TAWA CHANNA

Tawa Channa is a fulfilling,guilt free snack which can be had at any time of the day.I stumbled upon this recipe in Tarla Dalal website and was glad i did.It had an instant liking at home and was easy to make as well.This is less time consuming and when unexpected guests drop over treat them with this scumptious snack and iam confident they'll like it for sure.Whatever be the occasion,be it a party or any gathering this will assume a special place.I have tried it to eat for dinner as well and it was really very filling,yet light on the tummy.This is oil free and with a minimal of spices it is a healthy option to eat without much worries.Scroll down for an easy to make Tawa Channa recipe and do try it out..

SUMMARY
Course:Snack
Cuisine:North Indian
Serves:2
Preparation Time:8 hours
Cooking time:15 minutes
Total Time:8 hours 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• Black Channa/Black Chick Peas-1 cup
• Onion-1
• Tomato-1
• Ginger(grated)-1/4 tsp
• Oil-1 tsp
• Red Chilli Powder-1/2 tsp
• Turmeric Powder-1/2 tsp
• Garam Masala Powder-1/4 tsp
• Chaat Masala Powder-1/4 tsp
• Salt-to taste
• Coriander Leaves-a few

HOW TO MAKE

• Soak black channa overnight.Next day pressure cook with a little salt for 3 whistles.

• In a tawa add oil followed by onions.Once the oions are slightly golden,add grated ginger.

• Add chopped tomato.Now add red chilli powder,turmeric powder,garam masala powder,chaat masala powder and salt.Toss well.

• Add cooked black channa now.Sprinkle some water so that all masalas mingle with each other.Add some freshly chopped coriander leaves.

• Serve Tawa Channa hot directly from the tawa with crispy papdis.

Notes

• You can squeeze some lime juice for tanginess.
• You can add freshly chopped green chillies for more spice.
• Add some black salt if you want to have extra chaaty feeling.

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CHILLY PANEER DRY/PANEER RECIPES

Chilli Paneer is a yummy indo chinese which is loved by kids and grown ups too.I prepared this last week as a starter when I had guests at home.I have never tried this athome,but only had a few times whenever we chanced to eat out.It is a dry version,but you can make the gravy type as well.Iam afraid it is fine to indulge in these type of recipes once in a while at home and share it with all.At home all enjoy chinese recipes and since this a fusion recipe was enjoyed more and I know this will be a regular feature at home from now on.So why don’t you try this tasty delicacy and serve your guests next time when they visit you?See down below,how I made it..

SUMMARY
Course:Starter
Cuisine:Indo-chinese
Serves:2
Preparation Time:10 minutes
Cooking time:10 minutes
Total time:20 minutes
INGREDIENTS

Paneer Cubes	1 cup
Maida	2 tsp
Corn Flour	2tsp
Onion	1
Capsicum	1
Spring Onion	a few
Garlic	2 cloves
Ginger	1/2 inch bit
Red Chilli powder	1/2 tsp+1 tsp
Baking Soda	1/4 tsp
Oil	1 tsp+for deep frying
Black Pepper Powder	1/2 tsp
Salt	to taste
Soya Sauce	1/2 tsp

HOW TO MAKE

• Cut paneer cubes .In a bowl add maida,corn flour,salt,baking soda and red chilly powder.

• Add water and make a thich batter.Add paneer cubes and coat well.

• Heat oil in a pan and add coated paneer cubes in the hot oil.Take out once golden brown.

• In a pan add crushed garlic,grated gingerand then chopped onion.Add red chilli powder,black pepper powder,salt and saute.Add now chopped capsicum.

• Once they are fried a bit add paneercubes which have already been fried.

• Add soya sauce and toss well.

• Garnish with spring onions.Tasty Chilli Paneer Dry is ready.Enjoy it as starter or as a snack.

Notes

• Fry paneer cubes golden brown and crisp.
• You can add ginger-garlic paste too in place of whole garlic and ginger.
• You can add ginger-garlic paste to the batter also.
• Fry paneer cubes in small batches,otherwise they will stick with one another.

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SOYA VEG KEBAB/KIDS RECIPES/PARTY SNACKS/SOYA RECIPES/REVIEW FOR EASTERN SPICES 2

I always like to make innovative and new recipes and this one was a nice starter which I read in  a magazine.It has lots of veggies which  kids genarally fuss about and also the goodness of soya nuggets.When you are in the look out of making anything for a kids party,this is a must to try out and iam sure this will be a great hit,since my daughter loved it,all kids would love it as well.You can make the preparations like making the veg mixture in advance and proceed just when you would want to serve.Eastern Spice products have asked me write review and iam using there product veg masala in this recipe.The flavour was truly enchanting and aroma very pleasing.This masala is really a boon for working women.A nice variation from the regular starters,try this one out and let me know..

INGREDIENTS

Soya Nuggets	1/4 cup
Boiled Potatoes	1
Capsicum
Carrot	1
Peas	a handful
Onion	1
Eastern Vegetable Masala	1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder	1/4 tsp
Red Chilli Powder	1/4 tsp
Bread Crumbs	3 tsp
Semolina/Rava/Sooji	3 tsp
Salt	to taste
Oil	for sauteing and deep frying

HOW TO MAKE

• Boil Potatoes an dpeel their skin and cube them.Chop vegetables and keep aside.In a pan add oil and saute onion.

• Add rest of the veggies.Add one by one red chilli powder,Turmeric powder and eastern vegetable masala.

• Meanwhile boil soya nuggets in water.Strain once cooked.

• Grind in a blender soya nuggets and potatoes.Add this mixture to cooked vegetable mixture.

• Add bread crumbs now.Fry till all moisture is absorbed.

• Add sooji/rava to this mixture and mix well.

• Make balls out of this mixture and arrange them on skewers.

• Deep fry in  a pan of hot oil.

• Soya Veg Kebab is ready to be served.Serve with tomato ketchup.

• You can add veggies of your choice such as cauliflower,beans,etc.
• Add maida in place of sooji/rava for a variation.
• Adding chilli garlic paste also adds to taste.
• While deep frying make balls tight so that they don’t fall apart in hot oil.

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PANEER TIKKA/KIDS SPECIAL

Who doesn’t love starters?Infact there are many among us who end up eating many starters in large quantities and struggle to find place in our stomach for main menu in parties.My daughter is fond of paneer and she was insisting me for long to make these paneer tikka .Being weekend I had time to click photos at leisure.Paneer tikka I have made here is by tawa method and is one easy snack or starter to make.The biggest advantage is that you can make these in advance and assemble when serving.Don’t worry if you don’t posses an oven or grill,these made from tawa are equally delicious.I have tried with 3 ingredients but the choice is endless and you can make many combos in this.So over to the recipe of Paneer Tikka by tawa method.

 

 

INGREDIENTS

Paneer Cubes	18-20
Thick yogurt	2 tbsp
Tandoori Masala	1/2 tsp
Red Chilli Powder	1/2 tsp
Chaat Masala	1/4 tsp
Capsicum	1
Onion	1
Oil	2 tsp+for deep frying
Kasoori Methi	1/4 tsp
Salt	to taste

 

HOW TO MAKE

• Take paneer cubes and add red chilli powder,tandoori masala,chaat masala and salt to it.Now add kasoori methi.

• Add now thick curd or yogurt.Mix well.Keep aside for half an hour to marinate.The paneer will absorb the masalas by then.

• Take a tawa and add oil to it. Once it gets heated places all paneer cubes and shallow fry on both sides.

• In a pan take some oil and deep fry cubed capsicum and onion.

• Take all ingredients in a plate.

• Arrange and serve in skewers by placing one by one paneer ,capsicum and onion respectively.

 

Notes

• You can use pineapple cubes,tomato cubes or cucumber cubes too.
• In place of tandoori masala you can add kitchen king masala.
• Adding chaat masala enhances the taste.

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