by The Teashop
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With the holiday season fast approaching, the idea of enhancing the fun with a memorable, perfect tea-time fare can best be described as fitting. Regardless of whether one is entertaining dear friends or relaxing on the armchair with the loved ones, the teatime snacks and desserts bring the pride of the season. Indulge in this list of gourmet and hearty snacks and sweets that will add a fun twist to your afternoon tea.
1. Masala Chai with Pakoras: A cup of hot Masala chai accompanied by crispy pakoras can easily make anyone feel like heaven. Adding spice to it makes the Masala Chai promote indulgence. For pakoras, the options are endless: like onion, spinach, or paneer, each is covered with chickpea flour and is cooked by frying. A spoon of mint chutney can be added to it, and what you get is a perfect blend for tea-time.
2. Mathri and Aloo Bhujia: Alternatively, you can add more flavour to the recipe with mathri, a flaky spiced cracker best eaten with a bowl of the spicy potato vermicelli known as aloo bhujia. They can well be savored alongside tea, though they can of course be consumed in any other way you fancy. Again, because they last longer, they can also be preserved for the festive time; you never know when there will be guests around.
3. Mini Samosas: Has anyone ever met a person who would not like to eat bite-sized samosas? These crispy golden triangles filled with spiced potatoes or green peas are a preferred snack, especially during tea time during the festive seasons. Accompany with tamarind or coriander chutney to add a touch of sharpness that will balance the samosas. It, therefore, makes a good conversation when accompanied with some form of tea – preferably Darjeeling or Assam tea.
4. Kaju Katli Cheesecake: Owing somewhat to the tradition, here is an idea of adding the two together, an Indian sweet with the Western flavor. The Kaju Katli Cheesecake is a dessert that combines the tenderest cheesecake texture with the intense cashew fudge taste.
5. Banana Walnut Cake accompanied with Cardamom Tea: Banana walnut cake, which is moist, stimulates and brings homeliness to our tea time table. The crunch that comes with the walnuts, coupled with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, is good for the cold season. Accompany this with cardamom tea—a tea prepared to consist of the taste of cardamom spice, which makes the tea have a Christmas feel every time it is consumed.
6. Chakli and Murukku: Chakli or murukku is a must-have during any festive season and especially during tea time. Spiral-shaped tasty round rice flour and lentil snacks are spiced, crispy in nature, and best enjoyed with a cup of tea. If you love chakli, mild or spicy, it is one snack that can be enjoyed any time, any season, especially during festivals.
7. Shakkarpara and Coconut Laddoos: As they are so light, shakkarpara is a great snack for tea time that will give your sweet tooth something to talk about. Pair this with the coconut laddoos, which are soft, sweet balls made from desiccated coconut bonded well together. These are types of snacks that are easy to cook, and they can also be prepared in advance and packed in airtight containers for serving when necessary, such as when guests are around.
CONCLUSION
You don’t need to be told when to sip tea, perhaps, but this festive season comes along with good foods that go well with tea and snacks or desserts symbolizing the festival. Fried snacks: people prefer pakoras, fried samosas, bhajiyas, and sweets; they prefer gulab jamun, whereas modern-day savor fusion sweet pakka kaju katli cheesecake.
Therefore, no matter if you prepare these bites for your family or decide to share those with friends, these snacks and desserts will surely bring that extra taste and joy to your festive tea party. Boil water for that cup of chai, arrange something to munch, and wish that the festive season be a season of happiness and flavour!
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