Ganesh Chaturthi is around the corner, and home chefs are gearing up to make festive delicacies. But who says hours must be spent in the kitchen? With an air fryer, you can cook quickly and enjoy more time with loved ones.
During the celebrations, Bappa is offered karanji or gujiya that can be baked in an air fryer. No oil, no hassle of gujiya disintegrating. Bake them at 160°C for 15-18 minutes for a crispy shell.
While you are busy preparing other delicacies during Ganesh Chaturthi, your air fryer can be put to use for roasting dry fruits for ladoos. The rustic and smoky notes elevate the round treats.
Who says that samosas have to be savoury? You can stuff them with a mixture of dry fruits, mawa, and nuts. Instead of deep-frying in oil, bake them in the air fryer until they are golden brown.
One of the crucial stages of shahi tukda preparation is deep-frying the bread. However, with an air fryer, you can achieve the same crispiness and colour without oil. Your shahi tukda will be healthier.
In Bihar, thekua is prepared during Ganesh Chaturthi as well as Chhath celebrations. The cookies made with atta, ghee, and jaggery can be air-fried until they are brown and crispy.
Give your modak a modern twist by baking them in the air-fryer. It’s a promise that you won’t be compromising on taste or texture. Bake for 10 minutes at 180°C to achieve perfection.
Shakarparas or shankarpali have sweet and savoury variants prepared by deep-frying the diamond-shaped dough. Bake them until the edges are brown and crispy, and enjoy them for weeks.