Five easy snacks that you can make this winter season

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Winter evenings are typically spent relaxing with a hot beverage and a tray of warm snacks. The ideal ones satiate all of your cravings and prevent you from going hungry. Your body needs more energy to stay warm during those chilly days, so instead of overindulging in fatty or sugary delights, try these satisfying and healthy homemade winter snacks to keep you going. Here are some simple winter snack recipes while the weather is still nice.

Mozzarella Toast

Ingredients:
French bread 1 crusty
Butter 100 gm
Chopped garlic 1 tsp
Chopped garden herbs 1 tbsp
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Chopped spring onions 1 tbsp
Mozzarella cheese - sliced 200 gm

Method:
1. Slice the bread 1-inch thick.
2. Grill on one side only.
3. Beat butter, garlic, herbs, seasoning and spring onion together.
4. Spread over the un-toasted side of the bread.
5. Cover with slice of cheese.
6. Place under a preheated grill.
7. Allow cheese to melt.
8. Serve hot immediately.

Crispy herb chicken

Ingredients:
Fresh breadcrumbs 2 cups
Parmesan cheese, grated 1/3 cup
Lemon rind, grated 1 tbsp
Fresh Parsley leaves, finely chopped 2 tbsp
Garlic powder 1 tsp
Plain flour 1/2 cup
Egg 1 no
Milk 1 tbsp
Chicken breast supremes 550 gram
Vegetable Oil for frying

Method:
1. Combine breadcrumbs, parmesan, lemon rind, and parsley and garlic powder on a plate.
2. Season with salt and pepper. Place flour on a plate. Whisk egg and milk together in a shallow bowl.
3. Coat 1 piece of chicken in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg mixture. Coat in breadcrumb mixture. Place on a plate.
4. Repeat with remaining chicken, flour, egg mixture and breadcrumb mixture.
5. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
6. Cook chicken, in batches, for 4 to 5 minutes each side or until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel to drain.

Pyaazi kebab

Ingredients:
Onion (large), sliced 1 kilo
Lemon grass 200 gm
Red chilli (crushed) 1 tsp
Green chilli, chopped 5 nos
Ginger, finely chopped 2 tbsp
Mint 200 gm
Cumin seeds (jeera) 1 tsp
Fresh coriander 200 gm
Nutmeg powder 1/2 tsp
Makai ka atta 1 1/2 cup
Refined flour (maida) 1/2 cup
Sweet soda to taste 1 tsp
Salt
Desi ghee 1/2 kilo

Method:
1. Spread thin slices of onions on a plate. Lightly rub with lemon grass, red chilli, green chilli and ginger, and keep aside for 5-10 minutes.
2. Then add sweet soda and all remaining spices except salt. Mix well.
3. Sprinkle salt on each slice just before cooking.
4. Make tikki and fry them twice in desi ghee.

Crispy Spinach

Ingredients:
Spinach, shredded 300 gm
Onion, chopped 15 gm
Garlic (chopped) 5 gm
Fresh chillies, chopped 3 gm
Oil for frying
Salt to taste

Method:
1. Fry the spinach and put it on a oil absorbent paper.
2. Heat the wok, throw in the garlic and add onion, chilly and spinach along with seasoning.
3. Toss all the vegetables together in the wok for 30 seconds which will impart a smoky flavor and blend the ingredients together.
4. Serve hot on the plate.

Bhune Besan ka Tikka

Ingredients:
Malt vinegar 20 ml
Ginger paste 1 tsp
Garlic paste
Salt to taste 1 tbsp
Chicken tikka (boneless,12-13 pcs) 1 kilo

For second marinade:
Hung yogurt 1/2 cup
Processed cheese 50 gm
Gram flour (besan), roasted 50 gm
Yellow chilli powder 1 tsp
Black pepper powder 1 tsp
Garam masala powder 1 tsp
Oil 20 ml
Cream 1/2 cup
Kasoori methi powder a pinch
Cumin powder, roasted 1 tsp

Method
1. Prepare first marination with malt vinegar, ginger paste, garlic paste, salt. Marinate chicken for 20 minutes.
2. For second marination, mix together hung yogurt, cheese, roasted besan, yellow chilli powder, black pepper powder along with garam masala, kasoori methi powder and roasted cumin powder in a bowl.
3. Add chicken pieces followed by some oil and mix.
4. After that, mix in some cream with the marinated chicken. Keep for 1 hour.
5. Serve with coriander chutney or a chutney of your choice.

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