Looking at the snacks which Indians have for tea times I feel that every country has its share of high calorie snacks.The doctors positively scream “low calorie,healthy,nutritious,weight loss”…all these terms are synonymous…but lets look at the reasons – some of us lead sedentary lives and […]

Winters bring a whole lot of joy to a foodie!They experiment without the hassle of having to cook in the heat,can make recipes high in calorie as well as prepare spicy treats to add too the body warmth.The following recipe does just that because adding […]

In this recipe talk about nutrition and you have it!Subtly flavored with wonderful vegetables packed with nutrition,whole wheat flour and seeds this snack can be had for breakfast,tea or as a brunch as well.Great for a lunch option as well as it has vegetables,flour a […]

Sattu is a powder of roasted Chana Dal.Its very nutritious and is used in a variety of ways – either by itself or in a secondary way.Here it is used to make Kachori – a fried Indian snack.The recipe is taken from Nisha Madhulika’s blog. […]

Mathri as stated before is an Indian cracker which is very delicious with tea..especially Masala Chai.Here I am adding Carom Seeds(Ajwain) to the Crackers which is easily got in Indian stores worldwide.Also these crackers can be stored for days and under proper storage conditions they […]

This is a lovely snack and cmes in the category of finger foods.Easy to make and delicious its a treat in itself. Preparation Time – 15 minutes Makes – Approx 1 1/2 cups of Pakoda INGREDIENTS 1 cup Peanuts 2 tbsp Rice flour 1/2 cup […]

This is a salty snack from South India.The dough is put into a snack press and ribbon shapes are pressed into hot oil and deep fried till crispy and golden brown. This recipe is adapted from Ammini Ramachandran’s book “Grains,Greens and Grated Coconuts” with the […]

This Vada is made during auspicious Celebrations,Pujas and Occasions.During Dussehra when South Indians celebrate Saraswati Puja(for the Goddess of learning and Wisdom),this Vada is made and distributed to all.Here goes the recipe: Preparation Time – 5-6 hours(includes Soaking time) Makes – Approx 15 Vadas INGREDIENTS […]

Bhatura is a fried bread – very chewy,puffed up and wonderfully delicious with Chole – Chickpeas Curry*.Many people crib about not being able to make the perfect Bhatura,but this is THE recipe for it.Measure the ingredients in exact amount and you will marvel at your […]

This Poori/Kachori is the highlight in the Breads section of all weddings in Uttar Pradesh. Normally because of the Peas filling inside the dough is colored green by adding food colors which makes the dish even more palatable.But here I am using plain Wheat Flour […]