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Durga Pujo is around the corner, and people cannot keep calm. The preparation of festivities is in full swing as pandals are being set up, craftsmen are in the final stages of finishing idols of Goddess Durga, and home chefs are busy crafting the menu this year. The festival includes preparations for crowd-pleasing snacks, irresistible mains, and delectable desserts that you can’t have enough of. But these delicacies do not have to be deep-fried. If you have a Usha air fryer at home, you can revisit the same recipe and turn it into a healthy and low-oil indulgence. From fish fry to beguni, you can create your favourite recipes without running out of oil in your pantry. Deep-fried items can be air-fried and made healthy, all without compromising the taste.
Fish Fry
Fish fry is another staple added to the festive spread every year. It is a local delicacy without which the rituals seem incomplete. But instead of frying the meat in oil, you can air-fry it. The famous Kolkata fish fry can be served with a healthy twist, and it will also prevent you from the hassle of hovering over the gas stove to see if the fish is cooked through. You can simply set the timer, flip the fillets in between, check the doneness of the dish, and serve it.
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Shingara
Shingaras are mini Bengali samosas that grace the festive spread, accompanied by chutney. The festive season variants are stuffed with peas, potatoes, and even khoya. Deep-fried in hot oil until crunchy, this snack is everyone’s favourite, from kids to adults. But here is some good news. Instead of dunking it in hot oil, air fry it until the crust is golden brown. You can brush it with oil to achieve the desired texture, but rest assured that the taste remains the same.
Mughlai Parota
A unique kind of flatbread takes the centre stage in many Bengali households during Durga Pujo. One of them is Mughlai parota prepared by layering maida dough with eggs. It turns into a crispy flatbread that is wholesome and goes well with the remaining dishes on the spread. Instead of loading the griddle with oil to cook it, you can simply air fry it and achieve the same results. This delicious delight will bring together your feast, or can be served as a snack in the evening.
Nolen Gur Cheesecake Bites
This year, create a fusion dessert that carries forward the legacy of traditional sweets but presented in a modern avatar. This is where nolen gur cheesecake bites will help you win the title for the best Pujo spread among your friends. Pour the batter for cheesecake into a ramekin cup, sweeten it with traditional nolen gur, and bake in the air fryer. Each bite of this dessert will leave you feeling nostalgic.
Air-Fried Beguni
The brinjal fritters are cherished by most Bengali people. They are deep-fried, but can be crisped up in an air fryer. You can coat the slices of brinjal in a thick batter of gram flour and arrange them in the air fryer bucket lined with a parchment or butter paper. It will turn out golden, crispy, and brown with just a few drops of oil. Similarly, you can make prawn cutlets (chingri cutlets) in the advanced Usha appliance.
