Tea Time Snacks

Lauki ke pakoda (bottle gourd fritters)

Servings: 3-4 Preparation time: 10 minutes. Frying time: 6-7 minutes(each batch). Total time: 17 minutes. I love the fresh, earthen aroma that engulfs the air. I enjoy eating “Lauki ka pakoda (bottle gourd fritters)” with hot ginger tea in the evening when it rains… “Lauki ke pakoda (bottle gourd fritters)” are crisp and flavourful fritters […]

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Poha ka laddu (lai) /flatten rice ball

Servings: Preparation time: 10-12 minutes. Making round ball time: half minute(each). Total time: 13 minutes. “Poha ka laddu (lai) /flatten rice ball ” (also known as poha laddu or lai) is a traditional Indian sweet snack made from flattened rice (poha), jaggery. It is especially popular in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh during festivals,

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Murmure/kumure ka laddu (lai) (puffed rice ball)

Servings: Preparation time: 6-7 minutes. Making round ball time: half minute(each). Total time: 8 minutes. “Murmure/kumure ka laddu (lai) (puffed rice ball)” is a light, crunchy, and traditional Indian sweet made from puffed rice and jaggery. It is especially popular during Makar Sankranti and village fairs, where simple yet wholesome sweets are enjoyed by families. This

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Sattu (roasted gram flour) ki Kachori

Servings: 2-3 Preparing of stuffing time: 10 minutes. Preparing of dough time: 3-4 minutes. Preparing raw Kachori: 1 minute (each) Frying time: 4-5 minutes(each batch).. Total time: 20 minutes. “Sattu (roasted gram flour) ki Kachori” is a traditional North Indian delicacy, especially popular in Bihar, Jharkhand, and parts of Uttar Pradesh. It is a deep-fried

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Makhana fry (fox nut fry)

Servings: 2-3 Frying time: 10 minutes. Total time: 35 minutes. “Makhana fry (fox nut fry)” is a light and crunchy snack made by roasting fox nuts (lotus seeds) in ghee with a sprinkle of spices. Simple to prepare yet highly nutritious, it is loved for its crisp texture and delicate flavour. Rich in protein, calcium,

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