The Indian festival of Dussehra and Navratri is around the corner where there is fasting for 9 days(Nav = 9 in Hindi) and those who do not fast abstain from Onion,Garlic and Eggs.A simple diet of items made from rice,vegetables,lentils,fruits and roti/puri which are breads […]

In North India,when the bride enters her husband’s home after marriage,it is a big occasion with multiple family members,friends and neighbours coming to see the bride and asking her multiple questions about herself,her family and her likes and dislikes.One very crucial question which concerns the […]

On the occasion of Janamashtami I thought to present yet another favourite recipe of the South,especially of the Tamil Iyers who are renowned cooks and who relish this delicious snack with enthusiasm. Cheedai(pronounced Cheedãi) by the Palakkad Iyers and Seedai by the Tamil Nadu Iyers […]

Thenkuzal(pronounced Thenkoyãl) is a very delicious crispy and crunchy fried snack which is normally made on festive occasions like Krishna Janamashtami,Diwali or for a special occasion!This is a South Indian recipe and requires patience as well as time especially set out for making the snack. […]

Khaman Dhokla is one of Gujarat’s trademark snacks which you will find everywhere.This comprises of sandwiching two rounds of delicious steamed dhokla with fresh green Chutney and topping with a scintillating “tadka” or tempering. Served with Coriander – Coconut Chutney,this recipe will be a favourite […]

Near my home there is a store called Sharma Sweets and Namkeen which makes the most amazing Indian sweets and savouries including Paneer and Koya.This recipe is their trademark and during winters there is a rush to buy Methi Mathri,hot Jalebi and piping hot Samosas […]

Nimki are deep fried spicy and delicious snacks which are prepared during festivals to the normal tea times where the tummy longs for something snacky(like me).This is one snack which I always have stored in an airtight container and have with tea in the evening […]

Who does not like Potato Chips?They are one of the fastest selling snacks available and everyone likes it either by themselves or as an accompaniment to main courses like rice(a never changing South Indian practice) to even Rotis and Paranthas! Now imagine if we could […]

This Chaat is so delicious that it can be had any time when you want to have a filling snack!The taste is unbeatable and it actually satiates your tastebuds.Initially this chaat was the favourite in North India but gradually it has become the favourite in […]

This was a very famous snack in my school.I still remember that this sold for just Rs 1 and many would flock for it.The canteen wallah would keep the buns ready slit,open them,ladle some Chole(Indian spiced chickpeas) in between and close the bun and viola!You […]