Topic started by Usha (@ 66.150.143.41) on Mon Nov 18 15:22:48 .
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Hi,

I am working in US. I need some suggestions for bringing snack (something spicy traditional Indian vegetarian snack) to a group of about 40 people. This is on the eve of Thanksgiving in US. Will be thankful if you can reply ASAP.

THanks,

Usha

Responses:

• From: CI (@ d205-c11-32126) on: Mon Nov 18 17:23:52
  
  Hi Usha,
  There are many snacks (veggies) that you could make. Examples are:
  Pakodas, Batata wada or Aloo bonda, bhajis, dal wadas etc.
  If you want a heavier snack, you could go for veg.puffs, samosas, etc.
  IF you decide on what you want to prepare, someone could help you in a better way.
  Bye,
  CI
  
  
• From: usha (@ 66.150.143.41) on: Tue Nov 19 13:16:15
  
  Thanks for the reponse.
  
  Can you tell me how to prepare Veggie puffs??
  
  
• From: Mini (@ adsl-33-106-126.asm.bellsouth.net) on: Tue Nov 19 14:16:32
  
  I repost CI's veggie puffs recipe for you Usha.
  
  From: CI (@ p30660) on: Mon Jul 22 19:15:59
  
  
  Hi ladies,
  Here is the recipe for vegetable puffs:
  Ingredients: Makes 12 puffs
  1 package puff pastry sheets (Pepperidge Farms)
  For the filling:
  Onion - 1 big
  Potatoes - 2 big
  Carrots - 2 medium
  Beans - 1 cup diced
  Peas - 1/4 cup
  Tomato - 1 big
  Green chillies - 8 (can vary depending on how hot u want)
  Turmeric - 1/2 tsp
  Mustard - 1/4 tsp
  Coriander leaves - 1/4 cup chopped
  Salt - to taste
  Amchoor powder - 1 tsp
  Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
  Oil - 3 Tbsp for stuffing 2 Tbsp for baking
  
  Method:
  Preparing the stuffing:
  1. Cut finely all the vegetables except potatoes.
  2. Cook the potatoes and mash them coarsely.
  3. Heat oil in a kadai, put mustard seeds, chopped green chillies,turmeric and fry onions till they are done. Add all the rest of the vegetables and keep stirring until they are done.
  4. Add salt, garam masala, amchoor powder.
  5. Finally add mashed potatoes and mix them. Keep on low flame for 3 minutes.
  6. Add coriander leaves and mix well. Your stuffing is done.
  
  Preparing the puffs:
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  2. Grease a baking sheet (cookie sheet is best).
  3. Thaw the puff pastry sheets according to the package instructions.
  4. In one packet, there will be two sheets which are folded. Each sheet has three strips. Each strip can make two puffs. So, Cut the sheets into three lengthwise (already folded) strips and each strip into two horizontal strips. So, you've totally 12 pieces from an entire packet.
  5. Wet your fingers and make a small rectangular patti from the stuffing. Keep aside.
  6. Wet your fingers and touch the edges of the pastry sheet (that u have cut). Keep a patti on one side and fold them to cover. Seal the edges by pressing.
  7. Repeat this procedure for all of them.
  8. Keep on the baking sheet and brush the top with some oil (USe pastry brush to avoid excess oil).
  9. Bake in the over for 18-20 minutes.
  10. Keep turning the sides once in 5 minutes.
  11. You may have to decrease or increase the time depending on how good your oven is. Make sure that the sides are golden brown.
  12. Caution: Do not keep the baking sheet on the lowest rack. It'll burn your puffs.
  13. Let it cool a little bit before serving. (maybe 15 minutes) You can serve it with ketchup or mint chutney or eaten as it is.
  
  I usually make it for parties as appetizers. Easy to make. You can make the stuffing before and bake just before your guests come.
  
  Let me know how it turned out. Also, let me know if I've missed anything in it.
  
  Bye,
  CI
  
  
• From: CI (@ cs2417433-245.houston.rr.com) on: Tue Nov 19 22:09:24
  
  Hi Mini,
  Thanks for re-posting the recipe.
  
  Bye,
  CI
  
  
• From: Jake Cooley (@ adsl-69.29.12.37-rb.clm.centurytel.net) on: Tue Dec 30 13:46:38
  
  Do you know what you need to make the perfect party? Please tell me!
  
  
• From: s (@ 61.11.78.144) on: Fri Jan 2 13:09:59 EST 2004
  
  Hi,
  
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• From: Seema (@ cache03.lax.untd.com) on: Wed Oct 20 14:39:09
  
  U do not need to turn the puffs at all while baking.
  
  
• From: US (@ c-67-164-133-229.client.comcast.net) on: Thu Oct 21 15:00:36 EDT 2004
  
  HI CI, Can you please tell me where exactly should I look for these pastry sheets and the exact shop like wal-mart or kroger since I went thru many times the different sections in wal-mart but unable to find the pastry sheets.
  
  Thanks and Regards
  
  
• From: kals (@ cpe-66-168-113-129.ma.charter.com) on: Thu Oct 21 23:46:34 EDT 2004
  
  hi US,
  
  You can get it in the stop and shop in the frozen section.
  all the best
  
  from
  kals
  
  
• From: US (@ c-67-164-133-229.client.comcast.net) on: Fri Oct 22 15:34:39 EDT 2004
  
  Thanks Kals
  
  
• From: US (@ c-67-164-133-229.client.comcast.net) on: Fri Oct 22 21:12:20 EDT 2004
  
  Kals , seems there is no stop and shop near my place (irving, dallas). checked it with a stop and shop locator. so , please if you or somebody know where else we can find this pastry sheets I will really appreciate it. am searching for a long time now.
  
  Thanks and Regards
  
  
• From: Seema (@ 138.238.5.202) on: Sat Oct 23 18:34:20 EDT 2004
  
  You can get puff pastry sheets in any American grocery stores in freezer section. Look for pepperridge farm brand.
  
  
• From: sbphouston (@ cs2417538-160.houston.rr.com) on: Sat Oct 23 22:10:05 EDT 2004
  
  People mostly make desserts from this puff pastry. Look in the dessert-cooking section with the coolwhip and frozen fruits.
  
  Also just ask a store clerk. It is around $3 a pkt.
  
  
• From: (@ c-67-167-108-5.client.comcast.net) on: Sun Oct 31 12:33:06 EST 2004
  
  Well, in my opinion anything that needs manual labor for individual pieces is not a good snack for a larger group of people. You can make Japanese sushi and cut it, gujarathi Dhokla, Handwa & Khandvi. Not much effort for individual pieces.
  
  
• From: (@ c-67-167-108-5.client.comcast.net) on: Sun Oct 31 12:40:59 EST 2004
  
  A friend of mine gave this idea that handwa can be made in small muffin baking pans and served with toothpicks as finger food - a very decorative way to serve it.
  
  
• From: Seema (@ pool-141-156-133-20.res.east.verizon.net) on: Sun Oct 31 17:21:42 EST 2004
  
  You can get various party snacks in wholesale clubs like Costco, Bjs etc in freezer section. Just follow instructions on the cover. very easy and cost effective
  
  
• From: kav (@ pcp04922094pcs.phnixv01.pa.comcast.net) on: Tue Nov 2 10:29:25 EST 2004
  
  you can make kebabs or chicken tikka.
  u can use chicken drumsticks and make tangri kebabs. u can decorate it with onion and lemon slices and serve.
  
  
• From: Andal Balu (@ user-11fa6e6.dsl.mindspring.com) on: Fri Nov 5 17:48:26 EST 2004
  
  You can make onion pakodas. It is easy to make and everybody will enjoy it. Mix Chana flour and rice flour in the ratio of 4:1. Cut onions and add it to the flour mixture. add salt, red pepper powder, cashew pieces and 1/2 cup of hot oil. Add a tbsp of melted butter. mix them all together. When you are ready to fry them, add water to a smaller portion (you have to add water when you are just ready to fry. so you have to add water in several different batches). Make sure that the mixture is just wet (not watery). Pick it up in your hand and just crumple into the hot oil in big pieces. Be careful to avoid the oil from splashing at you. Once the pakoda turns brownish, take it out drain it and serve it. If you add too much water, the pakodas will not crisp.
  
  

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