MULTI GRAIN CURRY LEAVES STICKS We all love tea time fried snacks. Many of our favourite namkeens are made from all purpose flour ( maida). Here I tried multi grain flours to make these sticks & use curry leaves. As we all are aware of health benefits of curry leaves. The main nutrients found in…
Category: Snacks & Starters
FALAHAARI (FASTING) CROQUETS
FALAHAARI CROQUETS Festivals, Fast, and Falahaar. These 3 ‘F’ are connected with each other. Basically, Falahaar word means Fal (Fruit) + aahar(diet). Means in fasts, you can consume fruits. But, gradually this word ‘Falahaar’ has a new meaning & list of Falahaar items is getting longer and larger, everyday. Made this yummy croquets by adding…
BABY CORN SPIRALS
BABY CORN SPIRALS We love to try various cuisines whether is is Chinese, Lebanese, Thai, Italian, Pan Asian or Continental. Ya, we Indians give our Indian touch in every foreign cuisine. Here is a Chinese starter serve with spicy Schezwan sauce. I followed Jenish Parmar’s recipe with few of my own improvisions. Ingredients: 8-10 baby…
BROKEN WHEAT PANEER KEBABS
BROKEN WHEAT PANEER KEBABS Since time immemorial broken wheat (dalia) has been used as food for patients & kids but now a days due to it’s health benefits it is been used by everyone. It is a healthy option for diet. Along with many of its health benefits it improves digestion. Dalia is a high…
MONACO PAKODA
Monaco Pakoda Pokoda is favourite of all age groups. We are used to making various types of pakodas like potato, onion, chilli, methi, dal or what not? Today i am presenting pakoda with little twist.. Ingredients: 12 monaco biscuits 1/2 cup green chutney 1/4 cup garlic chutney 3 tbsp grated cheese 1/2 cup besan for…
CORN SPINACH VADA
CORN SPINACH VADA Monsoon & corn are official partners. As soon as rainy season starts, corn comes on top of list when hunger strikes. When it’s drizzling, long drive, music & hot & spicy corn makes the day perfect. Just like corn, rains remind us of Pakodas. Here I have made double fried (It’s okay…
OATS RICE FRITTERS
OATS – RICE FRITTERS Rains, cloudy weather, lazy days, hungry tummies, cravings for hot & spicy food – all these came along with monsoon. Rains & Pakodas are best companions. Human nature demands change in everything. Though we all make various types of Pakodas, Fritters, Croquettes etc. Every time, we mix & match ingredients &…
CURRY LEAVES FRITTERS
CURRY LEAVES FRITTERS Curry leaves is one of my favourite ingredient. It is always available in my kitchen. Basically curry leaves are used in dal/kadhi etc. & for tempering. Aroma & flavour of tender curry leaves makes our dish more tempting. We can dry it & store it for use when it is not available…
MULTI GRAIN BEETROOT CRACKERS
MULTI GRAIN BEETROOT CRACKERS Here is healthy option for high tea, snacks, kitty parties or anytime munching. Good for weight watchers too as it is baked not fried. Along with key ingredient Beetroot,I use multi grain flour & oats to make these crackers more healthy. Ingredients: 1 cup all purpose flour/ wheat flour 1 cup…
GREEN WADA
GREEN WADA In many states in India, fresh green chick pea grams are available in winters. Its known as Jinjra, Popta, Choliya etc. We can use it in many ways. Can consume raw or roasted. Can use it in vegetables, curries & wadas , pakodas etc. Here, I made Wanda’s using it along with other…
DOLLOPS BY DIPA 