Aug 13, 2014

Chapati Masala / Phodni Chi Poli

Chapati Masala or Phodnichi Poli in Marathi is a easy snack that can be made from leftover chapatis tossed with spices. Enjoy as after school snack for kids.

Policha Kuskara,Phodni Chi Poli
Chapati Masala
Ingredients-
  • Left over chapatis- 2-3
  • Onions-1 cup chopped
  • Tomatoes-1/2 cup chopped
  • Green chillies-2-3 finely chopped
  • Dhania Jeera pwd-1/2 tsp
  • Garam masala-1/2 tsp 
  • Groundnuts- A handful
  • Oil- 2tsp
  • Mustard -1tsp
  • Jeera -1tsp
  • Turmeric-pinch
  • Hing- a pinch
  • Salt to taste
  • Coriander leaves- finely chopped
  • Lemon juice-1/2 tsp


Method

Cut the chapatis into small pieces.Heat oil in a pan. 
Fry the groundnuts and keep it aside next add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, hing,turmeric. 
Add the green chillies and onions and sauté next add tomatoes fry till it softens add chopped chapati pieces and fry well. 
Add salt and mix well. Close the lid and allow it to cook for 2 minutes. 
Garnish with finely chopped coriander and lemon juice. Serve hot.



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Mar 25, 2014

Sevai Cutlet

Sevai Cutlet

Sevai Cutlet is an add-on snack made from the leftover sevai upma. Enjoy it hot A perfect blend of vegetables, sevai to form a yummy crispy fritters for your evenings. Kids will love it too.


Ingredients


  • 1 cup Veg Sevai Upma
  • 1 tbsp chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli sauce (opt)
  • salt to taste
  • oil for frying
  • 2-3 tbsp corn flour 
  • or Rice flour




Method: In a bowl,add the vegetable sevai,add the masala  pwds,salt , corn flour or rice flour and mix well and shape them into small cutlets. Heat oil in a pan and fry the cutlet keep flipping it over until it turns brown and crisp. Serve hot with chutney or sauce/ketchup.

(reduce the spice for kids)





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Jan 18, 2014

Idli fry / Masala Idlis

Idli Fry / Masala Idlis

Idli fry or Masala Idlis is a crispy and tasty snack variety. Easy to prepare from leftover idlis. Enjoy hot with chutney or sauce as evening snack.

Ingredients:

  • Idlis    :    
  • Salt     :  for taste
  • Sambar  pwd    :   1-2 tsp
  • Seasoning
  • Mustard : 1/2 tsp
  • Curry leaves :   few
  • Hing: pinch
  • Turemic: pinch
  • Oil :  2-3 tsp


Method: Chop idlis into small pieces. In a bowl add salt and sambar pwd and mix, add the idlis to it and mix them. Next heat oil in a kadai, add the items mentioned in the seasoning. Add the coated idlis and fry well. Add more oil if required. Fry till crisp. Serve hot with sauce or chutney of your choice.

(you can also add onion and capsicum (fried ) for additional taste)







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Nov 18, 2013

Rava Bread Toast

Rava Bread Toast is a interesting recipe made from leftover upma , topped on bread . A yummy and crunchy healthy snack is ready for your kids.

Upma Toast,Rava bread toast
Rava Bread Toast

Ingredients
  • 4 bread slices
  • 4 tbsp Tomato Upma (Leftover)
  • 1 tbsp chilli powder

  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli sauce
  • Butter 

Method : In a bowl, add the upma,add the masala  pwds,salt ,sauce and mix well.
Take the bread slices, apply the tomato upma on the bread slices,using a knife and spread all over.
Next heat a tava, add butter or oil,roast the bread with the upma side.
Once it is slightly brown ,fry the other side.
Serve Rava Bread Toast hot with chutney or ketchup.




 (you can use any upma that is left over, reduce the spice for kids)



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Aug 21, 2013

Upma Cutlet

Upma Cutlet/ Upma Patties
Upma Cutlet

Upma Cutlet is an add-on snack made from the simple upma. Enjoy it hot. Kids will love it too.

Rava Cutlet / Sooji Cutlet can be made easily with leftover upma. 

Ingredients


  • 1 cup Veg Upma
  • 1 tbsp chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp pepper pwd
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli sauce
  • salt to taste
  • oil for frying
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 cup corn flour or maida
  • Water



Method: In a bowl, add the upma, add the masala  pwds, salt, mix well and shape them into small cutlets. Roll it over bread crumbs. Heat oil in a pan and fry the cutlet keep flipping it over until it turns brown and crisp. Serve hot with chutney or sauce/ketchup.


(you can add few cut bread pieces (soak the bread in water,squeeze the water out and add to the upma mix in case you are unable to  bind the mixture )
(reduce the spice for kids)



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