Onion pakora is a popular tea time snack made by deep-frying onion slices in a gluten-free and vegan chickpea flour batter. There is no dearth of tea time snacks in Indian cuisine. These snacks can be an entire cuisine category on their own. From the bhajjis and vadas of South India to pakore and chaat…
Besan Ka Halwa
This soft, spoonable halwa made with gluten-free chickpea flour or besan is a delicious and easy Indian sweet treat. This moreish halwa redolent with fragrant ghee, saffron, nuts and dry fruits is perfect for celebrations or any time you crave a sweet treat. I love all kinds of halwa. The vast repertoire of this soft…
Sweet-Potato Bhajji {Chickpea Flour Battered Sweet-Potato Fritters}
The most basic and simplest of Indian snacks, a plate of piping hot bhajji (bhajiye or pakore) is an all-time favorite. Usually made with potatoes, I have used sweet potatoes to add a surprising twist to these spicy chickpea flour battered fritters. I am back with yet another Indian snack recipe. And as a bonus, this…
Zucchini Corn Fritters
These delicious pan-fried fritters are the healthier cousin of our beloved vade and pakore. Bursting with the flavors of fresh zucchini and corn, these are a snap to make and goes great along with your evening cuppa or even as a side for your main meal. There’s something about fried foods that holds a universal allure for the…
Amritsari Fish Fry
Amritsari fish is a spicy and tangy deep-fried snack native to the Punjab region. Every culture in the world has their version of fried fish. There is something deeply satisfying about fried stuff, no doubt. Amritsari fried fish is made by coating fish in a spicy and tangy chickpeas flour batter and then deep-frying in…
Christmas Baking: Nankhatai {Indian Shortbread Cookies}
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds; While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads… (Clement…
Kurkuri Masala Bhindi {Indian Style Crispy Okra Fry}
My husband loves okra, but he has just one condition, it must be super crispy. He has the same philosophy when it comes to eggplant as well. Over the years, I have convinced him it is better to forego texture for health and he has somewhat reluctantly agreed. That’s how I ended up creating my…
Baked Tandoori/Tikka Cauliflower Bites With A Spicy Yogurt Dip
I made these little cauliflower snackers for Super Bowl Sunday. It wasn’t something I planned in advance. The hubs and kiddo decided on chicken wings, but they polished it off before the game had even started. It was a glorious day, we were going to spend a few hours lazing in front of the television…
