How to make fafda at home?

Fafda is a popular Gujarati snack with besan (chickpea) flour and spices. It is a crispy and savory snack that you can enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.

Fafda Jalebi:

Traditionally, fafda and jalebi are served as a breakfast on Dussera. Savory fafda and sweet jalebi are the delicious combos that you can find in every corner of Ahmadabad. I prepared the fafda at home today since it is raining here I crave for something hot, crunchy, and savory snack. It tastes similar to the bhaji but it is slightly crunchy with a flavor of ajwain.

Smart Cooking Tips:

1. Add water little by little and knead a dough. Kneading the dough for at least 5 minutes is important. Apply oil on your hands while kneading this helps to avoid the dough from sticking to your hand.

1. Shaping the fafda needs little practice but it is not that difficult to do.

2. Deep fry over a medium heat to avoid the fafda getting burned.

Fafda Chutney:

Fafda chutney is a quick side dish with chickpea flour, curd, or lemon juice and spices. It is traditionally served with Fafda, Gathiya, and Cholafali.

1. Combine the chickpea flour, turmeric powder, chili powder, salt and mix well. Add enough amount of water just to cover the flour and whisk well. Keep aside.

1. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the mustard seeds and let it crackle.

2. Add the green chilies, ginger, curry leaves, asafoetida and mix well.

1. Add the besan mixture, sugar and mix well. Cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.

2. Add the lemon juice and mix well. Serve immediately with fafda.

How to make fafda at home?

Fafda is a popular Gujarati snack with besan (chickpea) flour and spices. It is a crispy savory snack that you can enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.

• 1 cup Besan (Chickpea Flour)
• 0.25 tsp Ajwain
• 0.50 tsp Salt (to taste)
• 0.50 tsp Black Pepper Powder
• 0.25 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 0.25 tsp Baking Soda
• 2 tbsp Oil (for dough)
• 1 cup Oil (for frying)
• 0.25 cup water (for kneading dough)

1. In a wide bowl, add besan flour, salt, ajwain, black pepper powder, turmeric powder, baking soda, oil and mix well.

2. Add water gradually 1 tbsp at a time and knead for five minutes until the dough is soft, smooth and shiny. Cover and set the dough for 15 to 20 mins.

3. Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into a cylindrical shape. 

4. Apply oil on your palms to avoid the dough from sticking. Place the shaped dough on a clean wooden surface and stretch into thin strips like I shown in the picture. 

5. Use a kitchen knife gently to take out the stripes from the wooden board and deep fry in the oil over a medium heat until crispy and serve.

How to serve fafda?

Serve fafda with roasted chili and jalebi or with fafda chutney.

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Mango Chia Seed Pudding

Mango chia seed pudding is a sweet, creamy and healthy breakfast. You can also enjoy this pudding as a dessert or snack.

Mango Chia Seed Pudding Breakfast:

Mango chia seed pudding is an excellent grab and go breakfast for everyone. From kids to everyone loves this sweet and delicious breakfast. You can blend all the ingredients together and refrigerate overnight in the mason jar. Before heading to work just top it with chopped nuts or any of your toppings like roasted coconut and have it on the go. Chia seeds are an excellent source of fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and calcium. It is an excellent replacement for the eggs. The smaller portion of chia seeds makes us feel fuller for a longer time.

Smart Cooking Tips:

1. You can replace the coconut milk with almond milk.
2. Choose ripe mango, it gives a naturally sweet taste to the pudding.
3. You can use other sweeteners like maple syrup or stevia.
4. You can use frozen mango in this recipe

Healthy Dessert:

Mango chia seed pudding is an excellent option for the healthy dessert. Mango, chia seed, and coconut milk together make a delicious pudding. You can set in the refrigerator for 2 – 3 hours or until the pudding reaches the desired consistency. It is also a perfect treat for the summer.  Check out the other chia seed recipes, coconut milk chia seed pudding, and chocolate chia seed pudding.

Mango Chia Seed Pudding

Mango chia seed pudding is a sweet, creamy and healthy breakfast. You can also enjoy this pudding as a dessert or snack.

• 2 no Alphonso Mango
• 1 cup Coconut Milk
• 2 tbsp Honey (depends on the sweetness of the mangoes)
• 0.50 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 0.25 cup Chia Seeds
• 2 tbsp Pecans Chopped

1. Blend all the ingredients together and set in the refrigerator for 3 hours or overnight. Add chopped pecans or any of your favorite toppings like toasted coconut and serve.

2. For whole chia seed version, blend all the ingredients together except the chia seed. Whisk in the chia seeds in the mango coconut milk mixture and set in the refrigerator.

How to serve Mango Chia Seed Pudding?

Serve mango chia seed pudding as a breakfast or snack or dessert.

 

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10 Best Indoor Grills

South Indian Style Arbi Roast

South Indian style arbi roast is an easy and spicy side dish. It is simple to make in just a few mins and goes well with rice varieties.

Indian Arbi Recipes:

Arbi (Arvi) is widely used in Indian cooking. It is known as Taro Root and Colocasia. In South India, it is known as Seppankizangu. It is widely available in the Indian grocery stores. Arbi Curry and Arbi Masala are the popular South Indian recipes using Arbi. It is served with hot steamed white rice. This Seppankizangu roast is a spicy dish that tastes similar to the potato fry.

Smart Cooking Tips:

1. Adding rice flour is important, it gives a nice crispy texture to the dish.

2. Avoid overcooking the arbi, it will become mushy. Just 2 whistles in the pressure cooker are enough.

Easy Side Dish Recipes:

Arbi roast is an easy side dish that takes only 30 minutes to cook. It is similar to the spicy potato fry. Check out the other similar type of easy side dish recipes.

South Indian Style Arbi Roast

South Indian style arbi roast is an easy and spicy side dish. It is simple to make in just a few mins and goes well with rice varieties.

• 4 no Arbi/Arvi/Taro Root
• 2 tsp Red Chili Powder
• 1 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1 tsp Salt (to taste)
• 0.50 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tbsp Rice Flour
• 2 tbsp Oil

1. Pressure cook arbi for 2 whistles or boil in a saucepan for 20 to 30 min until tender.

2. Peel and cut them into small chunks. Add red chili powder, salt, coriander powder, turmeric powder, rice flour and mix gently.

3. In a frying pan, heat oil and add the arbi pieces. Cover and cook over a low to medium flame until the color changes to golden brown on all the sides.

How to serve arbi roast?

Serve arbi roast as a side dish with rice varieties.

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