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With the festive season just around the corner, Indians across the country are warming up their homes to wonderful celebratory lights, colours, and of course, food! The merry feeling of gobbling sweets and savoury delights is unbeatable; however, preparing all these goodies for the guests can be incredibly time-consuming. If you are a fun-to-cook but short on time kind of person, find ideas on making tasty Indian snacks that do not take hours in the kitchen by using an OTG Oven, Toaster, or Grill.
OTGs are a handy and efficient way to prepare traditional Indian snacks ranging from making samosas, kararis, ariselu, etc., with no deep frying involved or complicated steps. Whether you're planning an entertainment shindig or just have some festive munchies, these quick, simple, and tasty recipes are sure to help you whip together a delicious spread in no time. Let's discover some very simple yet flavorful snacks you can make with an Usha Calypso OTG with Air Fryer 
for your upcoming festive celebrations.
Tandoori Paneer Tikka
One of the favourites enjoyed with tea in India is paneer tikka, which is mainly served at parties. This restaurant favourite can quite easily be re-created in the comfort of your own home with the help of your OTG. Marinate paneer cubes in a yoghurt mixture with ginger-garlic paste, spices and lemon juice. Once the marinating time has elapsed, thread them along with some onions and capsicum onto sticks. Grill them in your OTG till they become golden brown and slightly charred. Serve them accompanied by green chutney for a delightful appetizer that's packed with flavour.
Aloo Tikki
Aloo tikki is a typical Indian snack - the crispy spicy potato patty can easily transform into a healthy dish by baking it in the OTG. The potato mixture is prepared with boiled and mashed potatoes, spices, coriander, and bread crumbs, shaped into patties, and lightly brushed with oil. Ready to devour in the OTG, baked at 200°C till golden and crisp, even made guilt-free, served with tamarind chutney or curd.
Masala Corn on the Cob
Masala corn on the cob. This is a very simple yet flavourful snack, perfect for festive evenings when you need something that can be done quickly yet gives immense flavour and taste. Take corn cobs and brush them with melted butter, lemon juice, and spices added like chaat masala, red chilli powder, and black salt. Place the cobs on your OTG's wire rack and grill on high flame, till charred and smoky to get a tangy, spicy, healthy and tasty snack.
Baked Samosas
Samosas are an integral snack in India, but deep-frying them most of the time is quite a pain. Baked samosas, on the other hand, can be made with an OTG, made just as tasty, but much healthier. Make up the samosa filling with spiced potatoes and peas and fill the dough to shape the samosas. Brush them with oil or ghee and bake at 180°C until golden brown. Serve these baked samosas hot with chutney for a perfect festive treat.
Paneer-Filled Capsicum
Such a versatile stuffing dish for your festive spread. To make a quick snack in the OTG, hollow out the capsicums and fill them with a mixture of crumbled paneer, chopped onions, tomatoes, spices, and grated cheese. Place them on a baking tray and grill in the OTG till the capsicum softens and the cheese melts.
Baked Kachori
Kachoris are deep fried puffed pastries stuffed with a spicy mixture of lentils, potatoes or peas. You can make equally good baked versions, crispy and satisfying, using an OTG. You just prepare the dough and filling as you normally would, shape the kachoris and brush with oil. Bake at 200°C till crispy and golden. These baked kachoris yield almost the same indulgence as their deep-fried counterparts but with much fewer calories and effort.
