CELEBRITY MASTER CHEF DR KAVIRAJ KHIALANI
Waffle is a dish made from leavened batter or dough that is cooked between two plates that are patterned to give a characteristic size, shape, and surface impression. 1869 – Cornelius Swarthout of Troy, New York, a Dutch-American, receives a patent for the first waffle iron in the US, on August 24th.There are many variations based on the type of waffle iron and recipe used.
Waffle-making made its way to America with Dutch colonists in the 1620s. It was one hundred years later, in Robert Smith’s Court Cookery, that the English language saw the appearance of the word “waffle” for the first time. Waffles were enjoyed sweet, with butter, syrup, or fruit, or savoury, with kidney stew. Pancakes and waffles are bread, the type known as ‘quick breads’ – bread leavened with baking soda or baking powder.
- Waffle-making made its way to America with Dutch colonistsin the 1620s.
- 1869– Cornelius Swarthout of Troy, New York, a Dutch-American, receives a patent for the first waffle iron in the US, on August 24th
- Waffles are almost identical to pancakes, only having a little fatter in the batter, and cooked on a grid shaped pan (waffle maker).
Waffles are almost identical to pancakes, only having a little fatter in the batter, and cooked on a grid shaped pan (waffle maker). A soft, bread-like cake with a surface of uniform indentations similar to a honeycomb. Waffles are made with a pourable batter that usually consists of flour, milk, oil, sugar, eggs, salt, and baking powder.
In many places, waffles are served and eaten with a knife and fork. Pierce the corner of the waffle with your fork, and use the knife to cut off a small, bite-sized piece. Use the fork to pick up the piece and bring it to your mouth. Wait until you chew and swallow before cutting another small piece. Serve them hot, warm, or chilled, depending on your toppings. Cooked waffles can be frozen and heated up in the toaster. Unused batter mixture can be kept in a container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, though we always recommend to make them fresh and enjoy them without much wait and delay!
Here are a few Simple- Easy to make Waffle Recipes with variety of savoury options to choose from.
CRISPY CHICKEN WAFFLES 
Ingredients
For the waffle batter
Refined flour / maida-2 cups
Melted butter- 2-3 tbsp.
Salt-1 pinch
Eggs- 2 no
Milk-1/2 cup
Water-1/4 cup
Sugar-1/4 tsp
Baking powder-1/4 tsp
For the waffle filling
Boneless chicken breasts- 250 gms, thinly sliced
For the marination
Salt and pepper to taste
Oil-2 tsp
Mustard paste-1/2 tsp
Mixed herbs-1/4 tsp
Lime juice-2 tsp
Apply on the chicken and keep aside for 20 mins
To coat and deep fry:
Maida- 1 cup
Eggs-2 no
Bread crumbs- 1 cup
Oil to fry
To assemble the waffle
Butter-2-3 tsp
Cream cheese- 2-3 tsp
Parsley-2-3 tsp chopped
Peanut butter-1-2 tsp
Lettuce leaves- 1 cup
Tomato ketchup-2-3 tsp
Sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions
Mayonnaise-1/2 cup
Chili sauce-2-3 tsp
METHOD
- Prepare all the ingredients for the waffle recipe as listed.
- Start with the waffle batter first, mix all the ingredients well and using a hand blender prepare a batter of a light coating texture and allow to rest for 20 mins.
- Proceed with the marinated chicken pieces, coat them with dry maida, then beaten eggs and finally with bread crumbs and deep fry in medium hot oil until golden color, remove and drain excess oil.
- Continue with the waffle maker, pour in the batter into the waffle maker as per prescriptions, allow to set and cook to a nice golden brown color.
- Remove the waffle once cooked, and start the assembling of the waffle sandwich starting with butter, cream cheese, sliced veggies, some lettuce leaves, fried chicken pieces, and cover it, serve with assorted dips/ sauces.
CHEESY BAKED WAFFLES
Ingredients
For the waffle batter
Refined flour / maida-2 cups
Melted butter- 2-3 tbsp.
Salt-1 pinch
Eggs- 2 no
Milk-1/2 cup
Sugar-1/4 tsp
Baking powder-1/4 tsp
For the waffle topping
Butter-2-3 tsp
Oil-1 tsp
Garlic- 1 tsp chopped
Onions-1 small chopped
Capsicum-1/2 chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Mixed herbs-1/2 tsp
Chili flakes-1/2 tsp
Green olives- 3-4 no
Black olives- 3-4 no
Shredded roast/ grilled chicken- ½ cup
Tomato ketchup-2-3 tbsp.
Red chili sauce-1-2 tsp
Grated cheese-1 cup
Method
- Prepare all the ingredients for the waffle recipe as listed.
- Start with the waffle batter first, mix all the ingredients well and using a hand blender prepare a batter of a light coating texture and allow to rest for 20 mins.
- Proceed with the topping for the waffle heat up oil and butter in a pan, saute the garlic, onions, capsicums add any other ingredients/veggies as well like mushrooms, corn, broccoli etc add in the seasonings, herbs, chili flakes and cook for 2-3 mins and keep aside.
- Continue with the waffle maker, pour in the batter into the waffle maker as per prescriptions, allow it to set and cook to a nice golden brown color.
- Remove the waffle once cooked, and start the assembling of the waffle by placing the prepared toppings on it after applying sauce, placing the roast/grilled sliced chicken pieces, top with cheese, olives and bake in a pre-heated oven for 6-9 mins, remove serve with assorted dips/ sauces.
HEALTHY WAFFLE BITES
Ingredients
For the waffle batter
Refined flour / maida-2 cups
Melted butter- 2-3 tbsp.
Salt-1 pinch
Eggs- 2 no
Milk-1/2 cup
Water-1/4 cup
Sugar-1/4 tsp
Baking powder-1/4 tsp
For the waffle toppings
Oil- 2 tsp
Butter-1 tsp
Green chilies-1 tsp chopped
Garlic-1 tsp chopped
Onion-1 small chopped
Chicken liver- 250 gms, cleaned cut into 4 pieces each- boiled.
For veg options- use paneer cubes/ tofu/ zucchini/ mushrooms etc
Salt and pepper to taste
Mixed herbs-1/2 tsp
Chili flakes-1/2 tsp
Tomato ketchup-2-3 tsp
Red chili sauce-1-2 tsp
Water-1/2 cup
Soy sauce-1 tsp
Peanut butter-1-2 tsp
Coriander leaves-2-3 tsp chopped
Spring onion greens-2-3 tsp chopped
Lime juice-1-2 tsp
Poached eggs-2-3 no
Cheese slices-2-3 no
Method
- Prepare all the ingredients for the waffle recipe as listed.
- Start with the waffle batter first, mix all the ingredients well and using a hand blender prepare a batter of a light coating texture and allow to rest for 20 mins.
- Proceed with the topping for the waffle heat up oil and butter in a pan, saute the garlic, onions, chicken liver pieces add any other ingredients/ or as per the list of veggie options as well like mushrooms, corn, broccoli etc add in the seasonings, herbs, chili flakes, sauces and peanut butter etc and cook for 2-3 mins and keep aside.
- Continue with the waffle maker, pour in the batter into the waffle maker as per prescriptions, allow to set and cook to a nice golden brown color.
- Remove the waffle once cooked, and start the assembling of the waffle by placing the prepared toppings on a base of cheese slice on it and getting it ready for final presentation, place the poached egg at the end on top, garnish with the greens and serve with assorted dips/ sauces.
BREAKFAST WAFFLE CHOICE
Ingredients
For the waffle batter
Refined flour / maida-2 cups
Melted butter- 2-3 tbsp.
Salt-1 pinch
Eggs- 2 no
Milk-1/2 cup
Water-1/4 cup
Sugar-1/4 tsp
Baking powder-1/4 tsp
For the waffle toppings
Oil- 2 tsp
Butter-1 tsp
Shallots- 5- 8 no peeled and cut 1 x 2
Boiled eggs- 2-3 sliced
Ham/ salami slices- 2-3 no
Cheese slices-2-3 no
Salt and pepper to taste
Mixed herbs-1/2 tsp
Chili flakes-1/2 tsp
Tomato ketchup-2-3 tsp
Mustard paste-1 tsp
Mayonnaise/ cream cheese- 2-3 tsp
For the veg options
Grilled tofu slices- 2-3 no
Tomato –cucumber slices 3-4 no
Peanut butter-2-3 tsp
Grilled pineapple slices- 2-3 no
Stewed peaches/ pears-2-3 no
Assorted nuts- 2-3 tsp
Method
- Prepare all the ingredients for the waffle recipe as listed.
- Start with the waffle batter first, mix all the ingredients well and using a hand blender prepare a batter of a light coating texture and allow to rest for 20 mins.
- Proceed with the topping for the waffle heat up oil and butter in a pan, saute the shallots for a couple of mins, add in the pieces of ham/ salami/sausages etc and add a little seasoning, herbs, chili flakes and saute for a minute and remove. Keep aside.
- Continue with the waffle maker, pour in the batter into the waffle maker as per prescriptions, allow to set and cook to a nice golden brown color.
- Remove the waffle once cooked, and start the assembling of the waffle by placing the prepared toppings on a base of cheese slice on it and getting it ready for final plating, top it up with all the ingredient options as listed, drizzle a little of the sauces as per choice, place them under a hot salamander or in a hot oven for a couple of minutes, garnish with the greens and serve with assorted dips/ sauces.
WAFFLE AND SALAD DUET
Ingredients
For the waffle batter
Refined flour / maida-2 cups
Melted butter- 2-3 tbsp.
Salt-1 pinch
Eggs- 2 no
Milk-1/2 cup
Water-1/4 cup
Sugar-1/4 tsp
Baking powder-1/4 tsp
For the waffle toppings &
For the nutty cheesy crumble
Butter- 2-3 tsp
Roasted crushed peanuts-1/4 cup
Grated cheese/ cheese powder- ¼ cup
Crushed pepper-1/2 tsp
Bread crumbs-1/4 cup
Mixed herbs-1/2 tsp
For the tossed green salad
Assorted lettuce leaves-1 cup
Olive oil- 2-3 tsp
Cherry tomatoes-3-4 no cut 1 x 2
Cucumber slices- ½ cup
Shallots- 3-4 sliced
Feta cheese-1/2 cup
Mixed herbs-1-2 tsp
Sliced nuts- 2-3 tsp
Salt and pepper to taste
Mustard paste-1 tsp
Lime juice- 2-3 tsp
Olives- 4-5 no black/ green
Mint/ parsley/coriander/basil- ¼ cup
Method
- Prepare all the ingredients for the waffle recipe as listed.
- Start with the waffle batter first, mix all the ingredients well and using a hand blender prepare a batter of a light coating texture and allow to rest for 20 mins.
- Proceed with the topping for the waffle heat up oil and butter in a pan, saute the ingredients as listed for a couple of mins, etc and add a little seasoning, herbs, chili flakes and saute for a minute and remove. Keep aside.
- To prepare the tossed green salad, in a mixing bowl combine together the ingredients for the dressing and add in the ingredients toss them well and assemble on the serving plate.
- Assemble the cooked waffle on the serving plate with the green tossed salad and top it with the prepared crumble mixture and garnish with fresh herbs and serve it.
HERB & SPICE WAFFLE COMBO
Ingredients
For the waffle batter
Refined flour / maida-2 cups
Melted butter- 2-3 tbsp.
Salt-1 pinch
Eggs- 1 no
Milk-1/4 cup
Water-1/4 cup
Pesto sauce-2-3 tbsp.
Assorted fresh green herbs-1/4 cup fine chopped
Chili flakes-1/2 tsp
Sugar-1/4 tsp
Baking powder-1/4 tsp
For the waffle toppings
Oil- 2 tsp
Butter-1 tsp
Onions- ½ cup sliced
Garlic-1 tsp chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Hung curd-1 cup
Cream cheese-2 tsp
Mixed herbs-1/4 tsp
Chili flakes-1/4 tsp
Chaat masala-1/4 tsp
Spring onion greens- 2-3 tbsp. chopped
Honey-2-3 tsp
Chili sauce/ peanut butter/ as needed to serve alongside.
Method
- Prepare all the ingredients for the waffle recipe as listed.
- Start with the waffle batter first, mix all the ingredients well and using a hand blender prepare a batter of a light coating texture and allow to rest for 20 mins.
- Proceed with the topping for the waffle heat up oil and butter in a pan, saute the ingredients as listed for a couple of mins, etc and add a little seasoning, herbs, chili flakes and saute for a minute and remove. Keep aside.
- To prepare the waffles for presentation assemble the cooked waffle on a serving plate and top it up with the saute mix of ingredients and then spoon over the mixture of cream cheese and hung curd mix and garnish with assorted fresh greens. Serve immediately with choice of dips and sauces/ salads etc.
Celebrity Master Chef Dr Kaviraj Khialani is a Mumbai-based hotel-restaurant and food consultant. He is specialised in over 33 international cuisines and has quality experience with hotels and airlines as a part of his long journey of over two decades in his chosen field. Chef Kaviraj is a renowned author, academician, food designer, writer and has also been awarded several national awards and global recognitions for his talent & outstanding achievements. Besides having been featured on several food shows on ColorsTV and Star Plus he is a mentor, coach and guide to aspiring to be future chefs and hoteliers of tomorrow.
He can be contacted at twitter: @kaviraj_chef, Mobile: 91 9820939336.
