Pure Veg Recipes from ManeThindi!

Crackers with toppings has always been a tea time favorite across countries. Crackers are of different types.. cheese crackers.. salted.. salt n sweet.. and many more.. comes in interesting shapes too. Cheese and Veggie toppings on crackers make it an healthy, nutritious, colorful and interesting combo and as mentioned in the title of this recipe its fire free cooking and is safe for kids to try and encourage their creativity! This can be eaten guilt free as the calories are very few compared to heavier options like Pizzas! This can be served as one of the starters in a party.. Kids especially love them! So.. Lets get cracking! :) INGREDIENTS : Crackers of your choice (I have used the Salted ones) Vegetables finely chopped (Onions n' Tomatoes) Chopped Green olives/Jalapeno  Cheese (any.. i have used the bits from cheese slices) Mixed Herbs, Ground pepper and salt for seasoning. HOW TO MAKE : Take a colourful plate and pla...

Aloo paratha is a Popular breakfast /brunch dish. INGREDIENTS (measure 1 cup = 250 ml) for the aloo or potato stuffing: 3 to 4 medium potatoes or aloo, boiled and mashed 1 or 2 green chilies, chopped finely 3/4 tsp chilli powder  1 tsp of garam masala powder  ½ to 1 tsp amchur 2 to 3 tsp finely chopped coriander leaves (optional) salt as required oil or ghee as required for roasting parathas for the whole wheat dough: 2 cups whole wheat flour ½ tsp salt 1 to 2 tsp oil or ghee water as needed HOW TO MAKE : To prepare the aloo stuffing: first boil the potatoes and peel them.  Now mash the potatoes very well, there should be no lumps or small pieces in it. Now add the chopped green chilies, garam masala powder, red chili powder, dry mango powder and salt. mix the spices and green chilies with the mashed potatoes very well. check the taste and add more salt or red chili powder or dry mango powder as per your taste. To prepare whole...