Bread-katori Chaat 

           A simple, delicious recipe that you can enjoy on festivals and special occassions, Katori Chaat is extremely delectable and spicy in taste. This easy-to-make chaat recipe has a healthy twist to it and you can certainly enjoy it without any guilt.

For the filling :

1. 3-4 boiled potatoes
2. 1 cup boiled garbanzo/channa.
3. 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
4. a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
5. 2 tsp chilli powder
6. 2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
7. 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
8. 1 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
9. Chaat masala
10. salt to taste

For serving above the filling:

1. Beaten yoghurt (dahi)
2. Onion-cilantro chopped.
3. Khajur- Imli ki Chutney (sweet chutney)
4. green chutney
5. Sev

METHOD :

• Bake bread in a hot oven at 230°C (450°F) for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Cool the katoris.

For the filling

• Heat the oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds. 
• When they crackle, add the asafoetida.
• Add chilli powder, coriander-cumin seed powder, turmeric powder, amchur, salt and 2 tablespoons of water and mix well. 
• Add smashed potatoes and garbanzo roughly.
• Cook on a slow flame for 4 to 5 minutes. Keep aside  so that it cools.

How to proceed

• Fill each katori with a portion of the filling (aloo-channa).
• Top with curds, chopped onion -cilantro mix,  khajur-imli ki chutney, green chutney, sev.
• Serve immediately.

Gobi 65

Gobi 65 is one of the most ordered appetizer in restaurants and seems to be loved by almost everyone after gobi manchurian (recipe coming soon). Cauliflower florets marinated with indian spice powders and deep fried in oil . This contains no MSG, no artificial colors (like bright red seen at restaurants), no additives and is completely homemade, hygienic and delicious and must say less time to prepare them.
Ingredients:

1. Cauliflower florets.
2. Maida/ All purpose flour.
3. Corn /rice flour.
4. Ginger-garlic paste.
5. Salt.
6. Chilli powder.
7. Water.
8. Chopped garlic.
9. Green chilies.
10. Chopped spring onions.
11. Cilantro.
12. Ketchup.
13. Chopped onions.
14. Chopped bell pepper.
15. Oil for frying.

Method:

For making Gobi florets:

• In a large bowl add maida (2 cups), rice flour (3 tb sp), ginger-garlic paste (1 tb sp), chilli powder, salt to taste and add water and make thick batter.
• Now on a frying pan add oil for frying and turn on medium flame once the oil is heated dip the cauliflower florets in batter and drop in oil for frying.
• Wait until they turn reddish golden in colour and let the flame be medium and remove them once done on a tissue paper so that they soak the residual oil.

Making the Sauce:

• Take a skillet on a medium flame add 1-2 tb sp of oil once heated throw chopped garlic, chopped bell pepper, chopped spring onions and finely chopped green chillies.
• Add 2-3 spoons of ketchup and saute all them by adding the fried florets.
• Toss them so that it completely covers and garnish with cilantro serve hot its READY TO EAT:)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Sprouted Moong dhal tadaka

Moong dhal, like other legumes, these are a source of non-animal protein, as well as a rich source of dietary fiber and other nutrients.This will reduce the risk of overeating, as you feel fuller with less food.This helps in improving memory power. especially given to kids and they will love it.


Ingredients:

1. Sprouted moong.
2. Onions.
3. Salt.
4. Chilli paste.
5. Oil(little).
6. Cumin.
7. Curry leaves.
8. Cilantro.

Method:

• Take a skillet pour small tb sp of oil on a medium flame add cumin, chilli paste and chopped onions and curry leaves.
• Saute until onions are transparent.
• Now add sprouted moong and salt to taste stir for a minute and garnish with cilantro its READY TO EAT :)

Uddin Vada / Medhu Vada

This a simple and a delicious snack .. made from homemade ingredients...and also known to be favorites..of many people .. dipped with yummy chutney (will post in future) or sambhar.
Let's see the method now...

Ingredients :

1. Soaked Urd dhal for about 6-7 hrs, once soaked drain the water and blend without adding water.
2. Finely chopped onions.
3. Crushed pepper.
4. Curry leaves.
5. Chilies.
6. Cumin.
7. Finely chopped coconut.
8. Baking soda (pinch).
9. Salt.
10. Finely chopped cilantro.
11. Cooking oil to fry.

Method:

• Mix all the above ingredients accordingly and keep whipping so that it has good aeration.
•  Heat the oil for frying.
• With help of your palm or a plastic sheet apply water, now take a small ball size and dip ur thumb in water and make hole. 
• Now drop in oil (be careful while dropping).
• Once the vada is golden red.. remove and place on the tissue paper. Serve hot and it's READY TO EAT :)