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 […]
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 […]
