Crispy Pasta Snack ( Tiffin Treats)

by Tarla Dalal

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A completely unique snack, prepared somewhat like crispy noodles, which is used as a garnish in Oriental recipes. To prepare the Crispy Pasta Snack, pasta is cooked and dried completely. Then, it is deep-fried and tossed with aromatic and flavourful seasonings such as mixed herbs. Allow this to cool completely and store in an air-tight jar. You can send this delightful snack to school anytime you wish, but just make sure you pack it in an air-tight tiffin box so that it remains crisp and crunchy. Also pack Bread Pizza ( Tiffin Treats) in another tiffin for a perfect short break combo.

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Preparation Time: 5 mins Cooking Time: 20 mins Total Time: 25 mins 1Makes 1 cup (1 cup )
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Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat (gehun)
1 tsp oil
salt to taste
1 1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch)
oil for deep-frying

Method

Combine enough water, oil and salt in a broad non-stick pan, and bring to a boil.
Add the fusilli, mix it well and cook on a medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes or till the fusilli is 50% cooked, while stirring occasionally. Drain well and refresh using enough cold water.
Place a muslin cloth on a clean, dry surface, spread the cooked pasta over it, and keep aside to dry for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the mixed herbs, pepper powder and salt in a small bowl and mix well. Keep aside.
Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and deep-fry half the pasta, till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper.
Repeat step 5 to make the remaining crispy pastas in one more batch.
Sprinkle the mixed herbs-pepper mixture immediately on the fried pasta and toss well.

How to pack

Allow them to cool completely, and pack in an air-tight tiffin box.

Nutrient values per cup

Energy	758 cal
Protein	21.2 g
Carbohydrates	128.2 g
Fiber	2.2 g
Fat	17.7 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	250.2 mcg
Vitamin B1	0.8 mg
Vitamin B2	0.3 mg
Vitamin B3	9.9 mg
Vitamin C	0 mg
Folic Acid	65.9 mcg
Calcium	73.8 mg
Iron	9.5 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	30.8 mg
Potassium	511.2 mg
Zinc	4.9 mg