The Weekend Platter: Magic on a Plate
Two irresistible rainy-day recipes that pair perfectly with a steaming cup of chai, bringing warmth, comfort, and crunchy goodness to every monsoon evening.
- Bilkul online | Sunday Special
- By Vijaya Sagar
Crispy Corn & Spinach Fritters
Ingredients
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels (boiled)
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 green chilies, chopped
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- ½ cup gram flour (besan)
- 2 tbsp rice flour
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
Method
- Mix corn, spinach, onion, ginger, and green chilies.
- Add besan, rice flour, spices, and salt. Sprinkle a little water if needed to form a thick batter.
- Heat oil and drop small portions of the mixture.
- Fry until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve hot with mint-coriander chutney and masala tea.
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Masala Vegetable Bread Rolls
Ingredients
- 8 bread slices
- 3 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
- ½ cup green peas, boiled
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 green chilli, chopped
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp chaat masala
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Oil for deep frying
- Water for sealing bread
Method
- Heat a teaspoon of oil and sauté ginger-garlic paste and green chilli.
- Add carrots, peas, mashed potatoes, spices, salt, and coriander. Mix well and cool.
- Trim the bread edges, dip each slice briefly in water, and squeeze gently.
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center and roll tightly, sealing the edges.
- Deep-fry until evenly golden and crispy.
- Serve with tomato ketchup or spicy garlic chutney.
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4
Monsoon Tip
Pair these hot snacks with ginger-cardamom chai or masala coffee for the perfect rainy-day treat.
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