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Black Chana Vada - A Tea Time Snack Recipe

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INTRODUCTION: Black chana vada is a delightful Indian snack that's not only delicious but also healthy. Made from black chickpeas and a blend of aromatic spices, these vadas are perfect for satisfying your snack cravings. Follow this simple recipe to create crispy and flavorful black chana vadas that will leave you craving for more. INGREDIENTS: Black chana - 150g Fennel seeds - 1 tablespoon Hing - 1/4 teaspoon Green chili - 3 nos Ginger - 1 inch Cinnamon - 1 inch Cloves - 3 nos Curry leaves - 1 sprig Coriander leaves - 1 tablespoon Mint leaves - 1 handful Onion - 1 (big), finely chopped Salt to taste Oil for deep frying RECIPE IN A SHORT VIDEO: DIRECTIONS: Wash the black chana thoroughly and soak for at least 5 hours or overnight to soften them. After soaking, drain the black chana. In a blender, add the drained black chana, fennel seeds, hing, green chili, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, curry leaves, coriander leaves, and mint leaves. Pulse the mixture until it becomes a coarse paste

Makhana Kheer - Delicious and Easy Recipe

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INTRODUCTION: Makhana Kheer is a heavenly Indian dessert that blends the nutty crunch of fox nuts (makhana) with sweet, creamy milk. It's a quick and delightful treat that's sure to please your taste buds. In this simple recipe, we'll guide you through the steps to create this delectable dish in your own kitchen. RECIPE IN A SHORT VIDEO: INGREDIENTS: Makhana (Fox nuts) - 50g Milk - 1 Litre Sugar - 80g Cashew nuts - 5 no (finely chopped) Almonds - 5 no (finely chopped) Cardamom powder - 1/4 teaspoon Ghee - 2 tablespoon  Pistachios for topping (optional)   DIRECTIONS: Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a thick-bottomed pan on low flame. Add the finely chopped cashew nuts and almonds to the pan and saute till golden brown. Transfer the sautéed nuts to a seperate bowl. Add the makhana to the same pan on low flame and saute for 10 minutes or until they become crisp. Turn off the flame and allow the makhana to cool. Transfer half of the sautéed makhana to a blender and grind coarsely.