Starters n’ Snacks

Fajita

Fajita is a grilled tortilla stuffed with condiments like lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, pico de gallo, cheese, and tomato.

Masala Channa Dal – Crisp Spicy Chikpea Recipe

Masala Channa Dal is deep fried Bengal Gram tossed in spices.

Mathri Chaat – Matri Chat Recipe – Fritters with spiced yoghurt

Mathri is a famous Tea time snack of North India. It is a crispy deep-fried snack that can be made…

Doddapatre Bonda – Cuban Oregano Fritters Recipe – Patharchur Pakora Recipe

Doddapatre Bonda are fritters prepared using Spanish-Mexican Thyme leaves.

Kodabale Method 2 – Ring Murukku Recipe – Crispy Rice Flour Rings – Kodubale

I have already posted the recipe for Kodabale, here is another method to make Kodabale. Hope you like Kodabale Method…

Khandvi

Khandvi is prepared using Gram Flour and Yoghurt.  It is a low calorie, fiber-rich snack. Cuisine: Gujarat Time Required: 30…

Palak Vada – Palak Medu Vada – Uddina Vada – Medhu Vadai – Ulundu Vadai

Palak Vada is a fritter prepared using Split Black Gram and Spinach. This does not need any accompaniment and can…

Maddur Vada Recipe – Crispy Fritters

The ubiquitous Maddur Vada on Mysore – Bangalore train is a hit among the passengers. You can see many enjoying…

Cheese Straw

Cheese Straw is great to serve with tea in the evening. This can be part of a picnic basket and…

Falafel

Falafel can be compared to Ambode. Fritters prepared using Chik Peas and these can be used in Falafel Pita Bread…

Banana Flower Vada Recipe – Vazhakkai Poo Vada – Aratikaya Poo Vadai – Bale Hoovina Vada

Banana Flower Vada is a delicacy prepared in South India using the tender flowers of the plantain plant.

Crispy Baby Corn

You cannot stop at just eating one of these Crispy Baby Corn.  This is the recipe for a party, as…

Taco

A taco is a traditional Mexican dish.  Taco can be either soft or crisp.  A tasty filling is prepared using…

Vegetable Momo

Vegetable Momo are very popular in India and proves that Indi-Chini are Bhai Bhai! Cuisine: Chinese Time Required: 45 Minutes…

Aloo Chaat Dilli Style – Potato Chat Recipe – Alu Chat Recipe

It is a must to taste Aloo Chaat Dilli Style when visiting Delhi. Cuisine: New Delhi Time Required: 25 Minutes…

Baingan and Paneer Tikki – Eggplant and Cottage Cheese Patties – Brinjal and Cottage Cheese Patties

My cook who is from Orissa cooked this delicious Baingan and Paneer Tikki for a dinner party at home.  Usually…

Vegetable Bonda – Vegetable Stuffed Fritters Recipe – Fried Vegetable Dumplings Recipe

Balls of mashed Vegetablesand spices dipped in batter and deep fried. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: Oil for deep frying…

Spicy Shankarpali

Spicy Shankarpali also known as Tukdi or Namakpare is a savory distributed to children during Dasara festival in Karnataka.  A…

Spicy Ammini Kozhukattai

Spicy Ammini Kozhukattai  is prepared using Rice flour.  Ammini means small, the small Rice balls are steamed and tossed in…

Paneer Patties – Cottage Cheese Patties Recipe

Paneer Patties are prepared using Cottage Cheese.  The crispy texture on the outside and spiced and crumbled Paneer when you…