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Papdi – Papdi for Chat Recipe – Flat Poori for Chat

Small round and flat deep-fried bread.  Papdi is used in preparation of many varieties of Chaats like Papdi Chaat, Masala…

Bhindi Pakoda – Okra Fritters – Ladies Finger Fritters Recipe – Bhindi Pakora Recipe

Light and crispy Lady's finger/Okra fritters. Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 10 to 12 Bhindi/Bhendekayi/Okra/Lady's finger 1 tsp Chili Paste…

Poha Chivda

This is an all time favorite snack.  The flattened rice is deep fried and mixed with spices. Time Required:  20…

Avarekayi Chivda – Avarebele Mixture – Avarekalu Mixture – Flat Beans Mixture

A snack prepared using winter beans also called as flat beans. This beans is available during winter in Mysore and…

Avalakki Chivda – Flattened Rice with seasoning and spices – Hurida Avalakki

Avalakki Chivda is a snack prepared using flattened Rice. Great to pack this for long journeys and picnics. I remember…

Banana Chips

Chips prepared using raw Banana and fried in Coconut Oil.  If you do not like the taste of  Coconut Oil,…

Banana Bun – Banana Buns Recipe – Mangalore Buns Recipe – Banana Puri Recipe

Banana Bun is a mildly sweet deep fried snack, that looks like a bun and prepared using flour and Banana. …

Paneer Pakoda

Fritters prepared using Cottage Cheese. Time Required: 20 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 250gms Paneer/Cottage Cheese 1 Cup Besan/Gram Flour 1tsp…

Idli Fry – Crispy Rice Cakes Recipe – Idly Fry

Deep fried Rice cakes. I tasted this on the high recommendation by my hubby at a restaurant and immediately got…

Chakkali

A salty fritter in the shape of concentric circles, which is commonly prepared in South Indian homes and a favorite…

Kurtkoti Chakkali – Spicy Chakkuli Recipe – Chakli Recipe – Murukku Recipe – North Karnataka style Chakli

Fritters in the shape of concentric circles. These were our favorite snack during summer at my maternal grandparents house in…

Baby Corn Fingers

Spicy, sweet and crispy Baby Corns.  It is delicious and children love 'em. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 10 Baby…

Vegetable Spring Rolls

A Chinese dish usually served as a starter but tastes good in the middle as well as the end of…

Potato Chips

The ubiquitous and quintessential Potato wafers. One is not enough...Potato Chips finds their way into our diet while enjoying a…

Masala Uddina Vada – Medu Vada – Medhu Vadai – Ulundu Vadai

Masala Uddina Vada: Fritters prepared using Split Black Gram and Onions. A very popular dish usually served for breakfast in…

Alu Bonda Recipe – Aloo Bonda – Batata Vada Recipe – Potato Bonda – Bonda Recipe

Balls of mashed Potato and spices are dipped in batter and deep fried. Alu Bonda is also known as Bombai…

Uddina Vada or Bonda – Split Black Gram Fritters – Medu Vada – Ulundu Vadai

Uddina Vada or Bonda are fritters prepared using Split Black Gram and spices. You can shape them like a doughnut…

Masala Vada – Channa Dal Vada – Dal Vada – Paruppu Vadai

Masala Vada are fritters prepared using lentils, chilies and onions. The aroma that arises while preparing this increases your hunger…

Ambode – Channa Dal Vada – Dal Vada – Paruppu Vadai

Spicy lentil fritters.  Ambode is prepared during festivals and other occasions like weddings, house warming ceremonies etc., in Karnataka. Cuisine:…

Spicy Sindhi Pakora – Vegetable Fritters Recipe

Spicy Vegetable crisp savory.  Spicy Sindhi Pakora is favorite among North Indians as a evening snack with Garam Garam Chai/Hot…