Journalism of Courage
Do visions of deep-fried pakoras,samosas,kachoris,alu-tikkis and bhajjis make you want to rush to the nearest fast food joint and gobble them up? If you have answered in the affirmative to this question,youve got company. There are scores of people out there,who want to indulge in anything fried and crisp,yet restrain themselves due to health constraints.
Yet,if consumed judiciously,fried snacks can be the tastiest available snacks. As Kusum Singh,a homemaker puts it,I remember,when we were young,having bread pakoras and bhajias used to be the high point of our days,especially during holidays. However,due to health concerns,she has to cut out on it these days. Just like so many others.
From roadside food vendors to fast food chains,its the same story. Go to any of the fast food outlets in town and most people will demand either French fries or fried chicken wings/legs and other such items on the menu. Of course,the fact that it is unhealthy and more often than not,artery clogging,does not seem to deter the fried snack enthusiasts. Atleast 100 people walk in on any given day and order fries or chicken wings/legs. So,a majority of foodies prefer deep-fried snacks to baked and shallow-fried ones, informs an employee of a fast food chain,on condition of anonymity.
However,not all consumption is sourced from outlets; many people prefer cooking at home and stress its much healthier than outside food. My five-year-old son is always asking for onion pakoras and I prefer to make it at home. Its healthier and theres always the advantage of serving it fresh and with very little oil, says Meeta Raina,a school teacher from Kondhwa.
Oils well that ends well
* Batata Vada
* Spring Rolls
* Kachori
* Palak pakoras
* Tikki chaat
* Rice Pakoras
* Soyabean Kababs
* Vada Pav
* Corn Cutlet
* French Fries
