Microwave Potato chips

I couldn't believe that Microwave potato chips would be crunchy and crispy like those made in deep fryer till I tried making this at home.I followed the recipe featured in eating well.com.It was super easy and quick to make and healthier too.

Ingredients:

Yukon potatoes - 2 washed and scrubbed.
Cut them into thin slices.

Olive oil - 3tbsp

Salt to taste

Method:

In a bowl add some olive oil and salt and mix well.Toss the slices and mix well.Arrange the sliced potatoes on a greased  microwave safe dinner plate without overlapping.

Microwave on high power for 2 to 3 minutes.When the edges start to brown flip them and microwave again for 2 minutes or till they become crispy and slightly brown.

Take care not to scorch them.

Transfer them into another plate and allow to cool them completely.

Serve with any dip of your choice

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Stovetop Popcorn

Homemade popcorn and that too in stove top is always good.I used to buy the microwave popcorn from the store until I read  several articles about the harmful effects of the chemical used in artificial butter flavoring.

Making popcorn is not that hard.Once you get the hang of it,you would never go back to the store bought popcorn.

Ingredients:

Popcorn kernels - 1/3 cup

Corn oil - 3 Tbsp

Salt as required

Season salt - 1 tsp(You can use seasoning of your choice like cayenne pepper,chat masala,ground pepper.The variations are endless)

Method:

Heat the oil in a large in a large pan with lid.Add salt and 3 kernels to the oil.If they start spinning,add the remaining kernels in one layer and turn the heat to medium..Cover the pan with a lid leaving a gap for the steam to escape.Once they start popping,take the pan away from the stove and shake with the lid closed and continue till you hear no more popping.Remove from heat and transfer to another bowl and add your favorite seasoning.

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Baked Kale Chips

Its been a long time since  I logged on to my blogger account.I was busy with my kids especially my little one.

I tried so many new recipes and even managed to take pictures of them.But really couldn't find time to draft them.And finally here Iam with my easy,guilt-free,nutritious kale chips.

If you are addicted to potato chips(like me)you should definitely try making these which are a healthy alternative to fat laden chips.

Ingredients:

Kale - 1 bunch

Extra virgin olive oil - 4tbsp and for spraying the trays

Salt - to taste

Chili powder - according to your spice level


Method:

Pre-heat the oven to 350 deg F.Wash the kale leaves and pat them dry with paper towels.

Rip the kale leaves into bite sized pieces.Mix salt,chillipowder and oil with the kale leaves and arrange them on a greased tray.

Bake them for about 10 to 12 minutes.Rotate the tray after 5 minutes and toss them.

They are done when they are slightly brown in color and crispy.

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Masala pori/Masaledar murmure/Masala Puffed rice

Whenever I feel like munching something which is very easy to make,I resort to this snack.

This is very easy to prepare and lower in calories too..So are u ready to try this guilt-free snack???

Ingredients:

Pori/Puffed Rice - 4 cups

Crushed garlic pods - 3

A few sprig of curry leaves

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Pottu kadalai/Dahlia - 3 tsp

Peanuts - a handful(optional)

chillipowder - according to your spice level

salt - to taste

oil - 2 tbsp

Method:

Heat oil in a heavy bottmed pan,prefaerably a pressure pan/kadai.Add the crushed garlic.

When it is slightly brown,add the dahlia and allow it to become slightly brown.

Keep the heat in medium.Add the curry leaves,turmeric powder,chillipowder and salt to taste.

Finally add the puffed rice.Keep on stirring in low heat till the pori becomes crisp.

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