cooking without fire indian recipes

Aloo Tikki Chaat: Boil potatoes

1. Aloo Tikki Chaat: Boil potatoes until cooked, then mash them with salt, cumin powder, coriander powder, and chili powder. Shape the mixture into small patties, and top with tamarind chutney, mint chutney, yogurt, and sev (crunchy noodles made from chickpea flour).

Masala Peanut Chaat: In a bowl,

2. Masala Peanut Chaat: In a bowl, mix together roasted peanuts, chopped onion, tomato, green chilies, and cilantro. Add a pinch of chaat masala and salt, and toss to combine. Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture, and serve immediately.

Mango Lassi: Blend together fresh

3. Mango Lassi: Blend together fresh mango, yogurt, milk, sugar, and cardamom until smooth. Serve chilled in a glass with a sprinkle of ground pistachios on top.

Bread Pakora: Cut bread slices into

4. Bread Pakora: Cut bread slices into small squares. In a bowl, mix together besan (chickpea flour), salt, chili powder, and water to make a thick batter. Dip the bread squares in the batter, and deep-fry until golden brown. Serve with ketchup or mint chutney.

Kachumber Salad: Chop

5. Kachumber Salad: Chop cucumber, tomato, onion, and cilantro into small pieces. Add a pinch of salt, chaat masala, and lemon juice, and toss to combine. Serve as a side dish or a refreshing snack.