Healthy Snacking
1. PANEER and green pea's burger
PARAM PANEER and green peas burger is a healthy alternative to kids' favorite junk food - a one meal wonder that combines peas, PARAM PANEER, mayonnaise, onions, tomatoes, and lettuce. This yummy burger can be wrapped in aluminum foil or cling film and pack in a Tiffin box along with tomato ketchup.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time:15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
For The Cutlets
Crumbled PARAM PANEER 1/2 cup
Boiled and crushed green peas 1/2 cup
Boiled, peeled, and mashed potatoes 1/4 cup
Green chili paste 1 1/2 tsp
Finely chopped coriander (dhania) 2 tbsp
Whole wheat bread crumbs 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Whole wheat bread crumbs for coating
Oil for deep-frying
Other Ingredients
Whole Wheat (gehun) burger buns 4 pcs
Butter 4 tbsp
Big Lettuce Leaves 4 pcs
Eggless Mayonnaise 6 tbsp
Finely chopped coriander (dhania) 2 tbsp
Big Tomato , thinly sliced 1 pc
Sliced onions (optional) - 4 pc
Salt and freshly ground black pepper powder to taste
Accompaniment
Tomato Ketchup
Method:
For the Cutlets
How to Proceed
2. Mulo Ghonto
This recipe is an authentic East Bengal recipe - A delightful combination of radish with the potato, which makes an appearance in almost every dish in a Bengali household. You will be amazed to find how the bitter mooli is transformed into a sweetish vegetable where garam masala combined with chilies, peas, and potatoes make this vegetable more delectable.
Preparation Time:10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1/2 tsp Param ghee
2 cups chopped radish (mooli)
1 1/2 tsp oil
1 whole dry Kashmiri red chili, broken into pieces
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (Jeera)
1 cup green peas
1 tsp turmeric powder (Haldi)
1 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 tbsp aniseeds (Saunf)
a pinch of sugar
salt to taste
1/4 cup peeled and chopped potatoes
1/2 tsp garam masala
Method:
Combine the radish with enough water in a deep non-stick pan and par-boil on a medium flame for 5 minutes. Drain and squeeze out the water. Keep aside.
Heat 1/2 tsp of oil in a non-stick kadhai and lightly brown the potatoes on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes. Keep aside.
Heat the remaining 1 tsp of oil in the same non-stick kadhai and add the red chilies and cumin seeds.
When the seeds crackle, add the radish, green peas, turmeric powder, chili powder, aniseeds, sugar, and salt, mix gently and cook on a slow flame for 5 minutes. Sprinkle a little water to avoid the vegetables from burning.
Add the potatoes, mix gently and simmer until all the vegetables are done (add 1 tbsp of water if necessary while cooking). Keep aside.
Meanwhile, heat the ghee in a small non-stick pan, add the garam masala, and saute for 10 seconds.
Add it to the vegetable, mix well, and cook on a slow flame for another 3 to 4 minutes.
Serve hot.
3. Paneer Chane Ke Chops
Paneer stuffed in Kabuli chana mixture, shaped into chops, and shallow-fried is a yummy snack to satiate every palate and is a healthy snack option. It tastes crispy and best when served fresh and hot. Enjoy this snack with a cup of masala tea to feel full and refreshed.
Preparation Time: 20-30 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
PARAM Paneer 100 grams
Chickpeas (Kabuli Chana), soaked 350 grams
Salt to taste
Tea leaves 1 teaspoon
Coriander seeds 2 teaspoons
Fennel seeds (Saunf) 1 1/2 teaspoons
Dried red chilies 2-3
Onion 1 medium
Ginger, roughly chopped 1-inch piece
Oil for shallow frying
Method:
Boil the Kabuli chana with salt and tea leaves tied in a potli till completely soft.
Drain and reserve the cooking stock.
Heat a non-stick pan, add coriander seeds, fennel seeds, and red chilies, roast till fragrant.
Roughly chop an onion and add to the pan. Add ginger and roast for 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Mash PARAM PANEER in a bowl, add a little salt and shape into small balls.
Transfer the roasted spices into a mixer jar and grind with a little of the reserved cooking stock.
Add the Kabuli chana and grind, without adding any more water, till the chanas are well mashed.
Transfer into a bowl. Heat a little oil on a non-stick Tawa.
Grease your palms, take a portion of the chana mixture and spread it.
Place a paneer ball in the center and enclose it completely. Flatten slightly and place on the Tawa.
Similarly, make other chops and place them on the Tawa. Turn once and cook till both sides are cooked evenly.
Take care not to turn them on more than once. This way they will remain soft and will melt in the mouth. Serve hot.
4. Tuppa Dosa
Tuppa in Kannada, alias Ghee Dosa, is a delicious dosa, and the aroma of ghee while preparing will make your special one drool and tempted to devour the savory. This simple Dosa is a culinary delight and can be served with coconut chutney or red chilies and onion chutney. Since the batter for this Dosa uses more urad dal than usual dosas, the Tuppa Dosa also turns out soft and fluffy, which makes it doubly delightful. The reddish-brown hue and rich aroma of ghee and fenugreek make the Dosa a truly special treat for your guests and loved ones.
Soaking Time: 2 hours
Fermentation Time: 8 hours
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 15 Dosa
Ingredients:
Param Desi Ghee for Cooking
Raw rice (washed & drained) 1 cup
Urad dal washed and drained 1/2 cup
Fenugreek (methi) seeds 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Sambhar, coconut chutney, red chili, and onion chutney for serving
Method:
Combine the raw rice, urad dal, and methi dana in a bowl and soak with enough water for 2 hours. Drain Well.
Add 1/4 cup of water and blend in the mixture to a smooth paste.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add the salt 'mix well and cover with a lid and keep aside to ferment in a warm place for 8 hours.
Once the mixture is fermented, mix it very well with the help of a ladle.
Heat a non-stick tava and pour a ladleful of the batter over it, and spread it evenly to make a 175 mm diameter circle.
Cook it using Param Desi Ghee on medium flame till it turns light brown from both sides.
Repeat the same with batter to make 14 more Dosas.
Serve immediately with sambhar (optional) and chutney.
5. Cheesy Macaroni
Macaroni tossed in cheesy white creamy sauce tastes yummy with homemade goodness. Children and adults alike like this classic, inexpensive, versatile, and nourishing food.
Preparation Time: 10-12 minutes
Cooking Time: 11-15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
PARAM TONED MILK 2 cups
Macaroni 300 grams
Processed cheese, grated 1 cup
Olive Oil or Butter 2 tablespoons
Refined flour (maida) 2 tablespoons
Salt to taste
White pepper powder to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon
Fresh breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons
Method:
Boil macaroni in water and little salt till it becomes smooth. Drain and refresh under running water. Drain and set aside.
Heat BUTTER in a pan. Add Maida and saute lightly, taking care that it does not change color.
Add PARAM MILK gradually and keep stirring continuously so that there are no lumps formed.
Add salt and white pepper powder and mix well. Add half the grated cheese and continue to stir.
After adding the cheese, the sauce will thicken further, then add more milk to adjust the consistency.
Heat some more BUTTER in another pan. Add Macaroni. Toss.
Strain the sauce into this pan and mix gently.
At this stage, if you want to bake you can do so, but first, sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top and sprinkle some butter. Sprinkle the remaining cheese and crushed peppercorns, and bake till the cheese at the top becomes lightly golden.
Or serve it just like that after putting on the remaining cheese and crushed peppercorns. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
6. Dahi Pakodi Chaat
Chaat is very famous and popular in Indian cuisine. Here is a unique and different type of chaat with the combination of moong dal pakodis, dahi, and green and meetha chutneys. The moong pakodis with an array of spices, sev, chutneys, and garnishing is enjoyed as an evening binge favorite and is simply irresistible.
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 2 hours
Ingredients:
Moong Dhuli Dal soaked and drained - 1 cup
Medium Onion finely chopped - 1pc
Rice Flour - 1tbsp
Baking Soda - A Pinch
Chilli Powder - 1 tsp to sprinkle
Ginger Chopped - 1 tsp
Green Chillies Chopped - 2 pc
Salt - To Taste
A pinch of Hing
Oil to Deep Fry
Param Dahi sweetened with sugar - for topping
Cumin Seeds (jeera) roasted & grinded for topping - 1/2 tsp
Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing - 2 tbsp
Chaat Masala to sprinkle
Nylon Sev to sprinkle
Tamarind Chutney, green chutney for topping -1/4 cup
Method:
Blend green gram, onion, green chilies, ginger, and 1 tablespoon coriander leaves with some water to a coarse paste. Transfer into a bowl.
Add rice flour, salt, asafoetida, baking soda, chili powder, and 1 tablespoon coriander leaves, and mix well.
Heat sufficient oil in a Kadhai. Drop small portions of the prepared mixture in it and deep-fry till golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper.
To serve, put some pakodis in each serving bowl, top with some yogurt, tamarind chutney, green chutney, and onions. Sprinkle some chaat masala, chili powder, and sev and serve immediately.