Tag: Iftar Snacks

  • Crispy & Cheesy: The Easiest Cheese Pakora (Paneer Pakora) Recipe!

    Cheese Pakora (Paneer Pakora)

    Ah fried cheese, is there anything more indulgent? Paneer Pakora is made with cottage cheese and besan. It makes a great snack at any party or on a rainy day.

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    Check it out the Cheese Pakora Recipe here!!

    Prep Time: 10 minutes

    Cook Time: 15 minutes

    Servings: 4

    Difficulty Level: Easy

    Ingredients:

    • 250 gm cottage cheese
    • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon mango powder
    • oil For deep frying

    For the batter:

    • 1 cup Gram flour (besan).
    • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
    • a pinch of baking soda
    • salt to taste
    • water as required

     

    Directions:

    Step 1

    Cut the cottage cheese into square, thick cubes.

    Step 2

    Sprinkle red chili powder and mango powder on each piece.

    Step 3

    Make the batter by mixing the gram flour with red chili powder, salt, soda and sufficient water to make a slightly thick batter.

    Step 4

    Dip each piece of cottage cheese into the batter and deep fry in heated oil till it turns golden brown. Paneer Pakora is ready to serve.

    Serving Suggestions:

    • Serve with green chutney.

    If you like Paneer Pakora recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.

  • Recipe: Spaghetti Balls

    Recipe: Spaghetti Balls

    Spaghetti Balls are easy and delicious. These balls are an interesting way to eat spaghetti and your little one won’t mess his or her clothes too! sweet corn make it more nutritious, while the cheese adds a rich, pleasing flavor. A Great snack for lunch and picnic. Enjoy with Chili Garlic Sauce or Tomato Ketchup. Try this Mouthwatering Spaghetti Balls  recipe.

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    For Spaghetti Balls:

    • 1-1/2 cups spaghetti, boiled
    • 1 cup thick white sauce
    • 1/2 cup sweet corn
    • 1 egg, lightly beaten
    • 3 tbsp grated cheese
    • 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
    • 3 green chilies, chopped
    • 1/2 tsp black pepper
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • bread crumbs as required
    • oil for frying

    For White Sauce:

    • 1 cup milk
    • 2 tbsp butter
    • 1 tbsp plain flour, heaped
    • 1/2 tsp pepper
    • 1/2 tsp mustard powder
    • 1/2 tsp salt

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    Directions:
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    1. Place boiled spaghetti and sweet corn in a large bowl.
    2. Also add white sauce, cheese, coriander leaves, green chilies, salt and pepper.
    3. Mix until well combined.
    4. Make small balls of the mixture.
    5. Dip spaghetti balls in beaten egg then roll in bread crumbs.
    6. Deep fry for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.
    7. Remove from the oil and drain on an absorbent paper.
    8. Spaghetti Balls are ready to serve.
    9. ENJOY!!

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    • Serve hot with Chili Garlic Sauce.

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  • Recipe: Cheese Chaat

    Cheese Chaat

    There are many ways to include cheese in your meals and here is one chatpata way _ that of cheese chaat. Cheese Chaat is an easy and quick recipe that is prepared with grated cheese, potatoes, sev, onion, sweet chutney and chaat masala.

    Check it out Cheese Chaat recipe here!

    Prep Time: 10 minutes

    Servings: 4

    Ingredients

    • 2 boiled potatoes, peeled & cubed
    • 1 small onion, chopped
    • 1 tomato, chopped
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
    • 1/4 cup sev
    • 2 tbsp lemon juice
    • 2 tbsp sweet chutney
    • 1 tbsp green chutney
    • 1 tsp chaat masala powder
    • salt according to taste
    • Few coriander leaves, for garnishing

    Directions:

    Step 1

    Place the potatoes, tomatoes, and onions in a large bowl.

    Step 2

    Stir in the sweet chutney, green chutney and lemon juice.

    Step 3

    Season with salt and chaat masala. Toss to coat evenly.

    Step 4

    Top with sev and cheese.

    Step 5

    Garnish with coriander leaves. Cheese Chaat is ready to serve. Enjoy!!

  • Recipe: Chicken Russian Kebabs

    Chicken Russian Kebabs 

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    Check it out the Chicken Russian Kebabs  Recipe and printable version below!

    Chicken Russian Kebabs Recipe

    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes
    Servings 12
    Author Bushrah @ Recipestable

    Ingredients

    • 4 boneless chicken breasts
    • 3 eggs
    • 2 tbsp butter
    • 1 green bell pepper finely chopped
    • 1 boiled carrot finelt chopped
    • 2 cups boiled potatoes
    • 1/2 cup sweet corn
    • 1/4 cup spring onion finely chopped
    • 4 tbsp plain flour
    • 1/2 cup milk
    • 3 tbsp fresh corinader leaves finely chopped
    • 2 green chilies thinly sliced
    • 1 tsp black pepper
    • 1/2 tsp all spice powder
    • 1 tsp salt
    • Oil for frying

    Instructions

    • Cook chicken for 20-25 minutes or until tender then shredded properly.
    • Set aside.
    • Mash boiled potatoes.
    • Place all ingredients except oil in a large bowl.
    • Mix well.
    • Wet the palms and shape the mixture into oval shapes.
    • Beat egg with salt and pepper.
    • Dip kebabs in egg.
    • Deep fry for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden.
    • Remove from the oil and drain on paper towel.
    • Russian Kebabs are ready to serve. ENJOY!!

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve with tomato ketchup.

    I have also posted Chicken Gola Kabab Recipe which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Chicken Kebab’s at home. Do check it out as well.  It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more. 


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  • Level Up Your Fries: Fun & Delicious Curly Fries Recipe

    Curly Fries

    Check it out Curly Fries recipe here!

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    Check it out the Curly Fries Recipe and printable version below!

    Curly Fries Recipe

    Author Bushrah @ Recipestable

    Ingredients

    • 500 gm potatoes
    • 2 tbsp rice flour
    • 1/2 tsp black pepper
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • Oil for frying

    Instructions

    Method

    • Wash potatoes then peel.
    • Cut each potato into two pieces.
    • Now cut into thin slices with a curly cutter.
    • Season with salt and pepper.
    • Sprinkle rice flour over it.
    • Keep aside for 10 minutes.
    • Heat oil in a deep pan over medium high heat.
    • Deep fry potatoes on medium flame for 10-15 minutes or until golden and crispy.
    • Curly Fries are ready to serve.

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve with Tomato ketchup.
    I have also posted Smiley Face Fries Recipe which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Crispy Fries at home. Do check it out as well.  It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more. 


    Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out. Post a photo on Facebook (Recipestable) or  on Twitter so I can see how lovely yours turn out.


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  • Recipe: Keema Pakora (Minced Meat Fritters)

    Pakora is a famous snack of Pakistani cuisine and every one like to eat it. Chicken pakoras are common but chicken keema pokaras are rare and delicious so need to try it.I have used chicken keema in this Keema pakora recipe. You may use mutton keema or minced beef also. Do give it an attempt as its easy. In this recipe key ingredient of pakora is chicken mince. Serve these easy to make Keema pakora with imli sauce or ketchup at tea time. Super Easy to make and delicious too.

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    Check it out the Keema Pakora Recipe and printable version below!

    Keema Pakora Recipe

    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 6
    Author Bushrah @ Recipestable

    Ingredients

    • 250 gm chicken mince Keema
    • 1 egg beaten
    • 1 medium onion chopped
    • 4 green chilies thinly sliced
    • 1/2 cup gram flour
    • 1/4 cup rice flour
    • 3 tbsp fresh coriander leaves chopped
    • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
    • 1 tsp red chili powder
    • 1/2 tsp hot spice
    • 1/4 tsp baking soda
    • salt to taste
    • oil for frying

    Instructions

    Method

    • Put chicken mince in a large bowl.
    • Add ginger garlic paste, chopped onion, egg, green chilies, coriander leaves, red chili, gram flour, rice flour, baking soda, hot spice and salt. Mix well.
    • Add a little water to make a thick batter.
    • Heat sufficient oil in a deep wok.
    • Drop small portions of the batter into the oil with your fingers.
    • Deep fry on medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until golden and crisp.
    • Remove from the oil and drain on an absorbent paper. Keema Pakora is ready to eat. ENJOY!!

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve hot with Pakora Dipping Sauce.
    I have also posted Crunchy Chicken pakora Recipe which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Pakora’s at home. Do check it out as well.  It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more. 


    Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out. Post a photo on Facebook (Recipestable) or  on Twitter so I can see how lovely yours turn out.


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  • Easier Than Takeout: The Perfect Spicy Chicken Finger Recipe!

    Spicy Chicken Fingers

    Spicy Chicken Fingers

    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes
    Servings 12
    Author Bushrah @ Recipestable

    Ingredients

    • 2 boneless chicken breasts cut into strips
    • 1 medium onion
    • 1 capsicum
    • 4 cloves garlic crushed
    • 2 green chilies
    • 6 whole red chilies
    • 2 tbsp coriander leaves
    • 2 eggs
    • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
    • 4 tbsp plain flour
    • 4 tbsp cornflour
    • 2 tbsp semolina
    • 1/2 tsp black pepper
    • salt to taste
    • Oil for frying

    Instructions

    Method

    • In a food processor or a chopper, add onion, capsicum, red chilies, coriander, green chilies and garlic.
    • Process until well combined.
    • Spread this batter on chicken strips.
    • Season with salt and black pepper.
    • Mix well.
    • Marinate for 30 minutes then add beaten eggs, flour, corn flour, semolina and 4 tbsp oil in it.
    • Toss well to coat evenly.
    • Heat oil in a pan.
    • Deep fry chicken strips for 8-10 minutes or until crispy and golden.
    • Spicy Chicken Finger is ready to serve.
    • ENJOY!!

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve with Chili Garlic Sauce.
    I have also posted Nutty Baked Chicken Fingers recipe which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Chicken Fingers at home. Do check it out as well.  It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more. 


    Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out. Post a photo on Facebook (Recipestable) or  on Twitter so I can see how lovely yours turn out.


    Happy Cooking!!