Thengolalu

This is a deep fried snack popular in South India that can be stored for many days.  It is known as Jantikalu in Andhra Pradesh and is prepared during Shankranthi festival.

Balehannina Bonda

Sweet fritters prepared using ripe Bananas.
Time Required: 20 Minutes
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
2 Robust Ripe Banana / Pachcha Balehannu
½ Cup Maida
½ Cup Akki Hittu
½ Cup Corn flour
1 tsp Sugar
A pinch of salt
Oil for deep-frying

Palak Pakoda

Fritters prepared using Spinach.
Time Required: 10 Minutes
Ingredients:
10 – 15 leaves Palak / Spinach
½ Cup Gram Flour
2tbsp Rice Flour
1tsp Chili Powder
½ tsp Coarsely grounded Jeera / Cumin Seeds
A pinch of Cooking Soda
Oil for Deep Frying
Salt to taste

Golibaje

Deep fried fritters popularly known as Mangaluru bhajji.
Time Required: 20 Minutes
Ingredients:
1 Cup Maida
¾ Cup Sour Curds / Yoghurt
1 Sprig Curry leaves, Chopped finely
2 Sprigs Coriander leaves, Chopped finely
3 Green Chilies, Chopped finely
1tsp Jeera / Cumin seeds
1tbsp Chopped Fresh Coconut
A pinch of Cooking Soda
Oil for Deep-Frying
Salt to taste

Onion Pakoda

Spicy Onion fritters very popular in North India usually served as an evening snack during winters along with a cup of Masala Chai/Tea or Fruit juice in summers.

French Fries

French fries is the most popular snack in the western countries.  It is tasty and you cannot stop devouring them.
Time Required: 40 Minutes
Serves: 2

Jowar Bhajji

Crispy fritters prepared using Sorghum flour.  An ideal evening snack with hot tea or coffee.
Time Required: 25 Minutes
Makes: 18

Avarekayi Masala Vada

Fritters prepared using winter/flat beans.  A tasty snack on a winter evening with a cup of masala tea.

Stuffed Capsicum Bonda

Small Capsicums stuffed with Potatoes and dipped into a fritter batter and deep fried.  Tiny Capsicums are available during  December in Bangalore/Mysore.

Plain Sev

Also known as Nylon Sev or Thin Sev, this savory looks like a nest and it is prepared using Chick Pea/Bengal Gram flour.  This adds crunchiness when added to Chaats like Bhel Puri, Papdi Chaat, Alu Sev Dahi Puri etc.,