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Pasta Twists ( Finger Foods For Kids )

pasta twists recipe | Indian pasta kurkure | crispy pasta snack | fried pasta snack for tiffin | with 25 amazing images.

pasta twists recipe | Indian pasta kurkure | crispy pasta snack | fried pasta snack for tiffin is a completely unique snack, prepared somewhat like crispy noodles. Learn how to make Indian pasta kurkure.

Children enjoy pasta. Here is another way you can dish out pasta to children. To prepare the Indian pasta kurkure, pasta is half-boiled, dried completely and deep-fried, they become a crunchy treat to eat. You can toss them with seasoning and serve.

Remember to cool crispy pasta snack completely and store in an air-tight jar. Your kids are sure to enjoy this crunchy-munchy snack. These are a tad better than the store bought dry fried snacks which often have a sprinkle of artificial preservatives and colours.

You can send this delightful fried pasta snack for tiffin 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 in another tiffin for a perfect short break combo.

Tips to make pasta twists. 1. Use only whole wheat pasta as this recipe will not be made with other pastas. 2. Make sure you dry them on a muslin cloth really well. 3. They stay fresh in an air-tight container for atleast 1 week.

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Pasta Twists, Pasta Kurkure, Crispy Pasta Snack recipe - How to make Pasta Twists, Pasta Kurkure, Crispy Pasta Snack

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     1Makes 1 cup (1 cup )
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Ingredients

For Pasta Twists
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

For pasta twists
    For pasta twists
  1. To make pasta twists, combine enough water, oil and salt in a broad non- stick pan, and bring to a boil.
  2. Add the pasta, mix it well and cook on a medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes or till the pasta is 50% cooked, while stirring occasionally. Drain well and refresh using enough cold water.
  3. Place a muslin cloth on a clean, dry surface, spread the cooked pasta over it, and keep aside for 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, combine the mixed herbs, pepper powder and salt in a small bowl and mix well. Keep aside.
  5. 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.
  6. Repeat step 5 to deep-fry the remaining pasta in one more batch.
  7. Sprinkle the mixed herbs-pepper mixture on the fried pasta and toss well.
  8. Keep aside to cool completely.
  9. Store the pasta twists in an air-tight container and use as required.

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what is pasta twists recipe made of ?
  1. What is pasta twists made of ? is made from 1 cup whole wheat fusilli, 1 tsp oil, salt to taste, 1 1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs, 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) and oil for deep-frying. See below image of List of ingredients for pasta twists.

how to cook and dry pasta
  1. In a broad non-stick pan, add enough water. 
  2. Add 1 tsp oil. 
  3. Add salt to taste. 
  4. Bring to a boil.
  5. Add 1 cup whole wheat fusilli. 
  6. Mix it well.
  7. Cook on a medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes or till the pasta is 50% cooked, while stirring occasionally. 
  8. Drain well and refresh using enough cold water.
  9. Place a muslin cloth on a clean, dry surface, spread the cooked pasta over it, and keep aside for 10 minutes.

how to make masala for pasta twists
  1. In a small bowl, add 1 1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs.
  2. Add 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch). 
  3. Add salt to taste. 
  4. Mix well. Keep aside.
     

how to deep-fry pasta
  1. Heat oil for deep-frying in a deep non-stick pan.
  2. Deep-fry half the pasta, till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides. 
  3. Drain on an absorbent paper.
  4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to deep-fry the remaining pasta in one more batch.

how to sprinkle masala and serve pasta twists
  1. Sprinkle the mixed herbs-pepper mixture on the fried pasta.
  2. Toss well.
  3. Keep aside to cool completely.
  4. Store in an air-tight container and use as required.
     

tips to make pasta twists
  1. Use only whole wheat pasta as this recipe will not be made with other pastas.
  2. Make sure you dry them on a muslin cloth really well. 
  3. They stay fresh in an air-tight container for atleast 1 week. 
     

Nutrient values per cup
Energy548 cal
Protein9.6 g
Carbohydrates56 g
Fiber0 g
Fat31.2 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Vitamin A270 mcg
Vitamin B10.8 mg
Vitamin B20.3 mg
Vitamin B35.6 mg
Vitamin C0 mg
Folic Acid13.2 mcg
Calcium13.5 mg
Iron2.9 mg
Magnesium0 mg
Phosphorus0 mg
Sodium5.6 mg
Potassium121.5 mg
Zinc0.9 mg

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Pasta Twists ( Finger Foods For Kids )
5
 on 14 Jun 20 10:15 AM


Very good & innovative
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Pasta Twists ( Finger Foods for Kids )
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shalkt
 on 26 Oct 12 05:05 PM


A wonderful treat for kids. Better than the readymade packs that are available in the market. My kids loved this recipe and literally gobbled up the entire quantity in less than 15 mins :D Thanks Tarla Dalal.
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