Navratan Chivda#Alphabet Challenge

A combination of dried nuts blended with murmura, beaten rice, nylon sabudana and makhana, tasty and crunchy chivda.  A perfect accompaniment for tea and coffee or as an healthy and nutritious evening snack.

1 Cup = 250 Ml
Makes 1900 Grams
Ingredients
1 Cup (250 Grams) Nylon Sabudana
2½ Cups (200 Grams) Chivda Cornflakes
4 Cups Makhana / Foxnuts
2 Cups Poha
6 Cups Murmura / Puffed Rice
½ Cup Sliced Dried Coconut
¾ Cup Golden Raisins
¾ Cup Almonds
¾ Cup Cashewnuts
¾ Cup Dalia / Chutney Chana
1½ Cups Raw Peanuts
1 Cup Packed Curry Leaves
For The Tadka
4 Green Chillies - chopped
4 Dried Red chillies - deseeded & chopped
1 Teaspoons Pink Himalayan Salt
1 Teaspoon Kala Namak
2 Teaspoons Granulated Sugar
2 Teaspoons Sugar - powdered
2 Teaspoons Turmeric Powder
2 Teaspoons Red Chilly Powder
3 Tablespoons Oil

Method

In a large pan in batches dry roast the murmura /puffed rice till they are hot to touch. Keep aside in a large bowl.

In a same pan heat 2 tablespoon oil and fry the makhana/foxnuts on medium low flame till they are lightly toasted. Remove this in the bowl to the puffed rice.

Now in deep frying pan heat oil on medium high flame , when hot first fry the curry leaves till they are crispy. Remove and keep aside in an absorbent tissue paper.
Then add ¼ of the nylon sabudana in the oil and on high flame fry till they puffed (I fried each item in 4 batches ) remove them with a strainer and keep them on a kitchen towel to absorb any excess oil. In the same way fry the poha, cornflakes, keep all these on absorbent paper towels.

Then fry each nut separately, raisins, chutney chana, raw peanuts etc.
Crush the curry leaves and mix it well with the puffed rice.

Now mix all ingredients well. Since I did not have a big / super big bowl I divided theses in 4 parts and keep them in four bowls.

For The Tadka
In a small bowl mix all the salt, sugar and dry spices. 
I made the above quantity tadka 4 times. Each time added the same quantity of oil and spices, salt etc.

Heat oil in pan add the mustard seeds when they splutter add the green chillies and saute till they turn cripsy, then add in chopped dried red chillies and saute for a minute. Switch off the flame add in the dry spice mix and mix it well. Add this to one bowl of the navratan chivda and mix well taste for salt and sugar adjust according to your taste. Like wise I made 3 more times the tadka and mixed it with the other bowls of navratan chivda. 

Store in an airtight container this will remain good for 2 months, Enjoy!!

Labels: Chivda, Alphabet Challenge, Festival Sweets, Healthy snacks, Indian
Check here other Chivda recipes
Bhajke Pohe Chivda
Bhadang (Puffed Rice Chivda 

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Brown Bread Carrot Cabbage Sandwich#SundayFunday

There are times when kid's make a fuss over eating veggies. Make a delicious creamy simple veggie sandwich and kid's will enjoy these. Sandwiches are never boring if you make different fillings. In my house we can enjoy sandwich for a light dinner too.

Ingredients 
1 Cup Packed Shredded Cabbage
1 Cup Packed Shredded Carrots
1 + ½ Cup Herbed Eggless Mayonnaise
1 Teaspoon Hot Chilly Sauce
1 Teaspoon Tomato Ketchup or to taste
Salt to taste
¼ Teaspoon Black pepper powder
Brown Bread slices

Method

Shred the cabbage and carrot.

In a large bowl , mix in the sauce, tomato ketchup, a cup herbed eggless mayonnaise, black pepper powder, mix well to make a smooth sauce. Taste, add salt and if required you can adjust the seasoning accordingly.

Now add in the sauce to shredded veggies, fold them in the sauce and mix well until they are coated properly. The sandwich spread is ready. 

Take bread slices and arrange them on a board.On one slice spread the herbed eggless mayonnaise and on the other slice lavishly apply the prepared veggie spread. Cover with mayonnaise spread bread slice. Like wise prepare rest of the sandwiches. Cling warp and refrigerate for at least 2 -3 hours.

Then when ready to serve take them out from the refrigerator and with a sharp knife cut off the sides of the sandwiches. Cut into shape of your choice.

Serve & Enjoy!!

Labels: Sunday Funday, Sandwiches, Carrot, Cabbage, Kids delight, Healthy snacks, Herbed Eggless Mayonnaise, Homemade, Vegetarian  
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Matar Bharay Patties#SundayFunday

These pattie's are vegan, gluten free, delicious & healthy, made with potatoes and peas. These make a great snack. They can be prepared in minutes with simple ingredients. 

They are my son in laws favorite, made very often in my house.

Ingredients
For The Outer Covering
1 Kg Potatoes - boiled & mashed
Salt to taste
For The Filling
½ kg Shelled Green Peas
1" Piece Ginger - finely chopped
1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds
¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
¼ Teaspoon Red Chili Powder
4 Green Chilies- finely chopped
2 Tablespoons Chopped Coriander Leaves
¼ Teaspoon Salt or to taste
2 Tablespoons Oil

Method

For The Outer Covering
Boil the potatoes and mash them well add salt to taste.

For The Filling
In a pan heat oil over medium flame. Add in ginger and cumin seeds, fry till the ginger starts to change color. Add in the peas, chopped green chillies and sauté for a minute, then add in all the dry spices, red chili powder, black pepper powder and salt. Cover and let it cook till the peas are tender. Switch off the flame and mix in the chopped coriander leaves. Let the filling cool.

Take a ball of potato mix and flatten on your palm to make a cup. Put a tablespoons of the peas mixture,

cover it from sides, and make a round ball. 

Now flatten them into patties gently. Make all of the and shallow fry in a frying pan. 

These can be refrigerated upto 4 days, fry them whenever you want to enjoy them. Serve with sauce of your choice.

Enjoy !! 
Labels: Patties, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Green Chilly, Stuffed ,Healthy snacks, Vegan, Gluten free, Sunday Funday, No Onion No Garlic, Vrat

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Bombay Chapatti Sandwich#SundayFunday

Have some left over chapattis from the previous meal, then Bombay Chapati sandwich is for you. This is a filling and a complete meal sandwich, have this and you will satisfied.  

Serves- 2 - 3
Ingredients 
8 Phulka's /Chapatti
2 Medium Potatoes - boiled & peeled, cut slices
2 Capsicum -  cut rings
2 Cucumber -  cut slices
2 Medium Tomato - cut slices
2 Onion -  cut rings
200 Grams  Processed /Cheeza Cheese
1 Cup Coriander Garlic Coconut Chutney
Seasonings
Sandwich Masala Or Chaat masala- as per taste
Salt to  taste
Black pepper to taste
Butter or  Oil as required 
Tomato Ketchup to serve

Method

Slice all the veggies in thin rings.

Place a phulka on a clean and dry surface.

Spread Coriander Garlic Coconut Chutney,  

arrange potato slices, 

capsicum rings over it

season with sandwich masala or salt & pepper.

Grate processed cheese over it

cover with another chapatti.

Again apply green chutney on the chapatti on top 

arrange  tomato slices over it

season with sandwich masala, salt & pepper. Grate some more cheese 

cover with another phulka/chapatti. Apply green chutney, arrange cucumber

season with sandwich masala, salt & pepper. 

Grate some cheese over it, 

place onion slices and season with sandwich masala, salt & pepper.

Grate some cheese 

cover it with another phulka/chapatti on which chutney is applied, chutney side down.

Bombay Chapatti Sandwich is ready to be toasted.

Heat oil & butter in a pan. Place the prepared chapatti sandwich on it & cover with a lid for 2 minutes or till the top gets crispy.

Flip it over carefully using a plate & let the other side get crispy too.

It's ready !!

Cut the chapatti sandwich into pieces using a sharp knife.
Serve hot with tomato ketchup. 
Labels: Sandwiches, Phulka, Green Chutney, Onion, Tomato, Cucumber, Capsicum, Sunday Funday, Healthy snacks, Main course, Vegetarian, Street Food

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