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Rice aur Chane ki Tikki   Cooked rice and kale chane mixed with masalas and made into tikkis. Cooking Time:  15-20 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  15-20 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Cooked rice 1 1/2 cups • Brown Bengal gram (kala chana),cooked 1 1/2 cups • Ginger,finely chopped 1 tablespoon • Green chillies,finely chopped 2-3 • Cumin powder 1 teaspoon • Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon • Black salt (kala namak) 1/2 teaspoon • Chaat masala 1 teaspoon • Onions,finely chopped 2 medium • Cornflour/ corn starch 3 tablespoons • Oil to deep fry Method Grind together the Bengal gram, rice, ginger, green chillies, cumin powder, red chilli powder, black salt and chaat masala to a coarse mixture. Transfer the mixture into a bowl. Add the onions and cornflour and mix well. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Divide the mixture into twelve equal portions and ...

Rice aur Chane ki Tikki Cooked rice and kale chane mixed with masalas and made into tikkis. Cooking Time:  15-20 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  15-20 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredient s • Cooked rice 1 1/2 cups • Brown Bengal gram (kala chana),cooked 1 1/2 cups • Ginger,finely chopped 1 tablespoon • Green chillies,finely chopped 2-3 • Cumin powder 1 teaspoon • Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon • Black salt (kala namak) 1/2 teaspoon • Chaat masala 1 teaspoon • Onions,finely chopped 2 medium • Cornflour/ corn starch 3 tablespoons • Oil to deep fry Method Grind together the Bengal gram, rice, ginger, green chillies, cumin powder, red chilli powder, black salt and chaat masala to a coarse mixture. Transfer the mixture into a bowl. Add the onions and cornflour and mix well. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Divide the mixture into twelve equal portions and shape each into a tikki. Gently...

Aloo aur Shakarkand ki Chaat Most of us consider sweet potatoes to be a very boring vegetable, only to be eaten during religious fasts and then too, it is only baked or boiled before it is peeled and eaten. This recipe is a good example of how versatile and delicious the humble potato and sweet potato can be. If you omit the radish in this recipe, you can also eat this dish when "fasting". Preparation Time:  10 mins. Cooking Time:  20 mins. Serves 4.  Ingredients 2  large  potatoes 2  medium sized  sweet potatoes (shakarkand) 4 tbsp   Green Chutney 1/2 cup   Khajur Imli ki Chutney 1 cup   curds (dahi),  beaten 1/4 tsp   black salt (sanchal) 1/2 tsp  roasted  cumin seeds (jeera) powder 1/4 tsp   chilli powder 1/2 cup   grated white radish (mooli) 4 tbsp   oil salt  to taste Method Boil the potatoes and sweet potatoes in salted water. Peel and cut into large cubes. Heat the o...

Chick Pea Salad ( Desi Khana) Colourful and tangy, the chick pea salad has a very peppy accompaniment. Savour the tanginess of tomatoes, green chillies and lemon juice; the wholesomeness of chick peas and potatoes; and the chat-pati hints of black salt and chaat masala, all in one enticing package! Preparation Time:  20 mins Makes 4 servings Ingredients 2 cups   soaked and boiled kabuli chana (chick peas) 1/2 cup  boiled and peeled  potato cubes 3/4 cup  finely  chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp  finely  chopped coriander (dhania) 2 tsp  finely  chopped green chillies 1/2 tsp   black salt (sanchal) 1 tbsp   lemon juice 2 tsp   powdered sugar 2 tsp   chaat masala salt  to taste Method Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well. Refrigerate for at least an hour. Serve chilled.

                        Sweet Potato and Potato Chaat A delicious snack that is sure to be enjoyed by all! potatoes are a favourite with most people. This recipe uses both potatoes and sweet potatoes. These are cut into large cubes and threaded onto skewers and brushed with oodles of butter. These are then grilled to perfection in a charcoal or electric barbeque and topped with tongue-tickling chutneys. Preparation Time:  10 mins Cooking Time:  20 mins Makes 4 servings Ingredients 2  large  potatoes 2  medium  sweet potato (shakarkand) 4 tbsp   melted butter 4 tbsp   mint leaves (phudina) chutney 1/2 cup   khajur imli ki chutney 1 cup   curds (dahi)  , beaten 1/4 tsp   black salt (sanchal) 1/2 tsp  roasted  cumin seeds (jeera) powder 1/4 tsp   chilli powder salt  to taste For The Garnish 1/2 cup   grated radish (mooli) ...

          Cooling Cucumber Raita A raita is a simple preparation made by adding fruits, vegetables or any other thing to beaten curds. Most Indian families enjoy curds either plain or in the form of delicious raitas as an accompaniment with lunch or dinner. Raitas are unique because they are cool and spicy at the same time. Indians cherish a  large variety of raitas and the following are some of the recipes of raita. Like most fresh uncooked food, this mint flavoured cucumber raita packs in a load of nutrients and is good for your skin. You can even blend this in a liquidiser to make an innovative chaas. Preparation Time:  10 mins. Cooking Time: Nil. Serves 4.  Ingredients 2  small  cucumbers, chopped 3 to 4 tbsp   mint leaves (phudina), chopped 2 cups   low fat curds (dahi) 1/2 tsp  roasted  cumin seeds (jeera) powder salt  to taste Method Whisk the curds until smooth. Add t...

Ingredients Method 3/4 cup   rajma (kidney beans) 1 1/2 cups   steamed rice (chawal)  (use leftovers if you have any) 1/2 tsp   cumin seeds (jeera) 1  small stick of  cinnamon (dalchini) 1/2 cup   sliced onions 1 tbsp  thinly  sliced ginger (adrak) 1 to 2   sliced green chillies 1/4 tsp   turmeric powder (haldi) 1 tbsp   coriander (dhania) powder 1 tbsp   dried mango powder (amchur) 1/2 tsp   black salt (sanchal) 1 tbsp   oil salt  to taste Soak the rajma in water overnight. Drain and discard the water. Keep aside. Heat the oil in a pressure handi. Add the cumin seeds and cinnamon and allow them to crackle. Add the onions and sauté for a few minutes till they are translucent. Add the ginger and green chillies and sauté for a few more minutes. Add the soaked rajma, along with 3 cups of water, turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt. Pressure cook for 4 to 5 whistles. ...