Baked Chaklis

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This simple and delicious recipe is a real treat for weight watchers. Chaklis, the popular Indian snack, is usually deep fried and contains loads of calories. Here's how to make them with 1 teaspoon of oil to near perfection by baking them in an oven. Munch them at anytime of the day when hunger strikes.

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Preparation Time: 10 mins. Baking Time : 15 mins. Baking Temperature: 160C (320F) Makes 12 chaklis. Show me for servings
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Ingredients
1/2 cup rice flour (chawal ka atta) 1 tsp oil 1 tbsp low fat curds (dahi) a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
salt to taste

Other ingredients
oil for greasing

Method
1. Combine the rice flour, oil, asafoetida and salt in a bowl and mix well. 2. Add the curds and a little water and knead into a soft dough. 3. Put the mixture into a chakli press and press out round whirls of the dough onto a greased baking tray, working closely from the centre to the outside to the whirl (approximately 50 mm. (2") diameter). You will get about 12 chaklis. 4. Bake these chaklis in a pre-heated oven at 160C (320F) for 10 to 15 minutes. When one side of the chakli turns golden brown in colour, gently flip over the chakli using a flat spoon and bake till they are light brown in colour. 5. Store in an air-tight container.

Baked Papdi ( Microwave Recipe)

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An ideal low calorie alternative to the deep fried papdi. You can munch on these low calorie papdis anytime of the day. These baked papdis can be used to make sev puris and also as a base for canaps.

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Preparation Time: 5 mins Cooking Time: 2 mins Makes 40 papadis Show me for papadis
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Ingredients
1/4 cup plain flour (maida) 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp oil

Method
1. Combine all the ingredients and knead into a firm dough using very little water. 2. Divide the dough into 40 equal parts. 3. Roll each portion into puris approx. 37 mm. (1") in diameter. 4. Place 20 puris on a microwave safe dish taking care that the puris do not touch each other. 5. Prick the surface of each puri lightly with a fork and microwave on high for 1 minute. Repeat the same for another 20 puris on another microwave safe dish. 6. Remove and let cool. Store in an air-tight container.

Cabbage And Paneer Rolls

by Tarla Dalal

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An unusual snack with a novel filling.

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Preparation Time: 15 minutes. Cooking Time: 20 minutes. Makes 10 pieces. Show me for servings
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Ingredients
10 fresh bread slices

For the stuffing

1 cup grated cabbage 1/2 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese) 2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania) 2 green chillies, finely chopped
oil for frying

salt to taste

Other ingredients
a few tbsp besan (Bengal gram flour)

Method
1. Remove the crusts from the bread and roll out the slices. 2. Mix together the cabbage, paneer, coriander and green chillies. Add salt. 3. Divide the stuffing into 10 portions. 4. Put the stuffing in the corner of the bread slice and roll the slice. 5. Seal the edge with a paste made of equal quantity of gram flour and water. 6. Deep fry in oil until golden. 7. Serve hot.

Bread Tartlets
by Tarla Dalal

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A popular tea party snack.

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Preparation Time: 10 minutes. Cooking Time : 10 minutes.

Serves 10 to 15 pieces. Show me for servings

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Ingredients

For the tartlets cases

10 to 15 fresh bread slices soft butter

For the filling

1 can cream style corn 2 tbsp chopped capsicum 2 pinches ajinomoto powder 1 green chilli, chopped 1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar 1 tbsp oil
salt to taste

For the topping

2 tbsp grated processed cheese
chilli sauce

Method For the tartlet cases

1. Remove the crust from the slices. 2. Roll each slice with a rolling pin. 3. Press the rolled slices into the cavities of a muffin tray which is lightly greased with butter. 4. Brush with melted butter and bake in a hot oven at 230 degree C (450 degree F) for 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp.

For the filling

1. Heat the oil on a high flame, add the capsicum and Ajinomoto powder and cook on a high flame for 2 to 3 minutes. 2. Add the green chilli and fry again for a few seconds. 3. Add the corn, lemon juice and salt and mix well.

How to proceed

1. Put a little filling in each tartlet case. Sprinkle a little cheese over it. 2. Top with chilli sauce and serve.

Cheesy Corn Rava Waffles ( Snacks Under 10 Minutes Recipe)

by Tarla Dalal

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Crispy rava waffles topped with corn, cheese and tomatoes. A tongue tickling snack. Add the fruit salt just before you are ready to cook the waffles. Eat these waffles as soon as they are made!

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Preparation Time: 5 mins Cooking Time: 8 mins Makes 2 servings Show me for servings
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Ingredients
1/2 cup semolina (rava) 1/3 cup urad dal (split black lentil) flour 1 tbsp curds (dahi) 1 tsp green chillies , finely chopped 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) , crushed 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing) 1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania) 1/2 tsp fruit salt 1 tbsp oil
salt to taste

To Be Mixed Into A Topping

1 cup boiled corn 1/2 cup finely chopped capsicum 2 tomatoes , deseeded and finely chopped 1/2 cup grated mozzrella cheese or

Other Ingredients
oil for cooking

Method
1. Combine the semolina, urad dal flour, curds, green chillies, cumin seeds, asafoetida, coriander, oil, salt and approximately 1 cup of water. Mix well to get a smooth batter. 2. Add the fruit salt and mix gently. 3. Pre-heat a waffle iron. 4. Lightly grease the waffle iron with some oil, pour of the waffle batter and spread evenly. Cook for 2 minutes or until the waffle is golden brown. 5. Sprinkle half of the topping mixture on the waffle and warm it up in an open waffle iron for 1 to 2 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

6. Repeat with the remaining batter and ingredients, to make one more waffle. 7. Serve hot.

Corn Spinach And Rice Balls

by Tarla Dalal

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Corn, spinach and rice make a tasty, wholesome snack.

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Preparation Time: 10 min. Cooking Time: 20 min. Serves 12. Show me for servings
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1 1/2 cups Steamed Rice 3/4 cup cooked corn (makai) 3 tbsp finely chopped and boiled spinach 2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania) 3 chopped green chillies 2 tbsp grated processed cheese
salt to taste oil for deep-frying

For the sauce

1 cup milk 5 tbsp plain flour (maida), levelled 4 tbsp butter

For the batter

1/3 cup plain flour (maida) 3/4 cup water
bread crumbs

To serve
tomato ketchup

Method For the sauce

1. Melt the butter, add the flour and cook for 1 minute. 2. Add the milk and go on cooking and stirring till the sauce is thick. Remove from the fire.

How to proceed

1. Add the rice, corn, spinach, coriander, green chilies, cheese and salt and mix well. Shape into round balls. 2. Mix the plain flour and water. Dip the balls in the batter, roll into bread crumbs and deep fry in oil. 3. Serve hot with tomato ketchup.

Corn Tortillas
by Tarla Dalal

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Tortillas are the bread of Mexico, being flat, round and unleavened.

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Preparation Time: 15 min. Cooking Time: 5 min. Makes 12 tortillas. Show me for servings
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Ingredients
1 cup maize flour (makai ka atta) 3/4 cup plain flour (maida) 3 tsp oil 3/4 tsp salt

Method
1. Mix the flours, oil and salt and make a dough by adding enough warm water. 2. Knead the dough well and keep or 1/2 hour. Knead again. 3. Depending on the diameter you require for the dish, roll out the dough into 6" (150 mm.) or " (225 mm.) diameter thin rounds with the help of a little flour. 4. Cook lightly on a tava (griddle) and keep aside.

Tips
1. Make large quantities and freeze in a refrigerator, as tortillas are used extensively in Mexican food. 2. They should be present at every Mexican Meal, served warm. 3. And stacked within a warm white cloth and then placed inside a colourful straw basket.

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A decorative way of presenting sandwiches.

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Preparation Time: 10 min. Cooking Time : Nil. Makes 15 pieces. Show me for servings
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Ingredients
15 brown bread slices 3 to 4 tsp butter 2 tbsp curds (dahi) 1/2 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese) 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies (optional) 1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
salt to taste

spring of parsley or cress for decoration

Method
1. Cut out and discard the sides of the bread slices. Lightly butter them on one side. 2. Blend the curds and paneer into a smooth paste in a blender. Add the green chillies and salt and mix well. 3. Fill the paneer mixture into a star nozzle and pipe all round the edges of the bread slices. 4. Fill the centre with chopped cucumber. Sprinkle salt. 5. Garnish with parsley or cress.

Tips
1. If you like, use asparagus instead of cucumber. 2. Serve as open sandwich.

Cottage Cheese And Dill Sandwhich

by Tarla Dalal

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Dill is a plant of the parsley family. It lends the cheese a pungent aroma and flavour and makes for a delicious sandwich filling.

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Preparation Time: 10 min. Serves 6.

Ingredients

12 slices brown bread, lightly buttered (3 teaspoon) 12 tablespoons grated low fat cottage cheese 6 tsp chopped dill (shepu / suva bhaji) dash of chopped green chilli
salt to taste

Method
1. Mix the cottage cheese, dill, green chilli and salt very well. 2. Spread the mixture evenly on 6 bread slices. 3. Cover with the remaining bread slices and cut each sandwhich diagonally into two . Serve.

Tips
1. Goodness Guide : 2. A healthy office snack that's high in fibre courtesy the whole wheat bread and in protein courtesy the cottage cheese. 3. Using herbs like dill minimizes the need for salt.

Cottage Cheese Cutlets ( Jain International Recipe)

by Tarla Dalal

Bite into these crunchy golden brown cutlets, which have a soft and tender filling that soothe your taste buds!

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Preparation Time: 25 mins Cooking Time: 30 mins Makes 10 servings Show me for servings
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Ingredients
2 1/2 cups grated paneer (cottage cheese) 1/2 cup steamed rice (chawal) 1/2 cup finely chopped coloured capsicum (red/yellow/green) 2 tsp green chilli paste 2 tbsp plain flour (maida)
salt to taste

Other Ingredients
semolina (rava) for rolling oil for shallow frying

To Serve
tomato sauce

Method
1. Mix together the paneer, rice, capsicum, green chilli paste, plain flour and salt in a bowl. 2. Divide into 10 equal portions and roll each portion between the palms of your hands to make flat round cutlets. 3. Roll the cutlets in semolina and keep aside. 4. Heat little oil in a non-stick pan and cook the cutlets on both sides till golden brown in colour. 5. Drain on absorbent paper and serve hot with tomato sauce.

Chapatis or tortillas topped with tomatoes, onions and cheese cooked on a griddle (tava). So quick to make, it is ideal for unexpected guests.

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Preparation Time: 6 mins. Cooking Time: 8 mins. Makes 4 pizzas. Show me for servings
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Ingredients
4 left-over chapatis ortortillas

To be mixed into a topping

1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup deseeded and finely chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania) 1 green chilli, finely chopped
salt to taste

Other ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil or oil 1/2 cup cooking cheese or mozzrella cheese, grated

Method
1. Heat a non-stick pan, add a little olive oil and place a chapati on it. 2. Spoon of the filling mixture on top of the chapati and sprinkle with some grated cheese. 3. Cover the pan with a lid and cook over a very slow flame till the chapati is crisp and the cheese has melted. 4. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more pizzas. 5. Serve hot.

Crunchy Soyabean Snack ( Healthy Heart Recipe)

This is one of the tastiest low-fat, low-cholesterol snack which requires almost no oil for preparation and is great to munch at any time of the day. You can even add some chilli powder and amchur powder to these to make them more chatpata.

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Preparation Time: 20 mins Cooking Time: 15 mins Baking Time: 1 hour. Baking Temperature : 140C (280F). Makes 4 servings Show me for servings
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Ingredients
1/2 cup soyabeans 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi) 1 tsp salt
oil for greasing

Method
1. Soak the soyabeans in water for 3 hours. 2. Drain out all the water and add the salt and turmeric powder. 3. Mix well and keep refrigerated overnight. 4. Dry the soyabeans on a dry kitchen towel to remove any excess moisture. 5. Place on a greased baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 140c (280f) for 40 to 50 minutes or till the soyabeans are lightly browned and crisp. 6. Cool completely and store in an air-tight container.

Tips
1. VARIATION: Microwave them in 3 batches for 5 minutes each. These will not brown like the ones cooked in the oven, but are nice and crispy on cooling

Eggless Mayonnaise ( Fun Food For Children)

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Preparation Time: 10 mins Preparation Time : Cooking Time : Cooking Time: 15 mins Makes 1.25 servings

Ingredients
1/2 tin (200 grams) condensed milk 4 tbsp salad oil 4 tbsp white vinegar or 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp mustard (rai / sarson) powder 1/2 tsp pepper powder

Method
1. Gradually, mix all the ingredients together using a whisk. Store in a refrigerator. 2. Use as required.

Jaffle Treats
by Tarla Dalal
What do you get when you cross a toasted sandwich with a waffle? A Jaffle!

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Preparation Time: 10 min. Grilling Time: 10 min. Makes 4 sandwiches.

Ingredients
4 bread slices, lightly buttered (1 1/2 teaspoon butter approx)

For the stuffing (no.1)

3 tbsp crumbled paneer (cottage cheese) 6 tbsp grated apples 2 tbsp finely chopped celery (optional) 1/2 tsp chopped green chillies
salt to taste

For the stuffing (no.2)

3 tbsp grated carrot 3 tablespoons crumbled cottage cheese (paneer) 2 tbsp chopped dates (khajur) 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
salt to taste

Method
1. For the stuffing (no. 1), mix all the ingredients very well. 2. For the stuffing (no. 2), mix all the ingredients very well. 3. To proceed, place 2 slices of bread, buttered side down into a sandwhich maker waffle iron. 4. Spread the desired stuffing mixture and cover with the remaining two slices, buttered side up. 5. Toast for a few minutes or until golden in colour. Cut into two.

Tips
1. Goodness Guide : 2. An appetizing, low fat, easy to prepare treat. 3. Comes in handy when kids rush home hungry from school.

Jhat-Pat Chaat
by Tarla Dalal
Jhat-pat to make and chapati to taste.

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Preparation Time: 30 minutes. Cooking Time: 5 minutes per batch. Serves 6 to 8. Show me for servings
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Ingredients
3/4 cup boiled green peas 3/4 cup boiled kabuli chana (white chick peas) 3/4 cup boiled safed vatana (dried safed vatana) 1/4 cup sprouted moong (whole green gram), parboiled 3 potatoes, boiled, sliced and fried
salt to taste oil for cooking

For the topping

1/3 cup chopped tomatoes
Chilli Oil Sweet Chutney Green Chutney raw mango, slices sev chopped corriander (dhania) Puris

Method
1. Heat a tawa (griddle) and place a little of each ingredient at a time on it. Cook each batch in a little oil for 4 to 5 minutes. 2. Serve hot with the toppings.