SABUDANA VADA

''Sabudana vada's'' are the crispy, crunchy evening snack from Maharashtra  and it is served with spicy delicious green chutney.  Infact it is a street food in Mumbai and many vendors sell this.Usually i am not a great fan of sabudana. I don't know y am not liking it mainly when I think of its khichidi. I never dare to eat nor prepare. But u know, I use them as a main ingredient for thickening purpose when it comes for payasam etc etc. And now I was on keen interest trying out these sabudana vadas, which made me surprise. Yes I really liked them. :) so do my little gal.

INGREDIENTS.

1 Cup Sabudana.

2 Medium Potatoes ( boiled and mashed.)

1 Onion.

1/2 plus Coarsely Grounded Peanuts.

Handful of Coriander leaves.

2 Green chillies.

1/2 grated Ginger.

Pinch of Amchur pd or Lime juice.

Salt to taste.

Oil for deep frying.

 METHOD

Soak the sabudana into warm water for about 5 to 6 hours. It will puff up. Later drain off excess

water and keep aside. Drop the sabudana into a bowl and add all the ingredients one by one except

oil. Mix thoroughly. Divide the mixture into small balls and flatten them. Heat sufficient oil into a pan

and deep fry them until golden brown. Serve hot with green chutney.

Enjoy!!

FLAVOURED YOGURT CRUNCH

This delight is a super treat for people and kids those who loves flavoured yogurts. There are many flavours thesdays easily available at supermarkets. So more than having as it is, my mom tried this easy and quick new version that satisfy our taste bud :) In fact its healthy way to get more fruits and calcium into our diet. Even homemade flavoured yogurt is also fine. And for crunchiness therez an addiction of one more interesting ingredient ie MUESLI  NUTTY  CRUNCHY which has dry fruits in it plus the goodness of multi grains, and high in fibre and proteins.

 It is a decadent dessert that is loved by all. Theres no exact measurement for this recipe. Can make it accordingly as u like or accordingly to ur kids liking

 

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2 Different flavoured yogurt (i used blueberry and litchi)

1 mini packet Muesli.

Strawberry jam.

METHOD

In a serving glass, layer first with blueberry yogurt. Upon that, sprinkle some museli and then jam. Evenly add the other flavoured litchi yogurt on top. Repeat the layers if needed and lastly top with strawberry jam.

ENJOY!!

PINEAPPLE MENASKA

Pineapples is undoubtedly my fav fruit. This is one of my unique dish I have ever tasted. 'Pineapple menaska'  its one of the simplest and flavourful dish with the combination of spicy, sweet and tangy in taste. I have also noticed that in karnataka, it is served during  family get together or at wedding ceremony too. U must be all waiting for the ingredients so heres it is

INGREDIENTS

1 cup Cubed pineapple pieces.

1/4 Cup Coconut grated.

3 Cube of Jaggery. Or as per ur sweetness.

4 Kashmiri red chillies.

1/2 tsp Coriander seeds.

2 tsp Urad dal.

1/2 tsp Sesame seeds.

1 tsp Tamarind extract.

1 tsp Oil.

Salt to taste.

Water as needed.

FOR SEASONING.

1 tbsp Oil.

1 tsp Mustard seeds.

Few curry leaves.

METHOD.

Heat 1 tsp oil of pan. Roast red chilly, sesame seeds, urad dal and coriander seeds separately and grind all together with grated coconut and keep it side.

Boil chopped pineapple pieces with salt and water. When it gets cooked up, add the grounded masala and jaggery and make it a boil adding tamarind extract too. Add water according to ur consistency. Remove and serve them into a bowl. Season them with mustard and curry leaves
on top and serve hot hot.

ENJOY!!

WHOLE WHEAT LADOO

Wheat flour ladoo or Churma ladoo is a simple and popular traditional Maharasttian recipe. Its very easy and healthy for kids as I have added jaggery instead of sugar. Its the first time I tried these laddoo using whole wheat instead of ready made flour which turned out yum and were gone in a day :) So guys, go head and give this a shot for sure.

INGREDIENTS

1 Cup Powdered Atta.

1/2 Cup Grated Coconut.

3 Cube of Grated Jaggery.

1/4 Cup Chopped Dry fruits.

Ghee as needed.

Pinch of elachi pd.

METHOD.

Dry roast whole wheat and powder them. Heat a pan. Add 1 tsp of ghee and fry the chopped nuts till they turn crispy. Mix coconut and jaggery together and keep it aside.  Now in a big bowl, drop the powdered atta and add coconut jaggery mixture, crispy nuts , cardamom pd and a tbsp of ghee. Mix it well. No need to add water because there will be moisture in coconut jaggery mix. If its more, then adjust adding atta powder into it. Make round stiff balls.

Enjoy!!

GRILLED PANEER TIKKA

Paneer tikka are very popular North Indian snack served along with mint chutney. It tastes fab when paneer are cooked in tandoor. We can feel the smoky flavour on our each bite. Hence I don't have tandoor nor the oven I taught of making it on my grilled pan :) Here the chunks of paneer and the veggies are marinated into the spicy masala and then it is grilled with a sprinkle of chaat masala. Sounds heavenly right? ;)

This is the fantastic and a wonderful recipe where both adults and kids just adore. Instead of paneer same preparation can be done with Mushrooms, Gobi and even Potaotes..

 Do try this :)

INGREDIENTS

500 Grams Paneer.

1 Big Capsicum.

1 Onion.

Small Tomato.

Oil.

FOR MARINATION.

1/2 Cup Hung Curd.

1 Tbsp Ginger Garlic paste.

1/2 tsp Red chilly pd.

1/4 tsp Turmeric pd.

1/2 tsp Tandoori Masala.

Pinch of Red colour (optional)

1 tsp Lime juice.

Salt to taste.

METHOD

In a bowl add all the marinated items and mix well. Cut paneer into medium square shape with half inch thickness. Same wise cut onion, tomato and capsicum too. Now drop them into the marinated bowl and allow them to sit at least for half an hour.Skewer the paneer and the veggies or in a toothpick and arrange them on plate.
Heat a grilled pan. Pour oil and place each skewer carefully. Flip it on the other side and allow them to roast.
Remove once done.

Sprinkle with chaat masala and serve.

Enjoy!!