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Papad Potato Roll Papad potato rolls features a more scrumptious filling rolled up into papads, which are then deep-fried. You could serve it as an appetizer or with cocktails; on the other hand, you could also opt for it as a standalone snack with tea. Preparation Time:  10 mins Cooking Time:  20 mins Makes 6 rolls Ingredients 8   papad  , broken into small pieces 1 cup  boiled , peeled and  mashed potatoes 1 1/2 tsp  finely  chopped green chillies 1/2 tsp   chilli powder 1/2 tsp   garam masala salt  to taste 1 tsp   lemon  juice 2 tbsp  finely  chopped coriander (dhania) oil  for deep-frying For Serving tomato  ketchup Method Combine the potatoes, green chillies, chilli powder, garam masala, salt, lemon juice and coriander in a bowl and mix well. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape each portion into 50 mm. (2”) oval rolls. Roll them into papad very well till they ar...

Rice and Curry Sizzler The rice and curry sizzler is ideal for a monsoon night, when you yearn for a steaming hot, spicy dinner that will make you feel snug and warm. It is a sumptuous one-dish meal that you can whip up quite easily. The use of pav bhaji masala gives it a very enticing flavour despite the simple procedure. If you do not have a sizzler plate, you can serve on a hot, sterilized dish that will retain the heat for a while, but the rice and curry should be piping hot, and the arrangement should be neat and tempting! Preparation Time:  15 mins Cooking Time:  15 mins Makes 1 sizzler Ingredients For The Rice 1 1/2 cups   cooked rice (chawal) 1 1/2 tbsp   oil 1/2 tsp   cumin seeds (jeera) 1/4 cup  finely  chopped onions 1 tsp  finely  chopped green chillies 1/2 cup   shredded spinach (palak) salt  to taste For The Curry 1 1/2 tbsp   oil 1/4 cup  finely  chopped onions 1/2 cup  finely  ...