichever restaurant & hotel we fancied. Since Udipi restaurants are famous for serving these delightful crepes in various forms & sizes, I wa…
…e is the very popular & well loved Chicken Farcha. Even though it is a crispy deep fried chicken it is not very oily like other deep fried snacks. You do not have to fry the chicken pieces for too long simply because the chicken is first steamed & then fried. Chicken Farcha is served at all Parsi celebratory occasions. This lovely fried chicken is mildly spiced & yet very tasty. I make this Marghi Na Farcha quite often because we all e…
…stible any time snack. As I said earlier, no one can resist the delicious, crispy & crunchy Irani Patti Samosa! The aroma captivates you especially when its raining heavily in the monsoons & when it is cold & gloomy in the winter months. Enjoying hot samosas with your favorite spicy & tangy chutney with hot cups of aromatic tea is something to be experienced. The samosa is a great show stopper at parties especially at a child’s par…
…to check seasonings; if necessary. Remove from heat. Stir in the vinegar. Ladle the Manchow Soup piping hot in individual bowls garnished with spring onion greens. Serve the crispy fried noodles separately. Enjoy your delicious Manchow soup with crispy fried noodles. …
…a meal. Hara Bhara Kabab tastes best when served piping hot if you like it crispy from the outside and meltingly soft within. We prefer deep fried ones but you can shallow fry or bake them as well. Simply a beautiful medley of green vegetables, mashed potatoes, tangy and aromatic spices bound together with chickpea flour to form into cute little patties. Bite into these cute green crispy beauties which are studded with golden fried cashew nuts and…
…uries. In India, all the important festive celebrations call for namkeens, crispy and crunchy munchies. There are assorted and innumerable crispies but the Chakli is one of the most relished savouries. There are several variations of this popular spiral savory with different processes. A mix of lentils and grains with an addition of condiments and spices makes Chakli / Murukku very tasty and irrestible to eat. They are enjoyed in almost all states…
…rences. The technique of kneading and deep frying is crucial to get light, crispy and flaky / khasta mathri every time. Today’s Khasta Punjabi Mathri basic recipe is from my school recipe book and is very close to my heart. My hand written recipes jotted with a fountain pen are surprisingly intact! The ink is not smudged but the pages have turned brittle and yellow with age. My school recipes have always been a success and I am proud that I took g…
…et with aluminium foil & bake for an hour in a preheated oven at 200C. or until the potatoes are tender on the inside & crisp on the outside. Remove the pan, take off the foil & baste potatoes with oil & butter after every 10 to 15 mins.This will make the skin crispy & delicious & the potatoes extra buttery. When cooked through & crispy; sprinkle mixed Italian dry herb, grated cheese & let it bake for another 5 mins…
…er delicious, quick & easy. These prawns are so juicy in a light & crispy tempura batter and pairs well with drinks. Prawn Tempura is a wonderful finger food to serve at great celebrations. There are various kinds of Tempura but Prawn / Shrimp Tempura is an absolute winner. Children who like prawns/shrimps will enjoy this preparation as it is not spicy. Try this tempura which requires very few ingredients which are easily available in your…