Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp salt (as required)oil for frying Preparation:
Crunchy Snacks
Kaliyadakka / Cheeda
Ingredients: 1 cup rice flour3/4 cup grated coconut3-4 shallots1/2 tsp cumin seedssalt to taste1 tsp ghee1/2 cup boiling wateroil, for frying Preparation:
Spinach / Palak Ribbon Pakkavada
Ingredients: 1 cup spinach / palak1 green chilli, chopped1 cup rice flour1/4 cup gram flour2 tbsp butter1 tsp ajwain seeds1/4 tsp asafoetida/ hing2 tsp oilsalt to tasteoil for frying Preparation:
Spinach / Palak Sev
Ingredients: 1 cup spinach / palak leaves1 green chilli1 cup gram flour1/4 cup rice powdera pinch of turmeric powder1/4 tsp asafoetidasalt to tasteoil, for frying Preparation:
Beetroot Mixture
Ingredients: 1 beetroot2 cups gram flour/ kadalamavu2 1/2 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp asafoetida/ kaayapodi1 tbsp oil1/2 cup peanuts with skin1/4 cup roasted gram / pottu kadala5 crushed garlic2-3 sprigs curry leavessalt to tasteoil, for frying Preparation:
Beetroot Ribbon Pakkavada
Ingredients: 1 small beetroot1 cup rice flour1/2 cup gram flour3/4-1 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder 1/4 tsp asafoetida/ hing1 tsp oilsalt to tasteoil for fryingfew curry leaves Preparation:
BBQ Popcorn / Barbecue Popcorn
Ingredients: 1/3 cup popcorn kernels / popping corn2 tsp paprika1/2 tsp chilli powder1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp onion powder1 tsp salt2 tbsp brown sugar3 tbsp olive oil1 1/2 tbsp oil Preparation: In a small bowl, add paprika, chilli powder, garlic powder, onion powder and salt and mix together and keep it aside. In another small […]
Kadachakka Chips / Breadfruit Chips
Ingredients: 1 breadfruit / kadachakka / sheema chakka1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp salt or as requiredoil for frying Preparation: Cut the breadfruit into two halves and cut each half into 4 equal pieces. Then peel the skin and remove the centre hard portion. Then slice them into thin pieces and keep it aside. In a […]
Alikkathappam
Ingredients: 1 cup plain flour2 tbsp sugar, powdered1 tsp black sesame seedsa pinch of cardamom powderwater, as requiredsalt to tasteoil for frying Preparation: In a bowl, add plain flour, sugar, sesame seeds, cardamom powder and salt and mix well. Add required amount of water and knead well to a soft tight dough. Keep it covered […]
Choru Kondattam / Leftover Cooked Rice Kondattam
Ingredients: 1 cup leftover cooked rice / choru1 green chilli, chopped1/4 tsp asafoetidasalt to taste1 tsp black sesame seedsa pinch of cumin seedsoil for frying Preparation: In a blender, add cooked rice, chopped green chilli, asafoetida and salt and grind well till smooth without adding water. Transfer to a bowl and add sesame seeds and […]
Rice Crackers with Leftover Pathiri
Ingredients: 5-6 leftover pathirioil for frying Preparation: Cut the pathiri into small pieces. Place them on a sheet lined with parchment paper / kitchen towel. Then dry them in the sun for 2 days or until crisp. Store in an air tight container. 4. To fry, heat oil in a pan and add the dried […]
Spicy Banana Chips
Ingredients: 3 raw bananas / plantains (nendran pazham) salt to tastechilli powder ( add to your taste)oil for frying Preparation: Peel the skin of the bananas and slice them into thin round pieces. Heat oil in a deep pan on medium flame and fry sliced banana pieces in the hot oil without overcrowding them. Stir […]