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Snacks

Onion Pakoda – Crispy Fritters for Rainy Day Cravings

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☔ Because Every Drop of Rain Deserves a Plate of Pakodas

It starts with a cloud.
Then thunder.
And before the rain even hits the ground, your stomach whispers: pakoda banale?

Onion Pakodas are the OG monsoon snack — thin-sliced onions, spiced, coated in besan, and deep-fried until golden, tangled perfection.

Served hot with green chutney, ketchup, or just a hot cup of chai. This is baarish comfort food at its best.


🛒 What You’ll Need (Serves 2–3):

2 medium onions, thinly sliced

½ cup besan (gram flour)

1 tbsp rice flour (for extra crispiness)

1–2 green chilies, chopped

1 tsp ajwain (carom seeds)

½ tsp red chili powder

¼ tsp turmeric

Salt to taste

A handful of chopped coriander or curry leaves

Water (just a sprinkle!)

Oil for deep frying




🔥 How to Make It – Crunchy, Hot, and Full of Flavor

1. Mix the Onions First

In a bowl, add onions, salt, and chilies. Let sit for 10 mins so they release moisture.

2. Add the Flours & Masala

Add besan, rice flour, ajwain, turmeric, chili powder, and coriander.
Mix well — do not add too much water. Just enough to lightly coat the onions.

3. Fry It Right

Heat oil in a kadhai. Drop small clumps of the onion mix into the hot oil.
Fry on medium heat till golden brown and crispy.

4. Serve Hot

With chutney, ketchup, or piping hot adrak wali chai.



❤️ Why Onion Pakodas Are Irresistible

Crispy, spicy, and full of texture

Rainy day ritual for every Indian kitchen

Zero prep — just slice, mix, fry

Because some cravings are universal

Snacks

Masala Corn – A 10-Minute Spicy Snack You’ll Crave

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🌽 Intro / Story Section:

It started at a mall kiosk. Warm, buttery corn in a little paper cup, spiced just right and handed over with a tiny spoon. One bite, and I was hooked.

Back home, I recreated it in my own kitchen — and honestly, it’s even better. Masala Corn is one of those recipes that checks every box: quick, healthy(ish), comforting, and totally customizable.

Now it’s my go-to snack for rainy evenings, lazy Sundays, or whenever I want a burst of flavor without a full meal.

🌶️ Masala Corn Recipe

Serves: 2
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins

🛒 Ingredients:

1½ cups boiled sweet corn (frozen or fresh)

1 tbsp butter

½ tsp red chili powder

½ tsp chaat masala

¼ tsp black pepper

Salt to taste

Juice of ½ lemon

Chopped coriander for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Boil the Corn:
Boil or steam sweet corn until tender. Drain well.

2. Flavor It:
In a bowl, mix hot corn with butter, red chili powder, chaat masala, pepper, and salt.

3. Finish It:
Squeeze in lemon juice and toss well.

4. Serve Hot:
Sprinkle chopped coriander and serve in bowls or paper cups.

💡 Tips:

Add grated cheese for cheesy masala corn.

You can also stir-fry it for 1–2 mins with butter for a smoky flavor.

Adjust spices based on your mood — spicy, tangy, or even a bit sweet!

❤️ Closing Note:

Masala Corn proves you don’t need a long list of ingredients to make something comforting. It’s fun, fast, and hits all the right notes — sweet, salty, spicy, and sour. A must-try snack that’s ready before you can say “chai break.”