4 easy recipes to satisfy your world cup cravings

The world cup is a time where we all gather around the tv to collectively get emotionally invested in a sport other than cricket and no sporting event is complete without the perfect snack to eat during it. 

However, no one has the time or energy to cook a complicated recipe just before a match. 

Which is why we have made four easy game snack recipes to satisfy all your cravings during this world cup season.

What makes a good game snack recipe?

Though it may not seem a complicated prospect to make a snack there are some criteria which separate a general snack from a game snack. 

1. The primary factor is ease of consumption. No one wants to deal with cutlery or courses when it comes to game snacks. The food should be easy to consume and easy to pick up with your hands. 
2. The second factor is ease of cooking. While snacks are great, the main event is the match itself which is why the snacks shouldn’t require too much time or effort. When you look at Indian snack recipes specially curated for game day, you will know exactly what we mean.

1. Cheese dip

As much as we might all love a full complex meal, eating a heavy meal while watching a match is less than ideal. 

A dip is the perfect game snack to have while watching anything. It’s easy to make and easy to eat without resulting in any accident spills on your couch. 

So here is an easy and cheesy dip idea to have with chips or crackers while you watch the match.

What do you need to make cheese dip?

• 200 g Cheddar Cheese
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 tbsp flour
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 Onion
• 1 Green Chilli
• 2 tsp Badshah Chilli Flakes
• Salt to taste
• Oil

How to make cheese dip?

1. In a hot pan add some oil and chopped onions
2. When the onions start to brown add the green chilli and crushed garlic
3. Allow to cook for a minute before adding your butter and flour
4. Cook the mixture for a minute before slowly incorporating the milk to prevent lumps
5. Continue to cook the mixture until it starts to thicken
6. Add your cheese and Badshah Chilli Flakes and salt
7. Blend the sauce in a food processor till it is smooth
8. Enjoy!

2. Masala Fries

Can there be anything more satisfying than the starchy comfort of fried potatoes? This is all the more true when watching something as tense as your favorite team playing to stay in the competition .That’s why we have made the perfect vegetarian snacks recipe that can be had as is or with the previous dip!

What do you need to make Masala Fries?

• 3 Potatoes 
• Salt to taste
• Neutral Oil
• 1 tbsp Badshah Chilli Flakes
• 2 tsp Badshah Oregano

How to make Masala Fries ?

1. Cut your potatoes evenly into ½ inch wedges
2. Place the potatoes into salted boiling water
3. Boil until the wedges are fork tender
4. Fry for 10 minutes in an air fryer or deep fryer at 200 degrees C till the potatoes are golden brown and crisp
5. Add your seasonings and salt 
6. Serve with your choice of dip

3. Deviled eggs

While these are a lesser known dish in India, they are relatively easy to make and even easier to eat which makes them ideal as match food. It does qualify as a healthy snack recipe because it consists mostly of eggs. The best part is, it requires very few ingredients but packs a punch of flavor

What do you need to make Deviled eggs?

• 6 Eggs
• 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
• Badshah Chilli Flakes
• Salt to taste
• 2 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 tsp Lemon juice

How to make Deviled eggs?

1. Boil your eggs for 7-8 minutes till they are hard boiled
2. Shell your eggs in cold water and slice them in half
3. Remove the yolks and place them in a separate bowl
4. To the cooked yolks add your mayonnaise and seasoning and blend together till smooth
5. Add lemon juice for an additional zing
6. Using a spoon, add your blended egg mixture to the empty crevice of your cooked egg whites
7. Enjoy your hand-held snack

4. Mixed veggie pakora

There is a good reason pakoras are a staple at every event. They are easy to make, taste delicious and are super versatile.

What do you need to make Mixed Veggie Pakora?

• ½ cup Besan
• ¼ cup Rice Flour
• 1 Potato
• 1 Onion
• 1 Green Chilli
• 3 tsp Coriander chopped 
• 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 1 tsp Haldi
• Water
• Salt to taste
• 2 tsp Badshah Chaat Masala
• Oil

How to make Mixed veggie pakora ?

1. Slice potatoes and onions lengthwise to similar size and place in a bowl of water
2. In a separate bowl add besan, rice flour, chopped green chilli, coriander, red chilli powder, haldi
3. Add water till a thick but pourable consistency is achieved
4. Drain your vegetables, add them to your batter and mix thoroughly
5. In a deep pan heat three inches of oil
6. Once the oil is heated use a spoon to gently place the mixture into the oil
7. Fry the pakoras on both sides till they are golden brown and cooked through
8. Top the cooked pakoras with chaat masala
9. Serve hot and enjoy

FAQ’s : We have answered the best way possible to all the queries people ask from us

What are some good ideas for game snacks?

Ans. Something easy to make and to eat is the ideal as a game snack because they can be delicious without taking away focus from the match.

Are homemade snacks better than store bought?

Ans. While buying snacks from the store might be easier, nothing is going to beat the flavor of homemade snacks like the mixed veggie pakora

What are some good evening snacks?

There are no limitations on snacks you can have in the evening. Try any one of our amazing snacks like our classic Masala Fries or try something innovative like our “Papad Paneer Sticks.”