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.

Crispy Calocassia

This is a shallow fried snack using Calocassia tuber.  This dish is also known as Podi in coastal regions of Karnataka.
Time Required: 25 Minutes
Serves: 2

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 Pakodi Chaat

A tangy tasty snack prepared using Palak Pakoda / Spinach Fritters.

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

Idli Bites

A tasty snack using left over Idli / steamed rice cakes.
Time Required: 5 Minutes
Ingredients:
4 Idli / Steamed Rice Cakes
12 Curry leaves
4 Green Chilies, Slit
1tbsp Oil
1tsp Mustard Seeds
2tbsp Kadalebele Uddinbele Chutney pudi / powder
Salt to taste

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.