BANANA FILLETS (PAZHAM PORI)

A teatime snack . The banana [nendrapazham] is a good carbohydrate source thus a filling snack for kids back from school . Ingredients : Medium ripe bananas – 4 (nendrapazham) Maida – 1 cup Rice flour – 2 table spoon Salt – ¼ tea spoon Water Yellow food color Procedure of banana fillets : Sieve […]

RIBBON PAKODA

Ribbon pakoda is an easy south Indian snack made during Diwali and its also a great tea time snack. Ingredients : 3 cups    Besan 1 cup      Rice flour 2 tbsp     Sesame seeds 3 tbsp     Hot oil 2 tsb       Red chilli powder 2              Green chillies ½ inch     Ginger piece 4               Cloves of garlic 2               Strands of […]

DAHI VADA

Dahi Vada  is a popular and tangy snack of North India. Dahi vada is also known as “ Thayir Vada“ in South India. This is made and sold in Chaat bandi’s all across India, near the shopping complexes, streets. Ingredients: 1 cup Urad dal(split white lentil)  soak in water 3 ½ cup Fresh curd (yogurt) Salt ( to […]

ALOO CHANA CHAT

Aloo Chana Chat is a popular and tangy snack of North India. This is made and sold in Chaat bandi’s all across India, near the shopping complexes, streets. Ingredients: 1 ½  Cups chick peas (Kabuli chana) 2 Medium potatoes, peeled and diced 1 ½ tsp Brown sugar 1/2 tsp chilli powder (mild variety) 2 tbsp […]

CHILLI BAJJI

Chilli Bajji is also known as “ Mirchi bajji “ . Mirchi bajji is a popular tea time snack inSouth India . This is made and sold in Chaat bandi’s all acrossIndia, near the shopping complexes, streets. Ingredients: 10 Green chillies, preferably big ones 100 gms Chickpea flour 1 tbsp Rice flour 1 Large potato, […]

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PUDINA PANI

Pudina pani is a refreshing drink during summer time and when you are outdoors on hot days. It is a common coolant in India , relished by young and old. Children love the chatpati taste. Vendors place Pudina pani stalls at prime places which attracts shoppers and the passer-bys. If you are health conscious and […]

GREEN MANGO DRINK

Green Mango drink is a summer delight. It is known as Aam panna and is popular all over India. Mango drink gives cooling effect to the body and is enjoyed by people of all ages. The preparation is easy too. You can certainly give it a try. Ingredients: Unripe green mango: 3 nos 1 tsp […]

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BUTTERMILK

Buttermilk is an ideal drink during summer.  In Hindi it is known as Chaas, mor vellam in South India. During hot summer days you can have a glass of buttermilk and feel relaxed. South Indian style of preparing Buttermilk. For making 2 large glasses of butter milk. Ingredients: Curd: 1 cup Water: 3 cups Green […]

SAMOSA

Samosa is a popular tea time snack ofNorth India . It comes in several varieties of fillings- sweet and chatpati. This is made and sold in Chaat bandi’s all acrossIndia, near the shopping complexes, streets. Ingredients: 1 Cup all purpose flour 2 tsp Butter 1/2 Cup chopped onions 1 Cup boiled, peeled and chopped potatoes […]

PANI PURI

Pani Puri is a popular snack ofNorth India .Also known as “ Gol Goppa ”. This is made and sold in Chaat bandi’s all acrossIndia, near the shopping complexes, streets. Ingredients: 1 cup Rava (Bombay variety) 1 tbsp Maida (All purpose flour) 1/4 tbsp Baking Soda (cooking soda) 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder 2 tsp […]

RUSSIAN SALAD

Russian Salad is a nutritious and healthy dish. It is popular among children too for the sweet mix taste. A good starter during meals. Ingredients: 2 Boiled potatoes 2 Apples 2 Cups boiled chicken 1 Cup boiled beans 1 Cup cream 1 Cup yoghurt (curd) 1 Cup Mayonnaise Salt to taste   Procedure of Russian […]

BEEF CUTLET RECIPE- KERALA STYLE

Beef Cutlet is a popular Kerala dish . It can be used as a snack or side dish during festival meals. Diwali . It is relished in South India also. Ingredients: Beef – 1 kg (boneless) Potato – 3 – 4 nos (boiled and mashed) Onion(big) – 1 – 2 nos , finely diced Green […]