Last-minute munchies for IPL match nights: Snacks in 10 minutes
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Caught in the excitement of your favorite IPL team's match and suddenly hungry? Don't worry, we have got you covered!
Whether you're amidst a-celebration or deep in nail-biting tension, these last-minute snacks can be whipped up in under 10 minutes to keep you fueled without missing any action.
Get ready for some quick bites that will score big with your taste buds!
Recipe #1
Crispy onion pakoras: A perfect tea-time snack
Crispy onion pakoras, a delicious fritter that goes perfectly with chai, can be prepared by mixing thinly sliced onions with salt and letting them rest for five minutes.
Add gram flour (besan), rice flour, red chili powder, turmeric, carom seeds (ajwain) and water to make a thick batter.
Deep-fry in small batches till golden brown. Serve hot with green chutney or ketchup.
Recipe #2
Air fryer aloo tikki: A healthier snack option
You can now make aloo tikki, a popular Indian street food, healthier with an air fryer.
To make this dish, mix two boiled and mashed potatoes with cornflour/rice flour, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, cumin powder, chaat masala, chopped coriander leaves and salt.
Shape the mixture into small patties.
Preheat your air fryer to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) and brush/spray oil on tikkis before air-frying for 10 minutes.
Serve hot with mint chutney or ketchup!
Recipe #3
Chilli cheese toast: A cheesy delight
Chili cheese toast is another easy-to-make snack for match days.
Spread butter on bread slices and mix together grated cheese, green chili, black pepper, oregano and red chili flakes.
Spread this mixture on the buttered bread and toast it in a pan or bake at 180 degrees Celsius for five-seven minutes until the cheese melts.
Enjoy this cheesy delight while watching your favorite cricket team play!
Recipe #4
Crunchy masala peanuts for match days
Crunchy and spicy masala peanuts can be prepared by coating raw peanuts with a thick paste of gram flour (besan), rice flour, red chili powder, turmeric, chaat masala, salt lemon juice, and water.
Air fry the coated peanuts at 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) for 10 minutes. Let them cool before serving.
These flavorful bites are perfect for munching between overs during cricket matches!
Recipe #5
Masala corn chaat: A tangy and healthy snack
For a quick, tangy, and healthy snack, go for masala corn chaat.
Just heat butter in a pan and add boiled corn. Toss with red chili powder, chaat masala, black salt, and lemon juice before serving warm with chopped coriander on top.
Not only is this dish easy to prepare, but it also adds a burst of flavor to your match-day menu!