Small round and flat deep-fried bread. Papdi is used in preparation of many varieties of Chaats like Papdi Chaat, Masala Puri, Bhel Puri, and so on. Time Required: 20 … [Read more...]
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 1 tsp Ginger Paste 1/2 tsp Turmeric … [Read more...]
Poha Chivda
This is an all time favorite snack. The flattened rice is deep fried and mixed with spices. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 500gms thick Avalakki/Poha/Flattened Rice Oil for … [Read more...]
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 Bangalore regions. A cup of coffee along with Avarekayi Chivda sets up … [Read more...]
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 my mom packing this for our train journeys. The whole family … [Read more...]
Banana Chips
Chips prepared using raw Banana and fried in Coconut Oil. If you do not like the taste of Coconut Oil, you can use any other refined Oil. Banana Chips is very popular in Kerala … [Read more...]
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. In most of the Udupi restaurants, this dish is served and we sure order a plate or two … [Read more...]
Paneer Pakoda
Fritters prepared using Cottage Cheese. Time Required: 20 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 250gms Paneer/Cottage Cheese 1 Cup Besan/Gram Flour 1tsp Garam Masala ½ tsp Kala Namak/Black … [Read more...]
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 hooked to it. It is crispy and delicious and a perfect way to finish off left over … [Read more...]
Chakkali
A salty fritter in the shape of concentric circles, which is commonly prepared in South Indian homes and a favorite among children. Chakkali is compared to the Moon and a rhyme goes like this "Chanda … [Read more...]
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 Kurtkoti in North Karnataka. The color and taste differed from the one's … [Read more...]
Baby Corn Fingers
Spicy, sweet and crispy Baby Corns. It is delicious and children love 'em. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 10 Baby Corns 2 tbsp Gram Flour/Besan 2 tbsp Rice Flour 3 tbsp Corn … [Read more...]
Vegetable Spring Rolls
A Chinese dish usually served as a starter but tastes good in the middle as well as the end of the meal or to snack anytime of the day. Time Required: 40 Minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients: … [Read more...]
Potato Chips
The ubiquitous and quintessential Potato wafers. One is not enough...Potato Chips finds their way into our diet while enjoying a movie or as a crispy side dish during a meal. Many disappear … [Read more...]
Masala Uddina Vada – Medu Vada – Medhu Vadai – Ulundu Vadai
Masala Uddina Vada are fritters prepared using Split Black Gram and Onions. A very popular dish usually served for breakfast in South India. Cuisine: South Indian Time Required: 20 minutes … [Read more...]
Alu Bonda Recipe – Aloo Bonda – Batata Vada Recipe – Potato Bonda – Bonda Recipe
Alu Bonda are balls of mashed Potato and spices that are dipped in batter and deep fried. Alu Bonda is also known as Bombai bonda, Batata Vada, or Alugadde bonda. Time Required: 30 … [Read more...]
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 too. Though the doughnut shaped fritter is served in all the restaurants teamed … [Read more...]
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 pans. I love to prepare this on a rainy cold evening … [Read more...]
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: South Karnataka Time Required: 30 … [Read more...]
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 Tea. Time Required: 25 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: ½ … [Read more...]
