Ram Ladoos as known on streets of Delhi are actually mix dal bhajias,(mixed Lentil fritters).They are crispy and crunchy.

This is a favorite street food of Delhi- Ram Ladoo or Gul-gulle. Just like Chole Bhature, and Matar Kulcha, this is another yummy delicacy from Delhi. when you are in Delhi, you can’t miss on this one.

You will see vendors on their mobile stalls,selling these tempting ladoos dipped in chutneys and topped with shredded radish in every famous shopping place like Lajpat Nagar, Chandi Chowk…..

Ladoos, on their own, are not spicy. The flavor comes from the chutneys and spices that top these Ram ladoos.

Ingredients:

For pakoda:

3/4 cup Moong dal.

1/4 cup Chana dal.

1/4 cup Udad dal.

1 inch ginger.

2 green chillies.

1 tsp  Jeera.

1/8 tsp Asafoetida.

1/8 tsp  Baking Soda/Eno.

Salt as per taste.

Oil for frying.

For assembling :

¼ cup Mint Chutney.

¼ cup Tamarind chutney

3 tbsp  grated Radish.

2 tbsp Coriander leaves, finely chopped.

Chaat masala.

Method:

In a large bowl soak moong dal, chana dal and udad dal for 6 hours.

Now drain the water and grind the dal in a mixie along with ginger and green chillies. Without adding water.

Remove the prepared batter in a mixing bowl.

Add jeera,Asafoetida, salt ,chopped coriander leaves and baking soda/Eno.

Beat and mix well until the batter turns frothy.

With wet hand start dropping one by one ladoo to hot oil.fry on medium heat till golden brown.

Once done remove on absorbent paper.

For assembling:

Place 5 to 6 fried ladoos into the serving bowl,top with some mint chutney and tamarind chutney.
Sprinkle some chopped coriander leaves, grated radish and a pinch of chat masala.

Serve hot.

Happy cooking!!!

Sameera.

Crispy Pav Bhaji Toast is the latest favourite in my kitchen.Its easy to make and very flavourful.The vegetables mixture which is used to make the toast can also be used as a stuffing to make pav bhaji paratha.

Today I have used capsicum along with boiled potatoes,any other vegetable like boiled peas or sweet corn,grated carrots or thinly diced beans can also be used.

So here goes the recipe.

Ingredients :

4 slice Bread (white/Brown/Multi grain ).

2 Boiled,deskinned  and mashed Potatoes.

1 Onion finely chopped .

1 Capsicum finely chopped.

1Green chilli finely chopped.

1 inch Ginger finely grated.

1 tsp Red Chilli powder.

1 tsp Dhana Jeera powder.

1 tbsp Pav Bhaji Masala.

1 tsp Lemon juice .

1 tbsp roasted sesame seeds.

1 cube Cheese grated.

Salt to taste.

Oil for greasing.

Method :

In a plate Mix all the ingredients except bread and oil.

Apply the prepared mixture on one side of bread,spreading evenly.

Sprinkle roasted sesame seeds on top.

Prepare all the breads in same manner and Keep aside.

Heat a non stick griddle,brush with little oil,place bread on the griddle with vegetable mixture side down,cook till the mixture turns nice and crisp.

Turn and cook on slow flame till the bread becomes crisp.

Remove and cut into triangles,garnish with grated cheese.

Serve immediately with ketchup or green mint chutney.

Happy Cooking!!!

Sameera.

I am just back from vacation in Delhi,was staying with my childhood friend Mrs Smita Panth,who is an awesome cook….I used to wake up every morning to smell of some awesome breakfast being prepared…Was introduced to this different version of dadpe pohe in her kitchen.

There is one more version of dadpe pohe on my blog…recipe by my another friend,I loved both the versions.

https://udarbharna.com/2017/05/17/dadpe-pohe/

Dadpe pohe is a typical Maharashtra breakfast dish,made with thin/thick poha and freshly grated coconut.There is no cooking involved in this recipe.all the ingredients are mixed together and tempered.For best result use basmati poha.Here goes the recipe…

Ingredients :

2 cups jada Basmati poha.

1/2 cup Onion finely chopped

1/4 cup Coconut freshly grated.

2 green chillies finely chopped.

1tbsp Coriander leaves finely chopped

1 tsp Lemon juice.

1 tsp Sugar

Salt to taste.

For Tempering:

1 tbsp Oil/Ghee

1/2 tea spoon mustard seeds

1/4 tspn Jeera

a pinch of Asafoetida.

6 Curry Leaves.

As a kid and even now this is one of my favourite snacks,crispy and tasty.Its a simple snack made from nylon sabudana.it can be made in bulk and stored in airtight container for long.

Nylon sabudana is easily available in stores.

Ingredients:

1cup Nylon Sabudana large pearls.

1/4 cups Peanuts.

15 Curry leaves.

4 Green chillies.

1 tbspn Powdered Sugar.

Salt to taste.

Oil for frying.

Method:

In a big kadhai heat oil,add sabudana pearls,they will immediately start puffing up,do dont overcrowd the kadhai as they need space to puff up.The pearls needs to be fried very well,even if they look crisp and done from out they will be heard from inside.you can bite into one or two to check they are completely cooked.

Once done remove them on tissue paper.Finish frying all the pearls.

Now fry peanuts,curry leaves and green chillies till they become crispy.

Add to fried sabudana.

Sprinkle salt and powdered sugar.

Mix well.

Let it cool completely.

Store in airtight container and serve when required

Happy Cooking !!!

Sameera.

Dadpe pohe is a typical Maharashtra breakfast dish,made with thin poha and freshly grated coconut.There is no cooking involved in this recipe.all the ingredients are mixed together,tempered and covered and kept aside for 5 minutes,moisture from coconut helps to soften poha and get everything together…this process of covering is called “Dadapne” thus the name “Dadpe pohe”

I had read this recipe long back but had never tried it,one day my BFF (as other colleagues call her )Mrs Poonam Kolhatkar got this in tiffin …and I just fell in love with it,tried it out the very next day and nailed it.Now I am a big fan of this dish….thanks Poon am for introducing  me to this lovely dish……here goes the recipe…..

Ingredients :

2 cups thin poha.

2 tbsp Roasted Peanuts.

1/2 cup Onion finely chopped

1/2 cup  Tomatoes finely chopped

1/4 cup Coconut freshly grated.

2  green chillies finely chopped

5-6 curry leaves1/2 tea spoon mustard seeds

1/4 tsp Rai.

1/4 tspn Jeera

1/4 tspn Haldi powder.

a pinch of Asafoetida (Hing)

1tbsp Coriander leaves finely chopped

1 tsp Lemon juice.

1 tbsp Oil.

1 tsp Sugar

Salt to taste.

Bhadang is a spicy Chivda (mixture ) made of puffed rice.This is a speciality of kolhapur.Some people use kolhapur kanda launch chutney instead of chilli powder to spice up this dish.I usually make it in a big batch and store it in an air tight container. I also use this as base to make bhel puri….it tastes awesome…..

Ingredients : 

1 packet Puffed Rice (Kurmure)

1 cup Roasted Peanuts .

1/4 cup Daliya. (Roasted Dal )

10 flakes Garlic.

10 Curry Leaves.

2 tbsp Red chilli powder.

1/2 tsp Turmeric powder.

1/4 tsp Asafoetida.

1 tsp Chat Masala.

1 tsp Sugar.

2 tbsp Oil.

Salt to taste.

Method : 

Roast Kurmure on medium heat till they turn crisp.

Spread on paper and keep aside.

In a thick bottomed pan heat oil,add garlic and curry leaves cook till crisp,remove and keep aside.

In the same oil add roasted peanuts and Daliya, roast till crisp.Add roasted garlic and curry leaves.Now add asafoetida,turmeric powder and chilli powder,mix well.

Add roasted Kurmure, salt and sugar.Mix well.Add chat masala.Mix well.

Remove from heat and spread on paper to cool.

Store in air tight container,use as required.

Tip : Dried coconut peices or fried onion can also be added to this dish.

Happy Cooking  ! ! ! 

Sameera.