6 Best Air Fryer Ideas - No Deep Fry Snacks | Easy Air Fryer Snacks | Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes
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Ingredients
- ●2 cups all-purpose flour
- ●1/4 cup sugar
- ●1/2 tsp salt
- ●1/2 tsp cardamom powder
- ●1/4 cup ghee or unsalted butter
- ●1/2 cup water (approximately)
- ●Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- 1In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and cardamom powder.
- 2Add the ghee or butter to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3Gradually add water, a little at a time, and knead to form a smooth dough. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- 4After resting, divide the dough into small balls and roll each ball into a thin sheet (about 1/8 inch thick).
- 5Cut the rolled dough into diamond or square shapes using a knife or pizza cutter.
- 6Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the cut pieces in batches.
- 7Fry the pieces until they turn golden brown, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- 8Remove the fried shakarpara and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- 9Allow them to cool completely before serving. They can be stored in an airtight container.
Equipment
mixing bowlrolling pinknifedeep frying panslotted spoonpaper towels
Ingredients
- ●2 cups rice flour
- ●1/2 cup gram flour (besan)
- ●1 tsp sesame seeds
- ●1 tsp ajwain (carom seeds)
- ●1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- ●1 tsp red chili powder
- ●1 tsp salt
- ●1/4 cup water (or as needed)
- ●Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- 1In a mixing bowl, combine rice flour, gram flour, sesame seeds, ajwain, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
- 2Gradually add water to the dry ingredients and knead to form a smooth dough. The dough should be pliable but not sticky.
- 3Fill a chakli maker or a piping bag fitted with a star-shaped nozzle with the dough.
- 4Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- 5Press the dough through the chakli maker into the hot oil, forming spiral shapes. Fry in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
- 6Fry until the chaklis are golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
- 7Remove the chaklis from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- 8Allow the chaklis to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
Equipment
Mixing bowlChakli maker or piping bagDeep frying panSlotted spoonPaper towels
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veganplant-basedgluten-freenut-freesoy-free
Originating from the tropical regions of South America, banana chips are a popular snack made from green bananas or plantains. Traditionally enjoyed in Suriname and neighboring countries, they reflect the local agricultural bounty and are often served as a crunchy accompaniment to meals or as a standalone snack. Today, banana chips have gained popularity worldwide, often found in health food stores and as a common snack in various cultures, showcasing their versatility and appeal.
Ingredients
- ●green bananas
- ●vegetable oil
- ●salt
- ●lime juice
- ●paprika
- ●cayenne pepper
- ●garlic powder
- ●onion powder
Instructions
- 1Peel and slice green bananas thinly.
- 2Soak the banana slices in lime juice for 10 minutes.
- 3Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- 4Carefully add banana slices to the hot oil in batches.
- 5Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 6Remove chips with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 7Sprinkle with salt and optional spices while still warm.
- 8Let cool before serving.
Ingredient Alternatives
green bananas
Healthier: zucchini
Cheaper: potatoes
Zucchini provides a similar texture with fewer calories.
vegetable oil
Healthier: coconut oil
Cheaper: canola oil
Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor while being healthier.
salt
Healthier: sea salt
Cheaper: table salt
Sea salt has a more complex flavor.
lime juice
Healthier: lemon juice
Cheaper: vinegar
Lemon juice provides similar acidity.
Techniques
fryingsoaking
Equipment
deep skilletslotted spoonpaper towels
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Also Known As
Plantain ChipsCrispy Banana Slices
Ingredients
- ●2 cups jowar flour (sorghum flour)
- ●1/2 cup semolina
- ●1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter)
- ●1 tsp cumin seeds
- ●1/2 tsp ajwain (carom seeds)
- ●1/2 tsp red chili powder
- ●1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- ●1 tsp salt
- ●water (as needed)
- ●oil (for deep frying)
Instructions
- 1In a mixing bowl, combine jowar flour, semolina, ghee, cumin seeds, ajwain, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
- 2Mix the dry ingredients well until they are evenly combined.
- 3Gradually add water to the mixture and knead to form a smooth and firm dough.
- 4Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 30 minutes.
- 5After resting, divide the dough into small balls (about the size of a golf ball).
- 6Roll each ball into a flat disc (about 1/8 inch thick) using a rolling pin.
- 7Prick the rolled discs with a fork to prevent them from puffing up while frying.
- 8Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- 9Once the oil is hot, carefully slide in the rolled mathris, a few at a time, and fry until they are golden brown and crispy.
- 10Remove the mathris from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- 11Allow them to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Equipment
mixing bowlrolling pindeep frying panslotted spoonpaper towels
🌶️🌶️🌶️Low
Ingredients
- ●2 cups all-purpose flour
- ●1/2 tsp salt
- ●1/2 tsp ajwain (carom seeds)
- ●1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- ●1/4 tsp red chili powder
- ●1/4 cup ghee or oil
- ●1/2 cup water (as needed)
- ●Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- 1In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, ajwain, turmeric powder, and red chili powder.
- 2Add the ghee or oil to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3Gradually add water, a little at a time, and knead to form a smooth and firm dough.
- 4Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 30 minutes.
- 5After resting, divide the dough into small balls and roll each ball into a thin sheet (about 1/8 inch thick).
- 6Cut the rolled sheets into diamond or square shapes using a knife or pizza cutter.
- 7Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- 8Once the oil is hot, carefully add the cut pieces into the oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- 9Fry until they turn golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally for even cooking.
- 10Remove the fried Namakpare with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- 11Allow them to cool completely before serving.
Equipment
mixing bowlrolling pinknifepizza cutterdeep frying panslotted spoonpaper towels