From Kothimbir Vadi to Corn Chaat, Lip-Smacking Snack Recipes for Rainy Season – News18

The arrival of the monsoon has resulted in cool and pleasant weather. This delightful weather calls for the perfect opportunity to savour lip-smacking snacks. Monsoon is the time to indulge in the flavours of crispy pakodas and delicious samosas. For those who prefer to steer clear of outside food, we have curated a list of tantalizing homemade snacks. One can enjoy these snacks along with a sip of tea or coffee. So, treat yourself to these mouthwatering dishes and embrace the monsoon season.

Kothimbir Vadi

Ingredients

• Powdered oats- 1/4 cup
• Soya flour- 2 tbsp
• Gram flour- 3/4 cup
• Chopped fresh coriander-1 cup
• Finely chopped green chilli- 1/4 tsp
• Finely grated ginger- 1/4 tsp
• Coriander powder- 1/4 tsp
• Cumin powder- 1/4 tsp
• Red chilli powder- 1/2 tsp
• Salt (as per taste)
• 1 tsp- yogurt mixed with 1 tsp of water
• 2 1/2 cups of water (or as needed)

Method

• Grind the oats into the flour.
• Combine oats flour with gram and soya flour, in a bowl.
• Next, add these as per the above-mentioned quantity: cumin powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, ginger, green chilli, and freshly chopped coriander.
• Add yoghurt, water, and mix well until a soft dough is prepared.
• Shape this dough into small circles and then place it on a steaming basket or sieve.
• Steam for 10 to 12 minutes.
• Once done, serve it hot.

Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients

• Sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into long fries- 4
• Olive oil- 1/4 cup
• Favourite seasoning- 1 tsp
• Ground black pepper- 1/2 tsp
• Garlic powder- 1/2 tsp
• Salt- 1/4 tsp
• Red chilli powder- 1/4 tsp
• Olive oil- 1 tbsp

Method

• Toss and completely coat the fries with 1/4 cup of olive oil in a large bowl.
• In a separate bowl, mix black pepper, garlic powder, salt, and red chilli powder.
• Next, add the seasoning mixture to the fries and mix evenly.
• Heat olive oil in a large pan on medium heat and fry the sweet potato pieces in it.
• Take them out once they are golden brown.
• Serve hot with mint chutney or ketchup.

Corn Chaat

Ingredients

• Corn (boiled with salt)- 2 cups
• Onion, finely chopped- 1/2 cup
• Green chilli, finely chopped-1 tsp
• Tomato, finely chopped- 1/4 cup
• Chaat masala- 1/2 tsp
• Black salt- 1/2 tsp
• Red chilli powder- 1/2 tsp
• Lemon juice- 1 tbsp
• Tamarind (imli) chutney- 2 tbsp
• Coriander mint (dhaniya-pudina) chutney- 2 tbsp
• Fresh coriander (dhaniya), chopped- 2 tbsp

Method

• Mix all the above-mentioned ingredients in a bowl and sever this tangy and easy snack.
• You can also use more chutneys as per your requirement.