Sometimes, it's good to just relive those childhood days. Do you agree? And, one such amazing way to do so is through food. As of now, someone who just found herself nostalgic about her childhood days is none other than Anushka Sharma. She is busy gorging on murukku and achappam (rose cookies). For those who don't know, murukku, also known as chakli, is a deep-fried coiled snack, typically prepared with rice flour, gram flour or ground lentils. Achappam, also known as rose cookies, is a sweet and crunchy snack popular in Kerala. Anushka wrote, "What childhood memories are made of".
Like Anushka Sharma, if you are also willing to gorge on some yummy desi snacks, here's a list of recipes. You can pair these delights with your steaming hot cuppa and enjoy. Check out the five recipes below:
Here're 5 Desi Snacks Recipes That Will Make You Relive Your Childhood:
1) Ajwain Chakli
This yummy and crispy snack is one of the most loved delicacies in Indian households. This spiral-shaped delicacy with a spiked surface and comes with a mouthwatering taste. Chakli is widely relished in Gujarat and Maharashtra. It's also known as murukku in Tamil Nadu. Find the recipe here.
2) Achappam
Also known as rose cookies, achappam is a deep-fried snack typically made with rice flour. These are known for their unique and dainty shapes. Achappam's super crispy texture and yummy taste make it a great snack to try out. So, rose cookies are made using a mould, which is then placed in hot oil for the deep-frying process. Interesting, isn't it? Click here for the recipe.
3) Baked Gujiya
It's true that many of our desi snacks are deep-fried which may not be a healthy option. So, what's the solution? You can tweak the style of making them. If you can't fry gujiyas, bake them. It makes for an ideal snack. Recipe here.
4) Ajwain And Kalonji Nimki
This is a truly delectable snack to pair with your evening cuppa. Nimki can be prepared once and stored for a few days for future indulgence. It gets ready in just ten minutes. This heavenly dish gets a boost with the flavours of ajwain and kalonji (onion seeds). Find the recipe here.
5) Homemade Chivda
This is a go-to snack for most Indians. It carries an amazing mixture of various ingredients creating something that perfectly tantalises your taste buds. You can snack on it between meals and even have it as a tea-time snack. Right from cereals and wafers to crunchy peanuts and a whole lot of other masalas, you'll find it all in this chivda. Read the recipe.
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