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The secret to perfect evening delicacies

22 Jan 2024

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Looking for easy and quick recipes to wow your guests? Look no further! We’ve got some delicious options that will definitely spice up your get togethers! We reached out to Renu Dalal, celebrity chef, daughter of the late legendary chef and cook book author Tarla Dalal, who is the author of the books – ‘Simple and Delicious Vegetarian Recipes, Modern Vegetarian Recipes and Recipes from My Heart,’ who shared some wonderful recipes with us and if you want skip the search for impressive and healthy party food – we've got you covered with two delicious and nutritious options that are sure to be a hit.

CHEESE BALLS

Ingredients

1 ½ Cups Grated Cheese¾ cup bread crumbs, 1 tbsp maida 2 tbsp cornflour, pepper to taste 1 tsp finely chopped green chilies 1 tbsp chopped parsley, Oil for frying

Method

In a plate, add in all the ingredients. Mix and knead a dough. Divide the dough into 18 equal pieces. Heat oil for frying and fry these cheese balls on medium flame. Serve hot with ketchup or pizza sauce.

MIX PAKORAS

Ingredients

1 Cup Chopped Vegetable of your choice (Capsicum, Paneer, potato or Spinach)¼ Cup Besan¼ tsp Haldi¼ tsp Red chilli powder¼ tsp sugar¼ tsp Coriander powder¼ tsp Carom Seeds, Pinch of Hing (Asafoetida), Pinch of Soda Bi Carbonate, ¾ Cup Water, Salt to Taste, other ingredients, Oil for frying

Method

In a bowl, mix all the ingredients well together. Keep aside for 10-15 minutes. How to proceed Heat required oil for frying in pan. Take the vegetable of your choice dip and coat in the batter and fry them.

Serve hot immediately with green chutney or ketchup.

RAW PAPAYA SALAD

Ingredients

2 Cups Grated Raw papaya (long strands), 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts, 1/4 cup sliced and boiled french beans, 1/4 cup chopped tomato (juliennes), 1/4 cup chopped yellow capsicum (juliennes), 1/4 cup grated carrots, 1/2 tbsp parsley chopped, 1 tbsp basil chopped.

Method

Mix together all the veggies in a salad bowl. Pour in the prepared dressing. Toss the salad well and serve immediately.