Chappathi Bajji

Bajji is one of the easiest snack that can be prepared in a jiffy.This chappathi bajji is a must try for all the bajji lovers.If the bajji mix is ready then this won't take more than twenty minutes.Perfect for a evening snack,on a rainy day,with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

Prep Time:5 m       Cook Time:15 m

Serves:3

Ingredients

Chappathi      - 5

Gram Flour    - 1 cup

Rice Flour      - 2 tblsp

Chilli Powder - 3/4tsp

Asafoetida      - 1/4 tsp

Salt                - as required

Oil                  - to deep fry

Method

• Mix all the ingredients from gram flour to salt with water to a thick bajji batter.
   
• Cut the chappathis into pieces of desired size.Dip the chappathi pieces in bajji batter and gently drop into hot oil and fry till golden colour.Place them on a kitchen towel to remove any excess oil if present.Serve plain or with any chutney.
                   
                        
  

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• Soft and spongy pillows that are yummy.
• A must try for all bajji lovers.
• A quick and easy snack to prepare with leftover chappathis.

Raw Banana Cheese Balls/Vazhaikkai Cheese Urundai

Prep Time:15          Cook Time:25 m

Makes:8 - 10

Ingredients

Raw Banana            - 1

Ginger Garlic Paste - 2 tsp

Turmeric Powder    - 1/4 tsp

Chilli Powder          - 3/4 tsp

Salt                          - to taste

Cheese                     - small pieces as needed

Oil                           - to deep fry

Method

• Cut the raw banana into five or six pieces horizontally and add to pan of boiling water with salt and turmeric powder.After cooling slightly remove the skin which comes off without any effort and mash the banana.
                                     
     
• Add little salt and chilli powder and mix well.
     
• Make small balls and place a piece of cheese in the middle of the ball and roll again.Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown on a medium flame.
                                 
                               
                              
     

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• Ideal for tea time snack.
• Roll them into any desired shape.
• Remove the banana from hot water once the skin starts to peel off else they may become mushy.
• Onion and other spices can be added if desired.
• Tastes great with garlic sauce.

Kaara Boondhi

Prep Time:5 m        Cook Time:15 m

Ingredients

Gram Flour     - 1 cup

Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp

Salt                 - to taste

Curry Leaves  - three sprigs

Bicarb of soda - a tiny pinch

Method

• Mix gram flour,salt,bicarb of soda and chilli powder with water into a not too thick or thin batter.Meanwhile heat oil in a kadai.
                                
  
• Hold the slotted ladle with holes in it over the hot oil and pour the batter over the ladle and spread the same with the ladle.Cook on a medium high heat and remove from oil when the bubble sound ceases with the help of another slotted spoon.Repeat this until all the batter is finished.Then fry the curry leaves and mix with the boondhi.
                               
                                      
     

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• A quick and easy snack that can be used in chaats,raita and even soups.
• The consistency of the batter should be of pouring and not runny.
• Crunchy crunchy yummy snack.

Urulaikizhangu Bonda

Prep Time:20 m      Cook Time:30 m

Makes:15 - 20

Ingredients

Potato                   - 4

Onion                   - 1

Green Chilli         - 3

Curry Leaves       - 2 sprigs

Coriander Leaves - 2 tblsp

Mustard Seeds     - to splutter

Amchur powder   - 1/4 tsp(optional)

Garam Masala      - 1/4 tsp

Salt                       - to taste
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Oil                        - to deep fry
For the outer covering
Gram Flour     - 1 cup
Salt                  - to taste
Chilli Powder  - 1/4 tsp
Bicarb of soda - a pinch

Method

• Boil and mash the potatoes.Prepare the batter for the outer covering.
     
• Heat two teaspoons of oil,splutter mustard seeds,add curry leaves,green chilli,onion and saute well.Add turmeric powder,mashed potato,amchur powder,garam masala ,coriander leaves and mix them well.Let this cool slightly and make small balls.Meanwhile heat oil to deep fry.
                                  
                           
     
• Dip the balls one by one in the batter and fry them in hot oil till golden colour and serve with any desired side dish.
                                             
     

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• For kids green chilli can be avoided.
• The last picture is plain mashed potato coated in the batter and deep fried.
• A perfect teatime snack and divine on a rainy day.
• If you have mashed potato this snack could be made in a jiffy.

Vegetable Pakora Platter

Prep Time:15 m      Cook Time:20 m

Serves:3

Ingredients

Gram Flour       - 1/2 cup

Rice Flour         - 1/2 cup

Ajwain              - 1/2 tsp

Bi carb of Soda - a pinch

Chilli Powder   - 1 tsp

Salt                   - to taste

Oil                    - to deep fry

Vegetables        - Long Chilli,potato,onion,cabbage,cauliflower,broccoli(as desired)

Method

• Heat oil in a kadai to deep fry.Meanwhile prepare all the vegetables.Peel off the skin of potato and cut them into thin slices.Cut the onion into round slices.Separate broccoli and gobi into small florets.Cut cabbage leaves into desired shape.
  
• Prepare the batter by mixing ingredients from gram flour to salt with little water.
     
• By now the oil would be hot.Dip the prepared vegetables one by one in the batter and fry them in oil till they become golden brown or until the bubble ceases in oil.Serve hot with tomato sauce or any desired side dish.
                                        
                              
                                         
     

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• The quantity of gram flour can be a little more than rice flour as per desire.
• The veggies can be chosen as per desire.
• A sure treat for pakora lovers.