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Bread Cone Samosa | Crispy Tea-Time Snack

Akila — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:14:31 +0000

Bread Cone Samosa | a Crispy Tea-Time Snack – A fun twist on classic samosa: instead of maida pastry, this recipe shapes bread slices into cones, fills them with a spicy potato-peas masala, coats with breadcrumbs, and fries until crisp and golden. It’s a super simple party/tea-time snack idea that looks fancy but uses everyday ingredients.

Bread Cone Samosa (Bread Cone Snack) — Crispy Tea-Time Snack

Are you looking for a quick, crunchy snack that’s perfect for parties, tea time, or family gatherings? This Bread Cone Samosa recipe takes the classic samosa to the next level with a fun cone shape made from simple bread slices. No need for dough—just fill, seal, and fry for golden, crispy perfection.

Whether you’re a beginner cook or a pro, this easy bread cone samosa will wow your guests. Let’s dive into the full recipe!

If you’re searching for “bread cone samosa recipe in Tamil” or “vegetarian snack ideas for kids,” you’ve landed in the right place. Scroll down for step-by-step instructions, tips, and variations.

Why You’ll Love This Bread Cone Samosa Recipe

Traditional samosas are delicious but time-consuming to prepare. This twist uses everyday sandwich bread to create cone-shaped pockets stuffed with a spicy vegetable masala. It’s:
Quick to make: Ready in under 30 minutes.
Budget-friendly: Uses pantry staples like frozen peas and basic spices.
Kid-friendly and party-ready: Great for kids’ snacks, gatherings, and evening chai time. Crispy outside, flavorful inside—serve with chutney or ketchup.
Fully vegetarian: No meat, just veggies and bold Indian spices.

What is the recipe?

Bread Cone Samosa: bread slices are rolled into a cone shape, sealed with a flour slurry, filled with spiced potato mixture, sealed again, coated in breadcrumbs, then deep-fried on medium flame until crisp.

Why this recipe works (and why you might choose it)

No kneading dough like traditional samosa outer layer
Bread is faster to shape and cook
Breadcrumb coating adds extra crunch and helps the cone stay crisp

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Recipe video for Bread Cone Samosa

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Main ingredients used in this recipe

Potatoes (boiled & mashed)
Green peas (optional but use for good taste)
Onion (finely chopped)
Bread – any white bread or wheat bread or sandwich bread
A “sealing paste/slurry” (flour + water style mixture is used to seal the cone edges)
Breadcrumbs (for coating)
Other veggies like carrot, cabbage etc are all optional

Ingredients – For the potato masala filling

(Quantities can be adjusted to taste)

Potatoes (boiled & mashed) – 2 big size
Frozen Green peas – 3 to 4 tbsp (optional but use for good taste)
Green chillies – 2 chopped finely
Onion (finely chopped) – 1 big
Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp
Oil (about 3 tbsp oil)
Cumin seeds (jeera; about 1 tsp)
Fennel seeds 1 tsp
Turmeric powder a little
Red chilli powder – 1/2 tbsp
coriander powder – 1/2 tbsp
Garam masala – 1/2 tbsp
Dry mango powder (amchur) – 1/2 tbsp
Salt as per taste
Coriander leaves (for finishing)

Ingredients For the bread cone outer

Bread slices (milk bread / sandwich bread is mentioned) – about 8 to 10
A “sealing paste/slurry” (flour + water style mixture is used to seal the cone edges) maida / all purpose flour – 3 tbsp
water – little (adjust to make a thick paste)
Breadcrumbs (for coating)

For frying

Oil for deep frying (medium flame frying is emphasized)

Step-by-Step Instructions: How to Make Bread Cone Samosa

Here I will explain the full cooking method, with step by step instructions with photos of each step for your easy understanding.

Total time: 25-30 minutes.

Step 1: Make the potato-peas masala

Heat about 2 to 3 tbsp oil in a pan.

2. Add jeera (cumin) and fennel seeds and let it crackle.

3. Add chopped onion and green chillies and sauté them in medium flame for about 2 min or until onion becomes soft and translucent.

4. Now Add the ginger garlic paste and saute again till the raw smell of gg paste goes away.

5. Now add the turmeric, chilli powder, salt and coriander powder.

6. Add peas and cook briefly (especially if using frozen peas). check notes if you wanna use dry peas. saute it for about 3 to 4 min. if you want add very little amount of water.

7. Now Add the boiled and mashed potatoes and mix well.

8. Add garam masala and amchur (dry mango powder) and mix well.

9. Finally add in the coriander leaves, mix and switch off the stove. Allow the masala to cool completely. Meanwhile we can prepare the bread cones.

Step 2: Make the Maida paste for Bread Cone Samosa

Now lets make the Maida paste or the slurry paste to be used to seal the bread. For that, in a small bow, take maida ( the all purpose flour) and mix water little by little to make a smooth paste without any lumps. Keep it aside

Step 3: Shape the bread into cones

Take bread slices (sandwich bread/milk bread). Trim crusts if you want cleaner cones (optional but helpful).

2. Flatten the bread nicely with a rolling pin to form a thin slices like a sheet.

3. Roll them to make a cone shape as shown in the picture.

4. Apply the sealing paste/slurry along the edge and press to seal firmly. Take care not to tear the bread slices.

Step 4: Fill + seal

Spoon the cooled potato masala into the cone.

2. Seal the open edge again with the slurry so the filling doesn’t leak during frying.

Repeat the same process for all the bread slices.

Step 5: Coat with breadcrumbs

Add some more water to the remaining Maida paste and make it little watery.
Lightly dip the sealed cone with the slurry (so crumbs stick) as shown in the picture.

3. Roll in the cones on the breadcrumbs to coat evenly.

4. Repeat the same procedure with the other cones too. Now if you want you can store these cones for future use by refrigerating them in a airtight box or zip lock bags.

Step 6: Fry until crisp

Heat enough oil for frying in a kadai.

2. Fry on a medium flame by frying to a light brown color without burning. Turn occasionally until evenly golden and crisp.

3. Drain on paper towels.

4. Hot hot, crispy crispy bread cone samosa are ready

5. Serve hot with ketchup or chilli sauce.

Garnish with chopped coriander for that fresh touch.

Expert Tips for best results

Tips for Perfect Bread Cone Samosa Every Time

Cool filling fully before stuffing—hot filling can soften bread quickly.
Seal well: press the seam firmly; double-seal the top after filling.
Medium flame matters: high flame can brown outside too fast while inside stays soft.
Extra crispy: do a second breadcrumb coat (slurry → crumbs → slurry → crumbs).
Bread choice matters: Use fresh, soft white bread. Stale bread cracks while shaping—moisten if needed.

Common mistakes to avoid

Don’t skip cooling the filling
seal cones tightly to prevent masala from spilling during frying.

Notes / Variations

Filling ideas: add grated carrots, capsicum, paneer, or leftover dry sabzi.
Spice control: include garam masala + amchur; if you prefer milder flavor, reduce quantities (amchur can get sharp).
You can also add chat masala or lemon juice for a tangy taste
Cheesy twist: Add grated cheese or crumbled paneer to the filling for a fusion vibe.
Non-veg option: Swap veggies for spiced minced chicken or mutton keema.
Baked version: Brush with oil and bake at 180°C for 15-20 minutes for a healthier alternative.
Gluten-free: Use gluten-free bread slices.

Storage & Make-ahead

Best eaten fresh and hot for maximum crunch.
You can prep the filling 1–2 days ahead and refrigerate it.
You can shape + fill cones and keep them refrigerated for a few hours; crumb-coat closer to frying for best crispness.

Reheating:

Oven/air-fryer reheating gives better crisp than microwave.

Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ

1) Can I air-fry or bake instead of deep-fry?

Yes. Brush/spray oil and air-fry/bake until golden, flipping once. (Texture will be slightly different than deep-frying.)

2) Why are my bread cones opening while frying?

Usually under-sealing or the oil is too hot. Seal with slurry firmly and fry on medium flame.

3) Why did the cones turn oily?

Oil temperature too low or overcrowding the pan. Keep steady medium heat and fry in batches.

4) What bread works best?

Soft sandwich/milk bread is used in the video and is easiest to shape.

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Bread Cone Samosa

A fun twist on classic samosa: instead of maida pastry, this recipe shapes bread slices into cones, fills them with a spicy potato-peas masala, coats with breadcrumbs, and fries until crisp and golden. It’s a super simple party/tea-time snack idea that looks fancy but uses everyday ingredients.

Course Snack

Cuisine Indian, North Indian

Keyword bread and potato snack, bread cone samosa, bread cone samosa recipe, bread samosa, bread snacks, crispy bread cone samosa, crispy fried snack, indian snack recipe, indian tea time snacks, quick evening snack, tea time snacks

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings 4

Calories 400kcal

Author Akila

Equipment

kadai for frying
roller pin for rolling the bread

Ingredients

For the potato masala filling (Quantities can be adjusted to taste)

Potatoes boiled & mashed – 2 big size
Frozen Green peas – 3 to 4 tbsp optional but use for good taste
Green chillies – 2 chopped finely
Onion finely chopped – 1 big
Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp
Oil about 3 tbsp oil
Cumin seeds jeera; about 1 tsp
Fennel seeds 1 tsp
Turmeric powder a little
Red chilli powder – 1/2 tbsp
coriander powder – 1/2 tbsp
Garam masala – 1/2 tbsp
Dry mango powder amchur – 1/2 tbsp
Salt as per taste
Coriander leaves for finishing

Ingredients For the bread cone outer

Bread slices milk bread / sandwich bread is mentioned – about 8 to 10
A “sealing paste/slurry” flour + water style mixture is used to seal the cone edges maida / all purpose flour – 3 tbsp
water – little adjust to make a thick paste
Breadcrumbs for coating

For frying

Oil for deep frying medium flame frying is emphasized

Instructions

Step 1: Make the potato-peas masala

Heat about 2 to 3 tbsp oil in a pan.
Add jeera (cumin) and fennel seeds and let it crackle.
Add chopped onion and green chillies and sauté them in medium flame for about 2 min or until onion becomes soft and translucent.
Now Add the ginger garlic paste and saute again till the raw smell of gg paste goes away.
Now add the turmeric, chilli powder, salt and coriander powder.
Add peas and cook briefly (especially if using frozen peas). check notes if you wanna use dry peas. saute it for about 3 to 4 min. if you want add very little amount of water.
Now Add the boiled and mashed potatoes and mix well.
Add garam masala and amchur (dry mango powder) and mix well.
Finally add in the coriander leaves, mix and switch off the stove. Allow the masala to cool completely. Meanwhile we can prepare the bread cones.

Step 2: Make the Maida paste for Bread Cone Samosa

Now lets make the Maida paste or the slurry paste to be used to seal the bread. For that, in a small bow, take maida ( the all purpose flour) and mix water little by little to make a smooth paste without any lumps. Keep it aside

Step 3: Shape the bread into cones

Take bread slices (sandwich bread/milk bread). Trim crusts if you want cleaner cones (optional but helpful).
Flatten the bread nicely with a rolling pin to form a thin slices like a sheet.
Roll them to make a cone shape as shown in the picture.
Apply the sealing paste/slurry along the edge and press to seal firmly. Take care not to tear the bread slices.

Step 4: Fill + seal

Spoon the cooled potato masala into the cone.
Seal the open edge again with the slurry so the filling doesn’t leak during frying.
Repeat the same process for all the bread slices.

Step 5: Coat with breadcrumbs

Add some more water to the remaining Maida paste and make it little watery.
Lightly dip the sealed cone with the slurry (so crumbs stick) as shown in the picture.
Roll in the cones on the breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
Repeat the same procedure with the other cones too. Now if you want you can store these cones for future use by refrigerating them in a airtight box or zip lock bags.

Step 6: Fry until crisp

Heat enough oil for frying in a kadai.
Fry on a medium flame by frying to a light brown color without burning. Turn occasionally until evenly golden and crisp.
Drain on paper towels.
Hot hot, crispy crispy bread cone samosa are ready
Serve hot with ketchup or chilli sauce.
Garnish with chopped coriander for that fresh touch.

Video

Notes

Filling ideas: add grated carrots, capsicum, paneer, or leftover dry sabzi.

Spice control: include garam masala + amchur; if you prefer milder flavor, reduce quantities (amchur can get sharp).

You can also add chat masala or lemon juice for a tangy taste

Cheesy twist: Add grated cheese or crumbled paneer to the filling for a fusion vibe.

Non-veg option: Swap veggies for spiced minced chicken or mutton keema.

Baked version: Brush with oil and bake at 180°C for 15-20 minutes for a healthier alternative.

Gluten-free: Use gluten-free bread slices.

Final Thoughts: Try This Bread Cone Samosa Today!

This recipe is versatile for birthdays, Diwali snacks, or everyday munchies—perfect for Tamil Nadu-inspired flavors with a modern cone shape.

Have you tried bread cone samosas before? Share your twists in the comments below! If you loved this, pin it for later or share with friends.

Happy cooking!!!

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watermelon mint popsicle | watermelon popsicle

Akila — Sat, 16 May 2020 15:16:45 +0000

Watermelon mint popsicle is an easy popsicle recipe Which is made by handful of mint leaves and a dash of lemon juice and is loved by all my family members.

How to make Watermelon Mint Popsicle

if you have a lot of watermelon at the home and you don’t know what to do with those watermelon then you can make this super watermelon popsicle a recipe and save it in freezer for future use.

I have made this watermelon mint popsicle recipe with mint leaves and lemon. if you don’t want to add the mint leaves, you can very well exclude them.

Also in the watermelon mint popsicle I have added honey sweetness. If you don’t want honey then you can add the white sugar. if you want to be in a healthier note, then you can very well add the palm sugar, or jaggery or even dates as the sweetener.

You can add a pinch of black salt which gives a very unique taste to the watermelon popsicle recipe. Since I don’t have black salt while preparing this watermelon mint popsicle, I have not added the black salt.

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Ingredients

Watermelon – 1 bowl
Mint leaf – handful
Lemon juice – from 1/2 lemon
Honey – 4 to 5 tsp ( or adjust as per your sweetness level)
Black salt – a pinch (optional, but fives a very unique taste)

Step by step instructions to prepare this watermelon mint popsicle recipe

Lets see the step wise pictures to make the watermelon mint popsicle.

Add One bowl of watermelon into the food processor or a mixer grinder.

To this and a handful of fresh mint leaves.

Now squeeze half a lemon juice to the watermelon.

If you want to add sugar you can add now. I have added the honey. You can also add in palm sugar or dates for a healthier choice. Adjust the honey or the sugar as per your sweet level.

Grind the ingredients nicely to make them into juice form. If you find any tiny bits of watermelon or the mint leaf you can really well filter them using a strainer.

Fill the Watermelon mint juice to the ice popsicle molds and until it is 90% filled up.

Now close the lids of the ice popsicle molds and freeze them for about 6 to 8 hours or overnight.

The next day or after 8 hours remove the Popsicles from the freezer amd dip them in water for 5 sec or show the mould in running tap water for 5 sec.

Slowly remove them from the mould and your tasty watermelon popsicle is ready to be eaten.

Tasty Watermelon Mint Popsicle is ready.

How to make Watermelon Mint Popsicle

Watermelon mint popsicle is an easy popsicle recipe Which is made by handful of mint leaves and a dash of lemon juice and is loved by all my family members.

Course Dessert

Cuisine International

Keyword watermelon kuchi ice, watermelon mint popsicle, watermelon popsicle, watermelon recipes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Calories 50kcal

Author Akila

Ingredients

Watermelon – 1 bowl
Mint leaf – handful
Lemon juice – from 1/2 lemon
Honey – 4 to 5 tsp or adjust as per your sweetness level
Black salt – a pinch optional, but fives a very unique taste

Instructions

Add One bowl of watermelon into the food processor or a mixer grinder.
To this and a handful of fresh mint leaves.
Now squeeze half a lemon juice to the watermelon.
If you want to add sugar you can add now. I have added the honey. You can also add in palm sugar or dates for a healthier choice. Adjust the honey or the sugar as per your sweet level.
Grind the ingredients nicely to make them into juice form. If you find any tiny bits of watermelon or the mint leaf you can really well filter them using a strainer.
Fill the Watermelon mint juice to the ice popsicle molds and until it is 90% filled up.
Now close the lids of the ice popsicle molds and freeze them for about 6 to 8 hours or overnight.
The next day or after 8 hours remove the Popsicles from the freezer amd dip them in water for 5 sec or show the mould in running tap water for 5 sec.
Slowly remove them from the mould and your tasty watermelon popsicle is ready to be eaten.

Video

Notes

check below notes

Notes

instead of honey, you can add white sugar, palm sugar etc

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Oreo Popsicle | Oreo biscuit Popsicle recipe

Akila — Tue, 12 May 2020 12:16:53 +0000

Oreo Popsicle recipe without the whipping cream, corn flour, eggs or the condensed milk, yet the popsicle turns out to be the tastiest and the creamy one. This Oreo popsicle was liked by our whole family and it is over within an hour.

How to make Oreo Popsicles

Today we see how to make the Creamy Oreo Popsicles without whipping cream, corn flour, eggs or condensed milk (milkmaid) and Yet the oreo popsicles turns out to be tasty and creamy.

Once you start preparing these oreo popsicles at home, you will never ever buy them from shops. If you are a fan of oreos, the. you will fall in love with these creamy Oreo Popsicle too.

You can make the oreo popscile either crushing them into fine powder and add to the milk or do as I have done by breaking the oreos into small pieces and adding them. I want my oreos to be crunchy and hence I have added them as small pieces.

Also here I have added the sugar , but you can also use the sugar substitutes like honey, palm sugar, dates, jaggery etc as per your choice to make it more healthy.

If you love popsicles, check my other tasty popsicle recipes below

You can also check the full list of my other collections

Video of Oreo Popsicle in tamil with english description

Check the below video for easy understanding or you can check the step wise instructions below

Ingredients used for making the Oreo popsicle

Full cream Milk – 2 cup ( or 400 ml )
Milk powder – 2 tbsp ( or adjust accordingly how you want the creaminess )
Vanilla essence – 2 to 3 drops ( but I didnt add here )
Oreo biscuits – 1 bowl ( I used mini oreos)
Sugar – 2 tbsp ( or as per taste )

Step by step instructions to make the Oreo Popsicles

Now Lets see how to make the Oreo Popsicle with step by step instructions and a video for your easy understanding.

Boiling the milk

Add the milk in a milk pan. It is good to have the full cream milk for this purpose. If you dont have the full cream milk, you can use the normal one too.

Add the milk powder. For me, 2 tbsp is enough to give the creaminess which we need. But if you like your milk, to be more creamier, then you can add some more tablespoon of milk powder.

Let the milk boil for atleast 10 min in low to medium flame, so that It reduces its volume to 75 to 80%. (for eg., let it reduce in volume to 300 to 350ml)

once it is reduced, switch off the stove and cool down the milk completely. Keep the milk in fridge for some time and let it get chilled nicely.

Prepare the popsicles

Once the milk is chilled nicely, add 2 to 3 tbsp of sugar and mix well until sugar dissolves. You can use the sugar substitutes like – honey, palm sugar, jaggery or even dates.

Here I have used mini oreos. You can use normal sized oreos also.

Either you can crush them in to powder or break them into small pieces as I would like my oreos to be bit crunchy when I taste my popsicles.

Add the oreos till 3/4th of the popsicle mould.

Fill the chilled milk just to immerse the oreos biscuits. do not fill till the rim.

close the lids and freeze them for 6 to 8 hrs or freeze for overnight. I have freezed overnight.

Next day, remove the popsicle from the freezer.

Either dip the mould in luke warm water for 10 sec or show the moulds in the running water for 15 to 20 sec.

Slowly remove the popsicle from the moulds.

Cool cool Oreo Popsicle is ready to be served.

Tasty, creamy Oreo Popsicle is ready

Recipe to make the Oreo Popsicle Recipe

How to make Oreo Popsicles

Oreo Popsicle recipe without the whipping cream, corn flour, eggs or the condensed milk, yet the popsicle turns out to be the tastiest and the creamy one. This Oreo popsicle was liked by our whole family and it is over within an hour.

Course Dessert

Cuisine International

Keyword oreo biscuit popsicle, oreo ice cream, oreo popsicle, popsicle recipes

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 10

Total Time 12

Servings 4

Calories 200kcal

Author Akila

Cost 5

Equipment

popsicle moulds

Ingredients

Full cream Milk – 2 cup or 400 ml
Milk powder – 2 tbsp or adjust accordingly how you want the creaminess
Vanilla essence – 2 to 3 drops but I didnt add here
Oreo biscuits – 1 bowl I used mini oreos
Sugar – 2 tbsp or as per taste

Instructions

Boiling the milk

Add the milk in a milk pan. It is good to have the full cream milk for this purpose. If you dont have the full cream milk, you can use the normal one too.
Add the milk powder. For me, 2 tbsp is enough to give the creaminess which we need. But if you like your milk, to be more creamier, then you can add some more tablespoon of milk powder.
Let the milk boil for atleast 10 min in low to medium flame, so that It reduces its volume to 75 to 80%. (for eg., let it reduce in volume to 300 to 350ml)
once it is reduced, switch off the stove and cool down the milk completely. Keep the milk in fridge for some time and let it get chilled nicely.

Prepare the popsicles

Once the milk is chilled nicely, add 2 to 3 tbsp of sugar and mix well until sugar dissolves. You can use the sugar substitutes like – honey, palm sugar, jaggery or even dates.
Here I have used mini oreos. You can use normal sized oreos also.
Either you can crush them in to powder or break them into small pieces as I would like my oreos to be bit crunchy when I taste my popsicles.
Add the oreos till 3/4th of the popsicle mould.
Fill the chilled milk just to immerse the oreos biscuits. do not fill till the rim.
close the lids and freeze them for 6 to 8 hrs or freeze for overnight. I have freezed overnight.
Next day, remove the popsicle from the freezer.
Either dip the mould in luke warm water for 10 sec or show the moulds in the running water for 15 to 20 sec.
Slowly remove the popsicle from the moulds.
Cool cool Oreo Popsicle is ready to be served.

Video

Notes

check the below notes

Notes

You can also use a pinch of cardamom powder instead of vanilla essence.
Use the sugar substitutes like palm sugar, jaggery, dates, honey and you can make it more healthier.

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Potato Rava Fingers | Crispy Aloo Sooji Fingers

Akila — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 01:00:00 +0000

Potato Rava Fingers | Crispy Aloo Sooji Fingers is one of an easy and addictive snack which can be prepared in just 15 to 20 minutes of time. When you prepare these at home, I can bet, it will get over within 5 minutes of time and your kids will ask for more definitely.

How to make Potato Rava Fingers | Crispy Aloo Sooji Fingers

Potato Rava Fingers | Crispy Aloo Sooji Fingers is an addictive snack, which will be loved by all your family members. These can be prepared as a tea time snack or also can be prepared for the kids birthday parties.

With the below mentioned quantity, I prepared nearly 30 of these Potato Rava Fingers | Crispy Aloo Sooji Fingers and it got over within 5 minutes of time and they asked for some more. I have promised them to do these snacks again soon.

In order to make them more crispy, I have coated them well with the bread crumbs. This is optional step only, but I prefer this step. If you do not have the bread crumbs, you can very well leave this step and just fry the fingers as it is. This will also be good.

If you love this Potato Rava Fingers | Crispy Aloo Sooji Fingers, then do have a look at the below recipes. You will love them too.

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Some frequently asked questions before preparing the Potato Rava Fingers | Crispy Aloo Sooji Fingers

Here I have given some frequently asked questions regarding the Potato Rava Fingers | Crispy Aloo Sooji Fingers. If you have any other questions, then do ask in comment section.

I do not have bread crumbs, If so can I able to prepare this fingers?

Yes you can very well prepare the fingers without the bread crumbs. But if you want, you can just roll the fingers in flour (All purpose flour) lightly and then fry them.

What are the substitute of bread crumbs?

Bread crumbs is easily available at stores or you can prepare them easily at home. (Check — > how to prepare the bread crumbs). You can also use, lightly roasted rava (Semolina / sooji), crushed corn flakes, roasted and crushed oat meal.

Can I store them in freezer and fry later?

Yes of course , You can store them well in freezer. Once you have prepared the fingers, before frying them in oil, just zip lock them and store in a freezer and use it later.

Recipe to make the Potato Rava Fingers | Crispy Aloo Sooji Fingers.

Now Lets see how to make the Potato Rava Fingers | Crispy Aloo Sooji Fingers with step by step instructions and a video for your easy understanding.

How to make Potato Rava Fingers | Crispy Aloo Sooji Fingers

Potato Rava Fingers | Crispy Aloo Sooji Fingers is one of an easy and addictive snack which can be prepared in just 15 to 20 minutes of time. When you prepare these at home, I can bet, it will get over within 5 minutes of time and your kids will ask for more definitely.

Course Snack

Cuisine Indian

Keyword aloo sooji fingers, potato fingers, potato rava fingers

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Resting time 5

Total Time 25

Servings 4 people

Calories 100kcal

Author Akila

Ingredients

To soak Semolina

Semolina / Rava – 1/ 2 cup
Oil – 2 tsp
Boiling hot water – 1/2 cup

To prepare Potato mixture

Boiled Potato – 1 big size
Ginger garlic paste – 1/2 tsp
salt – as needed
pepper powder – 1/2 tsp
chilli powder – 1/2 to 3/4 tsp adjust as per your spiciness
green chilli – 1 chopped finely
cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp
coriander leaves – little
bread crumbs – as needed

For frying

Oil for frying

Instructions

Prepare the semolina

In a bowl or vessel, add the semolina / rava/ sooji and oil.
To this, add the boiling hot water. The water should be boiling hot, so the rava / semolina gets cooked well.
Mix well and keep it aside to cool down. Now start preparing the potato mixtue.

Preparing the potato mixture

Take the boiled potato and using a grater, grate the potato well.
To this add ginger garlic paste and salt
add the pepper powder and the chilli powder
Also add, green chilli, cumin seeds and the coriander leaves.
Include the soaked rava / semolina now and knead it well to make a smooth and soft dough.
Soft and smooth dough is formed.

Making the fingers

In order to make the fingers, first, apply little oil in to your palms.
Take a small portion of the dough and start rolling them in between your palms such that, you get a finger shaped structure.
Now roll the finger shape potato fingers, in the bread crumbs, so that all the bread crumbs are well coated.
Repeat the same for all the dough. This will yield around 30 to 35 potato rava fingers roughly.

Frying in Oil

Add enough oil in a kadai, and heat them in medium flame.
Now drop the Potato rava fingers | Crispy aloo sooji fingers in to the oil one by one carefully. Fry them in batches of 8 to 10 at a time.
slightly keep rotating the fingers slowly, so that, the fingers are evenly fried. It should turn, crispy and light brown.
Potato rava fingers | Crispy aloo sooji fingers are fried well. It turned out crispy and light brown in color. Remove from oil.
Tasty Fingers are ready to be served.

Video

Notes

check the below notes

Ingredients used for the recipe

To soak Semolina

Semolina / Rava – 1/ 2 cup
Oil – 2 tsp
Boiling hot water – 1/2 cup

For Potato mixture

Boiled Potato – 1 big size
Ginger garlic paste – 1/2 tsp
salt – as needed
pepper powder – 1/2 tsp
chilli powder – 1/2 to 3/4 tsp (adjust as per your spiciness)
green chilli – 1 chopped finey
cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp
coriander leaves – little
bread crumbs – as needed

For frying

Oil for frying

Step by step instructions for preparing the Aloo fingers

Lets see the step by step procedure to make the fingers with pictures.

Soak the semolina

In a bowl or vessel, add the semolina / rava/ sooji and oil.

To this, add the boiling hot water. The water should be boiling hot, so the rava / semolina gets cooked well. The other method is, You can also prepare this in stove top, by boiling water and adding the oil and semolina to the water and mix well after switching of the stove.

Mix well and keep it aside to cool down. Now start preparing the potato mixtue.

Preparing the potato mixture

Take the boiled potato and using a grater, grate the potato well.

To this add ginger garlic paste and salt

add the pepper powder and the chilli powder

Also add, green chilli, cumin seeds and the coriander leaves.

Include the soaked rava / semolina now and knead it well to make a smooth and soft dough.

Soft and smooth dough is formed.

Making the fingers

In order to make the fingers, first, apply little oil in to your palms.

Take a small portion of the dough and start rolling them in between your palms such that, you get a finger shaped structure. (the length should be like your fore finger or the middle finger size). So that, while frying, they do not break easily.

Now roll the finger shape potato fingers, in the bread crumbs, so that all the bread crumbs are well coated.

Repeat the same for all the dough. This will yield around 30 to 35 potato rava fingers roughly.

Frying in Oil

Add enough oil in a kadai, and heat them in medium flame.

Now drop the Potato rava fingers | Crispy aloo sooji fingers in to the oil one by one carefully. Fry them in batches of 8 to 10 at a time.

slightly keep rotating the fingers slowly, so that, the fingers are evenly fried. It should turn, crispy and light brown.

Potato rava fingers | Crispy aloo sooji fingers are fried well. It turned out crispy and light brown in color. Remove from oil.

Tasty Fingers are ready to be served.

Serve the Potato rava fingers | Crispy aloo sooji fingers along with chilli sauce or tomato sauce.

Notes

Try to make the fingers to the length of the your middle or fore finger, so that, they do not break while frying.
you can also make these, without bread crumbs.

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Apple Cinnamon Bread Rolls

Akila — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 01:00:00 +0000

This Apple Cinnamon Bread Rolls is perfect for a dinner or in snack time. It is so easy to make yet so delicious. When I prepared this rolls and gave to my son, he said it tastes like the Mc donalds Apple Pie and my kids loved the taste.

How to make Apple cinnamon Bread Rolls

In this Apple cinnamon bread rolls, the sweetness and the light spiciness and taste of cinnamon gives a very nice taste and flavor to the recipe. Once you tasted this recipe, you will definitely fall in love with the taste.

If you want it to make more healthier, instead of the white sugar, you can add the organic brown sugar or organic country sugar or palm sugar.

Also here I have added a little lemon juice to give a light tangy taste to the apple. if you do not love the tangy taste, then you can avoid it.

You can even pack and give these apple cinnamon bread rolls to your kids as a snack meal or lunch box.

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Lets see how to make the Apple Cinnamon Bread Rolls with step by step instructions and a video for your easy understanding.

Recipe to make the Bread Rolls

Apple Cinnamon Bread Rolls

This Apple Cinnamon Bread Rolls is perfect for a dinner or in snack time. It is so easy to make yet so delicious. When I prepared this rolls and gave to my son, he said it tastes like the Mc donalds Apple Pie and my kids loved the taste.

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine International

Keyword Apple bread rolls, Apple cinnamon bread rolls, bread rolls

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings 3

Calories 100kcal

Author Akila

Equipment

pan
rolling pin

Ingredients

Prepare the apple filling

Apple – 1 med size
Cinnamon powder – 1/2 tbsp
Sugar – 1 to 2 tbsp
Lemon juice – 1 tbsp

To prepare cinnamon mixture

Sugar – 1 to 2 tsp
Cinnamon Powder – 1/2 to 3/4 tsp

Other Main ingredients

Bread slices – 5 to 6
Cream cheese or Butter – as needed to apply on bread
Butter – 1 tsp to fry the rolls

Instructions

Prepare the apple filling

Peel off the apple skin and cut into small pieces. Add these to a pan.
To this add 1 to 2 tbsp of sugar according to the sweetness of the apple. Also add the cinnamon powder to this and the lemon juice.
Saute the apple for 3 to 4 min in low to med flame and cook nicely. The sugar gets melted and begin to caramelize and also the apple should be cooked for 70 to 75 % only. Transfer to a bowl and let it cool down.

Prepare the sugar cinnamon mixture

Now in anther Bowl, add sugar and cinnamon powder and mix well.
Keep this aside.

Prepare the Bread rolls

You can use sandwich or milk bread for these rolls. Remove the sides of the bread.
Using a rolling pin, flatten the bread slices nicely.
To this spread the butter nicely. You can use either salted or unsalted butter for this.
Sprinkle little sugar cinnamon mixture on this. Add 1 to 2 tsp full of apple mixture near one side of the bread as shown.
Now carefully roll the bread tightly so that the apple mixture does not come outside.
Seal the edges tightly. If you cannot able to seal it, use little water.

Fry the Bread rolls

Now in a dosa tawa or a pan, add little butter and spread it.
Place the bread rolls and fry in low to med flame.
Roll the bread slices in equal interval of time so that it becomes crispy and light brown color on the outside.
Within 2 to 3 min, your bread rolls will be ready, I.e., the outside of the bread becomes light brown color. Remove them.
Sprinkle some of sugar cinnamon mixture on top of the bread rolls before serving.
Serve the bread rolls.

Video

Notes

Check the below notes

Ingredients to make the Bread Rolls

Prepare the apple filling

Apple – 1 med size
Cinnamon powder – 1/2 tbsp
Sugar – 1 to 2 tbsp
Lemon juice – 1 tbsp

To prepare cinnamon mixture

Sugar – 1 to 2 tsp
Cinnamon Powder – 1/2 to 3/4 tsp

Other Main ingredients

Bread slices – 5 to 6
Cream cheese or Butter – as needed to apply on bread
Butter – 1 tsp to fry the rolls

Step by step instructions to make the Apple Cinnamon Bread Rolls

Let us see the step by step procedure tto make the cinnamon apple bread rolls.

Prepare the apple filling

Peel off the apple skin and cut into small pieces. Add these to a pan.

To this add 1 to 2 tbsp of sugar according to the sweetness of the apple. Also add the cinnamon powder to this and the lemon juice. lemon juice gives light tangy taste to the dish and also it avoids the darkening of the apple. If you plan to eat the rolls immediately and also you do not like the tangy taste, then you can avoid the lemon juice. But I personally prefer adding them. Also If you are health conscious and want to avoid the white sugar, you can substitute the white sugar with palm sugar or organic brown sugar or country sugar.

Saute the apple for 3 to 4 min in low to med flame and cook nicely. The sugar gets melted and begin to caramelize and also the apple should be cooked for 70 to 75 % only and it should retain its crunchiness a bit, so that, while eating, it gives a nice crunchy taste. Transfer to a bowl and let it cool down.

Prepare the sugar cinnamon mixture

Now in anther Bowl, add sugar and cinnamon powder and mix well.

Keep this aside.

Prepare the rolls

You can use sandwich or milk bread for these rolls. Sandwich bread would be bigger in size. But both bread gives a good taste to this recipe. Remove the sides of the bread.

Using a rolling pin, flatten the bread slices nicely.

To this spread the butter nicely. You can use either salted or unsalted butter for this. But I have used the salted butter. You can also use the cream cheese.

Sprinkle little sugar cinnamon mixture on this. Add 1 to 2 tsp full of apple mixture near one side of the bread as shown.

Now carefully roll the bread tightly so that the apple mixture does not come outside.

Seal the edges tightly. If you cannot able to seal it, use little water.

Fry the Bread rolls

Now in a dosa tawa or a pan, add little butter and spread it.

Place the bread rolls and fry in low to med flame.

Roll the bread slices in equal interval of time so that it becomes crispy and light brown color on the outside.

Within 2 to 3 min, your bread rolls will be ready, I.e., the outside of the bread becomes light brown color. Remove them.

Sprinkle some of sugar cinnamon mixture on top of the bread rolls before serving. You can also pour little honey or maple syrup if you are sweet toothed.

Serve the bread rolls.

Tasty Apple Cinnamon Bread Rolls is Ready.

Notes

Instead of sugar, you can use palm sugar or organic brown sugar
You can either use salted or unsalted butter. I prefer salted butter.
For bread, you can either use sandwich or milk bread. I prefer milk bread.

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Mango Jelly Popsicle | Popsicle recipes

Akila — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 17:53:14 +0000

Mango Jelly Popsicle or the Mango jelly kuchi ice is such an easy popsicle recipe which is just made of home made mango jelly and the milk. This is such and easy treat and eye catching Popsicle for the kids.

Mango Jelly Popsicle recipe with easy step by step Instructions and a video for your easy understanding and learning.

How to make Mango Jelly Popsicle Recipe

When it is summer, your kids definitely ask for popsicles or the kuchi ice. Instead of buying the popsicles outside, you can prepare your own and easy popsicle with just milk and the left over mango jelly.

I have used my home made mango jelly recipe, which I have prepared recently. You can also use the store bought one, but I prefer making the home made ones.

Sweetness can be adjusted as per your taste buds. Also here I have used vanilla essence for the flavor but if you get mango essence, it really suits the popsicle. Since I dont have the mango essence I have just used the vanilla essence.

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Recipe to make the Popsicle

Mango Jelly Popsicle

Mango Jelly Popsicle or the Mango jelly kuchi ice is such an easy popsicle recipe which is just made of home made mango jelly and the milk. This is such and easy treat and eye catching Popsicle for the kids.

Course Dessert

Cuisine International

Keyword mango jelly kuchi ice, mango jelly popsicle

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 10

Freezing time 8

Total Time 8 12

Servings 3

Calories 300kcal

Author Akila

Ingredients

Full cream milk – 1 cup
Vanilla essence – 1/4 tsp
Sugar – 2 tsp adjust as per your taste buds
Home made Mango jelly – 1 small cup can increase or decrease as your wish

Instructions

Add 1 cup of full cream milk to a pan. You can use normal milk too. But full cream milk gives a creamy texture to the jelly pops.
To this add vanilla essence. You can add your other favorite essence also. If you get mango essence, it gives really a nice flavor. Add required sugar. I have added 2 tsp of sugar.
Allow the milk to boil nicely for about 8 to 10 minutes or until the milk is reduced a bit.
Now switch off the stove and cool the milk completely.

Preparation of jelly

Here I have used home made mango jelly but you can also use the store bought one. But I prefer the home made ones. Check below for the mango jelly recipe.
Easy Mango Jelly for kids
Chop your mango jelly into small pieces.
Mix them to the cooled down milk and allow them to rest for about 10 minutes.
Now, fill the popsicle moulds with the milk and jelly upto 80 to 85 % of the mould.
Insert the sticks
Keep the moulds in freezer and freeze them for about 8 hrs or overnight.
After about 8 hrs/overnight, show the moulds in running tap water or dip them in luke warm water and slowly remove the popsicles.
Tasty Mango Jelly popsicles are ready.

Video

Notes

Check the below notes

Ingredients

Full cream milk – 1 cup
Vanilla essence – 1/4 tsp
Sugar – 2 tsp (adjust as per your taste buds)
Home made Mango jelly – 1 small cup (can increase or decrease as your wish)

Step by step instructions

Add 1 cup of full cream milk to a pan. You can use normal milk too. But full cream milk gives a creamy texture to the jelly pops.

To this add vanilla essence. You can add your other favorite essence also. If you get mango essence, it gives really a nice flavor. Add required sugar. I have added 2 tsp of sugar.

Allow the milk to boil nicely for about 8 to 10 minutes or until the milk is reduced a bit.

Now switch off the stove and cool the milk completely.

Preparation of jelly

Here I have used home made mango jelly but you can also use the store bought one. But I prefer the home made ones. Check below for the mango jelly recipe.

Easy Mango Jelly for kids

Chop your mango jelly into small pieces.

Mix them to the cooled down milk and allow them to rest for about 10 minutes.

Now, fill the popsicle moulds with the milk and jelly upto 80 to 85 % of the mould.

Insert the sticks

Keep the moulds in freezer and freeze them for about 8 hrs or overnight.

After about 8 hrs/overnight, show the moulds in running tap water or dip them in luke warm water.

slowly remove the popsicles.

Tasty Mango Jelly popsicles are ready.

Notes

Adding vanilla essence is optional. If you have mango essence in hand, you can use it
Sugar can be adjusted as per your taste buds. You can also use palm sugar.

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Paneer Popcorn | crispy paneer snack | Kids Paneer Recipes

Akila — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 22:07:36 +0000

Paneer Popcorn is an kids friendly evening snack or a party snack which can be prepared easily and tastes great with just a tomato sauce or a chilli sauce.

Paneer Popcorn recipe with easy step by step instructions and a video for your easy understanding and learning.

How to make Paneer Popcorn Recipe

There are so many paneer recipes of which most kids love this crispy and tasty paneer Popcorn recipe because of its crunchy and tasty nature. This makes a great appetizers for kids.

The good thing about this recipe is that, you can even make them s way ahead, and keep them in fridge and just fry and serve as you need. The crispness and crunchy nature remains for more than 2 hours. So if you are preparing this for a birthday party you can very well make this hours before serving.

Also I have made this recipe for kids and added less spices only. If you are making this for adults, you can double the quantity of spice powders. Also I have cut the bigger paneer cubes into 4 smaller cubes ( bite sized ones ) for kids.

This paneer Popcorn can be simply served with just a chilli sauce or tomato sauce or even mayonnaise. In all the way it tastes simple great.

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Recipe to make the kids friendly snack

Paneer Popcorn | Kids Paneer Recipe

Paneer Popcorn is an kids friendly evening snack or a party snack which can be prepared easily and tastes great with just a tomato sauce or a chilli sauce.

Course Snack

Cuisine Indian

Keyword paneer Popcorn

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Resting Time 20

Total Time 1

Servings 6

Calories 500kcal

Author Akila

Ingredients

Paneer cubes – 250 gms cut into small cubes
chilli powder – 1 tsp
turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
salt – as per taste
black pepper – 1/4 tsp
italian mixed herbs – 1/2 tsp optional
oregano – little optional
chilli flakes – 1/2 tsp
corn flour – 1/2 tbsp
apf / maida flour – 2 tbsp
ginger paste – 1 tsp
garlic paste – 1 tsp
water – 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup
bread crumbs – 1 cup or as needed for coating the paneer cubes
oil – for frying

Instructions

take250 gms of paneer and cut into small cubes.

Prepare the Masala

In a bowl, add chilli powder, turmeric, salt, black pepper mixed herbs, oregan, chilli flakes, corn flour, maida flour, ginger and garlic paste
To this add required water and mix to form a batter.
The batter should not be thick or very watery. The consistency should be of dosa batter consistency.

Prepare the coating

Now take all the other ingredients and keep it ready. Take bread crumps as required or 1 cup and spread on a plate.
Now dip the paneer cubes in the batter nicely so that batter is coated well. Then remove from the batter and immediately roll over the bread crumbs, till all sides of the paneer is coated well with the bread crumbs.
You can do this in batches of 15 to 20 paneer cubes at a time.
Once you have done with the coating, allow the paneer to rest for about 15 to 20 minutes.

Fry the Paneer cubes

After about 15 to 20 minutes, In another kadai or pan, add enough oil for frying and heat it in medium flame. Once oil is hot enough to fry, add the bread crumps coated paneer cubes one by one slowly in the oil.
Again fry them in batches stirring occasionally. Also fry them in medium flame only.
Fry all the paneer cubes are evenly fried, so that it turns nice golden in colour, remove them from oil. Filter the extra oil using a kitchen tissue.
Repeat the same with the other paneer cubes.
Your tasty and very crispy paneer popcorn is ready to be served.

Video

Notes

Check the below notes

Ingredients

Paneer cubes – 250 gms (cut into small cubes)
chilli powder – 1 tsp
turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
salt – as per taste
black pepper – 1/4 tsp
italian mixed herbs – 1/2 tsp (optional)
oregano – little (optional)
chilli flakes – 1/2 tsp
corn flour – 1/2 tbsp
apf / maida flour – 2 tbsp
ginger paste – 1 tsp
garlic paste – 1 tsp
water – 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup
bread crumbs – 1 cup or as needed for coating the paneer cubes
oil – for frying

Step by step instructions to prepare paneer Popcorn

I have taken 250 gms of paneer and cut into small cubes. If you want you can use it as it is. You can either use the store bought paneer or the home made paneer cubes.

Learn how to make the paneer cubes

Prepare the Masala

In a bowl, add chilli powder, turmeric, salt,

black pepper, italian mixed herbs, oregano, (italian herbs and oregano are optional. But they guve nice flavour to the snack. So try to add them too)

chilli flakes, corn flour,

all purpose flour (maida flour), ginger psste and garlic paste.

To this add required water and mix to form a batter.

The batter should not be thick or very watery. The consistency should be of dosa batter consistency.

Prepare the coating

Now take all the other ingredients and keep it ready. Take bread crumps as required or 1 cup and spread on a plate.

Now dip the paneer cubes in the batter nicely so that batter is coated well. Then remove from the batter and immediately roll over the bread crumbs, till all sides of the paneer is coated well with the bread crumbs so that it will be very crispy while frying.

You can do this in batches of 15 to 20 paneer cubes at a time.

Once you have done with the coating, allow the paneer to rest for about 15 to 20 minutes.

Fry the Paneer cubes

After about 15 to 20 minutes, In another kadai or pan, add enough oil for frying and heat it in medium flame. Once oil is hot enough to fry, add the bread crumps coated paneer cubes one by one slowly in the oil.

Again fry them in batches stirring occasionally. Also fry them in medium flame only.

Fry all the paneer cubes are evenly fried, so that it turns nice golden in colour, remove them from oil. Filter the extra oil using a kitchen tissue.

Repeat the same with the other paneer cubes. Your tasty and very crispy paneer popcorn is ready to be served.

Serve them with tomato sauce or chilli sauce. I have served with chilli sauce.

Notes

You can cut the paneer in to small cubes or use as it is. But I feel making them into bite sized ones, doubles the quantity as well as tastes great.
Instead of maida and corn flour you can use egg white too.
Adding the Italian herbs are purely optional
You can prepare these in bulk and can freeze for more than a month as well in a ziplock bag. Just thaw them and fry as and when needed.

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Corn Flakes Chat | Chat Recipes

Akila — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:55:00 +0000

This corn flakes chat is very easy to make and makes a great evening time snack or a light dinner if you follow any weightloss programs. There are many variations and varieties in preparing this corn flakes chat and what I have prepared is a very basic one, but tastes great.

Corn flakes chat recipe with easy step by step instructions and a video recipe for your easy understanding and elarning.

How to make Corn flakes chat

This corn flakes chat is very easy to prepare and it doesnot take more than 5 minutes, if all ingredients are in hand. Also it is a low calorie food, so it can be taken by the people who are conscious on their weight.

There are many variations in preparing this chat and I have made it very simple and basic with the ingredients that are easily available at home.

Some people add dates chutney, mint chutney to this recipe but its actually not necessary and it can be prepared without those and yet it tastes great. if you have those chutneys in hand, then you can them.

But if you like you can add ingredients like boiled potatoes, pomegranate seeds, some chopped raw mangoes, roasted cumin powder, ghee, boiled corns, sev etc and also you can add veggies of your choice like grated carrot, capsicums, and herbs like mint and basil etc.

Do check out my masala pori recipe too.

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Peanut masala chat

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Recipe to make corn flakes chat

Corn Flakes Chat

This corn flakes chat is very easy to make and makes a great evening time snack or a light dinner if you follow any weightloss programs. There are many variations and varieties in preparing this corn flakes chat and what I have prepared is a very basic one, but tastes great.

Course Snack

Cuisine Indian

Keyword corn flakes bhel, corn flakes chat

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings 2

Calories 200kcal

Author Akila

Ingredients

corns flakes – 1.5 cups
onion – 1 med size chopped finely
tomato – 1 med size chopped finely
green chilli – 1 chopped finely (i didnt add here)
dates – 3 finely chopped
roasted peanuts – 2 tbsp
coriander leaves – 2 tbsp
chilli powder – 1/4 tsp
salt – as per taste
chat masala – 1/4 tsp
lemon juice from half lemon

Instructions

check the below step by step instructions

Video

Notes

check the below notes

Ingredients

corns flakes – 1.5 cups
onion – 1 med size (chopped finely)
tomato – 1 med size (chopped finely)
green chilli – 1 (chopped finely) (i didnt add here)
dates – 3 (finely chopped)
roasted peanuts – 2 tbsp
coriander leaves – 2 tbsp
chilli powder – 1/4 tsp
salt – as per taste
chat masala – 1/4 tsp
lemon juice from half lemon

Method to prepare corn flakes chat recipe

In a bowl, add corn flakes. to this, add the onion,

tomato, dates. Adding dates gives a very nice taste to the chat. So try to add them. If you dont like your chat to be sweet, then you can readily avoid them.

Also add the roasted peanuts, and coriander leaves.

Add the chilli powder, salt and chat masala. If you want you can add green chilli also. But you can avoid when preparing for kids.

Mix all the ingredients slightly.

Now add the lemon juice and mix again.

Garnish with coriander and serve them immediately or within 3 minutes, as the water content from tomato and lemon juice make the corn flakes a bit soggy.

So try to serve it immediately for a crunchier corn flakes chat.

Notes

The ingredients can be adjusted as per your taste buds.
Here I have not added green chilli, as I give to my kids
you can add ingredients like boiled potatoes, pomegranate seeds, some chopped raw mangoes, roasted cumin powder, ghee, boiled corns, sev etc and also you can add veggies of your choice like grated carrot, capsicums etc
serve the chat immediately after preparing, as the water content from lemon and tomato makes the corn flakes soggy.

*post first published on Aug 28th, 2010. Updated with recipe.

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Eggless banana pancakes using wheat flour

Akila — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 10:45:43 +0000

Eggless Banana Pancake Using Wheat Flour Recipe with a video and step by step instructions for your easy understanding and learning.

This Eggless Banana Pancake Using Wheat Flour Recipe is very easy to make and healthy too. We do not add any eggs but still this eggless banana pancake using wheat flour turns out to a soft and fluffy pancake. It can be easily made in morning hurry burry and also can be packed for kids lunch box or given as a tea time snack also.

If you want to make a healthier version of this eggless banana pancake using wheat flour, you can replace the white sugar with palm sugar or jaggery or even can make without these, if you have a sweet banana. In either way, these pancakes remains soft, tasty and fluffy.

You can also make these pancakes without baking soda or baking powder, but it wont come as fluffy as this. You can call those as banana dosa only. So I prefer adding the baking powder and baking soda.

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Printable recipe of Eggless Banana Pancake Using Wheat Flour

Eggless banana pancakes using wheat flour

This Eggless Banana Pancake Using Wheat Flour Recipe is very easy to make and healthy too. We do not add any eggs but still this eggless banana pancake using wheat flour turns out to a soft and fluffy pancake. It can be easily made in morning hurry burry and also can be packed for kids lunch box or given as a tea time snack also.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine International

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 3

Resting time 10

Total Time 13

Servings 4

Author Akila

Ingredients

Ripe bananas - 3 any variety banana
Wheat flour - 1 cup
Sugar - 1/4 cup adjust according to sweetness of banana
Oil - 1/4 cup
Milk - 1/2 to 3/4 cup increase or decrease quantity to maintain thick consistency
Salt - 1/4 tsp
Cardamom powder- 1/4 tsp
Cinnamon powder- 1/4 tsp
Baking powder - 3/4 tsp
Baking soda - 1/4 tsp

Instructions

Take any 3 ripe bananas of any variety and smash them nicely. If you want you can use any small hand blender to Blend bananas nicely.
Add milk and slightly mix it
Now add sugar and oil and again mix them gently. Sugar can be adjusted according to sweetness of the bananas.
Add the salt.
Now keep adding the flour, baking powder, baking soda mix it gently so that no lumps are formed. Do not over mix it.
Adjust the milk if needed.
Batter consistency should be thick like idly batter.
Now add the optional ingredients cardamom powder and cinnamon powder. Though they are optional to add, they give very nice flavour to the pancake.
Now heat a pan ( medium flame ) and pour one laddle full of batter.
Do not spread like dosa batter.
Cook for a min and check for bubbles. Flip to other side and again cook for a min. If you feel banana batter not cooked properly, you can cover and cook it, as shown.
Serve the hot hot fluffy eggless banana pancake using wheat flour with a dash of honey and butter.

Notes

Check the below notes

Step by step instructions of Eggless Banana Pancake Using Wheat Flour Recipe

Ingredients

Ripe bananas – 3 ( any variety banana )
Wheat flour – 1 cup
Sugar – 1/4 cup ( adjust according to sweetness of banana )
Oil – 1/4 cup
Milk – 1/2 to 3/4 cup ( increase or decrease quantity to maintain thick consistency)
Salt – 1/4 tsp
Cardamom powder- 1/4 tsp
Cinnamon powder- 1/4 tsp
Baking powder – 3/4 tsp
Baking soda – 1/4 tsp

Method to prepare Eggless Banana Pancake Using Wheat Flour

Take any 3 ripe bananas of any variety.

smash them nicely. If you want you can use any small hand blender to Blend bananas nicely.

Add milk and slightly mix it

Now add sugar and oil and again mix them gently. Sugar can be adjusted according to sweetness of the bananas.

Add the salt.

Now keep adding the flour, baking powder, baking soda mix it gently so that no lumps are formed. Do not over mix it.

Adjust the milk if needed.

Batter consistency should be thick like idly batter.

Now add the optional ingredients cardamom powder and cinnamon powder. Though they are optional to add, they give very nice flavour to the pancake.

Allow the batter to rest for 10 min atleast.

Now heat a pan ( medium flame ) and pour one laddle full of batter.

Do not spread like dosa batter. Just pouring is enough. Also add little oil if you want.

Cook for a min and check for bubbles. Flip to other side and again cook for a min. If you feel banana batter not cooked properly, you can cover and cook it, as shown.

Serve the hot hot fluffy eggless banana pancake using wheat flour with a dash of honey and butter.

Notes

Cardamom powder and cinnamon powder are optional only, but gives a nice flavor, when added. You can also add a 1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence.
For a healthier version of this banana pancake, replace white sugar with jaggery or palm sugar or even naatu sakkarai.
Since we add baking powder and baking soda, i advice not to give to small kids.

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Masala Pasta | Indian style Masala Pasta

Akila — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 15:59:23 +0000

Masala pasta | Indian style Masala Pasta recipe using step by step instructions and video for your easy understanding.

Today we will learn how to make masala pasta | Indian style Masala Pasta with an easy step by step pictorial instructions and the video. Pasta is an Italian Dish, but we Indian convert them to suit our taste with our culinary skills to make it more healthier and suitable for kids.That is how this masala pasta came.

I am not a big fan of pasta or macaroni recipes and I have cooked only this pasta payasam previously. But now a days my kids started asking to make different pasta recipes and I started preparing them.

This masala pasta is added with lots and lots of veggies of your own choice to make it more healthier so that kids can eat veggies along with the pasta.

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Masala pasta recipe

Pasta is an Italian Dish, but we Indian convert them to suit our taste with our culinary skills to make it more healthier and suitable for kids.That is how this masala pasta came.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Indian

Keyword masala pasta, masala pasta desi style

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings 3

Author Akila

Ingredients

To cook pasta

Pasta - 1 Cup
Olive oil - 1 tbsp
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Water to cook pasta

For Masala

Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
Urud dal - 1/2 tsp
Fennel seeds - 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Onion - 1 big size, chopped finely
tomato - 2 medium size, chopped finely
Garlic - 5 chopped finely
green chili - 2 chopped
Curry leaves - little
salt - 1/2 tsp or as per taste
chili powder - 1/2 tsp
coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
turmeric -1/4 tsp
cumin powder - 1/4 tsp
garam masala - 1/4 tsp
olive oil - 5 tbsp
Parmesan cheese - 1 tsp or more
coriander leaves - for garnishing
mixed veggies - 1 cup like carrot, beans, sweet corn, cauliflower, broccoli, Greenpeas

Instructions

To cook pasta

Cook pasta as per the instructions or add enough water, oil and salt and add the pasta.
Cover and cook the pasta 8 to 10 minutes or until the pasta is cooked well. Filter and drain the water. Keep the cooked pasta aside.

To prepare Masala

In a pan add oil and when it is hot and mustard seeds and the urud dal.
Add the cumin seeds and fennel seeds and fry them for a minute do not over fry them.
Now add Onion and garlic and saute them nicely till the onions become translucent.
add green chilies and the curry leaves and again saute them.
Now add the chopped tomatoes and sautè them nicely
Add the mixed vegetables and saute then again. If you want add little oil and saute them so they get cooked nicely.
Add salt, turmeric, chilli powder, turmeric, coriander powder, garam Masala and mix well.
Also add cumin powder and the dried fenugreek Leaves ( kasoori methi ).
Let the veggies gets cooked with the Masala.
Now add the cooked pasta and mix well for 5 to 7 minutes another pasta is also coated well with the Masala.
Now add the tomato sauce and mix well. This step is optional but it gives great taste to this Masala pasta.
Add the parmesan cheese and garnish with coriander leaves and serve it.
Yummy yummy Masala pasta is ready.

Notes

See below notes

step by step instructions of Masala pasta recipe

Ingredients

To cook pasta

Pasta – 1 Cup
Olive oil – 1 tbsp
Salt – 1/2 tsp
Water to cook pasta

For Masala

Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp
Urud dal – 1/2 tsp
Fennel seeds – 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp
Onion – 1 ( big size, chopped finely)
tomato – 2 ( medium size, chopped finely)
Garlic – 5 (chopped finely)
green chili – 2 (chopped)
Curry leaves – little
salt – 1/2 tsp (or as per taste)
chili powder – 1/2 tsp
coriander powder – 1/2 tsp
turmeric -1/4 tsp
cumin powder – 1/4 tsp
garam masala – 1/4 tsp
olive oil – 5 tbsp
Parmesan cheese – 1 tsp (or more)
coriander leaves – for garnishing
mixed veggies – 1 cup (like carrot, beans, sweet corn, cauliflower, broccoli, Greenpeas )

Method To prepare Masala pasta

To cook pasta

1. Cook pasta as per the instructions or add enough water, oil and salt and add the pasta.

2. Cover and cook the pasta 8 to 10 minutes or until the pasta is cooked well. Filter and drain the water. Keep the cooked pasta aside.

To prepare Masala

1. In a pan add oil and when it is hot and mustard seeds and the urud dal.

2. When mustard seeds splutters, Add the cumin seeds and fennel seeds and fry them for a minute. do not over fry them.

3. Now add Onion and garlic and saute them nicely till the onions become translucent.

4. add green chilies and the curry leaves and again saute them.

5. Now add the chopped tomatoes and sautè them nicely

6. Add the mixed vegetables and saute then again. If you want add little oil and saute them so they get cooked nicely.

7. Add salt, turmeric, chilli powder, turmeric, coriander powder, garam Masala and mix well.

8. Also add cumin powder and the dried fenugreek Leaves ( kasoori methi ).

9. Let the veggies gets cooked with the Masala. Now add the cooked pasta and mix well for 5 to 7 minutes so that pasta is also coated well with the Masala.

10. Now add the tomato sauce and mix well. This step is optional but it gives great taste to this Masala pasta.

11. Add the parmesan cheese and garnish with coriander leaves and serve it.

12. Yummy yummy Masala pasta is ready.

Notes

1. Instead of tomato, you can puree the tomatoes and add them.

2 . Adding Tomato sauce is optional but it’s gives great taste. If you want more spicy, you can add a tbsp of chilli sauce also.

3. You can also add a 1 tsp of sugar if don’t add tomato sauce. Adding sugar also gives a great taste.

4. Adding parmesan cheese gives a nice taste a s kids would love them.

5. Instead of Olive oil, you can also add butter to the veggies. But Olive oil is good for health and try to use them for pasta dishes.

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