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Snacking on Paneer aka Cheese cottage is very common in Indian families get together, party is big or small Paneer Pakoda will always glorify the menu.   Nutritional Value Since it is a deep fried version of Paneer Pakoda, it contains loads of calories, and only suggested for occasional munching. Though, Paneer is full fat with protein in it but still not advisable to eat in large amount. Around 270 calories in every 50 gms of homemade Paneer Pakoda.  Ingredients  For Marination Paneer (Cottage Cheese) - 350 gms Hung Curd- 3 tbsp Five spices- 1 tbsp (mix of coriander, chili, turmeric, garam masala and cumin powder) Salt Batter Gram Flour- 3 tbsp Rice Flour- 3 tbsp Coriander leaves- 1/2 cup chopped Mint leaves- 1/2 cup chopped Chili green- 2-3 chopped Cumin powder- 1 tsp Salt to taste Oil- 1 cup to deep fry Method The paneer need to cut in desired shape and dip in marination of curd, five spices for at least two hour before cooking. In a bowl take rest of the ingredient and make a thi

Spongy delicious dhai vada, its a great side dish made with lentils and served in chilled curd, here I have prepared mixed lentil vada and served with curd and chutney.     Nutritional Value Dahi vada is a wholesome protein as is made with lentils and served with curd. Here I have prepared vada by deep frying them which definitely increase the calorie part, but they can be easily made in appam pan too.   Urad dal- 350 kcal Lobiya dal- 400 kcal Protein 55gms Fats and other- 20 gms   Per plate i.e.  2 vada's around 150 kcal and this dish serves almost 20 small size vada's     Ingredients Urad dal- 1/2 cup (soaked overnight) Lobiya dal- 1/2 cup(soaked overnight) Garam Masala- 1tsp Turmeric Powder-1tsp Cumin Powder-1tsp Chili Powder- 1tsp Coriander Powder-1tsp Salt -2tsp Oil- 1/2 cup to deep fry (any)   To serve Curd- 1 cup (loosened) Chutney- Green (pudina), Red (Tamarind) Salt- to sprinkle Cumin Powder- to sprinkle Chili Powder- to sprinkle Method Soak the lentils overnight and b