Quick Snacks

  Non-Veg Dhaba style chicken curry is perfect to satiate your chicken-curry cravings. It can be served with your favourite Indian bread or rice. Ingredients: Chicken – ½ kilograms Lemon juice – 2 tsp (remember to use fresh lemons only) Ginger-garlic paste – 2 tsp Onions (chopped) – 2 Ginger – 2-3 pieces Garlic – 8-9 cloves Green chillies – 5-6 Mustard oil – 3 tbsp Cumin seeds – 1 tsp Bay leaf – 1 Cinnamon stick – 1 small Black Cardamoms – 4 Peppercorns – 8 Cloves – 4 Tomatoes (chopped) – 4 Turmeric powder – 1 tsp Red chili – 1 tsp Coriander powder – 1 tsp Garam masala – 1 tsp Coriander leaves – 1 tsp Ghee – 2 tbsp Instructions: Marinate the chicken with salt, lemon and ginger garlic paste for around 30 minutes. Prepare a paste of Garlic, onion, ginger and green chillies. Take oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon sticks, black cardamom, peppercorns and cloves. Sauté them until golden brown and then add onions. Let it co...

  Non-VEG What I like about millet is that it almost tastes like semolina (cous) but it is entirely gluten free and a healthy whole grain. Ingredients: Cooked millet – 1 medium cup Boiled egg(s) cut to half – 2 Olive oil - 1 tbsp Cucumber (chopped) – 1 Onion (chopped – 1 Sprout – 1 medium cup Button mushroom (chopped) – 3-4 Black pepper powder – 1 tsp Salad dressing – 2 tbsp Coriander leaves (chopped) – 1 tbsp Green chillies (chopped) – 2 Salt – to taste Instructions: Heat Olive oil in a non-stick pan and sauté mushrooms for two minutes and then add rest of the vegetables. Add pepper power and salt. Stir it for five minutes. Now add cooked millets and mix them well. Take out the salad mixture in a bowl. Garnish it with boiled eggs, coriander leaves and salad dressing. Salad is ready to be served.

VEG Easy and super cheesy garlic bread can be served as an accompaniment or as a dish all on its own! Ingredients : Bread slices (Any brand of your choice) Salted butter - 1/2 cup Olive oil - 1tbsp Fresh granulated garlic - 2tbsp Salt and pepper - 1tbsp Shredded mozzarella - 2cups Fresh parsley - 2tsp   Instructions : Preheat oven to 375. Slice bread in half length-wise. In a mixing bowl, stir butter, olive oil, and garlic, salt and pepper together. Spread mixture over bread halves. Top bread with shredded cheese and parsley. Bake the bread until the cheese turns golden and bubbly.   Wait a few minutes before slicing and serving this garlic bread. It’s best warm, but not straight from the oven!

Non-Veg Shrimp/prawn fried rice is an Asian inspired dish. It’s a healthy and low in calories but big on flavour delicacy. Ingredients : Basmati Rice – 2 cups cooked Oil – 2 tbsp Garlic – 5 big cloves finely chopped Ginger – 1 tbsp finely chopped Green Chilli – 1 finely chopped Onion – 1 medium size finely chopped Capsicum / Green Bell Pepper – 1/2 chopped finely Scrambled egg - 2 Soy Sauce – 1 tsp or to taste Vinegar or Lemon Juice – 1 tsp or to taste Salt to taste Black Pepper Powder – 1 tsp or to taste Spring Onion – a handful finely chopped   For Marinating Prawns : Prawns – 12 medium size ones Salt to taste Chilli Powder – 1 tsp Vinegar or Lemon Juice – 1 tsp or to taste Soy Sauce – 1 tsp or to taste   Instructions : Take Prawns in a bowl. Add all the ingredients given in the list and mix well. Set aside. Heat oil in a wok or frying pan. Add in the shrimps and cook them for 3 to 4 minutes until they get curled and cooked...

Non-Veg Chicken dumplings (momos) are a delicious and filled with juicy minced chicken. A special street food, found mostly in Darjeeling/Sikkim (India) and Tibet. Ingredients : For the dough : All Purpose Flour (Maida) - 2 cups Salt - to taste Baking powder-1 1/2tsp For the filling : Chicken - boiled and minced- 1 cup Green peas (Matar) - boiled- 1/2 cup Onions - finely chopped-1/2 cup Garlic - finely chopped- 1 tbsp Ginger - finely chopped- 1/2tbsp Soy sauce - 1/2 tbsp Salt to taste Red/green chillies - 1 or 2 Whole Black Peppercorns - 1/4tbsp crushed   Instructions : To make the dumpling outer shell add the refined flour, salt, baking powder and water in a mixing bowl; and when the flour looks crumbly, knead to a stiff dough, with water and keep aside for about 20 minutes, covered with a wet cloth, so that the dough doesn't dry out. For the Chicken Filling, heat a tablespoon of oil in a wok and add the chopped chillies, onions, choppe...

Vegetable Manchurian is an Indo-Chinese recipe. It can be prepared in various ways. It can be served along with fried-rice or noodles. INGREDIENTS : FOR MANCHURIAN BALLS : Carrot – 1 cup, grated Cabbage – 1 cup, shredded Spring onion – ½ cup, chopped Onion – ½ cup, finely chopped Ginger garlic paste – ½ tsp Chilli sauce – 1 tsp Salt – ½ tsp Maida / plain flour – 2 tbsp Cornflour – 2 tbsp Oil - for frying FOR GRAVY : Oil – 2 tbsp Ginger- 1 inch, finely chopped Garlic – 3 cloves, finely chopped Chilli -1, slit Spring onion – ¼ cup, chopped Onion – ½ finely chopped Capsicum – ½ sliced Vinegar – 2 tbsp Soy sauce – 2 tbsp Chilli sauce – 1 tsp Tomato sauce – 2 tbsp Pepper powder – ½ tsp Salt – to taste Water – 1 ¼ cup FOR SLURRY : Cornflour – 2 tsp Water – ¼ cup   INSTRUCTIONS : In a large bowl take 1 carrot, 1 cup cabbage, ½ cup spring onion, ½ onion and ½ tsp ginger garlic paste. Add 1 tsp chilli sauce, ½ tsp salt. Mix w...

Non-Veg Pinwheel chicken is perfect as lunch, after school snack or appetizer. They taste wonderful both cold and hot. The following serves 4 people Ingredients : Chicken breast – 500 gms Paneer – 150 gms Tomato – 4 medium Spinach leaves – 1 bunch Parsley leaves – 1 small bunch Coriander leaves - 1 small bunch Mixed herbs – 1tsp Black pepper – 1 tbsp Chat masala – 1 tsp Garlic – 4-5 cloves Onion – 2 medium Ginger paste – 1tbsp Green chili – 2-3 Salt – to taste Oil – 2 tbsp Tomato base : Heat oil in a pan, pour in crushed tomatoes and wait till water reduces. Add mixed herbs, black pepper, crushed garlic and salt to taste. Simmer till it reaches sauce like consistency and pour it out onto your serving plate as base. Spinach side dish : Heat oil in pan, add chopped garlic, onion, ginger and green chilli; sauté till light brown. Add spinach leaves and stir till dry. Add salt to taste. Pour onto serving plate in any pattern. For stuffing : Mix grated paneer, parsley or coriander leaves, bl...

Veg / Non-Veg Sprout Salad benefits our health and they also give us natural vitamins and help us cut down on our cholesterol. The more we eat them, the healthier we are. You can prepare it with or without eggs. The following serves 4 adults. Ingredients : Alfalfa (Sydney Beans) sprouts – chopped, 100 Gms White Bean sprouts – chopped, 150 Gms Green sprouted moong (lentil) – 100 Gms Red sprouted gram – 100 Gms Pomegranate – 50 Gms Green Chilly pickle – Vinegar dipped, 3-4 Cucumber – Chopped 2 medium Carrots – chopped 1 medium Onions – Chopped 1 medium Caesar Salad Dressing – 2 tbsp. Boiled Eggs – 3 Cut into small pieces (Optional) Oregano – 1 tsp Red Chilli flakes – 1 tsp Lemon Juice – 2 tsp Black Pepper – powdered 1 tsp Salt – to taste Preparation : Take a big sized bowl and mix all the sprouts and veggies. Add salt, lime juice, black pepper and mix it well. Add boiled eggs, pomegranate and Caesar Salad dressing and mix it gently so the egg pie...

VEG Stuffed and baked Bell Peppers are a very popular delicacy across the world. You can fill them with meat, veggies, cheese, and rice or even with noodles. Here I have shared the recipe for vegetarian stuffed and baked bell peppers. Ingredients Bell Peppers – Medium, green - 2 Olive oil - 2tbsp Onion, diced – 1 medium Garlic powder - 1tsp Ground cumin - 1 tsp Smoked paprika - 1 tsp Mexican Chilli Powder - 1 tsp Red kidney beans - Drained, rinsed – 400 g Tomatoes – diced, 2 medium Cooked Brown Rice – 125 g Coriander - Chopped ½ bunch Grated cheese - 1 medium cup Lemon Juice - 2tbsp Preparation 1.    Preheat oven to 200°c. Cut capsicums in half lengthwise. Discard seeds and membrane, leaving stems intact. Place in a roasting pan, cut side-up and bake for 15 minutes. 2.    Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp. olive oil in a fry pan. Add onion and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until softened. Add spices and cook for another 5 minutes. ...

VEG Creamy white sauce pasta is one of my favourite pasta recipes. It’s cheesy and melts in the mouth. Packed with veggies, this is a great way to make kids eat their veggies!   Ingredients 3/4 cup Penne Pasta or any Pasta 1/2 teaspoon Salt 4-5 cups Water For Veggies 1/2 teaspoon Oil 1/4 cup chopped Carrot 1/4 cup chopped Green Capsicum 1/4 cup chopped Red Capsicum 1/4 cup chopped Broccoli Salt to taste For White Sauce 1½ tablespoons Butter 1 teaspoon finely chopped Garlic, optional 1½ tablespoons Maida (all purpose flour) 1½ cups Milk (250 ml) 1/4 teaspoon dried Oregano, optional (or pizza seasonings) 1/4 teaspoon Red Chilli Flakes A pinch of Black Pepper Powder (or crushed pepper) Preparation : 1.    Boil raw pasta according to the instructions given on the package or follow following instructions; Take 4-5 cups water in deep sauce pan, bring it to boil over medium flame. When it start boiling, add 3/4 cup Penne pasta and 1/...

Non-Veg Egg Rolls, also popularly known as Frankie or a wrap are one of the most popular street foods in several parts of India. The following serves 1. Ingredients : Egg(s) - 1 Tortilla - 1 Onions - finely chopped (1 small cup) Cucumber – finely chopped (1 small cup) Cabbage - finely chopped (1 cup) Tomato Ketchup to taste Mayonnaise - 2tbsp Cooking Oil - 3tbsp Green Chillies - 1 medium finely chopped Salt to taste Preparation : 1. Beat the egg with little salt and pepper and keep it aside. 2. Heat oil in a pan, add all the vegetables and sauté them for a few minutes. 3. Add pepper powder and sauté at high flame till veggies are crunchy. 4. On the pan add a tbsp of oil and spread. 5. Add the beaten egg on the pan and swirl the pan to spread. 6. Place the tortilla or flatbread immediately on the egg and press so that the egg sticks to the tortilla. Once it gets fried in low flame for a few seconds take out the tortilla. 7. Place the cooked tortilla with egg side...

Non-Veg This chilli chicken has a burst of flavors and tastes delicious. These tender bites taste mildly hot, sweet and sour. It is best served hot as an appetizer or with veg fried rice. The following serves 4 people. Ingredients : Chopped Chicken  - 500 gm Corn flour  – ½ cup Garlic paste   – ½ tsp Sliced green chilli   - 2 Vinegar   - 2 tbsp Sunflower oil   – ½ cup Beaten egg   - 1 Ginger paste   – ½ tsp Chopped onion   – 2 Medium Soy sauce   – 1 Tbsp Chopped spring onions   – 1 handful Sesame seeds – ½ tsp Salt - to taste Preparation : 1. To prepare this delicious chicken recipe, take a large bowl put chicken, eggs, ginger-garlic paste and corn flour. Mix all the ingredients properly, you can drizzle a little water to the mixture to coat the chicken pieces evenly. Once done, refrigerate the chicken for 1-2 hours. 2. Heat oil in a deep pan over a high flame. Carefully place the chicken pieces in the oil until cooked light brown....

Non Veg Bhapa (Baked) Rohu Fish is a Bengali cuisine. Bengalis are very passionate about their fish, and I'm no exception. So here is a special recipe of Bengal, known as Bhapa (baked) Rohu fish. This delicacy is not limited to Rohu fish; you can try any other fish if you like. The following quantity serves 6 people. Ingredients : 1. Rohu fish – 6 steaks 2. Mustard paste– 4 tbsp 3. Turmeric powder – 1 tsp 4. Salt – 1 tsp 5. Sugar – 1 tsp 6. Green chillies – 2 to 3 (split lengthwise) 7. Mustard oil – 2 tbsp 8. Water – ¼ cup   Preparation : 1. Wash and pat dry the Rohu steaks. Lightly sprinkle some salt on both sides and set aside. 2. Take an oven-proof baking dish. Add mustard paste, turmeric powder, salt, sugar and water to the baking dish and mix well to make a smooth mixture. 3. Now add the fish to the mustard mix and drizzle the mustard oil on top. 4. Rub each fish steak into the mustard paste to coat all sides thoroughly with the mustard mix....

Veg Baked Rasgulla (Roshogulla in Bangla) is an authentic Bengali recipe that has been a favorite among all the sweet lovers all over the world. Ingredients : 1. Rasgullas -12 pieces 2. Milk-1/2 cup 3. Khoya/mava-200gms 4. Condensed milk-400gms 5. Saffron- a pinch 6. Cardamom powder- a pinch 7. Chopped pistachios and almonds for garnishing.   Preparation: 1. To prepare this dessert recipe, keep the rasgullas dry by squeezing out the sugar syrup.  Take a bowl and mix khoya, condensed milk, milk, and cardamom powder.   2. Roll and cover the baked rasgullas in the milk mixture and arrange it in the baking dish. Add the remaining milk mixture over the rasgullas and make sure that it is entirely dipped in it. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake the rasgullas in the oven for 15-20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius and take them out from the oven. Let them cool down.   3. Garnish with saffron strands and crushed pistachio nuts. After garnishing, ...

Non Veg Apollo Chicken is a fusion of Indo-Chinese cuisine. It is famous in southern part of India especially Hyderabad. Here, I've detailed the recipe which you can easily prepare at home. The following quantity serves 3 people. Ingredients : 1. Chicken - 500 Gms​ 2. Red Chilli Powder - 2 Tbsp 3. Coriander Powder - 1 Tbsp 4. Turmeric Powder - 1 Tbsp 5. Ginger-Garlic paste​-2 Tbsp​ 6. Corn Flour - 2 Tbsp 7. All Purpose Flour - 3 Tbsp 8. Salt to taste For Sauce : 9. Chopped Garlic - 4-5 medium cloves 10. Onion - 1 medium size chopped 11. Curry Leaves - 4-5 12. Green Chilli - 3-4 (according to your level of spicy) 13. Vinegar - 1/2 Tsp 14. Salt to taste 15. Cooking Oil - 6 Tbsp Preparation : 1. Marinate the chicken with all the spices as mentioned above for 4-5 hours. 2. Post marination, deep fry the chicken in approximately 4 Tbsp of cooking oil. Sauce : 3. Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a pan. Add garlic, onion, green chillies and curry leaves. Fry until it turns golden brown. 4. Add fried ch...

Non Veg Chicken Mandi is a charcoal-smoked roasted chicken and basmati rice delicacy that is originally from Yemen. It can be made with Lamb and fish also. It is a very popular dish that is relished all over the Middle East. The following quantity serves 6 people. Ingredients : 1. Mandi Masala (I used the readily available one) 2. Chicken – 1 KG 3. Basmati Rice (of your own choice) 4. Onions – 2 medium size 5. Green chili - 2 6. Dry fruits (cashew, almonds and raisins – 100 gms in total) 7. Ginger Garlic paste – 2Tbsp 8. Salt – to taste 9. Turmeric powder – 1Tbsp 10. Lemon juice- 1 Tbsp 11. Olive/vegetable oil- 4Tbsp 12. Butter – 10 gms 13. Saffron water (soak 4 strands saffron in half cup of a cup) Preparation : Marinate chicken with all the spices including Mandi masala and keep it for 2 hrs. Wash and soak basmati rice in water for an hour. Next we need to make a steamer setup, add 1 and a half liter water to a vessel. Put the marinated chicken in a metallic strainer and put it on to...