Lets try a simple Chaat.....
Papdi Chaat:-

Ingredients for papdi:-

• Maida-1 cup
• Cornflour -1tbsp
• Sooji/semoline-1/2tbsp
• Salt-as par taste
• Ajwain-1/4tbsp
• Oil for maida-1tbsp

Ingredients for filling:-

• Boiled and crushed potato-1cup
• Boiled and sprouted black chickpea(chana)-1cup
• Onion-1cup finely chopped
• Tomato-1cup finely chopped
• Raw mango-1cup finely chopped
• Coriander-1tbsp finely chopped
• Pomegranate-1/2 cup 
• Coriander chutney,Tamarind(Imli) chutney, chaat masala, salt, red chilli powder, cumin- as par taste
• Sev- as required

Method for papdi:-

• Mix all the ingredients and make the tough dough with warm water.
• Cover the dough and set aside for approx 30 mins. 
• Divide the dough into balls. 
• Add a little oil on the rolling board and roll out a big circle.  Prick with a fork / toothpick all over (to emnsure papdi do not puff while frying). Make impression with a glass or with a circular cutter. You will get about 4-5 circular papdi at one go. 
• Boil the oil at medium flame.
• Fry them at medium flame until golden brown in color.
• Note:-if cornflour is used, papdi will be more crispy and will soak less oil.

Method for Chaat:-

• Place 7-8 papdi in a plate.
• Mix potato,chickpea,salt,cumin and red chilli powder.
• Keep this masala on papdi as required.
• Put tamarind and coriander chutney.
• Add onions,tomatoes and pomegranate seeds.
• Add coriander and chaat masala.
• Sprinkle sev and serve.

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This is something non-oily,less calorie and light recipe. Try and enjoy.....
 Aloo-Chana Salad(Potato-black chickpea salad):-

Ingredients:-

• Black Chickpea(chana)-1 1/2 cup
• Boiled Potatoes-2 peeled and cubed
• Onion-1/2 cup chopped
• Raw Mango-1/4 cup chopped
• Coriander- 1tbsp finely chopped
• Mint(Pudina)-2tbsp finely chopped
• Coconut-1/2 cup grated
• Pomegranate-2tbsp fresh
• Cumin(Jeera) Powder-1/2 tbsp
• Chaat Masala-1/2 tbsp
• Gren chilli-1 finely chopped
• Lemon juice-1tbsp
• Salt and black pepper powder-as per taste

Method:-

• Soak chana overnight. Drain and boil with some salt.
• Strain the remaining liquid.
• Add all ingredients to it and toss.
• Serve cold.
• You can also add coriander-mint chutney to it.

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Lets try something healthy+good for beauty+tasty recipe and it is.....
Fruit Custard :-

 Ingredients:- 

•  Milk-1 liter
• Custard powder-4 tbsp
• Sugar- 80-90gm
• Banana-3
• Apple-1
• Pomegranate-1
• Grapes-250 gm
• Oranges- 3-4
• Mango-1(as per your choice)
• Pineapple- 3-4 slices
• Sapodilla (chiku)-1

Method:-

• Add sugar into milk and boil it.
• Add the custard powder into 1/2 cup of cold milk.
• As milk boils add the custard powder paste slowly into it. And keep stirring until it thickens.
• Remove from heat and let it cool.
• Peel the fruits and chop them, mix well.
• Add fruits to custard and mix well.
• Chill for 1-2 hours  and serve.

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Its raining outside , so try some crispy Onion Pakode with sauce or tea.........
Ingredients:-

• 2 onions
• Salt as per your taste
• 1/2 tbsp-red chilli powder
• Besan (as you require)
• Oil -for deep fry

Method:-

• Peel the onions and then slice them thinly.
• Sprinkle a pinch of salt over them and keep them aside ,as onions will leave some water.
•  Now add chilli powder and besan, mix them well.
• Add little amount of water to make a batter.
• Heat oil in a kadhai ,when it starts boiling ,put the flame to medium level.
• Now drop small portions of batter in the oil and fry until their color become golden brown.
• Serve hot-hot pakode with sauce or ketchup. You can also try with tea like me....

Note:-The heat should be kept medium during frying process,unless they will burn out and remain uncooked in the middle.

This is cup of tea for you........

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Try some Mango shake this time , it is easy to prepare and yummy !!!!!!

Ingredients:-

• Ripe mango-2
• Milk-2 cups
• Sugar-8-10 tbsp
• Dry fruits

Method:-

• Firstly boil the milk and cool it to room temperature.
• Peel and cut the mangoes in medium pieces.
• Crush the pieces in a mixer.
• Add milk and sugar and again grind it.
• Add some ice cubes and grind it again to make a chill shake.
• Your mango shake is ready,you can add dry fruits to it to make it more yummy or you can add a scoop of your favorite ice-cream and this will be Mango shake with ice-cream.

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  Today I prepared vegetable pulao in lunch,it was awesome. I want to share it with u all:- It is simple to prepare and liked by all age groups.
Ingredients:-

• Rice-2 cups
• Water-3 1/2 cups
• Peas- 1/2 cup
• Capsicum,Carrot,Potato-1 cubed in a bowl
• Tomato-3 sliced
• Onion-1 sliced
• Green chillies-4 sliced
• Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp
• Coriander leaves (as per choice)
• Garam masala – 1 tsp
• Cloves(laung),Cardamom(ilaichi),Bay leaves(tejpatta) and Cinnamon(  daalchini)-2 to 3 pieces of each
• Salt-as per taste
• Oil-4 tbsp 

Method :-

• Wash and soak the rice in water for half an hour.
• Heat oil in a pressure cooker.
• Add all spices and fry for 2 minutes.
• Now add onions and chillies , fry till the onions are light brown.
• Add garlic-ginger paste and fry.
• Add tomatoes and fry.
• Add all vegetables and garam masala. Cook for 5-10 minutes.
• Now add strained rice and salt and mix well.
• Now add water and close the lid tightly.
• After first whistle , reduce the flame and cook for 4-5 minutes.
• Now turn off flame and let it cool. Open lid and add coriander leaves.
• Your dish is ready , serve it with raita, pickle or as you wish.

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