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 Looking for easy and quick recipes to wow your guests? Look no further! We’ve got some delicious options that will definitely spice up your get togethers! We reached out to Renu Dalal, celebrity chef, daughter of the late legendary chef and cook book author Tarla Dalal, who is the author of the books - Simple and Delicious Vegetarian Recipes, Modern Vegetarian Recipes and Recipes from My Heart, who shared some wonderful recipes with us and if you want skip the search for impressive and healthy party food – we've got you covered with two delicious and nutritious options that are sure to be a hit.

CHEESE BALLS

Ingredients:

1 ½ Cups Grated Cheese¾ cup breadcrumbs1 tbsp Maida2 tbsp cornflourPepper to taste1 tsp finely chopped green chillies1 tbsp chopped parsleyOil for frying

Method:

In a plate, add in all the ingredients.Mix and knead a dough.Divide the dough into 18 equal pieces.Heat oil for frying and fry these cheese balls on medium flame.Serve hot with ketchup or pizza sauce.

MIX PAKORAS

Ingredients:

1 Cup Chopped Vegetable of your choice (Capsicum, Paneer, potato or Spinach)¼ Cup Besan¼ tsp Haldi¼ tsp Red chilli powder¼ tsp sugar¼ tsp Coriander powder¼ tsp Carom SeedsPinch of Hing (Asafoetida)Pinch of Soda Bi Carbonate¾ Cup WaterSalt to TasteOther ingredientsOil for frying

Method:

In a bowl, mix all the ingredients well together.Keep aside for 10-15 minutes.How to proceedHeat required oil for frying in pan.Take the vegetable of your choice dip and coat in the batter and fry them.Serve hot immediately with green chutney or ketchup.

RAW PAPAYA SALAD

Ingredients:

2 Cups Grated Raw papaya (long strands)1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts1/4 cup sliced and boiled french beans1/4 cup chopped tomato (juliennes)1/4 cup chopped yellow capsicum (juliennes)1/4 cup grated carrots1/2 tbsp parsley chopped1 tbsp basil chopped

Method:

Mix together all the veggies in a salad bowl.Pour in the prepared dressing.Toss the salad well and serve immediately.

CHICKPEA SCRAMBLE

Ingredients:

1 Cup White Chickpea flour¾ Cup water¼ tsp red chilli powder¼ tsp pepper½ tsp soda bi carbBlack salt to taste2 tbsp oilFinely chopped green spring onion

Method:

In a bowl mix all the ingredients to make a semi thick batter.In a pan add oil , heat on a slow flame. Roll the oil all over the pan.Add the chick pea batter all over the pan .Let it cook and stir well for a minute to make a scramble.Serve hot immediately.Garnish with spring onions and serve.