FLAVOURS

I am sure all of you are glued to your TV sets watching our Men in Blue take on our neighbours! Whether you are watching the match at home with family or friends or at a club, restaurant or any other venue, the experience will not be complete without snacks to munch on and refreshing beverages to go with them. You may not have time to dish up what I am going to share today, but can definitely try it out when the bigger match (the final) on Saturday. Here's an easy to put together snack that can be had all through the match... it's healthy and delicious. Also, sharing a very refreshing mocktail recipe. THe combination of Chana Aloo Chaat and Orange Twist can be quite something. Hope you enjoy:)

Chana Aloo Chaat

Ingredients
250 grams Kabuli Chana soaked in water for about 6 hours
2 medium-sized potatoes boiled, peeled and cut into small pieces
2 medium-sized onions finely chopped
1 inch piece ginger cut into thin strips / chopped
1 Tomato finely chopped (optional)
2 green chillies finely chopped
A few coriander finely chopped
Quarter tspn red chilli powder
2 tspns coriander powder
2 tspns chaat masala
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt to taste
50 grms fine sev (Bhel Sev) (optional)
Procedure
Pressure cook the Kabuli Chana with 4 to 5 cups of water for 10 to 15 minutes after the first whistle on low flame. When cool open and drain out water and put chana in a large bowl. Add all other ingredients except sev and mix together. Put in a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves and sev and serve. The chaat can be enjoyed all through the match and does not need to be heated.

Orange Twist

Ingredients
Orange Juice
Ginger-ale
Lemon Slices
Procedure
Mix chilled Orange Juice and Ginger-ale in 60:40 proportion. Add crushed ice (optional) and slice of lime and serve.