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 […]
Ragda Pattice
Ragda Pattice is a very popular snack and fast food in India. It consists of patties made of mashed potatoes and ragda which consists of a thick gravy made of white peas. Add to it onion, coriander, spicy mint chutney and sweet and tangy tamarind chutney, and you have a delicious snack ready for you. The potatoes give […]
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 […]
Dosa or Sada Dosa Recipe
Dosa is a staple dish of South Indian states and very popular in other parts of the country too. It is rich in carbohydrates and proteins and the fermentation process is known to increase the vitamin B and vitamin C content as well. Since my daughter loves all South Indian snacks, I keep experimenting a […]
Cheese Omelette Recipe
A very simple cheese omelette recipe which you can make for breakfast or as a snack. Serve with bread slices and you have an amazing breakfast ready. You can add your own variations to the cheese omelette recipe – for e.g. skip the cheese if you do not like it, or maybe add garlic if […]
Pav Bhaji recipe
Pav Bhaji is a very popular snack among people of all generations. And of course, a great way to feed veggies to fussy eaters. Here is a simple and easy to make Pav Bhaji recipe. Usually kids do not like vegetables and it is required to find out new and innovative ways of feeding veggies […]
