CARROT FENUGREEK BITES

CARROT- FENUGREEK BITES Starter ,bites, snacks served in major parties. Most of starters are fried & we avoid or consume less fried items as they are not health friendly. When we are arranging a party at home, we should be careful in choosing items. In winter, carrots, fenugreek leaves are available and they are healthy…

PATRA MUTHIYA

PATRA MUTHIYA Colocasia is a tropical plant which is also known as Taro, Arbi. It is also known as the Elephant Ear as it’s leaves’ shape resemble the ear of elephant. Arbi leaves are known as Patra, Patarvelia & Pandada in Gujarati . Majorly arbi leaves are made with gram flour spiced paste ,steamed and…

SWEET POTATO POPS

SWEET POTATO POPS Sweet potatoes is favourite of Lord Shiva & we offer it as Prasad on Mahashivratri. Sweet potatoes have excellent quantity of vitamin A as well as have vitamin C , manganese & copper in good amount. If we see it’s health benefits- it helps in digestion & helps in curing stomach ulcers….

CHILLI POPPERS

CHILLI POPPERS Chilli poppers are the best option for a party snack or a starter. Whether it is chilly winter evenings or it is rainy evening these cheesy poppers with any dip can replace & satisfy your pakora cravings. Ingredients: 6 fresh green peppers ( bhavnagari green Mirch or JalapeƱos ) 1 cup grated paneer…

OKRA FRITTERS

OKRA FRITTERS We all are fond of various types of pakodas ,wheather we called pakodas, fritters or croquet. But these fried , hot , crispy , spicy pakodas are favourite of all less or more. Wheather it’s monsoon evenings or chill winter evenings, it may be holiday mornings or busy week days – but this…

BREAD FRITTERS

BREAD FRITTERS Bread is known & favourite of majority of people. It is used in various dishes in various cuisines. Generally we make bread pamoja with whole bread. Today , I have made fritters out of leftover bread in a different way. Ingredients: 6 slices of bread (preferably one day old) 1 cup sour buttermilk…

BREAD CHAKRI

BREAD CHAKRI What do you make from leftover breads? Breadcrumbs, croutons or toasts, right? Commonly , we make these items from left over breads. Today, I have made yummy,crispy Indian snack chakri out of it. Ingredients: 6-8 left over breads 1 cup sour buttermilk or curd 1/2 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp sesame seeds 1…

METHI NIMKI/FENUGREEK STICKS

METHI NIMKI/ FENUGREEK STICKS Fried snacks are part of our daily routine. Weather it can be consumed with tea or it can be consumed as it is, when hungry between meals. Here are yummy sticks with fresh fenugreek leaves. Ingredients: 2 cup all-purpose flour 1-1/2 cup finely chopped fenugreek leaves 2 tbsp oil Salt to…

PANEER CHAAT

PANEER CHAAT We all are aware of Paneer ( cottage cheese ) & it’s health benefits & nutritional value. We use paneer in various dishes , from starter to dessert, so I m not going to check the list of it’s dishes & directly jump over to this delicious & filling chaat – a starter…

PEANUTS BREAD

PEANUTS BREAD This spicy & yummy dish is speciality of Jamnagar(Gujarat). Gujaratis & food are made for each other. Jamnagar people use peanuts very often in most of their dishes. This recipe’s key ingredients are spiced peanuts & buns along with various chutneys. Let us go through recipe of this spicy & delicious as well…