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:
Crunchy Snacks
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 […]
Badam Murukku / Almond Chakli
Ingredients: 1 cup rice flour10 almonds / badam1/2 tsp sesame seeds1/4 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp buttersalt to tastewater, as required to knead the doughoil for frying + 1 tsp hot oil Preparation: Soak the almonds in hot water for 15 minutes. Then remove its skin and grind into a smooth paste adding little water. In […]
Sweet Banana Chips
Ingredients: 2 ripe plantain / nendrapazham (just start to ripe)saltoil for frying Preparation: Peel the skin of the bananas and slice them into thin round pieces. Heat oil in a deep pan and when the oil has heated enough, add the sliced banana pieces in the hot oil without overcrowding them. Keep the flame in […]
Kaya Nurukku Upperi / Quartered Banana Chips
Ingredients: 2 raw bananas / plantains (nendran pazham)1/4 tsp turmeric powdersalt water (1/2 tsp in 1/4 cup of water)oil for frying Preparation: Mix turmeric powder with enough water in a pan or bowl and keep it aside. Peel the skin of the bananas and put them in turmeric water for 15-20 minutes. Slice the bananas […]
Pavakka Kondattam / Sun Dried Bitter Gourd Chips
Ingredients: 4 bitter gourds / pavakka / kaipakka5 green chillies, slit into halfsalt to tastewater oil for frying Preparation: Slice the bitter gourds into slightly thick disc shapes. In a pan, add the sliced bitter gourd, green chillies, salt and enough water and bring it to a boil. Simmer the flame to medium and let […]
Beetroot Diamond Cuts
Ingredients: 1/2 beetroot1 cup plain flour1 tsp black sesame seeds1/2 tsp chilli powder1/4-1/2 tsp asafoetida1/4 tsp ajwain seedssalt to tasteoil for frying Preparation: Peel and chop the beetroot into pieces and then grind to a fine paste adding little water. In a bowl, add plain flour, sesame seeds, ajwain seeds, chilli powder. asafoetida and salt […]