Indian Snacks – Vegetarian – Recipes for the regular homecook

Whole Wheat Masala Paneer Puris

I am a big fan of puris. Though in Assam we have luchis, which are lighter and fluffier flatbreads, I don’t mind puris as well. India serves its people so many varieties of puris. Spinach, masala, potatoes – there is something for everyone! But have you ever heard of masala paneer or cottage cheese puri?

Well, I had not either till I experimented with these whole wheat paneer puris one day. The results were so fabulous that it took me by surprise. These puris are not just yummy, but so crunchy and perfect. It is just one of my best discoveries and it will blow you away too, I promise.

So let’s get straight to the recipe without any delay:

Preparation time – 30 minutes

Cook time – 20 minutes

Serves – 3-4 people

[ingredients title=”Ingredients”]

250 g whole wheat flour (atta)
1 tbsp ghee
200 g paneer (cottage cheese)
2 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
50 g coriander leaves, finely chopped
2 tsp carrom seeds (ajwain)
1 tsp garam masala
Salt to taste
2 tbsp Kasuri methi or dried fenugreek leaves
Water for kneading
Refined oil for deep frying [/ingredients]

[directions title=”Directions”]

Grate the paneer and add it to the whole wheat flour in a mixing bowl. Mix the two together gently with your fingers, forming a light crumble.
Add the ghee and mix it well with the flour.
Mix the salt, carrom seeds, red chili powder, fenugreek seeds, chopped coriander leaves and garam masala to the flour and paneer mix. Combine everything well with your hands.
Add water at room temperature, little by little, till a soft dough is formed. Add water in intervals, to ensure the dough doesn’t get too sticky. You will not need too much water because the cottage cheese will release some water into the dough as well.
Once the dough is ready, rub it with some oil on all sides. Cover and keep it aside for 30 minutes.
Make small rounds with the dough. Roll them out with a rolling pin into small puris. Don’t make them too thick or thin.
Heat oil in a kadhai. The oil should be enough that the puri gets completely immersed in it.
Once the oil is hot, fry the puris. Press it with your cooking spoon and let the puri get immersed in the oil. Flip the puri and cook both sides.
Enjoy hot and crispy with chole, raita, subzi or gobble them up just like that! [/directions]

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Navratri Special Snack | Raw Banana & Paneer Tikki | Slurrp

Navratri for 2018 has begun. Amidst the festivity, we are always on the lookout for tasty snacks that we can have during this time. A lot of ingredients aren’t allowed to be had at this time. This is why the search for snacks becomes more filtered!

If you are also looking for a snack that is tasty, healthy and meant for Navratri consumption, you have come to the right place. Today’s recipe is a Navratri special snack. It is made with raw bananas, paneer, boiled potatoes and a few very basic ingredients.

The highlight of this recipe is, of course, the Navratri special ingredients. So instead of regular flour, I have used buckwheat flour or kuttu ka aata. And instead of regular salt, I have used rock salt or sendha namak. The rest of the ingredients are regular. So note it down and get cooking!

I hope you liked this recipe. Do let me know how it turned out for you. I always love to hear from you. Have a great Navratri with your family and loved ones.

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Go-Green Tikki | Healthy Hara Bhara Tikki Recipe | Slurrp

The best part about winter is the bounty that it offers in terms of vegetables. I love to visit the market in winters as I get to see so much variety and color. This is also the time to grab all you can of those beautiful flavors and goodness that the seasonal fruits and vegetables have to offer. This recipe is one of those simple ways in which you can cherish nature’s healthy vegetables and share it with your loved ones.

This hara bhara tikki (or go-green tikki as I like to call it) has the health benefits of green vegetables such as spinach, green beans, and capsicum. The preparation is extremely simple. This hara bhara tikki is also delicious and crunchy and can be a great way to make sure children eat their vegetables.

The seasoning that I have used is a very basic one with cumin, salt, and freshly ground garam masala. The garam masala has been made by dry roasting cinnamon, cardamom and clove in a pan in equal quantities, and then grinding them to form a fine powder. This is an important element of this dish, so make sure that you also use fresh masalas.

Here’s the recipe:

Related Recipe – Cheesy Corn Fritters

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Here’s a Snack for the Diet Conscious – Healthy Oats Tikki

Life can be stressful sometimes. Struggle is real for everyone and we all have our own ways of dealing with it. For me, it’s food. With so much happening around us and advertisements always luring us into delicious stuff around us, we also need to be careful about the eating choices we make. Indulging in comfort food can be the biggest stressbuster for many. But it needs to be moderated from a health perspective.

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The good news is that healthy can also be tasty! And can also be achieved at reasonable costs if done well. A lot of us are also increasingly realizing the benefits of healthy and clean eating habits, coupled with some sort of work out. At Slurrp, we constantly try to amalgamate ideas with cooking that benefits you. Here is a recipe from our library that is power-packed nutrients and also delicious! A healthy oats recipe with less oil, blended with vegetables and subtle spices and a beautiful snack. Here’s what you’ll need.

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp refined oil

1 onion, chopped

1 tsp fresh ginger-garlic paste

1/2 cup chopped capsicum

1/2 cup chopped carrot

1 cup chopped spinach

1 cup rolled oats

2 potatoes, boiled and mashed

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1/4 tsp cumin powder

Salt to taste

PROCEDURE

In a pan, heat oil. Fry the chopped onions in it for about two minutes.
Add the fresh ginger-garlic paste to the onions and fry till the rawness disappears.
Next, add the chopped vegetables to this mixture – capsicum, carrot, and spinach.
Fry the vegetables in the onions till done.
Add oats to this and fry for 2-3 minutes.
Transfer this mixture to a bowl and let it cool.
Once cool, add 2 mashed potatoes to the oat mixture.
Add the breadcrumbs and mix well.
Knead this with some water and make tikkis out of it.
In a non-stick pan, add 1 tbsp of refined oil. Once hot, fry these tikkis on both sides till done.
Enjoy hot with green chutney.

Slurrp tip – This healthy oats recipe is a great snack for a tea party with friends and family. Enjoy health and taste on the same plate!

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Cottage Cheese Panini Sandwich – The Ultimate Vegetarian Breakfast Hack

We all love sandwiches every once in a while. This recipe is the perfect vegetarian snack for a hungry soul. It is an excellent option for breakfast as it gets ready in a matter of minutes! Here is a paneer sandwich recipe.

Here is my version of an Indian Panini Sandwich exclusively for you guys.

INGREDIENTS

200 gms cottage cheese, mashed

1 onion, finely chopped

2 tbsp heavy cream

2 tbsp tomato ketchup

2 tbsp butter

1/2 tbsp cumin powder

1/2 tbsp turmeric powder

Dried Fenugreek leaves for garnish (Methi)

1 tbsp grated cheese

Salt

PROCEDURE

Heat butter in a pan.
Add the chopped onions and fry until brown.
Add the cottage cheese and fry.
Add salt, cumin powder and turmeric.
Pour in the tomato ketchup and cream and mix well.
Set this mixture aside.
Take a kulcha bread and add this mixture on top, and put another kulcha bread on top.
Cut it in half. Enjoy it grilled or soft.

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