#waffle – Reetika Mitra https://reetikamitra.com Fooding Around Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:31:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.6 https://reetikamitra.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-icon-32x32.png #waffle – Reetika Mitra https://reetikamitra.com 32 32 Savoury Spinach Waffle https://reetikamitra.com/uncategorized/savoury-spinach-waffle/ https://reetikamitra.com/uncategorized/savoury-spinach-waffle/#comments Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:29:37 +0000 https://reetikamitra.com/?p=7377 My son never liked Spinach and I guess that’s normal for most kids. However he loves waffles. So now you get the drift as to where the idea of a spinach waffle came from. Sometimes challenges trigger innovation and this is one such example. This is an original recipe. The waffle itself is not made of eggs or milk. I have used things which are available in any Indian kitchen i.e. whole wheat flour, flattened rice, grounded cumin, yoghurt, green chillies and other desi ingredients. I must confess that I was quite nervous initially because it was too much of an experiment but to my pleasant surprise the end product beat my own expectations. This a versatile meal and can be served for Breakfast or Brunch. It’s quite wholesome and healthy without compromising on the taste. To spice things up you can team the Savoury Spinach Waffle with Salsa, pickles or chutneys of your choice. Here is a tip. If you are in a hurry in the morning you can prepare the spinach puree the previous evening.

 

       

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Savoury Spinach Waffle

★ 1 from 1 reviews
  • Author: Reetika Mitra
  • Prep Time: 10 Mins
  • Cook Time: 10 Mins
  • Total Time: 20 Mins
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Description

The Desi Waffle

Ingredients

  • 1 cup blanched Spinach
  • 3 Tbsp Whole Wheat Flour ( Aata)
  • 2 Tbsp soaked and drained Flatten Rice (Poha)
  • 2 Tbsp boiled, mashed potato
  • 2–3 Tbsp Yogurt
  • 1 Tsp grounded Cumin
  • 1/2 Tsp grated Ginger
  • 2 Tbsp finely grated
  • 1 Tsp finely chopped Green Chillies
  • 2 Tbsp roasted Peanuts
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp Processed or Parmesan  Cheese (Optional)
  • 1/2 Tsp Red Chilli Flakes
  • Salt to taste
  • 1–2 Tbsp oil for brushing the waffle maker

Instructions

  1. In a blender jar blend the blanched spinach to a puree.
  2. Transfer the puree to a mixing bowl along with all the other ingredients mentioned other than the oil.
  3. Mix well together uniformly.
  4. In the meanwhile, Pre heat the waffle maker.
  5. Brush lightly with oil. Place the spinach mix using a spoon or ladle.
  6. Close the waffle maker and cook for 7 -10 minutes or until golden and crisp. Do not open early.
  7. Once done, serve your savoury Spinach Waffle immediately. You may serve along with your favourite chutney or dips. I love to team it with a lightly spiced salsa or some whipped hung curd along with jalapeño and fried minced garlic.

Notes

Do Not prematurely open the lid of the waffle maker. Wait till the spinach waffle is done and crisp, before opening the waffle maker.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2
]]> https://reetikamitra.com/uncategorized/savoury-spinach-waffle/feed/ 4608 Sago Pearl Waffles https://reetikamitra.com/startup-ideas/sago-pearl-waffles/ https://reetikamitra.com/startup-ideas/sago-pearl-waffles/#comments Sun, 11 Feb 2024 10:58:58 +0000 https://reetikamitra.com/?p=6910 My vegetarian friends keep reminding me of putting out more vegetarian recipes. So here is another recipe which is inspired from the sattvic food which women have after their fast during the festival period. I rummaged through a plethora of post fast foods and realized the Sago pearls were an integral ingredient in these dishes. However, the typical sago pearl dishes were either khichdi, vadas or kheer. I wanted to do something different a kind of fusion of East and West. From here came the inspiration of the Sago Pearl Waffles. In keeping with the Sattvic spirit, I have tried to keep the ingredients to a bare minimum. One important thing to keep in mind is rinsing the Sago pearls well three to four times to remove the extra starch. The waffles are quite crispy and fun to eat. It’s quite versatile and can be had as an accompaniment to a main meal or as an on the go snack. Although I have not added any vegetables you can add in some extra veggies such as carrots, spinach and cabbage if you like. This adds a dash of colour to the waffles and makes it fun to eat for the kids and can be a healthy tiffin for school. Happy Fooding around with this fusion vegetarian recipe. I am sure you and your family will enjoy this dish.

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Sago Pearl Waffles

★★★★★ 5 from 95 reviews
  • Author: Reetika Mitra
  • Prep Time: 10 Mins
  • Cook Time: 10 Mins
  • Total Time: 20 Mins
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Description

The Festive Special Fusion Fun

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sabudana (tapioca pearls)
  • 1 large boiled potato skin removed and mashed
  • ½ cup paneer, finely grated
  • ⅓ cup peanuts
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 2–3 green chillies (finely chopped)
  • 1 big handful of coriander leaves, finely chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 Teaspoons lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Rinse the sabudana (tapioca pearls) for 3 – 4 times to remove excess starch. Drain all the water and add 1 cup of water to the washed sabundana. Soak the sabudana for 4-5 hours. By now, the sabudana should have puffed up and is soft to the touch.
  2. Lightly roast peanuts. Let them cool it, coarsely grind them.
  3. To the soaked sabudana, add the mashed boiled potato, grated paneer, crushed peanuts, cumin seeds, finely chopped green chillies, grated ginger, finely chopped coriander leaves, lemon juice and salt to taste.
  4. Mix all the ingredients, and slightly mash it with your hands. Divide the mixture into four equal part and make round balls.
  5. Spray or brush some oil on both side of the waffle maker. Take one of the balls and place it on the waffle maker. Press and close the waffle maker to start cooking.
  6. Cook the waffle as per desired level depending on your preference. Mine took 6- 7 minutes. Once done remove the waffle with a spatula and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

 

Notes

These waffles turns more crisp once they cool down a bit.

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