Non Fried Masala Peanuts

Ingredients:

1 Cup - Peanuts

1/2 Tsp - Chili Powder

1/2 Tsp - Garam Masala Powder

1/4 Tsp - Chat Masala (Optional)

Fresh squeezed Lemon Juice for taste

Salt to taste

2 Tbsp Olive oil (or any other oil)

1 Tbsp - Besan Flour

1/2 Tbsp - Rice Flour

Procedure:

1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2) Mix all the spices with lemon juice, salt and 1 tbsp oil.

3) Add peanuts to this mixture so that the spice get nicely coated to peanuts.

4) Spread them in single layer on a big cookie sheet.

5) Spray or brush 1 tbsp oil on top. Put them in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove them from oven and allow them to cool completely.

Spicy Raita

Ingredients:

1 Cup - Yogurt
1 - Green Chili
1/4 Cup - finely chopped onions
1/4 Cup - finely chopped green capsicum
1/2 Inch - Ginger
Salt as required

Procedure:

1) In a food processor finely chop green chili and peeled ginger.
2) Mix this with all the other ingredients. Add salt to taste.
Serve it with any stuffed Paratha or variety Rice.

Instant Pizza with left overs

Ingredients:

1 Pkt - Wheat Sandwich thins
1 Cup - Any left over sauce or gravy
1 Cup - Shredded mozzarella cheese
1 Cup - Cut or shredded veggies of your choice

Procedure:

1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2) Arrange sandwich thins on cookie sheet or pizza pan.
3) Spread the sauce or gravy on each thins.
4) Add some cheese on to of the gravy.
5) Drizzle some veggies.
6) Put the cookie sheet or pizza pan into the oven, bake for 5 to 7 minutes, till the cheese is nicely melted on top.

Beetroot Salad

Ingredients:

1 Cup - Shredded Beetroot

1/2 Cup - Peanuts

1 - Green Chilies

1 Tbsp - Lemon Juice (Vary according to taste)

Salt as required

Minced Cilantro for Garnishing

Procedure:

1) Soak peanuts in water for 2 - 3 hrs.

2) Mix beets, peanuts, lemon juice, finely chopped chilies and salt.

3) Garnish with cilantro. Ready to eat. 

Baked wheat chips

Ingredients:

1 Pkt - Whole Wheat Flatbread
Salt to sprinkle

Procedure:
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2) Cut the flatbread to small triangles.

3) Bake them for about 5 to 7 minutes depending on the thickness of flatbread used. Check the crispiness after 5 minutes. Take it out from the oven as it becomes 80% crispy, it will become more crispy when it cools down.

4) Enjoy them with your favorite dips.
Jalapeno Cilantro Hummus
Guacamole

Dates Ladoo

           Healthy snacks, inspired by my Sister-in-Law.

Ingredients:

1 Cup - Almonds
1 Cup - Pistachios
1/2 Cup - Cashews
3 1/2 Cup - Dates

Procedure:
1) Chop all the nuts in a food processor
2) Add dates to the chopped nuts and process them in a food processor for about 2 to 3 minutes, till everything binds together.
3) Now ball them to your favorite size.
Note: Raisins, dried figs can also be added along with dates for sweetness. Can also substitute your favorite nuts like pecans, walnuts....