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Khatta meetha namkeen chivda

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Khatta meetha namkeen chivda
Crunchy & tasty khatta meetha namkeen chivda is a versatile snack recipe. Munchies that's light yet fulfilling. This chivda has a great shelf life and is so easy to make. Make a big batch and store it in a air tight container.
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
30 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
30 min
Ingredients
  1. Poha (beaten rice) - 200 grams
  2. Ground nuts - 100 grams
  3. Oil - to fry Poha
  4. Turmeric powder - 1/3 Tsp
  5. Red chili powder - 1 Tsp
  6. Sugar - 2 Tbsp
  7. Salt - 1/4 Tsp
  8. Citric acid - less than 1 Tsp
  9. Raisins - 20 to 25 (remove the stems)
  10. Cashew nuts - 10-15 pcs (broken into half)
  11. Gram flour sev - You can use any sev of your choice (I have used Ratlami sev here)
Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a pan. When the oil is sufficiently heated, Put almost half of the Poha, lower the flame and stir fry Poha till it doubles in size but remains white in color. Take out fried Poha and keep in a strainer to drain out excess oil. Similarly fry the remaining Poha and take it out.
  2. Put groundnuts in the remaining oil and fry till they turn brown then take them out.
  3. Similarly fry cashew nuts till light golden brown color & take them out.
  4. Put sugar, salt, red chili powder and citric acid in a mixer to make a fine powder.
  5. Heat 1 Tbsp of oil in a pan. Add turmeric powder in hot oil. Add in fried poha. Keep the flame low and keep mixing Poha with a spoon till it turns yellow. Switch off the flame and take out poha in a plate allowing the poha to cool completely
  6. Once Poha cools down completely, add groundnuts, cashew nuts, gram flour Sev, raisins followed by powdered sugar masala and mix all the ingredients well. Sweet & Sour poha namkeen is ready.
  7. Store it in an air-tight container and enjoy this scrumptious snack for up to 2 months...!!
Adapted from Abha Nakra Jolly
Adapted from Abha Nakra Jolly
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Homemade Nachos

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Homemade Nachos
Serves 2
This is a great appetizer for events & parties. Serve it with Salsa, Guacamole or any dip of your choice.
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Prep Time
35 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
45 min
Prep Time
35 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
45 min
Ingredients
  1. Corn meal/ Makkai atta - 1 cup
  2. All purpose flour - 1 cup
  3. Salt - 1 Tsp
  4. Chilli flakes - 1/2 Tsp
  5. Oil - 1 Tbsp
  6. Water - to knead the dough
Instructions
  1. Take a bowl. Add cornmeal, all purpose flour, salt, chili flakes & oil. Make a stiff dough using water. Rest the dough for 20 minutes.
  2. After 20 minutes, Knead the dough for another 2-3 minutes.
  3. Dust little flour. Take the dough and with the help of a rolling pin, roll the dough into a thin sheet. Prick it with the fork so that it doesn't puff up while frying. Cut them into triangles.
  4. Heat enough oil in the pan. Fry the nachos until light golden color from both sides on medium heat or you can bake the nachos at 180 degree C for 7-8 minutes.
  5. Remove and serve with homemade salsa.
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Sandwich Masala

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Sandwich Masala
This Sandwich masala is sure to steal your heart especially the one sold on Mumbai streets unlike other international sandwiches. This masala is a secret behind making the perfect desi sandwiches. Here, I show you the best way to make it so that you get a uniformly-blended masala, which can be stored for a long time.
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
5 min
Total Time
10 min
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
5 min
Total Time
10 min
Ingredients
  1. Cumin seeds - 2 Tbsp
  2. Green cardamom - 4-5
  3. Cloves - 8-10
  4. Cinnamon sticks - 2
  5. Star anise - 1
  6. Black peppercorns - 1 Tbsp
  7. Fennel seeds - 2 Tbsp
  8. Salt - 2 Tsp
  9. Black salt - 2 Tsp
  10. Amchoor powder - 1 Tbsp
Instructions
  1. Heat a broad non-stick pan and dry roast cumin seeds, peppercorns, star anise, fennel seeds, cinnamon, cloves & green cardamom on a slow flame until there is fantastic aroma and the spices change a little color.
  2. Transfer into a plate & keep aside to cool completely.
  3. Once cooled, add in salt, black salt & Amchoor powder and blend in a mixture into a smooth powder.
  4. Store in an air-tight container & use as required.
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