Tea time always calls for some snacks! As much as a cup of yummy tea makes us feel relaxed, a few snacks along with it goes awry. You can dip into some biscuits, eat something salty, or maybe indulge in crunchy samosas, kachoris and more. Nothing can beat a delicious and crunchy combination with an evening cuppa. However, when we choose snacks, we always go for something that is easily available in our kitchen. But when that taste starts to bore you, you may discover some interesting recipes to make! For the same, here we bring you some Bengali snacks to make with Kadak Chai. If you thought Bengalis were just masters at making sweets, think again! The rich and varied food culture of Bengal has so much to offer that each and every cuisine may surprise you. But today, we will start with some basics and give you some delicious Bengali snacks to add to your menu!
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1. Ghugni
Ghugni is a delicious snack made of chickpeas boiled in a pool of traditional spices and topped with chopped onions, green chillies and mutton pieces. See recipe here.
2. Nimki
It has a crunchy, golden-brown texture with distinctive pin holes so that it will fry properly. This mathri-like snack requires essential ingredients to cook and is delicious with tea! The recipe is here.
3. Pua Peeth:
It’s incredibly simple to prepare and shouldn’t take you more than 15 minutes. All you need is flour, semolina and sugar, which are easily available in any kitchen pantry. It’s crisp and sweet, and it’s the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea. Here is the recipe.
4. Singhara
This triangular puff pastry is shaped like a samosa and is stuffed with a spiced potato mixture or minced meat deep fried in oil. These Bengali style samosas are served with traditional chutney or tomato ketchup. See recipe here.
5. Chop
Chops are deep fried spicy cutlets with bread crumbs on top. Chops became popular in the cabins of Kolkata and over time evolved into a roadside specialty. The chops are served with ketchup or a mustard sauce called kasundi. Click here for recipe.
6. Urad Dal Vada
This Vada recipe is also called in Bengali Biuli Dal Er Boda and is cooked with a thick mixture of ground urad dal, semolina, chillies, onions and other delicious spices. The ideal accompaniment to this vada is mint chutney. Find the recipe here.
7. Jhalmuri
This delicious dish made with a mixture of puffed rice, chillies, mustard oil, freshly chopped onions and various spices is a must try! Thanks to the addition of chaat masala and lemon, this is an irresistible snack to eat; It tastes simply divine! Here is the recipe.
Make these delicious Bengali snacks today and instantly enhance your tea experience!