Chaat, Snacks

BHEL PURI

Who dosen’t love chaats and my family is no exception to this.I regularly make chaat items such as bhel puri,sev puri,papdi chaat and channa chaat to name a few.It has very pleasant weather here in Bangalore and for the past two days cloudy owing to the heavy rains in Tamil Nadu.I just had a excuse for this to make our family favourite chaat Bhel Puri.I realised only before last two days, that I don’t have enough chaat recipes in my blog,so here it comes.My daughter is very fond of any chaat and often likes to eat them whenever we chance…

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Diwali Sweets, Indian Festival Recipes, Sweets

CORN FLOUR HALWA/DIWALI SWEETS

Corn Flour Halwa was the most wanted to try recipe in my blog.This is also called karachi halwa and is a very easy recipe to follow.I have made quite a few halwas,but this halwa is an easy adaptable recipe and is foolproof too.Even beginners can try this with much confidence.I was excited in making this halwa as this was my first time making this.The halwa came out very well and consistency was that of silk.I have see in sweet boxes with assorted sweets,this corn flour halwa finds a main place.They usually make in red,yellow,orange ad green colours.I had orange colour…

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AVAL MIXTURE/POHA CHIVDA/DIWALI SNACKS

Mixture or chivda is a super snack enjoyed by all.And for this diwali iam posting those which are easy to make and with a crunch which can be nibbled upon any time of the day.This recipe is a quick fix recipe,meaning a chivda which can be prepared in a matter of a few minutes. This is very tasty and as we all know aval or poha is healthy and filling too.I have also added a few spices and other ingredients to add flavour. All the things required are ready made and you just have to fry them and that’s it.Without…

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Diwali Sweets, Indian Festival Recipes, Ladoo Recipes, Sweets

MOTI CHOOR LADOO/DIWALI SWEETS

Moti choor Ladoos always fascinated me.Growing up in New Delhi,I have seen in sweet shops halwai making these cute balls in their corners and arranging in decorated trays.Halwai is the man who makes sweets in hindi.We can actually see them making as they usually make on the side entrance of the shops. I have never tried it to make but ofcourse,eaten many times.These are easy to make,if followed the procedure correctly makes it a workable task.The making of the boondis are same as that of regular boondis,but a slight variation.As you will see in the recipe blow,it is not that…

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Diwali Snacks, Easy, Indian Festival Recipes, Snacks

CORNFLAKES MIXTURE/DIWALI SAVOURIES

I have been posting too many sweet recipes and so I thought of posting a spicy yet less oily and guilt free snack of that of Cornflakes Mixture.I have already the classic Madras Mixture in my blog,but this is an easy and tasty version to munch upon without fear of adding up a few calories.This is a very easy recipe so much so that even bachelors and beginners in cooking can make for this Diwali.I have kept the spices very less,keeping health point in mind.Also use cornflakes which are plain in flavour.This crispy snack’s recipe is down under.. Notes

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BEETROOT HALWA

Beetroot Halwa is a delicious dessert made with fresh beetroot which is full of colour and health.I recently posted one halwa with ashgourd and this beetroot halwa is one such sweet which will be loved by one and all.This doesn’t require any expertise or practice,just the correct addition of ingredients does the trick.It is an easy delicacy for beginners to make with confidence.My daughter is fond of beetroots and I always include in her diet a variety of dishes with this wonder vegetable.It was a liked by her and she was in awe of the dish as it was creamy…

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DOODH PEDA/MILK PEDA/DIWALI SWEETS

Doodh Peda is a easy to make diwali sweet I very less time.We all must have had these cute pedas packed in boxes during diwali time.It comes in many flavours like kesar pista,chocolate etc. to ame a few.I have always liked it’s chewy and melt in the mouth texture and milky taste.Doodh Peda has an overpowering flavour of the milk and cardamom.I have used milk powder and milkmaid both in this recipe which adds to the creamy texture of the sweet.The original recipe however requires to condense the milk at home,however I have this version of making it instatly.See down…

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DRY GULAB JAMOON WITH MILK POWDER/DIWALI SWEETS

I have seen beautiful arrangement of Dry Jamoons in restuarants in their display and have enjoyed it quite a number of times.Normally I make jamoon at home for any festivity but this time wanted to try it in the dry version with milk powder.As I have one jamoon recipe with khova already,this would be a nice variation and tasty one too.So last sunday,I made these and took photos leisurely.Jamoons with milk powder are soft and melt in the mouth consistency.I have also added maida for binding and ghee for softness.Planning to post another version of gulab jamoon in the blog…

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Diwali Sweets, Indian Festival Recipes, Sweets, Traditional Recipes

KAJU KATLI/DIWALI SWEETS

Thinking of Kaju Katli,I remember having it in the assorted sweets box whenever diwali came and someone gifted it.It had the overpowering flavour of grounded cashewnuts and the taste so divine.The shape was of that of a diamond and would be so cutely arranged in the box and would be so very tempting.So as I was thinking of posting new sweet recipes in blog this Kaju Katli came to my mind and wasting no time I started making it and was much loved by my daughter.It was a sure a hit and I had to make a second batch again…

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BADAM HALWA

Badam Halwa is always a favourite dessert at home,not only because of it’s richness but tastes great and melts into the mouth.Generally in sweet shops it is sold in paper packet.I thought of posting long back,but since it is Diwali time,I realised now is the correct time to post.The ingredients used are minimal and taste is guaranteed to be great.In a recent wedding I attented they served Badam Halwa with ice cream and that was an awesome combination.You can have it just like that and it was a great hit at home and all loved it to the core.Badam Halwa…

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Indian Festival Recipes, Navarathri Recipes, Neiveidhyam Recipes, Payasam/Kheer Recipes

DATES KHEER

Dates Kheer is tasty and unique kheer which I learnt only recently.As I was on the lookout of new kheer or payasam recipes for Navarathri this year I stumbled upon this kheer while browsing on the net.The thought of kheer with dates sounded new idea I thought why not give it a try?Iam sure this kheer will be liked by kids and also elders.Also this is a variety of kheer which tastes really good when served chilled.As we all know dates has lots of iron contents,many valuable minerals good for health.When you are planning for any get together of friends…

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