Celebrate Valentine’s Day With 7 Vegetarian Punjabi Snacks Under 15 Minutes

Punjabi cuisine is packed with a layer of flavour and rich texture that is sure to please your palate. From crispy delights to deep-fried treats, there are wholesome options loaded with great tastes. Since Valentine’s Day calls for love, then what is the better way to express it through food? From tikki to masala papad, you can add the goodness of these dishes for a change. We have rounded up a list of 7 desi snacks for a delightful celebration with your partner.

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Tikki

Tikki is a beloved and crispy dish that is packed with the goodness of mashed potatoes, spices and sometimes peas for an elevated flavour. The tikki mixture is shallow fried to perfection that is shallow fried to perfection offering a delightful flavour and textures. Tikkis can be enjoyed as is or topped with chutneys and yoghurt for a great taste.

Papdi chaat is a flavourful and crunchy snack that features crispy fried dough wafers also referred to as papdi that is topped with a medley of ingredients. Some of the primary ingredients include chutneys, yoghurt boiled potatoes and sev. The combination of sweet and spicy flavours presents a delightful contrast for a great treat to the palate.

Chole chaat

At the heart of many chaat options lies the humble chole chaat. Believed to be one of the great solutions for untimely cravings, chole chaat is a flavourful dish that is prepared with a rich combination of chickpea or chole, papdi, sev, chutneys and chopped tomatoes and onions. This wholesome snack option can be combined with tikkis that also gives a texture to the dish.

Corn chaat is a versatile snack that is widely relished during the chilly months of the year. This classic street food snack typically presents a blend of chutneys, veggies and powdered spices that offer a crispy finish to the palate. You can also add some of the additions like cheese or tamarind chutney to make it taste absolutely delicious. This side dish can be customised according to the preferences for a change.

Masala papad

Masala papad is one of the quickest and easiest snacks that can be prepared easily at home with minimal ingredients. To make the most of the meal, the regular papad is used as the base and the vibrant topping of chopped onions, tomatoes and chillies is usually used for a crispy essence. Don’t forget to top it with coriander leaves and a combination of crunchy veggies for a change.

Pakoras or fritters make for an ideal snack option that can elevate the mood of every occasion. For someone looking for a light and indulging meal option, pakoras always top the list. Simply whip up some gram flour batter and add an assortment of veggies according to your preference like onions, potatoes and cauliflower. Pour a spoonful of batter into the kadhai and deep-fry them to perfection. Serve warm and enjoy!

Rajma galouti kebab

This unique and flavourful variation was traditionally prepared with minced meat. This vegetarian version sees rajma as the star of the dish and the kebabs present a melt-in-mouth texture that is blended with spices and ginger garlic mixture. The patties are mixed with a kebab masala which is deep-fried to perfection for a change. The dish makes for a perfect vegetarian snack for those looking for great flavour.

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