Starters n’ Snacks

Khaman Dhokla – Dal Dhokla Recipe – Vati Dal Khaman Dhokla – Steamed Lentil Cakes

Gujarati menu is incomplete without this item. A popular and healthy snack from the state of Gujarat. Cuisine: Gujrati Time Required:…

Orange Vanilla Cookies

This year was the year of Oranges in Bangalore.  They were available in abundance and I happily indulged cooking recipes…

Curd Idli

Rice cakes with sweetened yoghurt. Great to have during summer and when recovering from tummy upset. Time Required: 5 Minutes…

Shavige Pakoda

The winter air penetrating into the warm homes makes one crave for spicy, crispy fritters with a cup of hot…

Cabbage Pakoda

Cabbage Pakoda are crispy cabbage fritters and the plates are sure to be wiped clean when served as a starter…

Baby corn Manchurian

A crispy Chinese starter prepared using Baby corn. This recipe is very similar to Gobi Manchurian. Time Required: 45 Minutes…

Masala Papad

A very popular starter in restaurants in South India. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 4 Deep fried Urad Papad 1…

Kothimbir Vadi

This dish is from the state of Maharashtra. Kothimbir Vadi is prepared using Coriander leaves and Gram Flour. Cuisine: Maharashtra…

Poha Kali Mirch Chivda

This is a spicy snack prepared with beaten rice. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Thick Poha / Beaten…

Potato Wedges

Everyone loves potatoes fried in Oil and this is another favorite tossed in aromatic herbs. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients:…

Samosa

Samosas are a deep fried conical shaped pastry stuffed with Potatoes and spices. It is the most popular snack in…

Mirchi Bada – Mirchi Bajji – Chilli Bajji – Mirapakaya Bajji – Menasinakai Bajji

This yummy and filling snack is popular in Rajasthan especially in Jodhpur. In Jodhpur, most of the snack shops have…

Sweet Corn and Mint Chaat – Sweet Corn Chat Recipe

Sweet corn entry into the Indian markets has added more scope to the Indian cuisine. Here is a recipe for…

Guava Golgappa Shots

This is a variation of the traditional Golgappa or Pani Puri. The pani is prepared using Guava juice! Time Required:…

Nippattu – Thattai Recipe – Nippittu Recipe

Nippattu is a favorite snacks among Mysoreans and Bangaloreans. This is prepared during festivals like Krishna Janmashtami, Dasara, and on…

Paneer Kabab

Shallow fried Spicy Cottage Cheese slices. Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 10 square pieces of Paneer / Cottage Cheese 10…

Sweet Corn Papdi Chaat – Corn Papdi Chat Recipe

I love Chaats and can have it anytime of the day. I conjured up this easy recipe to prepare Chaat…

Hagalkayi Podi – Bitter Gourd Chips – Karela Chips Recipe

Bitter Gourd chips.  This is an authentic recipe from South Canara.  Podi is served with Rice and Rasam or Sambar.…

Paneer Tikka

Cottage Cheese coated with spices and grilled or shallow fried. This dish is very suitable to be served as a…

Sabudana Vada Recipe – Sago Fritters – Sago Vada

Sabudana Vada are fritters prepared using Sago Pearls. It is an authentic snack of Maharashtra.