November 1, 11:32Aaj Tak

Mooli Tikki Recipe: How to Prepare Delicious Turnip Snacks in Minutes

With the arrival of the winter season, fresh turnip (mooli) appears in the market, which is usually used for making salads, pickles, and flatbreads. However, it can also be used to prepare delicious snacks. Mooli Tikki, which are perfect for an evening snack with tea, are very easy to make at home.

Preparing this snack involves using turnips, potatoes, and various spices. If you want to prepare something new and tasty for an evening tea, you can make Mooli Tikki. Below is a simple recipe and a list of necessary ingredients.

For preparation, you will need: 2 cups of grated turnip, 2 boiled and mashed potatoes, 3-4 tablespoons of besan, 2 finely chopped green peppers, 1 teaspoon of grated ginger, half a teaspoon of red chili powder, 1 teaspoon of coriander powder, half a teaspoon of garam masala, half a teaspoon of cumin seeds, half a teaspoon of black pepper powder, salt to taste, a little fresh cilantro, and vegetable oil as needed.

To begin, thoroughly wash and peel the turnip, and then grate it. After that, gently squeeze the grated turnip with your hands to remove excess moisture; this will prevent the mixture from being too runny.

Next, mix the turnip and mashed potato in a large bowl. Add the green pepper, ginger, salt, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, cumin, and black pepper, and then mix everything thoroughly. Then add the besan and finely chopped cilantro. Mix all components and let them rest for some time.

When the mixture is ready, lightly grease your hands with a little oil and shape it into small round tikki patties. Heat a frying pan and add a little oil to it. Place the prepared tikki on the pan and fry over medium heat on both sides until golden and crispy. After that, remove them and place them on a plate.

The hot Mooli Tikki is served with green chutney, tomato sauce, or yogurt. Its taste will be even better if enjoyed during an evening tea.

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www.aajtak.inOctober 31, 13:26

Chef Ranveer presents garlic palak curry with egg recipe, which can be served with bread or rice

If you are tired of monotonous egg dishes, you can try making garlic palak curry with egg. This delicious dish combines palak gravy, boiled eggs, and garlic fried onions, giving the food a special flavor. The gravy has a rich and spicy consistency.

It can be served for lunch or dinner with roti, paratha, or rice. The advantage of this dish is that it is easy to prepare using common spices found at home. A simple recipe is presented below.

Garlic Palak Egg Curry Recipe

To prepare garlic palak curry with egg, you first need to prepare the spinach. Take a pot, heat water, and add a little salt. Boil the spinach leaves for 30 seconds to one minute, then immediately transfer them to cold water to preserve their green color. After that, squeeze out the excess liquid and blend the spinach.

Next, prepare the yogurt marinade. In a bowl, mix yogurt with coriander powder, turmeric, red pepper powder, and cumin powder, mixing the ingredients thoroughly.

To make the eggs spicy, heat oil in a pan. Fry the boiled eggs along with the ginger and garlic paste until lightly browned. Then sprinkle them with red pepper powder so they are evenly coated with spices, and set them aside.

When starting to prepare the palak gravy, heat ghee in a pot. Sauté the curry leaves and chopped onion for 4–5 minutes. When the onion becomes soft, add the ginger and garlic paste, the prepared yogurt marinade, and green chili. Cook until the oil starts to separate from the spice mixture.

After that, stir in the spinach puree and cook for another 4–5 minutes. Then add a cup of water, salt to taste, and one and a half cups of hot water. Let the gravy simmer slowly for some time.

Preparing Garlic Fried Onions

In a small pan, heat oil. Fry the chopped garlic until golden brown. Add dry red pepper and red pepper powder. Add a little water and prepare the fried onions.

Finally, add the fried eggs to the prepared palak gravy. Garnish with garlic fried onions and fresh cilantro. Your hot garlic palak curry with egg is ready. It is recommended to serve it with roti, paratha, or plain rice; the garlic fried onions will give this simple dish a unique flavor.

www.aajtak.inOctober 21, 13:52

Chana Bhaphra Recipe: Crunchy Black Lentil and Onion Snack for Breakfast

If you are craving something spicy and crunchy as an evening snack, you can prepare the famous Bhaphra from Bihar. This tasty snack is made from black lentils, gram flour (besan), and various spices.

This appetizing snack, which is perfect with evening tea, is made using black lentils, besan, onion, rice flour, and simple spices. It turns out crispy on the outside and soft inside, making it very pleasant to eat. A feature of this dish is that it is easy to prepare at home.

Chana Bhaphra can be served for breakfast, during evening tea time, or as a treat for guests. Its flavor becomes even richer if served with green or tomato paste. If you want to diversify your daily diet, making this Bhaphra will be a great option.

To begin cooking, you need to thoroughly wash the black lentils, and then soak them in water for 6-7 hours or overnight. After that, drain the water from the lentils.

The soaked lentils are transferred to a large bowl, and finely chopped onion, green pepper, and fresh coriander are added. Next, they are mixed with coriander powder, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt to taste. All ingredients are thoroughly mixed.

Besan and rice flour are added to this mixture. Gradually, adding a little water, all components are mixed until a homogeneous mass is obtained. It is important to achieve a consistency where the batter is neither too liquid nor too thick, but can be easily scooped into hot oil.

Oil is heated in a pan. When the oil is sufficiently hot, small portions of the batter are placed into the hot oil. Fry over medium heat until golden and crispy. After one side is cooked, flip it and fry on the other side until completely done.

When the Chana Bhaphra is browned on both sides, it is removed from the oil and placed on a plate. The remaining portions of the batter are prepared similarly. Hot Bhaphra is served with green paste, tomato sauce, or any other favorite paste.

www.aajtak.inOctober 20, 11:46

Recipe for Crispy Moringa Leaf Pakoras

Pakoras are a popular type of snack in Indian homes. Whether it is raining or a winter evening, enjoying hot pakoras with tea brings great pleasure. Although people usually prefer pakoras made from potatoes, onions, eggplant, or spinach, you may never have tried moringa leaf pakoras (Sahjan). These pakoras have a delightful taste and are quite easy to prepare at home.

These pakoras turn out crispy on the outside and soft on the inside; they can be made using gram flour (besan), onion, green chili, and some common spices. Preparing these pakoras does not require a large number of ingredients. They can be served with evening tea, green sauce, or tomato sauce. Below is a simple recipe for making crispy and tasty moringa pakoras at home.

Ingredients

The following components are needed for preparation: 1 cup of fresh moringa leaves (Sahjan), 1 cup of gram flour (besan), 1 onion (finely chopped), 1–2 green chilies (finely chopped), 1 teaspoon of red chili powder, half a teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of ajwain, salt to taste, a little fresh coriander (finely chopped), water as needed, and oil for frying.