By: Toshita Sahni
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Snacks with a beautifully crisp coating are hard to resist. Whether you're working with veggies, meat or seafood, a great outer crust makes all the difference.
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Breadcrumbs are one of the most common ingredients used to give snacks a crispy coating. But there are other options too, and they are right in your pantry.
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Whether you're running out of breadcrumbs or want to try a different crust, these alternatives will ensure your snacks turn out crispy and delightful.
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Grind oats with seasonings of your choice to make a fine crumb. Once your snack mixture is ready, simply roll shapes of it in the crumb until completely covered.
You can take advantage of their texture in innovative ways. Simply crush the cornflakes and roll the cutlets (or any similar snack) in them before frying.
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You have to first coarsely grind the makhana. Coat the food item in slurry or egg white before covering them with this crumb.
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Lightly roast the sevai/ semiya, boil it for a few minutes and allow it to cool. Dip your snacks in a cornflour slurry before covering in crushed vermicelli.
Boil noodles, drain them and ensure they dry before layering them around your paneer, chicken or veggie pieces. Add some cornflour to them to remove any moisture.
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