Masala papad

Masala papad

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2015 TO ALL!!

As the new year is approaching every one is very excited,busy making preparation for the new year celebrations!!I wish everyone a Happy new year 2015!!

on this occasion I bring a hassle free tea time snack which saves time and very quick one to make .Lets celebrate NEW YEAR 2015 with a tea time snack recipe viz. masala papad!!

Masala papad is very easy to make no fire recipe.This recipe makes a healthy tea time snack.My daughter is always excited to do this.I assist her in microwaving the papads.I chop n grate the vegetables for her.Then she will spice up the papads and serve.

The required ingredients are:

1. lijjat papad 2
2. oil.few drops 
3. chopped onions 1-2 tbsp
4. chopped tomatoes 1-2 tbsp
5. grated carrots 1-2 tbsp
6. chopped green onion leaves 1 tbsp
7. chopped coriander 1 tbsp
8. salt to taste
9. red chili powder to taste
10. chat masala few pinches, to sprinkle
11. nylon sev optional(avoid if u prefer the healthy version)

Method:

• Take the papads of your choice.I have taken pepper flavoured lijjat papads
• lightly smear with cooking oil on one side.
• microwave on high heat for about 40 seconds.
• Take out on a dish
• sprinkle red chili powder,salt
• spread the chopped vegetables.
• Sprinkle chat masala and sev if you like.
• Serve immediately.

Enjoy the masala papad with a cup of tea or coffee!!

green moong sprout chat

green moong sprout chat/ಮೊಳಕೆ ತರಿಸಿದ ಹೆಸರು ಕಾಳಿನ ಚಾಟ್ 

Today I made this healthy and tasty sprouted moong chat for evening snacks.This is very simple to make.Requires few ingredients and quick one to do if the sprouts are on hand.I usually make the sprouts at home once a week or sometimes once in a fortnight.Use the sprouts in various recipes like salads, side dish, for making misal,sprouted rice etc.

This particular chat can be prepared with raw sprouts or with partially cooked sprouts.

 This particular recipe is  kids' friendly and a no fire recipe.Just putting together the required ingredients to our tase is all.The kids can do this with least help from their parents or elders.

The Ingredients are:

1. Sprouted moog beans 1/2 cup
2. pomegranate seeds 1 tbsp / to our taste
3. chopped onion 1 tbsp/ to our taste
4. chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp/ to our taste
5. chopped coriander a few/ to our taste
6. chat masala 1/4 tsp
7. sugar 1/4 tsp
8. salt to taste
9. lime juice 1 tsp

 Method:

1. wash the sprouts thoroughly.put in a microwave safe bowl.cook covered on 80% power. for 1.30 mins or just to remove the rawness
2. let the sprouts cool.
3. Add all other ingredients.Give a good stir.Serve garnished with some coriander and tomatoes.

A perfect evening snack the kids can prepare themselves and enjoy! very healthy indeed!!

I dedicate this recipe to my friend Dr.Bhavanis daughter Brinda.She is 10 years old and has shown tremendous interest in cooking at a very early age!This is a simple recipe for you Brinda to encourage you through your interests!Give it a try!All the best to kid chef in you!!!