One dish may be plenty for all situations, including a hectic day, home guests, and late hunger. Everyone occasionally feels hungry and gets cravings for snacks. When you visit friends or relatives, there will always be snacks. In this blog, Spicy & Yummy will share Top Recipes for Delicious Snacks at Home that you can easily make. These recipes include Paneer Masala Fry, Gobi Pepper Fry, Veggie Hoagie, and Hara Bhara Kabab. So, let’s get started!
1. Paneer Masala Fry
Paneer Masala Fry is a delicious and spicy Indian snack perfect for those who love a bit of heat in their food. This snack is paneer-based (Indian cottage cheese) with spices and vegetables.
Ingredients:
- 250 grams paneer, cut into small cubes
- onion chopped
- One tomato, chopped
- Two green chilies, chopped
- One teaspoon of ginger-garlic paste
- One teaspoon of red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- Salt, to taste
- Two tablespoons oil
Instructions:
- Heat the oil in a pan and add the chopped onion. Saute until the onion turns translucent.
- Add the ginger-garlic paste and green chili and saute for another minute.
- Add the chopped tomato and cook until the tomato turns soft.
- Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the paneer cubes and mix gently.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the paneer gets light brown.
Serve hot with mint chutney or tomato ketchup.
2. Gobi Pepper Fry
Gobi Pepper Fry is a crunchy and spicy Indian snack that you can make using cauliflower and bell peppers. This snack is perfect for those who love a bit of crunch.
Ingredients:
- One medium-sized cauliflower, cut into small florets
- One red bell pepper, cut into small pieces
- One green bell pepper, cut into small pieces
- onion chopped One
- One teaspoon of ginger-garlic paste
- One teaspoon of red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- Salt, to taste
- Two tablespoons oil
Instructions:
- Heat the oil in a pan and add the chopped onion. Saute until the onion turns translucent.
- Add the ginger-garlic paste and saute for another minute.
- Add the cauliflower florets and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the cauliflower gets.
- Add the red bell pepper and green bell pepper and mix well.
- Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Cook for another 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables get soft.
Serve hot with mint chutney or tomato ketchup.
3. Veggie Hoagie
Veggie Hoagie is a delicious and healthy sandwich, perfect for those who love veggies. You can make this sandwich using a variety of vegetables, cheese, and bread.
Ingredients:
- One whole-grain hoagie roll
- 2-3 slices tomato
- 2-3 slices of cucumber
- 2-3 slices red onion
- 2-3 slice bell pepper
- 1/4 avocado, sliced
- 2-3 slices of cheese (optional)
- 2-3 leaves of lettuce
- 1-2 tablespoons of hummus
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Slice the hoagie roll in half lengthwise and toast it lightly in the oven or toaster.
- Spread hummus on both sides of the hoagie roll.
- Layer lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and avocado on the bottom half of the hoagie roll.
- Sprinkle some salt and pepper over the veggies.
- Add cheese if desired.
- Place the top half of the hoagie roll over the veggies.
- Slice the Veggie Hoagie in half and serve.
Enjoy your delicious and healthy Veggie Hoagie!
4. Hara Bhara Kabab
Hara Bhara Kabab is a popular vegetarian snack. Let’s make it:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups spinach leaves
- 1 cup green peas
- Two medium-sized potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- One teaspoon of ginger paste
- One teaspoon of garlic paste
- One teaspoon of garam masala
- Two teaspoons of coriander powder
- One teaspoon of cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
Here’s how to make Hara Bhara Kabab:
Wash the spinach leaves thoroughly and blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Drain and chop the spinach finely.
- Boil the green peas until they are soft. Drain and mash them coarsely.
- Add mashed potatoes to a bowl with spinach, green peas, ginger paste, garlic paste, garam masala, coriander powder, cumin powder, salt, and bread crumbs. Mix all the ingredients well until they form a dough-like mixture.
- Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into small patties.
- Heat oil in a shallow pan and fry the patties until golden brown on both sides.
Serve hot with mint chutney or tomato ketchup.
It is a great way to sneak some green vegetables into your diet and is perfect for parties, picnics, or even as a starter for a dinner party.
Conclusion
Why select the same old boring chips & dip when you can make these delicious snacks at home? Paneer Masala Fry is most people’s choice who want to make something easy and quick. After trying these snacks, you will see why they are people’s favorite.