05/08/2024
Discover the ultimate duo of evening snacks that can be whipped up in just 5 minutes! Our "5-Minute Crispy Delights: Perfect Evening Snacks to Savor" features two delectable dishes:
Masala Peanuts: These crunchy peanuts are perfectly fried in oil and seasoned with a blend of aromatic spices. They're the ideal combination of crispy and flavorful, making them a favorite choice for snack lovers.
Karela (Bitter Gourd) Fritters: Thinly sliced bitter gourd is coated in a spiced batter and fried to golden perfection. These fritters are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, offering a delightful bitterness balanced by the savory spices.
Both snacks are not only delicious but also incredibly quick and easy to prepare, ensuring you have more time to relax and enjoy your evening. Perfect for sharing with family and friends, these 5-minute crispy delights are sure to become your go-to evening snacks!
Masala Peanuts
Ingredients:
1 cup raw peanuts
1/2 cup gram flour (besan)
1/4 cup rice flour
1 tsp red chili powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp chaat masala
Salt to taste
Water as needed
Oil for frying
Instructions:
In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, rice flour, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, chaat masala, and salt.
Add a small amount of water and mix to form a thick batter.
Add the raw peanuts to the batter and coat them well.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, drop the coated peanuts into the oil, a few at a time, making sure they don't stick together.
Fry the peanuts until they turn golden brown and crispy.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried peanuts and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Allow the peanuts to cool before serving.
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Karela (Bitter Gourd) Fritters
Ingredients:
2 medium-sized bitter gourds (karela)
1/2 cup gram flour (besan)
1/4 cup rice flour
1 tsp red chili powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp coriander powder
Salt to taste
Water as needed
Oil for frying
Instructions:
Wash the bitter gourds and slice them thinly, removing the seeds if desired.
In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, rice flour, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt.
Add a small amount of water to form a thick batter.
Add the sliced bitter gourds to the batter and coat them well.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, drop the coated bitter gourd slices into the oil, a few at a time.
Fry the slices until they turn golden brown and crispy.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the fritters and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve hot as a crunchy evening snack.
Enjoy your delicious and quick 5-minute crispy delights!