Sneha's Recipe

Beetroot Tikkis#SundayFunday

In: Appetizer, Beetroot, Healthy snacks

Pan fried Beetroot Tikki are made with beets, spices and paneer/cottage cheese. These make a healthy snack or appetizer. These were super and enjoyed by my guest.

Makes 18 Heart Tikkis
Ingredients
300 Grams Beetroot - grated
½ Teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
½ Teaspoon Garam masala
¼ Teaspoon Cardamom powder
½ Teaspoon Cumin powder
½ Teaspoon Chilly Powder
½ Teaspoon Roasted Fennel powder
1 Teaspoon Lemon juice
1 Green Chilly - finely chopped
2 Teaspoons Coriander Leaves
1 Cup Boiled & Grated Potato
100 Grams Paneer- grated
¾ Teaspoon Salt or to taste
Oil - for pan frying
Method

Heat a teaspoon of oil in a pan and sauté beetroot for five to seven minutes on medium flame till the moisture evaporates.
In another pan, boil and mash the potato until smooth.
Chop coriander and green chilly. Grate the paneer.

Mix all the ingredients and bind until it comes together.

Once done, make medium size roundels and press them to get a semi flat heart tikki shape. Coat them in bread crumbs and then fry.

Heat oil in a non-stick pan and fry the tikki on medium heat.
Make sure to fry in batches.
When they turn golden brown on both sides, remove the fried tikkis on absorbent paper.

Serve immediately with a dip of your choice.

Labels: Appetizer, Snacks, Sunday Funday, Kebabs, Beetroot, Healthy snacks

For Sunday Funday we are sharing Nutritious Nibbles. See what other's are sharing.

Culinary Cam: Adventures in Bliss Balls
Sneha's Recipe: Beetroot Tikkis
Karen's Kitchen Stories : Fresh Tomato Salsa
A Day in the Life on the Farm: Fruit and Nut Bars
Our Good Life : Healthy Pizza Bites
Food Lust People Love: Olive Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery
Amy's Cooking Adventures: Peanut Butter Energy Balls (No Bake)

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Aloo Phulkopir Dalna#AlphabetChallenge

In: Alphabet Challenge, Bengali, Indian

Bengali Aloo Phulkopir Dalna is a no onion no garlic delicacy cooked with big chunks of Cauliflower and Potatoes, its light, mildly spiced and full of flavor. It takes hardly 10 minutes to cook.

Ingredients
1 Medium size Cauliflower - cut into small florets
2 Large Potatoes- peeled, cubed
1 Large Tomato - skinned, chopped
1 Teaspoon Cumin seeds
1/2 Teaspoon Asafoetida
1 Bay leaf
2 Tablespoon Ginger - grated
½ Teaspoon Turmeric powder
1 Teaspoon Chilli powder
1 Teaspoon Cumin powder
1 Tablespoon Coriander powder
½ Teaspoon Garam Masala powder
2 Tablespoon Coriander leaves - chopped
2 Tablespoons Oil
2 Tablespoons Ghee
Salt to taste
Method

Immerse the cauliflower in warm water for 10 minutes, then rinse and keep aside.
Heat oil and ghee in a pan , add the cumin seeds, bay leaf and stir fry for a second add the turmeric, asafoetida, red chilly powder, ginger and little water fry for two minutes till moisture evaporates. Then add the potatoes and fry on high flame till the potatoes are slightly brown. Once the potatoes are lightly fried, add the cauliflower florets, mix well. Add salt, tomatoes stir for a minute or two. Cover and cook on medium flame for about five minutes.

Add cumin , coriander powder, mix well. Add little water, cover and cook for two-three minutes. Add more water, enough to make a thick gravy. Cover and cook, for five minutes. Check and see if the the cauliflower and potatoes are cooked well. Add the garam masala powder. Turn off the heat.

Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve steaming hot with steamed rice and fried papad.

Labels: Alphabet Challenge, Vegetarian, No Onion No Garlic, Bengali, Indian, Main course, Sabzi

Let's take a look at the recipes being shared today with Alphabet "A"
Jolene’s Recipe Journal: Aglio e Olio Pasta
Sneha’s Recipe: Aloo Phulkopir Dalna
Karen’s Kitchen Stories: Apple Latkes
A Day in the Life on the Farm: Apples and Greens with Apple Vinaigrette
Blogghetti: Apple Pie Tacos
Magical Ingredients : Artichoke Baby Greens Dip
Mayuri’s Jikoni: Avocado, Bean & Mango Salad
Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice: Creamy Parmesan Acini di Pepe with Potatoes
A Messy Kitchen: Dianna’s Almond Cake
Food Lust People Love: Roasted Asparagus Soup
Culinary Cam: The Polarizing Anchovy + Egg Salad

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Boiled Egg Sandwiches#SundayFunday

In: Appetizer, Bread Slices, Hard Boiled

These are classic egg salad sandwiches , which is loved by everyone, It's simple Egg Salad Sandwich recipe easy to make, easy to customize, a winner for kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

8 Hard Boiled Eggs - finely diced
1 Cup Mayonnaise
¼ Teaspoon Onion powder
½ Teaspoon Salt
1 tsp Mustard powder
¼ Teaspoon Garlic powder
¼ Teaspoon Black pepper
1 Teaspoon Dill - finely chopped - optional
White Bread Slices - as required
Method

In a bowl, mix the eggs, mayonnaise, onion powder, salt, mustard powder, garlic powder, pepper, and dill. Cover, and refrigerate few hours. To serve, spread equal amounts on the slices bread; top with remaining bread slices to make sandwiches. Wrap them in damp cloth and place it in a zip lock bag. Refrigerate these for at least 2 - 3 hours. Before serving cut off the sides and then cut them in triangles. Serve and enjoy!! Prefect for a party or picnic or just a get to gather.

Labels: Hard Boiled, Bread Slices, Mayonnaise, Appetizer, Kids delight, Tiffin, Sandwiches

An Elegant Start to a Dinner Party for the 4th Day of Christmas by A Day in the Life on the Farm
Boiled Egg Sandwiches by Sneha's Recipe
Cranberry Brie Bites by Mayuri's Jikoni
Fried Cheesy Pickles by Amy's Cooking Adventures
From Cheesy to Chocolatey - Using My Caquelon All Evening Long by Culinary Cam
Mushroom Duxelle on Toast by Sid's Sea Palm Cooking
Scotch Quail Eggs by Food Lust People Love

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Hot Chocolate With After Eight Peppermint#SundayFundy

In: Chocolate, Hot Chocolate, International Cuisine

Make this rich and creamy After Eight Peppermint Hot Chocolate as it’s the ultimate decadent chocolate drink. It also has pieces of the After Eight chocolate on top for a delicious hot beverage!

After Eight chocolates are thin dark chocolate squares filled with peppermint flavored fondant cream and are so good.

I love After Eight chocolates and chocolate with peppermint are a classic pairing, when add that to a homemade hot chocolate, you’ve just made a decadent hot beverage that anyone will love.

Serves One
Ingredients
1½ Cup Milk
1 Teaspoon White Sugar - optional
½ Teaspoon Coffee powder
1 Tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1 After Eight Chocolates
Whipping Cream (optional)
2 After Eight Chocolates - for garnishing
Method

In a heavy saucepan boil the milk. Add in cocoa powder, and sugar. Stir continuously until the sugar melts, then add the coffee powder, mix it well. Switch off the flame.
Place an After Eight chocolate in the bottom of your mug, add in your hot chocolate, then stir it thoroughly until the chocolate has melted into your drink. Garnish with whipping cream and After Eight chocolate.

It’s very simple to make this sweet minty bliss treat!
Make this rich and creamy After Eight Peppermint Hot Chocolate as it's the ultimate decadent chocolate drink. It also has pieces of the After 8 chocolate on top for a delicious hot beverage!

Labels: Peppermint, Chocolate, Hot Chocolate, Sunday Funday, Juices, International Cuisine, Serves One

Candy Cane Bark from Sid's Sea Palm Cooking
Candy Cane Meringue Kisses from Food Lust People Love
Chocolate Peppermint and Chocolate Chip Cookies from Karen's Kitchen Stories
Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies from Mayuri's Jikoni
Hot Chocolate With After Eight Peppermint from Sneha's Recipe
Mint Chocolate Cookies (Biscuits) from Amy's Cooking Adventures
Painted Peppermint Cookies from Culinary Cam
Peppermint Patty Surprise Cookies from A Day in the Life on the Farm

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Zucchini Balls & Chicken Bake-Keto#AlphabetChallenge

In: Air Fryer, Appetizer, Chicken

Keto Zucchini Ball With Creamy sauce is become my all time favorite. I make this so often and love it. This time added leftover shredded chicken and baked this dish. Tasted so good.

Ingredients

½ Cup Leftover Shredded Chicken
4 Zucchini Balls With ½ Cup Creamy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Sour Cream
1 Egg
Salt to taste
2 Tablespoons Grated Cheddar & Mozzarella Cheese
Method

In a 6" baking Pyrex dish spread the leftover chicken, then arrange the balls on top, in the remaining sauce, add the sour cream and egg, with salt to taste, give it a good whisk. Sprinkle a tablespoon of cheese non top of the balls, then the whisked sauce, then again cheese. Cover the dish with a foil.