‘Sham-ki-chai’ in India is not just another cup of tea; it’s a ritual that we Indians follow with dedication. After a tiring day at work, it’s time to relax and let our favorite drink do the magic. While everyone can have a choice of different teas they want, one thing that is always guaranteed to enhance the experience is the classic time bottle snack. These crispy, crunchy and chatpata snacks are filling, scrumptious, and best paired with a cup of tea. However, if you are thinking of classic samosa, kachori and chips, you will be pleasantly surprised! Sure, we love signature snacks, but what if we could spice up these dishes with a little twist on the recipe? Would you like to enjoy the same flavors and textures in a more fun and quirky way? If you answered yes, you are in luck! Here are 5 classic snack recipes that you can enjoy in comfort.
5 classic snack recipes for Chai time that are delightful:
1. Samosa pinwheel:
Without a doubt, samosa is the jewel in the list of Indian snacks. However, if you want to stir things up a bit, you can try making pinwheel samosa! These samosa pinwheels take no time at all and are a super tasty snack recipe that’s easy to make at home! Combine it with mint chutney or ketchup and enjoy! Click here for the recipe.
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2. Ulta Vada Pav:
Ulta / Inside-out vada pav is just a fun summary of all the ingredients that make up the regular vada pav. Instead of using pav to sandwich the vada in the center, this recipe uses potato vada to hold the bun in the center. It has the flavor and drool worthy of the original, click here to see the recipe.
Ulta vada pav is a fun twist on a simple vada pav recipe.
3. Maggi Bhel:
Combining two of the evening’s most loved snacks, Maggi and bhel, this crunchy recipe is sure to be a hit with all ages. Like a quintessential bhel puri recipe, Maggi bhel includes tomatoes, onions, green peppers, sev, masalas and more. All we did was replace the noodles (puffed rice) with roasted Maggi. Click here for the recipe.
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4. Kachori upside down:
Kachori is India’s most loved teatime snack, which is basically deep-fried breadcrumbs. The best part about Kachoris is that you can make them once in bulk and store them in an airtight container and serve them anytime. Click here for the recipe.
Kachori upside down combines Indian and Mexican flavors.
5. Bubble fries:
A creation of potato chips favorites, this crunchy, crunchy snack is ready in less than 20 minutes. All you need are potatoes, egg whites and cornmeal and you’re good to go! These bubbles are filled with air, making them look delicious and taste crispier. Click here for the recipe.
There you have it, try these classic snack recipes with a twist. Let us know which one is your favorite in the comments section below.
