Batata Vada is a popular snack from the streets of Maharashtra. It literally means potato fritters. It consists of mashed potato coated with chickpea flour and deep fried. This is generally served with chutney. A popular way of eating batata vada is Vada Pav, in which the batata vada is sandwiched in a pav, often […]
Simple Capsicum Sabzi
This Simple Capsicum Sabzi is a no onion, no garlic recipe which serves as a very good accompaniment with a meal of rice, curry, papad etc. This is my favorite sabzi to make on the days when we do not eat onion and garlic. It is very easy to make and requires very few ingredients. […]
Onion Pakoda (Kanda Bhajiya)
Onion Pakodas or Kanda Bhajiya are fritters made of onion and gram flour. These pakodas are a very popular street food in India. One thing I miss most in Bahrain is the rains in India, particularly Goa. The smell of the mud after the first rain, the greenery all around, how I wish it would […]
Crunchy Paneer Pakora
Crunchy Paneer Pakodas with a hot cup of masala chai are just the things you need at the end of a tiring day. These pakoras are very easy to make, use simple ingredients and get ready very quickly. Since the time I first made these paneer pakoras, I have made them several times and they […]
Mirchi Pakoras or Mirchi Bhajiyas
Mirchi Pakoras, also called as Chily Pakoras or Mirchi Bhajiyas are a wonderful treat for those who love the spiciness of green chilies. The green chilies are coated in a chickpea flour (besan) based batter and deep fried to get a crispy snack which goes amazingly well with a hot cup of tea. Mirchi Pakoras […]
