Jul 14 2026
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Nizam Choice Recipe

Inspired by Mother India
Time1h 30m
Serves5

Mixed platter of appetizer; one piece each of Samosa, Tikki, Pakora, Paneer Pakora, & Papadam.

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Ingredients

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Samosa

Pakora

Paneer Pakora

Papadam

Method

Samosa

  1. 1

    Make the Dough

    In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, salt, and 2 tablespoons of oil. Mix well and gradually add water to form a smooth dough. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Filling

    Boil and mash the potatoes, then mix in peas, cumin seeds, coriander powder, garam masala, chopped green chilies, and salt.

  3. 3

    Shape the Samosas

    Divide the dough into equal parts. Roll each part into a thin oval, cut in half, and shape into a cone. Fill with the potato mixture and seal the edges.

  4. 4

    Fry the Samosas

    Heat oil in a pan, fry the samosas until golden brown, and drain on paper towels.

Tikki

  1. 5

    Prepare the Mixture

    In a bowl, mash the boiled potatoes and mix in green peas, bread crumbs, grated ginger, chopped green chilies, coriander leaves, and salt.

  2. 6

    Shape the Tikkis

    Divide the mixture into small portions and shape them into flat round patties.

  3. 7

    Fry the Tikkis

    Heat oil in a frying pan. Fry the tikkis until golden brown on both sides.

Pakora

  1. 8

    Prepare the Batter

    In a bowl, mix gram flour, chopped onions, spinach, green chilies, cumin seeds, and salt. Add water to form a thick batter.

  2. 9

    Fry the Pakoras

    Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Paneer Pakora

  1. 10

    Prepare the Batter

    In a bowl, mix gram flour, salt, and chopped green chilies with enough water to form a smooth batter.

  2. 11

    Slice and Fry Paneer

    Cut paneer into slices, dip them in the batter, and fry in hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Papadam

  1. 12

    Fry or Roast Papad

    Heat oil in a pan for frying or use an open flame to roast the papad until crisp. Serve immediately.

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