5 Delicious Tea Time Snacks for Winter Evenings: Warm up your winter afternoons with delightful tea-time snacks that are not only easy to prepare but also a treat for your taste buds. From Spiced Chai Cookies to crispy Vegetable Pakoras, these four recipes promise a memorable tea-time experience. Brew a steaming cup of tea, gather your loved ones, and indulge in the joy of winter with these mouthwatering treats.
Enjoy the comforting sips and delicious bites, making these easy-to-make recipes your seasonal favourites-
Spiced Chai Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons chai spice blend (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
How To Make:
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, chai spice blend, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Cheesy Spinach Puffs
Ingredients:
- 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
How To Make:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the spinach, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, and garlic powder.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into squares.
- Place a spoonful of the spinach mixture in the centre of each square, then fold the pastry over to form a triangle.
- Press the edges to seal and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Crispy Potato and Pea Samosas
Ingredients:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Samosa wrappers (store-bought or homemade)
How To Make:
- In a pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds. Once they sizzle, add the mashed potatoes, peas, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Allow the mixture to cool.
- Spoon the potato and pea filling into samosa wrappers, seal the edges, and fry until golden brown.
- Serve hot with mint chutney.
Vegetable Pakoras
Ingredients:
- 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (onions, potatoes, spinach, etc.), finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
How To Make:
- In a bowl, mix chickpea flour, water, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, and salt to form a thick batter.
- Add the chopped vegetables to the batter and mix well.
- Heat oil in a pan. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.
- Remove the pakoras and place them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
- Serve hot with mint chutney or ketchup.
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