Enjoy these 5 tawa snack recipes of homechef Nisha Goyal with a sip of tea during the rainy season. They are as easy to make as they are delicious to eat.
Tawa Paneer Tikka
Material: Paneer 250 grams (cubes), curd ½ cup, gram flour 1 tbsp, red chili powder ½ tsp, turmeric ½ tsp, coriander powder 1 tsp, garam masala ½ tsp, kasuri methi 1 tsp, ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp, salt, oil 2 tbsp.
Method: Prepare a thick marinade by mixing curd, gram flour, all the spices and ginger-garlic paste in a bowl. Put the cheese pieces in this mixture and keep it for at least 20-30 minutes. Heat the pan and apply light oil. Place the marinated paneer pieces on the pan. Cook on low to medium flame for 2-3 minutes on each side. When the masala gets lightly roasted and the paneer starts appearing golden, then take it out. Sprinkle chaat masala and lemon juice on top and serve.
Tawa Hara Bhra Kebab
Material: Boiled spinach 1 cup (finely chopped), boiled green peas ½ cup, boiled potatoes 2, bread crumbs ½ cup, ginger- green chilli paste 1 tsp, garam masala ½ tsp, chaat masala 1 tsp, salt as per taste, coriander 2 tbsp, oil 2-3 tbsp.
Method: Boil the spinach lightly, squeeze out the water well and chop it finely. Mash the peas and add boiled potatoes to it to prepare a smooth mixture. Now add spinach, ginger-green chilli paste, coriander, spices and bread crumbs and mix well. If the mixture seems loose, add a little more bread crumbs. Apply light oil on hands and make round or tikki shaped kebabs. Pour some oil on hot pan and place kebabs. Cook on medium flame for 3-4 minutes, then turn and cook the other side until it becomes golden and crisp. Serve hot with green chutney and onion.
Tawa Mushroom Pepper Fry
Material: Mushrooms 250 grams, butter 1 tbsp, oil 1 tbsp, garlic 5 cloves (finely chopped), black pepper powder 1 tsp, oregano or mixed herbs ½ tsp, salt., green coriander.
Method: Wash the mushrooms thoroughly and cut them into thick pieces. Heat oil and butter on pan. First of all, fry the garlic until it turns light golden. Now add mushrooms and cook on high flame while stirring for 3-4 minutes. Add salt, pepper and herbs. Cook until the excess water from the mushrooms dries up. Add green coriander and serve hot.
Tawa Corn-Potato Tikki
Material: Boiled sweet corn 1 cup, boiled potatoes 2, bread crumbs ½ cup, chaat masala 1 tsp, black pepper ½ tsp, coriander, salt, oil.
Method: Crush the corn lightly so that its flavor gets mixed well. Mash the potatoes and add corn, spices and green coriander to it. Add bread crumbs and bind the mixture. Make small round tikkis. Apply light oil on hot pan and place the tikkis. Cook for 4-5 minutes on both sides until golden and crisp. Serve with mint chutney or tomato sauce.
Tawa Soya Veg Kebab
Material: Soya granules 1 cup, boiled potato 1, finely chopped capsicum ½ cup, finely chopped onion ½ cup, ginger 1 tsp, red chilli ½ tsp, garam masala ½ tsp, bread crumbs ½ cup, salt, oil.
Method: Soak soya granules in hot water for 10 minutes and squeeze them well. Grind the soya coarsely in the mixer. Now add potatoes, capsicum, onion, ginger and all the spices. Prepare the mixture by adding bread crumbs and shape it into kebabs. Heat the pan and apply light oil. Cook the kebabs on medium flame for 3-4 minutes on both sides. When the outer layer becomes crisp and the inside becomes soft, remove it. Serve hot with curd-mint dip or green chutney.
FAQ
Why are tawa snacks considered better than fried pakodas during the rainy season?
80% less oil is used in Tawa snacks, due to which there is no extra burden on the digestive system which is sluggish during monsoon and there is no problem of acidity or bloating.
How to keep Paneer Tikka from sticking and breaking on the pan?
Be sure to add some roasted gram flour to the marinade and first heat the pan on high; After this, apply light oil and fry the paneer on medium flame so that the layer of spices gets locked.
What to do if the green kebab mixture becomes loose?
If the kebab mixture seems wet, add some roasted bread crumbs, poha powder or a spoonful of sattu/gram flour; This will tie the tikki easily.
Are Soya Veg Kebabs good for people with weight loss?
Yes, soy granules are rich in plant-based protein and fiber; By roasting them on a pan in just 1 teaspoon oil, they can be eaten as an evening snack during a weight loss diet.
How to make mushroom pepper fry crispy without leaving water?
Always cook mushrooms on high flame and add salt at the end; When cooked on low flame, mushrooms release too much water and become mushy.