Chole Bhel

Chole Bhel  is an interesting combination of Chole with Puffed rice making it a healthy Bhel. Quick and easy to make , do try it out.

Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups puffed rice 1/2 cup Left Over Chole 1 cup Sev 1/2 cup papdi 2 tbsp roasted peanuts 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tomato, finely chopped finely chopped raw mango(season) few Coriander leaves, chopped 1-2 Green chilies finely chopped Chaat masala-pinch Red chili pwd -pinch Salt to taste Lemon juice-taste Chutney-Green and tamarind.(as per taste)

  Method:  Add the above mentioned ingredients in a large mixing bowl.Mix well. Sprinkle some sev and coriander to garnish.Serve immediately.

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Dahi Bhel

Dhai Bhel  is a interesting chaat recipe a tangy tasty mix of bhel puri with curds and chutnies..Quick and easy to make.

Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups puffed rice 1 cup Sev papdi mix 2 tbsp roasted peanuts 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tomato, finely chopped finely chopped raw mango(season) few Coriander leaves, chopped 1-2 Green chilies finely chopped Chaat masala-pinch Red chili pwd -pinch Salt to taste Lemon juice-taste Thick curds-2 tbsp Chutney-Green and tamarind.(as per taste)

Dahi Bhel

  Method:  Add the above mentioned ingredients in a large mixing bowl.Mix well. Sprinkle some sev and coriander to garnish.Serve immediately.

(You also get ready made Bhel mix,with the chutney ,you can just add the onions and other vegetables.)

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Peanut Chaat / Masala Kadlekayi

Peanut Chaat / Masala Kadlekayi Chaat is quick and easy chaat recipe. Made with Congress Kadlekayi, a very famous snack found in bakeries in Bangalore. This one is healthier version with dash of lime, onions and cucumber making it more tasty.

Enjoy with hot cup of tea/coffee or enjoy while reading a book or watching your favourite movie.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Peanut Chaat / Masala Kadlekayi 1 cup congress Kadlekayi 1 onion chopped 1/2 cup cucumber Few coriander leaves (garnish) Lime juice -1/2 tsp Salt-for taste Method - In a bowl, add the above ingredients - congress kadlekayi, chopped cucumbers, onions, salt and mix.  Top it up with coriander leaves and lemon juice and mix and serve with hot cup of tea or coffee .

(You can add  shredded raw mango /sev and make it more tangy )


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Cucumber Chaat /Southekayi Masala

Cucumber Chaat (Southekayi Slice ) is an easy Masala Chaat.Nice tangy tasty mix of healthy cucumber with spices. Kids will love it too .   Cucumber Chaat Ingredients: 1  cucumber/Southekayi sliced 1 cup puffed rice (Puri) 1/2 sev 1 onion chopped 1/2 cup grated carrot Few coriander leaves, chopped few  salted peanuts 1 tbsp. green chutney OR red chili powder 1 tsp chaat masala 1 tbsp. lemon juice Salt to taste Method: Slice the cucumber.(thick slices) Apply salt and green chili paste,Spruce up with finely chopped onions, grated carrots, chaat masala,red chili pwd,coriander leaves and peanuts.Sprinkle a dash of lemon juice over that. Top up with puffed rice and sev .Serve immediately.

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Kabuli Chana Chaat

Kabuli Chana Chaat  is a nutritious , easy and simple snack item.The chaat is a mix of boiled chana tossed with onions, tomatoes and mild spices. 

Kabul Chana is Chickpea , a legume variety, healthy and rich in proteins. Healthy food for kids as well.

                Kabuli Chana Chaat 

Ingredients

• Kabul Chana– 1 cup
• (cooked soft )
• Tomatoes-1/2 cup (chopped)
• Onion-1 /2 cup (chopped)
• Chaat masala-1 tsp
• Red chili Pwd-1/2  tsp
• Green chutney-1 tsp
• Oil-1-2 tsp
• Salt-for taste
• Lemon juice-1/2 tsp
• Sev-garnishing

Method- In a bowl, add the above ingredients-chana ,tomato, onions, masala pwds, chutneys and mix well. Top it up with sev and serve immediately.

(you can add curds as well )

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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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Vegetable Pattice

Vegetable Pattice is easy , healthy snack  you can relish it crispy hot or add some sev and enjoy too.

Vegetable Pattice

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Mix vegetable (boiled)
• (peas,carrot,beans)
• 2 Potatoes boiled and mashed
• 1 tsp pepper pwd
• Bread pieces (binding)
• 1-2 greenchilies finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp Red chili pwd
• 1 tsp dhania jeera pwd
• Coriander leaves
• Lemon juice
• Oil for shallow-frying
• Salt for taste

For Serving

• 1 chopped onion
• Sev
• Tomato Ketchup

Method: Mash the peas and boiled vegetables ,add the masala pwd and salt and mix it well add mashed potatoes,pepper pwd,bread pieces ,coriander leaves,lemon juice and mix well.Take small portion of mix ,flatten it ,pat it well.On a tava,add oil and place the pattice shallow fry till golden brown on low heat.Flip on the other side slowly.Drain on absorbent paper.Next apply some ketchup on the pattice.Add the chopped onions and sev.Enjoy hot.

Misal Pav

Misal Pav is the famous street food of Mumbai..enjoy this version  as snack or brunch.It is filling,nutritious, healthy and tasty.

Ingredients:

Misal Pav

• 1 cup (cooked Moong)
• 1/2 tsp jeera
• Hing-pinch
• Turmeric-pinch
• 1-2 green chilies chopped
• 1 onion chopped 
• 1 tomato chopped 
• 1 boiled potato chopped 
• 1-2 tsp Kolhapuri Masala pwd
• 1 tsp Red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp dhania jeera pwd
• salt to taste

Garnishing

• Coriander leaves-few
• 1 tsp Lemon juice
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup Sev/Farsan 

Method- Heat oil in pan,add jeera,hing and chilies,saute well,next add onions fry well ,next add tomatoes and fry well.Add the masala pwds and fry for 2-3 mins ,next add cooked moong, potatoes and mix ,add salt and water and mix well.Let it cook for 5-10 mins till the gravy blends in well.

In a plate ,add the gravy,next add the farsan or sev,add chopped onion,Garnish with coriander leaves and lemon juice.Serve hot with toasted bread or pav.

(you can make it  with Matki too i/o moong)

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Upma Cutlet

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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Sweet Corn Bhel

Sweet Corn Bhel is quick and easy chaat recipe. Healthy, colorful and delicious too.

Corn Bhel Ingredients: 1 cup sweet corn(steamed) 1 onion chopped 1 tomato chopped 1-2 tsp green chutney 1/2 tsp chaat masala 1/2 tsp red chilli pwd 1/2 tsp tamrind chutney 1 cup sev few salted peanuts Salt-for taste Method-  In a bowl, add the above ingredients-corn, tomato, onions, masala pwds chutneys and mix well. Top it up with sev and salted peanuts and serve .

(you can garnish with lime juice and coriander leaves)

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Boondi Chaat

Boondi Chaat

Boondi chaat is spicy masala mix of simple boondi with onion,tomatoes,carrot with green chillies.Quick and easy starter recipe.

Ingredients
• Boondi – 3 cups (haldiram)
• Onion –1 cup finely chopped
• Tomatoes -1/2 cup finely chopped
• Carrot-1/2 cup grated
• Green chilies –3-4 chopped
• Chaat masala – 1 tsp
• Lemon juice – 1 tsp
• Coriander leaves-few
• Sev-2-3 tsp
• Roasted peanuts-few
• Salt – to taste 
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• Method-In a bowl,add boondi, onion, tomato, cilantro, green chilies, chaat masala.Mix well Garnish lemon juice ,coriander leaves,sev .Serve immediately.
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Dahi Pakodi

Dahi Pakodi is a yummy combination of spicy Moong Dal Pakodi in chilled curds(Dahi-yogurt) blended with chutnies.

Simply Delicious. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

Dahi Pakodi

• 1 cup split moong dal
  
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
  
• 5-6 green chillies finely chopped
• few Coriander leaves chopped
• Few curry leaves chopped
• 1tsp cumin/jeera
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1 tsp chilli pwd
•  1-2 tbsp grated coconut
• salt to taste
• 2 cups yogurt/curds
• 1-2 tsp Chaat masala 
• 1-2 tsp red chilli pwd
• Green chutney
• Tamarind chutney
• Few chopped onions
• Grated carrots (Garnish)
• Coriander leaves (garnish)
• Bowl of water

• Method: Soak moong dal for 3-4 hours or overnight. Grind with little water. Add the other ingredients and mix well. Heat little oil and add to the batter and mix. In a kadai, heat oil, make pakoras and  fry until it becomes golden brown on both sides. Drain on absorbent paper. Once cool soak them in water. These should be completely dipped in water. Keep for 1-2 hours in water till pakori become soft. Take out pakori from water and squeeze out excess of water from them.
• Blend the curds, add salt, chaat masala, add the pakodi in it. 
• Add some green chutney, tamarind chutney, garnish with grated carrots and onions. Enjoy.

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Dahi Puri

Dahi Puri is another variety of Indian Chaat ,tangy ,spicy and tasty.A favorite among kids as well.

Dahi Puri

• Ingredients
• Puris (used for Pani Puri)
• 1 cup sev,boondi
• 1 potato, boiled and grated
• 1 onion finely chopped
•  chopped coriander leaves
• 1 green chili chopped (optional)
• Green chutney
• Sweet  chutney
• 1-2 tsp red chili pwd
• 1-2 tsp cumin pwd
• 1-2 tsp chaat masala
• 1/2 cup curd/yogurt

• Method: Grate the potatoes ,add masala pwd,salt and mix well.Align the puris on a plate.Make small opening in each puri,stuff it with potato filling carefully,Add onions add 1-2 tsp curds .Add the masala powders,next add the chutneys,sprinkle sev on top and garnish with coriander leaves.Enjoy immediately

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Sev Puri

Sev Puri is loved by all of us.Especially any Mumbaikar would always relate to the Chowpatty and the Bhels.Always tempting !

Ingredients

Sev Puri

• Flat crisp puris.
• 1 cup sev
• 1 potato, boiled and grated
• 1 onion finely chopped
•  chopped coriander leaves
• 1 green chili chopped (optional)
• Green chutney
• Sweet  chutney
• 1-2 tsp red chili pwd
• 1-2 tsp cumin pwd
• 1-2 tsp chaat masala
• Lime juice

• Method: Align the puris on a plate.Stack it up with grated potatoes,onions .Add the masala powders,next add the chutneys .Sprinkle sev on top.Squeeze lemon juice,a bit of masalas if req and garnish with coriander leaves,raw mango shreds.Enjoy immediately.

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Tomato Masala chaat /Tomato Slice

Tomato Chaat (tomato Slice ) is a favorite Masala Chaat you can enjoy in Bangalore.Nice tangy ,spicy and tasty.Of course, very easy to prepare too. Ingredients: Tomato Masala 2  tomatoes 1 cup puffed rice (Puri) 1/2 sev 1 onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup grated, carrot Few coriander leaves, chopped 1/4 cup salted peanuts 1 tbsp. green chutney OR red chili powder 1 tsp chaat masala 1 tbsp. lemon juice Salt to taste Method: Slice the tomatoes.(thick slices)Apply salt and green chili paste,Spruce up with finely chopped onions, grated carrots, chaat masala,red chili pwd,coriander leaves and peanuts.Sprinkle a dash of lemon juice over that. Top up with puffed rice and sev .Serve immediately.

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Aloo Patties

Aloo Patties is easy snack for kids or elders , you can relish it crispy hot or add some sev and enjoy too. Prep time:  15 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 30 mins Servings: 8 Author: Smita Ingredients: Potatoes boiled and mashed Salt as per taste 1 tsp pepper pwd Bread pieces (binding) 1 cup steamed peas 1/4 tsp garam masala 1 tsp Red chili powder 1 tsp dhania jeera pwd Coriander leaves Lemon juice Oil for shallow-frying. Method: Mash the peas and add the masala pwd and salt and mix it well add mashed potatoes,pepper pwd,bread pieces ,coriander leaves,lemon juice and mix well.Take small portion of mix ,flatten it ,pat it well.On a tava,add oil and place the pattice shallow fry till golden brown on low heat.Flip on the other side slowly. Once done serve hot with ketchup or chutney.

(you can cut the patties,add bit of onion,chili pwd,sev and enjoy,
reduce the spices for kids)

Chaat Chutnies

• Chaat Chutnies 

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• Green Chutney
• 1 cup chopped mint leaves
• 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves
• 4-5 green chili, chopped
• 1-2 tsp lemon juice
•  salt

Method: Blend the above in mixer with little water.

•  Sweet Chutney
• 1/2 cup tamarind
• 1/2 cup  dates
•  jaggery
• 1-2 tsp Dhania Jeera Pwd
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder (optional)
• 2 cups water
• salt

Method: Boil the tamarind and dates in water till soft,Once cool strain the juice .Next add the jaggery and the spice powders and salt.Cook till the jaggery melt.Add masala powder,salt.Cook till it reaches desired consistency.

Bhel Puri

Bhel Puri is all time favorite chaat of Indians,almost loved by all.Quick and easy to make.You can add more raw vegetable mix to make it more healthier and tastier.

Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups puffed rice 1 cup Sev 1/2 cup papdi 2 tbsp roasted peanuts 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tomato, finely chopped 1/2 cup boiled grated potatoes 1/2 grated carrot 1/2 finely chopped cucumber finely chopped raw mango(season) few Coriander leaves, chopped 1-2 Green chilies finely chopped Chaat masala-pinch Red chili pwd -pinch Salt to taste Lemon juice-taste Chutney-Green and tamrind.(as per taste) Bhel Puri

  Method:  Add the above mentioned ingredients in a large mixing bowl.Mix well. Sprinkle some sev and coriander to garnish.Serve immediately.

(You also get ready made Bhel mix,with the chutney ,you can just add the onions and other vegetables.)

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Pav Bhaji

Pav Bhaji is extremely popular all time favorite Mumbai fast food now equally enjoyed in other places as well. Enjoy it as a snack or for dinner.

Ingredients

Pav Bhaji

• Potato-1big 
• Boiled peas, carrots, cauliflower- 
• 1 cup each
• (mashed well)
• Onion-1,finely chopped
• Ripe Tomatoes-4-5 finely chopped
• Capsicum-1,finely chopped
• Gingergarlic paste-2tsp
• Butter/oil-2 tbsp
• Red chilli powder to taste
• Tomato puree-1tbsp (opt)
• Pavbhajimasala-3 tsp
• Finely chopped greenchilies-1-2(opt)

To serve:

• Chopped onions
• Lemon wedges
• Chopped fresh coriander
• Pav or bread (toasted in butter)

Method:

Heat a butter/oil in a pan,add chopped onions/chilies fry well.
Next add capsicum and ginger garlic paste saute well. Next add mashed boiled vegetables,  tomato puree, pav bhaji masala,red chili powder and salt, cook for some time.
Add little water if required and mix the vegetables well to form a nice blended gravy.
Serve with chopped onions,coriander on top of bhaji,along toasted pav/ bread and lemon wedges.












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