Crackers Mexican Pizzas

   This recipe is for when you want to get creative with some simple and delicious recipe combinations for an unforgettable time! When it's time to do some entertaining, we often find we need some quick hors d'oeuvres ideas in a hurry. And this delicious recipe takes under 20 minutes to make..Let's meet my the unstoppable MVP of the snack table--"Cracker Mexican Pizzas"

   My #foodiemonday #bloghop entry for #20minutes challenge..

Serves:24
Time:20 mins.

Ingredients::
1/2 cup cooked refried beans
1/3 cup chopped lettuce, bell-peppers and tomatoes
48 Crackers (I used Ritz crackers )
2-3 tablespoon salsa
6 slices Pepper jack cheese(each cut into 8 pieces) 
See Note for more variation in ingredients.
Method::
* Heat the oven to 350*F.
* Place all crackers, top side down, in a single layer on baking sheet.
* Top with each cheese piece on it.
* Bake for 3 min. or until cheese melt.
* Take out baking sheet and top only 24 crackers with refried beans.

* Cover with remaining crackers,cheese sides down.
* Top cracker with salsa.

* Top with mix of lettuce-bell pepper-tomatoes.
* Serve them immediately.
* Cheers!!

NOTE::
- You may add  any topping for pizzas like olives and onions or even subtract any dislike topping too.
- You can use any your choice of slices of cheese.
- Top with sour cream if you like it.

Virgin Pina-Colada

    Virgin Pina Colada--An exhilarating glassful drink, that is sure to shake your taste buds out of their fantasy! A perfect and healthy drink for summer season.. Now that the cold weather has finally flew down, it is the best time to try out this cool drink.. A super easy and delishh recipe, using very few ingredients and also kids friendly!! Amazing.. hummm! This drink is made with a brilliant combination of Pineapple and Coconut milk along with vanilla ice-cream.

 My #foodiemonday #bloghop entry for #coconutmilk theme.

Ingredients::
20oz. Pineapple chunks with juice can 
1/3 cup chilled Coconut milk 
1 cup Vanilla ice cream
Sugar as taste (if needed)
1/2 cup Ice cubes
Some Pineapple chunks or pieces for Garnishing.
Method::
* Combine all the ingredients into blender.

* Blend all the ingredients till mixture is smooth and frothy.
* Pour equal amount of drink into 2 tall glasses.
* Garnish with Pineapple pieces. 
* Serve chilled. 

* Disfruta la bebeda!! Adios!

Samosa Bites

   Samosa bites-- these samosa bites are specially for samosa lovers just like me:) but wait no need to stay in front of stove for long time-do this and do that, but still can make a dream bite ever... These Samosa Bites are not only look gorgeous, but they are full of flavors--Sweet, Salty & Spicy, and hassle free too. Isn't that cool..? So get ready for another super delicious recipe ever...

 My #foodiemonday #bloghop entry for #bitesizefood.....

Ingredients::
For Samosa Filling:1 tablespoon oil
1/2 teaspoon  cumin seeds
1 teaspoon Urad dal
4-5 Curry leaves(Limdo)
1 tablespoon red chili powder paste(Red chili mix with some water)
1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
Pinch of asafoetida
2 medium size boiled and grated potatoes
1/4 teaspoon  Garam masala
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon sugar powder
1/4 teaspoon Chaat masala
Some chopped cilantro
For Garnishing:
Some Sweet tamarind-dates chutney
Some finely chopped Cilantro
20-30 Crackers (I used RITZ original crackers)
Method::
For Samosa Filling:
*  Heat the pan with oil.
*  Add cunim seeds and urad dal.
*  Cook for 1-2 mins.
*  Add chopped curry leaves and red chili powder paste, turmeric powder and asafoetida.
*   Cook for a minute and add boiled and grated potatoes in it.
*  Mix well.
*  Add garam masala, salt, sugar, chaat masala and chopped cilantro.
*  Mix well for another 1-2 mins and turn off the stove.
*  Let it cool down.
To Assemble Samosa Bites:
* Start with crackers, top with 1or 1 1/2 teaspoon Samosa filling.
* Top with 1/4 teaspoon sweet chutney.
* Sprinkle some chopped cilantro.
* Repeat with remaining crackers..
* Serve immediately.
* Enjoy..

NOTE:
You can use green cilantro spicy chutney on top too.

 

Chinese Dabeli

    One of my favorite experiment, when I had craving for some spicy & chatakedar food..:) A Chinese Dabeli---was the best option at that time. After eating those Chinese dabeli, I was happy and satisfied that I tried a good recipe. Let's see how to make this delicious Chinese Dabeli. Try this recipe at home and enjoy as much as I did the other day!!!!

  My contribution to #foodiemonday #bloghop. This Monday our theme is #fusionrecipe..

Ingredients:
2 1/2 teaspoon Oil
1 medium Boiled Potatoes
1 tablespoon Ginger-Garlic Paste
2 tablespoon Finely chopped onion
2 tablespoon Finely chopped Tomatoes
1 cup Finely chopped mixed vegetables (bell-pepper, carrots, cabbage)
1/2 tablespoon Soya sauce
1/2 tablespoon Chilli sauce and some more for apply on buns.
1 teaspoon Dabeli Masala (optional)
1/2 cup Masala Peanuts (use Ready-made or roast peanuts and add some oil, red chili powder, salt and dabeli masala and mix well)

1/2 cup thin Sev
1/3 cup Pomegranate seeds
Salt to taste
Some oil or butter for Buns
5-6  Dinner roll or Buns
Method:
* Heat the oil in the pan.
* Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté.
* Add chopped onions and chopped tomatoes, sauté for couple of minutes.
* Add mixed vegetable and boiled potatoes along with soya sauce and chilli sauce.
* Seasoning with dabeli masala and salt.
* Mix and cook 2 minutes.
* Transfer into another bowl and let it cool down.
* Meanwhile roast the buns with some oil or butter.
* Then apply some chilli sauce on inside of buns.(you may skip this step if you are not eating to much spicy)
* Then spread potato and vegetable stuffing on the bun.
* Sprinkle some pomegranate seeds , masala peanuts and sev on stuffing.

* Cover with another bun and press gently.
* Now roast the stuffed bun again with some oil from both the side very lightly.
* In similar way, finish making all the Dabelis.
* Serve them warm.

* Enjoy.!!





Try my another Fusion Recipes::



Idli-Sambhar Pizza

Indian Style Tapenade

Thandai Mini- Cheesecake

Chinese Bhel



 

Dhokla-Samosa

Indian-Style Brussel Sprouts

Chinese Pav-Bhaji

Cereal-Oats Bhel

Cereal-Oats Chivda

Khaman Pizza

Baklava Delight

Trio Shrikhand Tart

Popcorn Bhel

Stuffed Schezwan Vadapav

Edmame Kachori

Kachori Pizza

   

Mexican Kurmure(mamra)

Taco Chaat

Fusion Rabri-Jalebi

Taco Ragdo

Pavbhaji Pizza







 

                                    

Idli-Sambhar Pizza

      Yes, you heard it right-- Fusion dining is in.! Fusion cuisine is always a delight for me! Personally I enjoy making fusion foods the most. It creates magic and is fairly easy to do..This recipe is South Indian-Italian fusion healthy pizza recipe to enjoy the union of both south-Indian and Italian spices..'Idli-Sambhar Pizza"!! Humm, sounds already yummy, right?  I am pretty sure you are going to love this spice-enriched version of this Pizza.  This is the hit version of pizza in my family. A successful fusion is the one that can discover unheard of combinations and that can please most palates!!--And here it is so, without further elaboration, here is the recipe.....:)

My #foodiemonday #blog hop entry for #pizzamania challenge.. Hip Hip horry for today's Pizzamania!!

Ingredients::
15 Idlis
For sauce;
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 teaspoon garlic & green chili paste
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 cup pizza sauce or tomato puree(I prefer Pizza sauce)
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon red hot chili sauce or Sriracha sauce or thai sauce ( I used sriracha sauce)
1 teaspoon red chili powder
2 tablespoon Sambhar masala
1/2 to 1 teaspoon sugar
Salt to taste
for Garnish;
1 cup of mix chopped onions, chopped bell-pepper, chopped cilantro, chopped pickle jalapeño
1/2 teaspoon dry red crushed pepper 
1/4 teaspoon Italian mix herb seasoning(optional)
1/2 to 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese 
Method::
For sauce;
* Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat.
* Add chopped onions and garlic & green chili paste.
* Cook for a minute.
* Add chopped green onion and cook for another a minute.
* Add pizza sauce or tomato puree, mix and cook.
* Add ketchup and sriracha sauce, mix well.
* Add sambhar masala, red chili powder, salt and sugar.
* Mix and turn of the stove.
* Blend the sauce with hand blender. (this is optional step)

Assemble the Pizza;* Pre-heat the oven on 180*c.
* Take one Idli.

* Spread little sauce on it and spread some grated cheese on it.

* Arrange some mix of chopped onions, bell-peppers, cilantro and jalapeño.

* Sprinkle some dry red crushed pepper along with Italian seasoning.* Garnish all Idlis like this.

* Greased the baking try and arrange all Idlis on it.* Bake all Idli-Sambhar Pizza on 180*c for about 5 minutes.
* Serve them hot..

* Enjoy the fusion version of Idli-Sambhar Pizza!!!!