Egg Pops

Doesn't it feels awesome, when husband comes from office and makes tea and some yummy treat for you???? I just love being so pampered!!!!

I was not feeling well, so he came early from office and made this creative and fun snack for us and yes our kiddo loved it too, she is a super fussy eater like any other toddler, but this was super fun for her too, so gulped 3 of them down in no time, happy happy me!!!

Vermicelli Arrabbiata

Ok this is not a new story, but most of the time I feel super lazy to cook  when I have to cook just for myself. Yes, I know almost all of us do, but  this is when our “Jugaaru” mind (is there an English word for that, let me know in the comments below) comes into picture and we end up creating something interesting. This is what happened today and I named it Vermicelli Arrabbiata!!!

Egg Muffins (Christmas Giveaway Contest)

by Madhurima

Hello guyzz, after all those sweet encounters, now enters a savory Egg Muffins recipe to our ongoing event Christmas Giveaway Contest. This recipe is submitted by Madhurima, who is a renowned Home Chef from Kolkata and has been serving her customers the lip-smacking food and cakes since the year 2012. I being a great fan of eggs, just loved this recipe and feeling very delighted to post this for you guys.

Cumin Cookies (Video Recipe)

by Neetu

I wanted to make these cookies since long, but something or the other kept delaying it, today I finally decide to bake them and did it before something else changes my decision again : ) and yes it did turn out well, simple comforting home made sweet and salty cookies.

 

Ghugni/White Peas Curry (Video Recipe)

by Neetu

Hello friends how are you gyuzz doing!!! I made this yummy, spicy & hot Ghugni yesterday and I don’t know what just happened to me I was sooooo very eager to eat this one that as soon as I filmed the last shot I poured it into a bowl and started to eat, and that is when I realize I didn’t click any pic, and I just didn’t have the patience to rearrange everything for the pictures. So, I took a snapshot from the video, sorry guys this is what best I could  : )

Multi-Grain Sago Pancakes (Video Recipe)

by Neetu

Multi-Grain is a the current favorite term used in the food world these days, as people are becoming more and more conscious about their eating habits. Therefore, we come out with the recipes which not only tastes good, but takes care of the health factor as well. One of them is my today’s recipe Multi-Grain Sago Pancakes!!!!

Stuffed Soya Shaami Kebabs (Video Recipe)

by Neetu

Hello friends, presenting to you guyzzz a super healthy snacking idea with some yummy innovative twist. Quick and simple to make, but a very impressive starter for any party that you host, prepare this at your home and just be ready to hear those lovely compliments : ) Stuffed Soya Shaami Kebabs!!!!

Corn & Peas Cheese Balls (Video Recipe)

by Neetu

Hellooss everyone, How are you guyzz doing. I am feeling very relaxed toady, last few days has been a bit hectic, (not work wise, but fun wise). My Bil & Co-Sis came over to stay with me for a day and it was super fun, we went of the movie Kick, and yes I enjoyed the movie quiet a lot. Nothing too special about the movie, a normal Salman Khan entertainment types, but not boring at all. I am still wondering what was Jacqueline Fernandez for, in the Movie??? Reply in the comments box if you have any idea : )

Taking about the post today, I have made Yummy Cheesy Corn & Peas Cheese Balls. It requires very less ingredients, and I just loved them with my today’s evening Tea. Yes am a Tea Addict. : ) and my hubby is the best company ever for my cup of Tea!!!

Soya Kebabs

by Shobhna

Hello everyone, here’s the recipe of Soya Kebabs which I prepared when my aunt and cousin visited our home, and it came out to be a super hit snack. Hope you will also like it, as it tastes good and can be made easily and can be served as a starter as well as snack.

Crispy Corn

by Neetu

Finally she took her steps on her own, yes am talking about my daughter, she walked without any support yesterday and I was on top of the world!!!! Obviously that called for a celebration, most of the time we go to Pirates of Grill for an outing and I love their CRISPY CORN, but as I am here in my home town these days I thought of trying it myself and it came out quite well. It’s a quick snack/starter and can be made very easily.

I have given a yummy serving suggestion at the end of the post do have a look.

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Cornitos Nacho Crisps

Ever since I have tasted these nachos at PVR Cinemas am a super duper fan of it. I have tried so many brands, flavors available in market and have also made them at home see this for the homemade nachos recipe.

Today I will be reviewing two flavors of Cornitos naming Cheese and Herbs and Sizzling Jalapenos. Served them with Mexican Corn and Bean Salad, will post the recipe in my next post.

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Potato Wedges

by Neetu

 

I just love eating potato wedges, fries, garlic potatoes etc etc in mean fried potatoes, yes I know its not really good for health but I just can’t help it, it tempts me so much…therefore I made these baked potato wedges… so anyone of you like me over there can eat without that guilt feeling of eating fried that too potatoes…

This quantity will serve me and only me…

 

INGREDIENTS:

 

Potatoes: 3-4 Medium Salt: to taste Red Chilly Pwder: to taste

Mixed Herbs: 1- 1&1/2 Tsp Oil: 1 Tbsp Water: to soak

• Peel the skin of potatoes, cut length wise and soak in salted water for 20 mins.

• Drain the water and cook in microwave for 2 mins (it will reduce the cooking time, one can avoid this step as well) and wipe off excess water with kitchen towel.

• Coat oil, herbs & other spices nicely over potatoes & spread evenly on a baking tray.

• Bake it in over for 15-20 mins at 180 degree and serve hot with dip of your choice.

Homemade Nachos

by Neetu

 

GAAAWWWDDDDD I hate these winters yaar…. puta nahi kub khatam hogi…. don’t feel like doing nethin at all…  well I crib this all the tymm… in evry winter season hoping that it will end after 13th Jan (after Lohri)….despite of that I made nachos… I have made these earlier as well but added Keya’s all purpose seasoning this time to give it some more flavors… it came out good but that’s definitely optional it tastes good w/o that as well…. I served it with store bought Salsa as of now but will its easy to make at home as well..

INGREDIENTS:-

Maze Flour(Makke Ka Atta): 3/4 Cup Plain Flour(Maida): 1/2 Cup Carom Seeds(Ajwain): 1/4 tsp Salt: to taste

Oil: 1/2 Tbsp + to fry All Purpose Seasoning: 1 Tbsp Warm water: to knead

METHOD:-

• Mix all the ingredients (except water) well using both the hands it will make a crumbly texture.

• Knead a hard dough using the warm water.

• Make a small ball lemon sized and roll into thin chapati using dry flour, (if edges crack don’t worry you can trim later) cut into small triangles as in picture below.
• Prick it with a knife or fork so that it doesn’t puff up while frying.

• Deep fry on medium flame.

• Drain excess oil by keeping nachos on a kitchen towel.

• Serve it with tomato salsa or cheesy dip or both…
• It can be stored in airtight containers…

Piiizzzzzaaaa (Thin Crust)

All of us have had many varieties of pizzas and have our own favourites among ‘em, like wise mine was gourmet pizza at dominos that too cheese burst :p but, before our Goa trip.. there I had this thin crust crispy pizza with aubergine slices at Magic Italy @ Palelom Beach Goa….it wass so dammmm gud.. but as you know can’t order this pizza netime I feel like, so tried it at home and came out realllyyyy guuudd…sharing the recipe with you so please try it and this quantity will make 3 medium pizza…

INGREDIENTS:-

For the Pizza Base:- Refined Flour(Maida): 2 Cups Dried Yeast: 2 Tsp20 Sugar: 2 Tsp Salt: to taste: Water: 3/4 Cup Refined Oil: 1/4 Cup

For the Topping:- Round Aubergine/Brinjal : 1/2 Small Sweet Corn: 1/2 Cup Capsicum: 1 Medium Tomato: 1 Medium Onion: 1 Medium Pickled Jalapenos: Few Slices Pizza Cheese*: to taste :) Pizza Sauce: 4-5 Tbsp Pizza Seasoning: 3-4 Tbsp

METHOD:-

• Heat water till lukewarm dissolve sugar, add yeast and keep it for 15-20 mins at a warm place.

• It should become frothy as shown in picture below other wise don’t use it.

• Add salt to the flour then slowly make soft dough using the yeast mixture add more water if required.
• Knead the dough very nicely for 10 mins applying refined oil in between.
• Keep the dough in a bowl and apply oil nicely on all sides so that it doesn’t dries up or stick to the bowl.

• Let it rest at a warm place for 1 1/2 hr and it will increase in size as shown in picture below.

• Punch it back to the original size and keep it again to rise for 1 hr.
• Meanwhile cut aubergine into slices apply salt and keep aside.
• Roughly chop all other veggies.
• Wash the aubergine slices and grill in a pan with li’l oil.
• Divided the dough into 3 equal parts and roll it into big circle applying dry flour.
• Apply sauce over it then put veggies, sprinkle pizza seasoning and salt if required, aubergine slices and grated cheese.

• Bake this in a pre-heated oven for 20 mins at 200 degree.
• Yummyyy thin crust pizza is readyy…

Note* If you want normal crust not thin crust then divide the dough into two equal parts and this quantity will thus make 2 Pizza.

Deep Fried Indulgence: Cheese Bread Rolls

by Neetu

 

Women indulge in Chocolates but  for me its Cheeseeeeeeeee… Yes I love cheese  but ever tried bread rolls with Cheese so thanks to Radhika’s blog hop I was paired with  Anamika this week and she had this awesome recipe in her blog which gave bread rolls a whole new taste by adding cheese to it… I have made this recipe as per Anamika’s direction but gave a li’l variation just  by roasting the stuffing, hope you’ll enjoy this…

 INGREDIENTS:-

Bread Slices: 10 Boiled Potatoes: 2 Medium Boiled Peas: 1/4 Cup Capsicum: 1 Small Carrot: 1 Small Cauliflower: 1/2 Small Onion: 1 Small

Cheese Cube: 2 Grated Salt: to taste Red Chilly Pwdr: to taste Dry Mango Pwdr: 1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds: 1/2 tsp Oil: 1 Tbsp Water: to wet the bread slices oil: to deep fry

METHOD:-

• Grate Carrot & Cauliflower and finely chop capsicum & Onion.
• Mash Boiled peas & potatoes.

• Heat oil in a pan add cumin seeds and when it crackles add the  grated veggies and roast till the water is evaporated.
• Then add the spices and mashed potato mixture, mix well and check seasoning, adjust if required.
• Pan roast it for 4-5 mins stirring in between then take off from the gas and let it cool for some time.
• Take the bread slices and soak it in water for a second and then keep the slice flat on your palm and with other hand squeeze the water.
• Tear the corners of the bread and waste them.
• Put the stuffing over the bread slice and the put grated cheese the again put some stuffing and roll the bread into oval shape.

• Meanwhile heat oil in a wok.
• Deep fry the rolls and serve hot witch tomato ketchup or mustard sauce.

Sending this for Sinful Delights, Snacks Mela 

Vegetable & Cheese Sandwich: My Way :)

This a super quick recipe and very easy to make…. I am huuuggggeee fan of this s/w and one can find all the ingredients required in my fridge ne tym of the day… I know all of us have had veg n cheese s/w many times…. but please do try it the “My Way” and let me know if you also loved it the way i do… :)

INGREDIENTS:-

Bread Slices: 4 Tomato: 1 Small Capsicum: 1 Small Olives: 3 any Cheese Slice: 2

Pizza Topping: to spread Pizza Seasoning: 1 tbsp Salt: to taste Red chilly Powder: to taste

METHOD:-

• Chop tomato, capsicum and olive finely.
• Take two bread slices and put cheese slices over it, then spread the pizza topping.
• Put the chopped veggies over it and sprinkle pizza seasoning, salt &  red chilly powder.
• Cover it with another slice of bread.

• Apply butter on both the sides and grill it till crisp..
• Serve immediate hot as it will get soggy it kept for long…

Savoury Vermicelli (Namkeen Seviyan)

Cheers' to the gooooooodd old hostel days when we use to call it “Bambino”… Today i can add many other ingredients to make it even more tasty, still i miss the fun and the fights we use to have over it until the last bite….

INGREDIENTS:-

Vermicelli: 1 Cup Water: to boil Onion: 2 Medium Tomatoes: 3 Medium Capsicum: 1 Medium Garlic: 3 Cloves Oil: 2 Tsp + 3 Tbsp

Salt: 2 tsp + to taste Red Chilly Pwdr: 1 tsp or to taste Turmeric Pwdr: 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds: 1/2 tsp Hing: 1 Tsp Chaat Masala: 1 Tsp

METHOD:-

1. Heat water in a pan add salt and bring it to a boil then add vermicelli to it boil 2-3 mins and check it done.
2. Drain cold water over it and apply some oil to it so that it doesn’t stick to each other.
3.  Chop all the veggies..
4. Heat 3 Tbsp oil in a pan add hing & Cumin seeds then add Onions cook for 2 mins till it becomes soft.
5. Then add capsicum and cook for another 2-3 mins and add tomatoes & all other spices and cook for some time but the veggies should not get soggy.
6. Add boiled vermicelli to it mix and check the seasoning adjust it required and serve haauuttteeee….

Matthi (Suhaali)

Well something has to go with tea and what better than Matthis made by mommy… she makes the world’s best Matthi we call them “Suhaali”… this is her recipe but off course for the same taste some practise is also required…

INGREDIENTS:-

Flour(Maida): 2 Cups Carom Seeds(Ajwain): 1/2 Tsp Salt: to taste

Water: to knead the dough Oil: to deep fry Ghee: 3 Tbsp

Method:

1. Mix Carom seed & salt with flour then add Ghee to this and mix very nicely with both the hands, it should get crumbly texture.
   
2. Hold the flour in your & hand shape it into a ball, it should hold the shape as given in the picture to make sure that  the quantity of fat is right.
   
3.  Make the dough with lukewarm water, don’t knead the dough much it should have rough texture.
   
4. Make small ball from the dough, roll into small circles and prick them nicely with fork or knife so that it doesn’t become fluffy.
   
5.  Heat oil in a Kadhai and deep fry them on slow to medium flame to make it crispy.
   
6. Let it cool down then store in a airtight container and serve with or without tea… :)