Learn how Veg noodles are made Dhaba Style in India. Indian Street food is tempting and delicious so we decided to check out how roadside Cafes make veg noodles.
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Indian Snack Recipes – How to make Bread Rolls?
Bringing to you a popular Indian snack called Bread Rolls which is flavourful and easy to make. Do give it a try and let us know your experience.
Ingredients/Method
For the stuffing: 3-4 boiled potatoes
1/2 small onion chopped
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
2 tbsp grated ginger
Salt per taste
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tbsp amchur- Mango Powder
1/2 tsp ajwain ( Carom seeds)
Oil for frying
Loaf of bread
water for dipping slices
Method:
– Prepare the stuffing by combining stuffing ingredients
– Remove the end portions of the slices. Dip each slice in water to just make it wet. Remove the excess water
– Fill the slice of bread with potatoes. Close and seal. Once all rolls are ready.
– Heat some oil in a pot. Deep fry rolls. Soak out the excess oil by putting them on paper towel.
Serve with chutney of your choice.
12 Exciting Indian Street Food Recipes to prepare at home
Aloo Chana Chaat is my take on Indian Street food. Aloo Chana Chaat is basically an Indian snack, quite healthy and literally means Potato-Chickpea Salad with tons of yummy flavours.
Ingredients/ Method
1 Cup Boiled Chickpeas (Chana)
1 Cup Boiled Potatoes
1/2 Cup chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp Green chilli (Handle with care your mouth might get burnt)
2 tbsp Green Onions (Optional but adds a nice bite)
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp roasted cumin pwd
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup Tamarind Sauce/Chutney
For Dressing:
2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves
4 tbsp Plain homemade yogurt
1/2 tbsp Mint Leaves (I used dried)
1/2 tsp black pepper powder
(Blend all dressing ingredients together for smooth paste)
Simple mix all ingredients together, pour the dressing over and serve in mini tartletes or party cups.
Veg Samosas are the most popular Indian snack/appetizer. It’s basically all purpose flour dough, filled with potato stuffing and spices and then deep fried. You can prepare the healthier version by baking them and replacing potatoes with spinach and cheese.
It’s a two step process.
1. You prepare the outer shell (pastry) with the dough which is made using all purpose flour
2. Prepare the stuffing using spinach and peas
3. Fill the shell with the stuffing and then
Bake samosas at 350-375 F for about 30-35 mins.
For the pastry/outer shell
– All purpose flour
– Ajwain (carom seeds)
– Baking Powder
– Salt
– Oil
For stuffing:
– Bunch of spinach leaves, washed and chopped
– Cup of green peas and
– Indian spices
and if you are not enthusiastic about preparing outershell/pastry at home then simply use store bought puff pastry dough to make mini samosas at home for any kind of party.
3. Homemade Spring Rolls Recipe
Although of Asian origin and not really Indian, Spring rolls are quite popular among Indian teenagers as a choice for party menu item and something to enjoy with friends. It won’t be wrong to say that this Indo-chinese recipe is quite popular in India.
4. Hakka Noodles (Indo-Chinese style noodles)
These Hakka noodles are my absolute favourite. Add a lot of veggies in them to make them a bit healthier for the kids. Watching street vendors toss them up in their wok is quite a sight.
Very simple Indian food recipe for Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Tikka makes a great appetizer. It’s not only a tasty party appetizer but also great finger food, good for bbq, summer parties, pool parties and all other occasions. Serve it with Mint or Tamarind Chutney.
Do you like a good bite of Fish? Try these fish Pakoras.
For Marinade:
300 gms Fish Fillets
(We used Wild Pollock)
1/2 tsp black pepper pwd
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp red chilli pwd
1 tsp Turmeric
For the batter
3 tbsp chickpea flour
1 tbsp ginger/garlic paste
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp carom seeds/ajwain
1 tsp salt (add per taste)
1 tsp red chilli pwd
1/2 tsp garam masala
Oil for cooking. We pan-fried but you can choose to deep fry too.
Method: Marinade the fish for 20 mins and then prepare the batter. Add the fish in it. Let it stand in it and then pan-fry until cooked (usually 5-6 mins) Serve with chutney of your choice.
Cost effective and easy to prepare Aloo tikki’s (Potato cutlets) are full of calories but so yummy that it’s hard to put the plate down.
This Indian vegetarian street food item is popular in Maharashtra and slowly catching up with rest of the country. Pav Bhaji refers to two items. Bhaji is basically vegetables cooked in Indian spices enjoyed with Pav which is a special bread. You can make your own Pav bread or simply buy it from the store to enjoy with Bhaji. Street vendors add tons of oil/butter/ghee on Bhaji and squeeze fresh lemon on top. You can make a healthier version at home.
Imagine piping hot Pakoras with a fresh cup of Chai tea on a rainy day. Truly these veg fritters are in a league of their own. You can also make fritters out of individual vegetables like Gobi , Zucchini, Potatoes or combine them all together. Indian street food scene is incomplete without Pakoras and number one Pakora of all times is Paneer Pakora. Prepare Paneer Pakoras especially if you are expecting some special guests.
Dosa hails from southern regions of India and is quite popular as street food in Northern India. although process too make Dosas at home is long, it’s well worth it. Dosa’s can be enjoyed plain or stuffed with variety of fillings. Potato filling being the most common. Dosas are enjoyed with various chutneys like coconut dip, tamarind chutney and Sambhar which is a thin lentils based curry.
One of the latest additions to Indian street foods is Manchurian which is an Indo-chinese dumpling made out of different veggies. Served over noodles, veg manchurian appeals to young and old alike.
Our discussion for Indian street food won’t be complete without mentioning Kabobs. Although their are several kinds of Kabobs (liek boti Kabobs, Shami Kabobs, Reshmi Kebabs etc) and each street vendor has its own formula to make perfect Kebabs, chicken tikka rules the roost and is simply delectable.
As you travel through India, you’ll see that their are lots of Dhabas, street stalls, food carts etc and several of them serve fried rice, parathas and curry as well. Although this Indian street food is quite mouth watering, eat with caution as it might not be most hygenie 🙂 just being honest here.
7 Divine Pakora Recipes from my kitchen
Pakoras are delicious Indian snacks. They are basically deep fried fritters enjoyed by young and old alike. I remember when I was little and we had company over, my mom would disappear in her kitchen and quickly produce lip smacking and aromatic Pakoras which would then be enjoyed by our guests with a cup of Chai (Indian Tea).
Here are some amazing Pakora recipes that you can prepare in your kitchen and impress your guests.
1. Mix Veg Pakoras: In this version of Pakoras, various vegetables are cut into small chunks, dipped in Pakora batter which is made out of chickpea flour (Besan), seasoned well and then deep fried. Each bite turns out to be unique because you’re trying to figure out whether you bit into cauliflower or spinach. Was that potato or eggplant? I often make these for my office potlucks and needless to say they disappear quickly.
2. Aloo Pakoras: Potatoes is perhaps one of the most common vegetables in the world and almost always present in our pantries. Here’s how you can transform this humble vegetable into something elegant and presentation worthy. Indian snack Aaloo ke Pakore (Pakoda) is a potato fritter made by dipping potatoes in a batter made out of chickpeas and various Indian spices (like Carom seeds (ajwain), salt, Red chilli pwd, Dried Mango Powder (amchur), Black Pepper Pwd (Kali Mirch) and Garam Masala) and then frying them in the oil.
3. Punjabi Fish Pakora: Fish Lovers, this one is for you.
Recipe for Punjabi Fish Pakora.
For Marinade:
300 gms Fish Fillets
(We used Wild Pollock)
1/2 tsp black pepper pwd
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp red chilli pwd
1 tsp Turmeric
For the batter
3 tbsp chickpea flour
1 tbsp ginger/garlic paste
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp carom seeds/ajwain
1 tsp salt (add per taste)
1 tsp red chilli pwd
1/2 tsp garam masala
Oil for cooking. We pan-fried but you can choose to deep fry too.
Method: Marinade the fish for 20 mins and then prepare the batter. Add the fish in it. Let it stand in it and then pan-fry until cooked (usually 5-6 mins) Serve with chutney of your choice.
4. Pan-fried Zucchini Fritters : Afraid of deep fried stuff? Well these pan-fried Zucchini fritters might do the trick for you. Simple yet delicious Indian way to prepare Zucchini fritters is bound to impress healthy conscious individuals.
Ingredients:
1 Large Zucchini
1 cup Chickpea flour (besan)
Salt ( per taste)
1 tsp Garam Masala
1/2 tsp Red chilli pwd
1 tsp Mango Pwd
1 tsp Black Pepper Pwd (Kali Mirch)
1 tsp Carom Seeds (Ajwain)
1/2 cup water
3-4 Tbsp Oil
Mix all the spices together along with chickpea flour and Zucchini pieces. Add water to make thick batter and pan-fry till golden brown. Serve with your favourite chutney.
Note: Feel free to adjust the spices to your taste level.
These can be a wonderful appetizer for your next party. You can pair them with rice, noodles or put them inside a roti or parantha for a lovely wrap as well.
Ingredients:
1/2 kg boneless chicken pieces
1/2 cup onions (Optional but add a great bite to your pakoras)
1 tsp salt (or as per taste)
1/2 tsp red chilli pwd
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/4 tsp Ajwain (Carom seeds)
1/2 tsp chaat masala
1 tsp soya sauce
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
2 tbsp rice flour
4 tbsp besan (chickpea flour)
1/2 cup water
Oil for frying
Method:
1. Marinade chicken along with spices and onions for 20 mins.
2. Next add chickpea flour and rice flour. Mix well by adding water as required.
3. Fry in hot oil for 3-4 mins until golden brown on all sides and cooked from inside.
4. Take them out and put them on brown paper/ paper towel to soak out excess oil.
5. Sprinkle some chaat masala on top and serve with your favourite chutney.
Enjoy!
6. Gobi Pakoras: Cauliflower lovers couldn’t be more happier. Transform ordinary Cauliflower into something flavorful with this simple gobhi pakora recipe.
7. Paneer Pakoras: Paneer is Indian cottage cheese, somewhat simmilar to Ricotta. I prepare these Pakoras usually for special occasions because they are simply decadent.
Now Pakoras are best enjoyed with a Pakora sauce and here are 3 of the most popular Indian chutneys:
1. Tamarind Chutney
2. Mint (Pudina Chutney)
3. Mango-mint chutney
Sonam Kapoor is in love..
One of the hottest bollywood heroine, daughter of ‘Mr. India’ and ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ star Anil Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor is in love. Yes, you heard me right. Sonam Kapoor is in love with ‘Pav Bhaji’ which is her favourite food. So, why not try this popular Indian street food tonight? Here’s my Pav Bhaji cooking video for all Sonam Kapoor Fans: