While finalizing the menu list for a family function, the cook suggested Tomato Bonda as one of the dishes. Though we agreed, we were apprehensive till the day we tasted the Bonda, imagining it to … [Read more...]
Dabeli – Potato Slider Indian Style
Dabeli is a tasty street food originally from Kutch region of Gujarat and made famous in Mumbai. It is also known as Kachchi Dabeli. Tangy, Sweet, and Spicy Potato is sandwiched between … [Read more...]
Kharada Kadelekayi Beeja Masale – Spicy Peanuts with Onions Recipe – Mumphali Masala
The ubiquitous Kharada Kadalkayi Beeja or Congress is mixed with Onions and made into Kharada Kadelekayi Beeja Masale, which is favorite accompaniment with drinks (hic!) Cuisine: Karnataka Time … [Read more...]
Kurkuri Bhindi – Crispy Okra – Okra Pakora Recipe
Kurkuri Bhindi is a snack prepared using Okra (Ladies Finger). Cuisine: North India Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 10 – 15 Bhindi / Okra / Ladies Finger 2tbsp Gram flour 1 tsp … [Read more...]
Bhutta – Roasted Corn – Grilled Corn Recipe
As people welcome rain, carts loaded with Corn are seen at the street corner roasting them and selling them to eager customers. Corn roasted on coal and served smeared with Mint Chutney or Salt, Chili … [Read more...]
Kharada Kadelekayi Beeja – Spicy Groundnuts Recipe – Spicy Peanuts Recipe – Congress Kadle Beeja Recipe
Spicy peanuts is a famous evening snack in the Mysore region. You are sure to find Kharada Kadelekayi Beeja in all the condiment stores. It is also known as Congress Beeja! Cuisine: … [Read more...]
Sprout Spring Rolls
Cuisine: Chinese Time Required: 40 Minutes Ingredients: 10 -12 Readymade Wonton Wrappers (Spring Roll wrappers) 3 tbsp Maida / Refined flour mixed with ¼ Cup of water Oil for … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato and Channa Chaat – Sweet Potato and Chikpea Chat Recipe
A tasty snack prepared using Sweet Potato and Chikpea laced with spices and Lemon juice. Cuisine: North India Time Required: 30 Minutes + Soaking Time Serves: 2 Ingredients: 2 five inch … [Read more...]
Gobi Manchurian
Gobi Manchurian is a crispy Chinese starter prepared using Cauliflower. It is a very popular dish in India and hence Indian name to the dish. Time Required: 45 Minutes Serves: … [Read more...]
Lotus Stem Chips
Yummy crispy chips prepared using Lotus stems. Lotus stems is known as Kamal Ki Kakadi in Hindi. Cuisine: North India Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: Few Lotus Stems Oil for deep … [Read more...]
Iyengar Bakery Toast
Occasionally Iyengar Bakery Toast would be the evening snacks at home. I still crave to bite into one sometimes. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: Few slices … [Read more...]
Halasinakayi Sonte – Raw Jackfruit Chips
Halasinakayi Sonte - Raw Jackfruit Chips is known as Chakkavaruthathu in Malayalam. This is served during Onam Sadya / lunch. A favorite purchase during a visit to Kerala or … [Read more...]
Jowar Bhajji – Sorghum Flour Fritters
Jowar Bhajji are crispy fritters prepared using Sorghum flour. An ideal evening snack with hot tea or coffee. Time Required: 25 Minutes Makes: 18 Ingredients: 1 Cup Jowar Flour ¼ … [Read more...]
Jalapeno Poppers
Jalapeno nah! not available in Namma Bengaluru, so prepared the poppers with Shimla Mirch. Cuisine: USA Time Required: 45 Minutes Ingredients: Few Jalapenos or Shimla Mirch 1 Cup … [Read more...]
Masala Puri – Street Style Masala Puri Chat Recipe – Crispy Puri with Masala Gravy
Masala Puri is a favorite evening street food among Mysoreans and Bangaloreans. The gravy is prepared using Peas and spices and the snack is arranged in layers, with crushed crispies as the … [Read more...]
Kathal Mutter Vada Pav – Jackfruit Peas Sandwich Recipe – Kathal Matar Vada Pav
Kathal Mutter Vada Pav is Raw Jackfruit patties tucked in a Pav / Indian bread smeared with two kinds of chutney is sure to be a super hit with your kids as an evening snack. Cuisine: … [Read more...]
Eggplant Rolls
Cuisine: Continental Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1tbsp Olive Oil 2tbsp Bread Crumbs For grilling Eggplant: 1 Big Eggplant / Aubergine / Brinjal Few Majoram leaves 1tbsp … [Read more...]
Money Bags
Minced vegetables filled in wonton wrappers are shaped into money bags and deep fried. Delicious! Cuisine: Chinese Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: ½ Cup Cabbage, Chopped … [Read more...]
Mutter Pakoda – Peas Fritters – Matar Pakoda
Mutter Pakoda are tasty Peas fritters, it is great as an evening snack with a cup of coffee or tea. Peas are available in abundance during winters in India. Time Required: 20 … [Read more...]
Ginger Cookies
Cookies with ginger flavor brings back memories of Enid Blyton kids on a picnic! Cookies method: Ice Box Makes: 40 Cookies Ingredients: ¾ Cup Butter ½ Cup Brown Sugar / Cane Sugar … [Read more...]
