puffed wheat chivda/ಗೋಧಿ ಚುರಮುರಿ ಚೂಡಾ

Godhi puri chuda/puffed wheat chivda/

ಗೋಧಿ ಚುರಮುರಿ ಚೂಡಾ 

 Look at this chivda!
you might take it for puffed rice chivda!Wait!! look again!! don't you feel these are bit over sized mamra/mandakki/churmuri?
Yes you got it right.These are bigger in size.This is not puffed rice.This is puffed wheat!A new food item that has entered the market last year 2014!These are a perfect substitute for any packed chips or crunchy snacks.These are very tasty indeed and good for diabetic people as well.These have less calories and more fiber than puffed rice.Kids will love these mamra.This has become a favourite chivda item of mine and my daughter's.Makes a tasty and interesting snack for kids.
This is very easy and quick to make.As this is a new item to my snack list would live to share with you all.

Here are the ingredients required:

1. cleaned,puffed wheat/godhi puri 2 litres(yes at Bengaluru it is sold in litre measurements)
2. oil 2 tbspground nuts/peanuts less than 1/4 cup
3. puffed chana/roasted chana/hurigadle/puthani less than 1/4 cup
4. mustard seeds 1 tsp
5. hing a pinch
6. salt as per taste(takes less salt as the puris are bit salty)
7. red chili powder 1 tsp
8. turmeric 1/4 tsp
9. sugar 1-2 tsp
10. curry leaves 2 strands
11. menthe hittu 1 tsp- optional

Method to prepare puffed mamra chivda:

• heat oil in a kadhai
• add mustard to splutter,then add curry leaves,turmeric,redchilipowder,hing.
• Add peanuts,roasted chana.Let these fry in the oil  to get crispy.
• Add the cleaned godhi puri/puffed wheat
• Add sugar and salt.It takes less salt. so be careful while adding salt.
• Add menthe hittu(optional).
• Mix well on a low flame for few mins.2-3.

Enjoy with hot tea or coffe!!

Also makes a healthy short break recipe for school going kids.

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!!!

karid avalakki chivda

This is one of the varieties of the chivda.In kannada 'karida 'means deep fried.Thick poha is deep fried in oil to make it extra crispy n crunchy.Tastes very yum with hot tea.As the poha is deep fried it is not a healthy food though :P.. so weight wathcers n cal conscious people .. watchout please!

Ingredients:

Thick poha 2/3 cups

peanuts 2 tbsp

roasted chana 1 tbsp

curry leaves a few

cashews a 5-6

almonds 5-6

red chilies 1 or 2

oil for deep frying

and salt,chili powder, to taste and a pinch each of asafoetida and turmeric powder.

method:

heat oil in a kadhai .. Oil has to be hot as need for frying the bhajjis. Take a medium sized metal strainer...holding this strainer in the hot oil first deep fry peanuts,cashews,roasted chana,almonds and the red chili.Strain on a tissue and keep aside.Fry curry leaves as wee.. be very careful while frying as it splashes out the hot oil.

In the same strainer start frying thick poha just a few teaspoons at a time .. frying does not take much time. Strain all the excess oil very well and spread the fried poha on a tissue .Discard the leftover oil.

when the poha is hot add all fried ingredients and salt,chili powder,haldi,hing and mix well.

Enjoy the Delicious fried chivda with a cup of hot tea.

Mamra,chivda,bellulli mandakki (ಬೆಳ್ಳುಳ್ಳಿ ಮಂಡಕ್ಕಿ,ಚುರಮುರಿ ಚಿವಡಾ)

Mamra(chiwda) (ಬೆಳ್ಳುಳ್ಳಿ ಮಂಡಕ್ಕಿ,ಚುರಮುರಿ ಚಿವಡಾ)

This is very easy and simple to make.A good tea time snack and the most commonly available in every north karnatak household .This is the main ingredient for chats like bhel and misal.I like to enjoy this hot chiwada with a cup of tea during rainy afternoons.

Here is the recipe.

Ingredients

1. mamra 150 to 200 gms
2. roasted dalia 3 tbsp
3. peanuts 3 tbsp
4. 3 cloves garlic
5. curry leaves 1 string
6. oil 2 1/2 tbsp
7. turmeric 1/4 tsp
8. red chili powder(paprika) 1-2 tsp
9. salt to taste.
10. mustard seeds 1 tsp
11. cumin 1 tsp.

In a dutch over or kadhai heat the oil,add mustard seeds,cumin and add crushed garlic.

once the garlic turns brown add dalia,peanuts and fry for 15-20 secs. add turmeric,red chili powder and curry leaves.

add mamra and sat and mix well on medium heat till mamra becomes crunchy.

let cool uncovered and store in a air tight container. stores up to 2 weeks.

serve with onion and green chilies