Starters n’ Snacks

Tomato Palak Bonda

While finalizing the menu list for a family function, the cook suggested Tomato Bonda as one of the dishes. Though…

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…

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…

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 –…

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…

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…

Sprout Spring Rolls

Cuisine: Chinese Time Required: 40 Minutes Ingredients: 10 -12 Readymade Wonton Wrappers (Spring Roll wrappers) 3 tbsp Maida / Refined…

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:…

Gobi Manchurian

A crispy Chinese starter prepared using Cauliflower. It is a very popular dish in India and hence Indian name to…

Lotus Stem Chips

Yummy crispy chips prepared using Lotus stems. Lotus stems is known as Kamal Ki Kakadi in Hindi. Cuisine: North India…

Iyengar Bakery Toast

Occasionally Iyengar Bakery Toast would be the evening snacks at home. I still crave to bite into one sometimes.

Halasinakayi Sonte – Raw Jackfruit Chips

Halasinakayi Sonte - Raw Jackfruit Chips is known as Chakkavaruthathu in Malayalam. This is served during Onam Sadya / lunch.  A…

Jowar Bhajji – Sorghum Flour Fritters

Jowar Bhajji are crispy fritters prepared using Sorghum flour. An ideal evening snack with hot tea or coffee.

Jalapeno Poppers

Jalapeno nah! not available in Namma Bengaluru, so prepared the poppers with Shimla Mirch. Cuisine: USA Time Required: 45 Minutes…

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…

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…

Eggplant Rolls

Cuisine: Continental Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1tbsp Olive Oil 2tbsp Bread Crumbs For grilling Eggplant: 1 Big Eggplant /…

Money Bags

Minced vegetables filled in wonton wrappers are shaped into money bags and deep fried.  Delicious! Cuisine: Chinese Time Required: 30…

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.…

Ginger Cookies

Cookies with ginger flavor brings back memories of Enid Blyton kids on a picnic! Cookies method: Ice Box Makes: 40…