Somewhat Chef Shruti Mahajan

Comment if you want my 100+ Easy Snack Recipes PDF in your DM! Healthy Air Fryer Namkeen | No Deep Frying! Who says namkeen needs to be deep-fried to be crunchy and delicious? This homemade Air Fryer Namkeen is packed with makhana, millet murmure, poha, nuts and roasted chana. Perfect for evening cravings, festive snacking or serving guests! And the best part? It takes just 10–12 minutes in the air fryer! Ingredients: * ½ cup poha * 1 cup millet murmure (puffed millet) * 1 cup makhana (fox nuts) * ½ cup raw peanuts * ½ cup bhuna chana (roasted gram) * ½ cup almonds * ½ cup cashews * ¼ cup pistachios * 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds * 2 tbsp sunflower seeds For the Tempering: * 4 tbsp ghee * 1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder * 8–10 curry leaves For Seasoning: * 1 tsp chaat masala * ½ tsp black pepper * Salt to taste Method: 1. Combine poha, millet murmure, makhana, peanuts, bhuna chana, nuts and seeds in a large mixing bowl or pan. 2. Prepare the tempering with ghee, curry leaves and Kashmiri red chilli powder. 3. Pour the tempering over the mixture. Add chaat masala, black pepper and salt. 4. Toss everything thoroughly until evenly coated. 5. Transfer to an air fryer-safe basket or tray. 6. Air fry at 180°C for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway through for even crispiness. 7. Let it cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. Pro Tip: The namkeen gets crunchier as it cools. Keep an eye on it during the last few minutes to prevent burning! Save this recipe for your next snack craving and follow @somewhatchef for more easy recipes! #AirFryer #HealthyNamkeen #diwali #diet #snacks [Air fryer namkeen recipe, healthy homemade mixture, millet murmure snack, makhana namkeen, no deep fry snacks, Indian tea time snacks, crunchy air fryer chivda]

Comment if you want my 100+ Healthy Dessert Recipes, I’ll send them to you! Paan Ladoo – Flavorful, rich, easy and delightful Indian sweet that can be made in 15 minutes. This unique dessert is an ideal addition to celebrations, infusing tradition and a burst of flavors into festive moments. It is one of the popular sweets in India, especially during the festive season and celebrations. Each bite is a burst of flavors, with the earthy betel leaf, creamy condensed milk, rich coconut, sweet gulkand, and nutty crunch harmonizing perfectly. Tips & Notes: 1. Use fresh betel leaves and desiccated coconut for the best flavor and taste. 2. Thoroughly wash and clean the betel leaves to remove any impurities and pat them dry before using. Ingredients: 6-8 Betel Leaves 3/4 Cup Nuts and Seeds 1 Cup Desiccated Coconut (¼ cup extra for rolling) 1.5 Tbsp Palm Jaggery 1.5 Tbsp Condensed Milk 1 Tsp Gulkand per Ladoo Instructions: 1. Wash betel leaves and remove the stems.
Cut them into pieces and add them to a blender jar along with nuts and seeds, desiccated coconut, palm jaggery. Blend into a mix. 2. Add condensed milk, and mix again. 3. From the sticky mixture, form balls, stuff 1 Tsp Gulkand in each ladoo! 4. Roll into desiccated coconut and refrigerate before serving. #laddu #paan #dessert #diwali #sweets [paan ladoo, gulkand ladoo, meetha paan, festive sweets, instant ladoo, Indian mithai, coconut ladoo, paan laddu, paan, pan, mukhwas, coconut laddu, coconut ladoo, mouth freshener, betel leaves, quick Indian sweets, diwali, Diwali ladoo]

Comment if you want my collection of 50+ delicious street food recipes! I’ll send the PDF straight to your DMs! Welcome to Episode 2 of Chatpati Nights with Somewhatchef! Today, we’re making Pani Wali Chaat, a nostalgic, sweet, tangy and refreshing street-style chaat that brings back childhood memories! Made with protein-rich black chickpeas, potatoes, fresh herbs and a delicious tamarind-jaggery water, this easy chaat is bursting with flavour. The best part? No frying, minimal effort and ready in minutes! Ingredients (Serves 3–4) * 1 cup boiled black chickpeas (kala chana) * 1 boiled potato, slightly mashed * 1 onion, finely chopped * 1 tomato, finely chopped * Fresh coriander leaves, chopped * Fresh mint leaves, pounded * 2 tbsp jaggery powder * Salt to taste * 4 tbsp tamarind paste * 500 ml water (adjust to desired consistency) Method: 1. Add boiled black chickpeas and slightly mashed potato to a large mixing bowl. 2. Mix in chopped onion, tomato, coriander and pounded mint leaves. 3. Add jaggery powder, tamarind paste and salt. 4. Pour in approximately 500 ml water, adjusting the quantity to your preferred consistency. 5. Mix everything thoroughly until the sweet, tangy flavours come together. 6. Pour into individual glasses and serve chilled or at room temperature! A perfect balance of sweet, sour, spicy and refreshing flavours in every sip and bite! Save this recipe for your next chaat craving and follow along for more recipes from Chatpati Nights with Somewhatchef! [chaat, party, house party, diwali party, easy snacks, snack recipes, indian food, Pani Wali Chaat, Kala Chana Chaat, Indian Street Food, Healthy Chaat Recipes, Easy Indian Snacks, Tamarind Chaat, Chatpati Nights] #chaat #diwaliparty #snacks #easysnacks #indianstreetfood

That’s our story! 🧿🎈♥️ I became your mama on May 2, 2026. But you weren’t in my arms. ❤️ At 33 weeks and 1 day, my little Kaju arrived into this world, seven weeks earlier than we had imagined. And just like that, the birth story I had pictured became something entirely different. While I was recovering from my C-section, my baby was in the NICU. My hospital room had flowers, visitors and congratulations. But the one person I wanted beside me wasn’t there. Instead of newborn cuddles, there were NICU visits. Instead of sleepless nights feeding my baby, there were nights spent wondering how he was doing. Instead of holding him close, I learnt to love him through the walls of an incubator. Those six days taught Samaksh and me a different kind of parenthood. One filled with tiny milestones, anxious moments, whispered prayers and a love we never knew could be so overwhelming. And then, after six days, we finally brought our little boy home. 🥹 I know our NICU journey was much shorter than that of so many families. Some babies spend weeks or months there, and some parents are still waiting for the day they can bring their little ones home. My heart is with every single one of you. Because no matter how long the NICU journey is, every baby deserves to be celebrated, and every parent’s feelings deserve to be heard. To the doctors and nurses who cared for our little boy when we couldn’t be beside him, thank you. And to my Kaju, you may have arrived earlier than expected, but you filled our lives with more love than we could ever have imagined. This is our birth story. Not the one we planned, but one that will forever be a part of us. ❤️ If you’re a NICU parent, I’d love for you to share your little one’s story in the comments. Let’s make this a space of love, hope and support. #NICUMom #PreemieBaby #NICUJourney #PrematureBaby #newmom

Comment if you want my 30+ Chaat Recipes PDF, and I’ll send it to you! Introducing Episode 1 of my brand-new series, Chatpati Nights with Somewhat Chef! Starting with this super quick and crunchy Fatafat Bhel, the perfect 5-minute snack for your next house party! The best part? No cooking required! Just prep all your ingredients before your guests arrive, and when it’s time to serve, throw everything into a jar, shake, shake, shake, and you’re done! I’ve used Millet Murmure for a wholesome twist, but regular Rice Murmure works just as well. Ingredients (Serves 2–3): * 1 Cup Millet Murmure (or Rice Murmure) * ½ Cup Roasted Peanuts * ½ Cucumber, finely diced * 1 Tomato, finely diced * 1 Onion, finely diced * Khatti-Meethi Tamarind Chutney, as required * Coriander Chutney, as required * 1 Tsp Chaat Masala * 1 Tsp Red Chilli Powder * ½ Tsp Black Pepper * Salt, to taste * Juice of ½ Lemon Method: 1. Chop all the vegetables and keep the ingredients ready before your guests arrive. 2. Just before serving, add the murmure, roasted peanuts, chopped vegetables, chutneys and spices to a large jar. 3. Add freshly squeezed lemon juice. 4. Secure the lid and SHAKE, SHAKE, SHAKE until everything is well combined! 5. Serve immediately and enjoy the perfect combination of crunch, spice and tanginess! Quick Tip: Always add the chutneys right before serving to keep your bhel crunchy and prevent it from turning soggy! Save this recipe for your next get-together and stay tuned for more delicious recipes from Chatpati Nights with Somewhat Chef! [chaat, snacks, appetizers, snack recipes, quick snacks, diwali, diwali recipes, Fatafat Bhel, house party, taash party, cards party, Millet Bhel, Healthy Chaat Recipes, 5 Minute Snacks, Indian Street Food, Quick Party Snacks, No Cook Recipes] #chaat #snacks #houseparty #diwali #partysnacks

Comment if you want my 90+ Dessert Recipes, I’ll DM them to you! Some recipes are more than just food, they’re memories! This Traditional Badam Halwa takes me straight back to my childhood, when my dadi would make it with so much love. Rich, aromatic and melt-in-the-mouth, this festive favourite gets its delicious flavour from Carmel Australian Almonds! And the best part? Carmel Australian Almonds aren’t just great for festive recipes, they also make a wonderful everyday snacking option and a thoughtful gift for your loved ones this festive season! Easily available at local stores across India, so don’t forget to pick up a pack! Ingredients (Serves 4–5) * 1 cup Carmel Australian Almonds * 3 tbsp Desi Ghee * ½ cup Full-Fat Milk * ⅓ cup Sugar (adjust to taste) * ½ tsp Cardamom Powder * Banana Leaves, for wrapping (optional) Method: 1. Soak Carmel Australian Almonds overnight, peel and grind into a slightly coarse paste. 2. Heat desi ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan and roast the almond paste on low heat until fragrant. 3. Add milk, sugar and cardamom powder. Mix well. 4. Cook on low heat, stirring continuously, until the halwa thickens, turns glossy and starts leaving the sides of the pan. 5. Serve warm, or give it a festive twist by packing small portions in banana leaves! A little nostalgia, a lot of love and the goodness of almonds in every bite! #almond #indiansweets #mithai #diwali #fypppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp [Halwa, Badam Halwa, Almonds, Traditional Indian Sweets, Festive Recipes, Diwali Sweets, Almond Halwa]

Comment if you want my collection of 20+ Healthy Soup Recipes, I’ll send them to you! Kala Chana or Black Chickpea soup is one of the most delicious soup. It will not just please your taste but will also give you warmness to your body. Most of us know about chane ki sabzi. But having chana in the form of a soup is really interesting. It is one of the most flavorful soup that I have tried. You will find its flavors deep and awesome. It is perfect for weight loss & boosting your energy. Not just you but your kids would love it too. They are a rich source of iron and contains low fat content that helps in weight loss too. Further it helps in maintaining your hemoglobin level. Kale chane also have sodium and carbohydrates in them. It can help in digestion, prevents liver enlargement. Benefits of chickpea also includes prevention of mouth ulcers and its great for boosting immunity. It will be really good and beneficial if you add Black Chickpeas in your diet. Try to consume black chane once or twice a week to keep up your good health. Ingredients: (serves 3-4) Black Chana, 1 Cup Water to soak/boil, 4 Cups Salt to taste Garlic, 3-4 pods Ginger, 1 inch Bay Leaf, 1 Black Pepper, 4-5 Onion, 1 Ghee, 1 Tsp Jeera, 1 Tsp Instructions: 1. Wash & Soak Black Chana for 5-6 hours/overnight. 2. Pressure cook black chana with Water, Salt, Ginger, Garlic, Bay Leaf, Pepper and Onion for 4-5 whistles. 3. Let cool off. Remove bay leaf 4. Transfer into a blender in batches along with the broth of the chana water. 5. Add a tempering of ghee and jeera. [kala chana soup, black chickpea soup, soup, protein soup, iron rich, iron rich soup, healthy soup, soup for dinner, chana, protein dinner, protein recipes, high protein recipes] #protein #soup #soupseason #highprotein #weightloss

Comment if you want my 100+ Snack Recipes, I’ll send them to you! Crispy outside, soft inside and naturally pink! These Beetroot Sabudana Appe are a colourful, delicious and healthier twist on your regular Sabudana Vada, perfect for Navratri fasting! Made with sabudana, paneer, potatoes, beetroot and crunchy peanuts, these little bites are shallow-fried in desi ghee instead of deep-fried. Serve them with a refreshing falahari dhaniya chutney for the perfect festive snack! Comment for my collection of 30+ Healthy Navratri Recipes! Ingredients (Makes 12–15 Appe) * 1 cup Sabudana, soaked * 50g Paneer, crumbled * 2 Boiled Potatoes * ⅓ cup Beetroot, steamed & grated * ⅓ cup Roasted Peanuts, crushed * 1 tsp Cumin Powder * Sendha Namak, to taste * Fresh Coriander, chopped * Desi Ghee, for shallow frying For Falahari Dhaniya Chutney * 1 cup Fresh Coriander * 1–2 Green Chillies * ½ inch Ginger * 1 tbsp Lemon Juice * ½ tsp Roasted Cumin Powder * Sendha Namak, to taste * Water, as required Method 1. Mash together soaked sabudana, paneer, potatoes, beetroot, peanuts, cumin powder, sendha namak and coriander. 2. Mix well and shape into small balls. 3. Grease an appe pan with desi ghee and place the balls in each cavity. 4. Cook on medium-low heat, turning occasionally, until golden and crispy on all sides. 5. Blend all chutney ingredients until smooth. 6. Serve the hot beetroot sabudana appe with fresh falahari dhaniya chutney! Save this recipe for your next Navratri meal! #breakfast #recipe #aloo #paneer #navratri [navratri, appe, sabudana, aloo, tikki, breakfast recipe, breakfast, healthy, easy breakfast]

Comment if you want my 30+ Chaat Recipes, I’ll send them to you! Navratri Special Falahari Dahi Bhalla! Soft, juicy & steamed instead of deep-fried! A healthier twist on your favourite chaat! Ingredients: • 1 cup Samak Rice • ¼ cup Sabudana • ½ cup Curd + ½ cup Water • Sendha Namak Imli Khajoor Chutney: ¼ cup dates, 2 tbsp imli pulp, 1 tbsp jaggery, ½ tsp roasted jeera, salt & water. Cook & blend. Dhaniya Chutney: 1 cup dhaniya, 1 green chilli, ginger, lemon juice, roasted jeera, salt & water. Blend. Method: 1. Grind samak & sabudana into powder. Mix with curd, water & salt. 2. Pour into idli moulds & steam for 12–15 mins. 3. Dunk idlis in water for 5 mins. Gently squeeze & reshape into bhallas. 4. Top with whisked dahi, both chutneys, roasted jeera, dhaniya & anaar! Save this healthy Navratri recipe! #NavratriRecipes #chaat #DahiBhalla #healthyfood #fypppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp

Navratri fasting doesn’t mean you have to give up your favourite festive recipes! This High Protein Makhana Paneer Tikki with Raita is crispy, filling and made with one simple swap that helps keep those extra calories in check! Instead of pouring oil into the pan, I’m using Tata Simply Better Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spray, which has just 4 kcal per spray! It helps me control the amount of oil I use while keeping my favourite Navratri recipes just as delicious. Same recipe, one smarter swap! Comment if you want my 30+ Navratri & 50+ Protein Recipes, I’ll send them to you! One simple swap. One Simply Better Navratri. Navratri fasting rules vary across households, so please adjust ingredients according to your family’s traditions. #TataSimplyBetter #OneSimpleSwap #OliveOil #Navratri #OilSpray [navratri, healthy recipes, protein, high protein snacks, Makhana Paneer Tikki, Healthy Navratri Recipes, High Protein Vrat Recipes, Navratri Fasting Food, Paneer Snacks, Low Oil Cooking, Healthy Indian Recipes, Oil Spray, Cold pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil]