Tapioca pearls are widely used in Indian cuisine. Most of us think tapioca is just a thickening agent but do you know you can make tasty snacks with it?. Let me show you how I turned these tiny white pearls into these crispy golden nuggets… I call tapioca pearls “The Vegan Caviar” because these tiny…
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Vadai – Crispy Golden Lentil Fritters
Vadai is such an awesome snack, which is very easy to make and tastes so crunchy and satisfying. This deep fried snack has a special place in our South Indian breakfast, festive lunch and snack time. Vadai is exclusively made with this particular white lentils called ulundu/ urad dal/ black gram, A heart healthy lentil…
Plantain Fritters (Sweet and Savory) with Coconut Chutney
Tea time is so special in Indian households. We not only make really good masala chai, we always make a quick homemade snack to go with it. Since I had these green and yellow plantains, I decided to make these yummy, easy to make sweet and savory fritters. For the dip I made a chutney…
Homemade Fast Food – Chickpea (Chana) Burger with Pan Fried Potatoes
Who doesn’t love fast food? Once in awhile we get a bad craving for it right ?. Guess what! you don’t have to deprive yourself of these tasty meals. I found a way to make it taste the exact same way as you get it from a fast food chain, without any compromise in taste….
Pattani Sundal – Peas Salad
This is a very unique green salad which is exclusively made with peas and topped with shredded carrots, raw mango and coconut. This is such a tasty and healthy snack that everyone will enjoy, even the kids who hate green peas. This is a boardwalk special at South Indian beaches. Among the other contenders like…
Grated Potato Pakoras – Fritters
Pakoras are vegetables dipped in a very flavorful batter and then deep fried into these crispy golden nuggets of yumminess. These grated potato pakoras are like Latkes that tastes like French Fries. Who could say no to this ? In south India it’s called Pakoda, these are mainly made as tea time snacks, pakodas are…
Simple Salt And Pepper Salad
Salt and Pepper is the base for all the food we eat. They are considered the King and Queen of seasonings. We always associate them with savory foods. But do you know? Just a sprinkle of salt and pepper makes fresh fruits and veggies taste better! Salt and Pepper are like soul mates, always found…
Homemade Gluten Free Pizza
Who doesn’t love a good slice of pizza? It’s thin crispy crust and the yummy cheese is so addictive. But if you are on a gluten free diet or have gluten intolerance finding a pizzeria that makes gluten free pizza is not that easy. I made this pizza just for you to enjoy ! We…
Crispy Coriander Pakora
These tasty fritters made with coriander leaves (cilantro) are incredibly crispy and flavorful. These golden bite size savory snack is a wonderful rainy day comfort food. It is an awesome thing to snack on with your tea or can be a wonderful starter at your cocktail party. Coriander is a quintessential ingredient in Indian cuisine….
Mango Bhel – Crispy Salad (popular Indian snack)
Bhel is a very popular snack in India, you get this in every single food cart and snack stands around the city. It is a mouthwatering snack which has both the crunchy part and the salad part mixed with sweet, sour and spicy sauces, Sounds good right ! You can easily prepare bhel for a…
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