Masala Papad is a popular Indian snack or appetizer made by topping a roasted/fried crisp papad with a mixture of fresh vegetables, spices and fresh herb like cilantro. Masala papad gained popularity due to its simplicity, quick preparation, and the availability of papads as a common household item. It became a favorite appetizer or side …
Methi Matar Pulao is an easy, healthy and delicious rice dish made with fresh methi/fenugreek leaves, matar, basmati rice and spices. Methi Matar Pulao is an easy, healthy and delicious rice dish made with fresh methi/fenugreek leaves, matar, basmati rice and spices. The dish is known for its unique blend of flavors, with the slightly …
Dahi Vada, also known as “Dahi Bhalla” is a popular North Indian snack made from deep-fried lentil vada (fritters) that are soaked in warm water, then topped with creamy yogurt (dahi), and garnished with a variety of flavorful toppings. Dahi Vada, also known as “Dahi Bhalla” is a popular North Indian snack made from deep-fried …
Papdi Chaat Dip is a fusion twist on the classic Indian street food, papdi chaat. Traditional papdi chaat is made with crispy papdi (puri), that is topped with yogurt, chutneys, boiled potatoes, boiled chickpeas, spices, and sev. The dish is served immediately to preserve the crispness of the papdi. In this layered version, ingredients are …
Magas is a traditional Gujarati sweet, made with coarse besan/chickpea flour, ghee, milk, sugar, cardmom powder and garnished with dry fruits. It is a popular sweet fudge that is enjoyed by both adults and kids. Magas is a traditional Gujarati sweet, made with coarse besan/chickpea flour, ghee, milk, sugar, cardmom powder and garnished with dry …
Medu vada is a traditional South Indian fritter made from urad dal (black gram lentils). It is typically deep fried and served as a snack or breakfast item, often accompanied by coconut chutney and sambhar. It is especially popular in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. The batter is made by grinding soaked urad …
Sev is a popular Indian snack made from besan/chickpea flour that is deep-fried into thin, crispy strands. It is known as Sev in Hindi, Omapodi in Tamil and Karapusa in Telugu. It is a versatile ingredient and is often used as a topping or snack on its own. Sev is a popular Indian snack made …
Quick, easy and delicious veggie rice pancake! Made with leftover rice, curd, veggies and spices. The perfect way to repurpose leftover rice. Quick, easy and delicious veggie rice pancake! Made with leftover rice, curd, veggies and spices. The perfect way to repurpose leftover rice. This veggie rice pancake recipe is versatile that can be adapted …
Besan Ladoo is a traditional Indian sweet made from roasted besan (gram flour), ghee and sugar. This sweet requires only a handful of ingredients but tastes amazing! The flour is slowly roasted in ghee until it turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma. After cooling slightly, powdered sugar and cardmom powder are mixed in …
Poha Chivda is a popular Indian savory snack made from thin poha (flattened rice), spices, nuts and dry fruits. This crunchy, flavorful mixture is a must have snack for Diwali. It is basically an Indian version of trail mix. This recipe is especially popular during Diwali. A quick snack that lasts for days. It is …