Crispy Grilled Pita / Khubz Chips

          These are nice crispy Pita / Khubz (Arabic Bread) Chips that are grilled to perfection. You can just have them plain or by sprinkling any seasoning of your choice. Both ways they are just perfect as an appetizer or as a tea time snack. 

          You can enjoy them with your favourite dips, hummus , chutney or salsa. They can also replace the papad and can be relished as an accompaniment with your sambar / rasam rice or dal-chawal, a la Indian style.

          I never had any idea that any leftover pita bread can be transformed into such yummy and crispy chips, unless I personally tried them. 

          So it is a perfect comfort snack that goes best with any dip, hummus, chutney or salsa. Any leftover chips can be added to your salad or soup for an interesting fusion food. 

        

           Grilling these pita bread is much simpler and easier than baking them. End result is here for you to see. 

          So if you are looking for some homemade crunchy chips, other than the store bought ones, then these pita bread chips are just perfect. 

          They are also so easy to prepare and completely hassle-free. Enjoy !!

• 3 leftover pita bread / khubz (Arabic Bread)
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• hummus / dip / chutney / salsa to serve

          Cut each pita bread into 8 triangles. 

 

          Place them on a greased baking tray.

          Brush each triangle pieces with olive oil. 

          Grill for 4-5 minutes or till they turn crisp. 

          Serve as an appetizer or snack with hummus / any dip / chutney / salsa.

French Onion Soup - Indian Fusion Style

          Onion Soup is a very popular and a signature French Soup. It is a simple, delicious and a hearty one-pot meal. But today I gave a twist to it and made it in an Indian fusion style, complete with our very own traditional spices like coriander powder, garam masala powder, etc. 

           Serve, garnished with fried onions, cheese, coriander leaves and bread croutons for an amazing light dinner. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.

• 3 large onions, sliced
• 3-4 garlic cloves, chopped
• salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. roasted coriander-cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
• 1/2 tsp. pepper powder or to taste
• 2-3 tbsp. roasted oats
• 1 chicken / vegetable cube
• 1 tsp. oil
• 1 tsp. butter
• 1-2 tbsp. fried onions
• 1-2 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
• 1-2 tbsp. grated cheese
• few bread croutons

         Heat oil and butter in a pan and sauté the garlic first till light brown. Add the onion and continue to fry till light golden in color.

          Now add all the dry spices and mix well. Switch off the flame. Add the oats, chicken / vegetable cube and 3-4 cups water.

          Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles. When it cools down, blend it and heat through. Serve, garnished with coriander leaves, fried onion cheese and bread croutons.

                   Heat oil & butter. Sauté garlic till light brown. Add onion & fry till light
                   golden in color.

                                  Add all dry dry spices & mix well. Switch off the flame.

                                  Add oats, chicken / vegetable cube & 3-4 cups water.

                                Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles. Then blend it & heat through.

               Serve, garnished with coriander leaves, fried onion, cheese & bread croutons.