08 January 2013

Shakarkandi Chaat (Baked)

Warm wintery chaat!! Its so quick to make and needs no chutneys. All needed is a cup of hot masala chai post the chaat session..
What you need: Recipe inspired from Sizzling tastebuds
Sweet potato - 2 nos
Chaat Masala - 1/2 tsp
Cumin powder - Pinch
Red chilli powder - 1/4 tsp
Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp (finely chopped)
Lemon juice - 1 tbsp
Salt as reqd

How to make:
Wash the sweet potatoes and bake them at 170 C for 10 -15 mins or until its done.

Chop them into large chunks. In a large bowl add all the ingredients mix well and serve it warm.

Quick and yummy winter chaat with Masala Chai is all the need of the evening!! 

03 January 2013

Garlic n Herbed Wheat Thins

Crunchy crispy wheat thins goes so well with simple yogurt dip and will become your favorite munch!!

What you need:
1/2 cup  – All purpose flour
1/2 cup - Wheat flour
2 cloves - Garlic
1 tbsp – Dried Italian herbs
¼ tsp – Red chilli flakes
¼ tsp – White sesame seeds
½ tsp – Finely chopped parsley
½ tsp - Salt
¼ tsp - Pepper
2 tbsp - Butter
1/4 cup water (+ or - as needed)

How to make:
Preheat the oven to 170 Deg.

Sift the flour with salt and pepper to a bowl. In a blender add garlic and red chilli flakes and blend well. Add this to the flour and add all the remaining ingredients.

Now add the butter and mix it until it forms bread crumb texture now add water just enough and mix them well and form soft dough. Roll out the dough as thinly as possible and cut into desired shapes using a pastry cutter and transfer to baking tray.

Bake it in oven for 10 - 12 minutes or until it is lightly browned.
To make the dip:
Take ½ cup hung curd add chopped parsley, red chilli flakes, salt, pepper and mix well. And dig right in!!

Sending this to Sumee's Culinary Bites an event by Vardhini.

and to Healthy Baking event by Recipe Junction