Monsoon Special Snacks - 2 Cheesy Snacks To Try On A Rainy Evening

With a delightful combination of cheese and spices, make the most of your monsoon season with these simple recipes of cheese bread pakoda and cheese potato wedges.

Sakshi Arora

Updated Jun 16, 2024, 09:27 AM IST

What’s a better accompaniment for a rainshower than some delightful evening crunches? With this awaited season knocking on our doors, cravings to savour crispy fried snacks with a cup of tea elevate. And since monsoon is incomplete without desi fried food, here are 2 delicious snack recipes to indulge. Loaded with cheese and delectable spices, here are the simple steps to prepare Cheese Bread Pakoda and Cheese Potato Wedges that will keep everyone coming back for seconds.

Cheese Bread Pakoda Recipe- Serves 10

Prep Time: 20 minutes, Cooking Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Cheese Bread Pakoda is a perfect fusion of delectable cheese and the traditional pakoda that satisfies your soul with every bite.

Ingredients

Quantity	Ingredients
2 cups	Gram flour
4	Green chillies
1/2 cup	Cheese, grated
3 cups	Refined oil
16	Bread slices (white)
1	Yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup	Mozzarella cheese
1	Capsicum, diced
2 pinches	Baking soda
1	Red bell pepper
to taste	Salt
1 tsp	Turmeric

Method

Start by chopping the vegetables and grating the mozzarella cheese.
In a bowl, mix the chopped veggies and cheese nicely.
In another bowl, add water, turmeric, salt and gram flour.
Stir in baking powder and ensure that your batter has a good consistency.
Spread the cheese mixture on your bread slices and cover one slice with another. Cut your slices into half.
Dip them carefully into the gram flour mixture and deep fry until golden and crisp. Serve with mint chutney or tomato ketchup and enjoy.

Cheese Potato Wedges Recipe- Serves

Prep Time: 20 minutes, Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Cheese potato wedges are a perfect blend of cheese loaded with delicious flavours.

Ingredients

Quantity	Ingredients
4	Potatoes
2 tsp	Mixed herbs
1 cup	Onions, chopped
1 tbsp	Dijon mustard
2 tsp	Chilli flakes
4 tsp	Butter
1/4 cup	Fresh cream
as required	Water
1/2 cup	Cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 tsp	Salt

Method

Start by slicing potatoes into thick wedges and boil for 10-15 minutes.
Drain the water and keep them aside.
In a non-stick pan, melt butter and add chopped onions. Saute until translucent.
Add boiled wedges to the sauteed onions.
Add chilli flakes, fresh cream, mixed herbs, Dijon mustard and salt.
Mix everything together and cook for about 2 minutes.
Garnish with mixed herbs and cheese. Serve hot and enjoy.

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