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Category: Starters and Appetizers

Methi-Ande Ke Pakode(Egg and Fenugreek Leaves Fritters)

Methi-Ande Ke Pakode(Egg and Fenugreek Leaves Fritters)

The health quotient of this snack is big as it contains 2 main ingredients – Eggs and Fenugreek Leaves known for all their goodness. Preparation Time – 45 minutes Makes – 4 servings INGREDIENTS 6 eggs (hardboiled) 1 bunch fresh fenugreek leaves – washed,rinsed and […]

Lobia(Black eyed beans) Chops

Lobia(Black eyed beans) Chops

Sometimes when we cook beans and lentils we get leftovers which are a pain when left to go waste.Here is a delicious and lip smacking treat for people who fear the worst with their beans. Preparation Time – 20 minutes Makes – 12 – 15 […]

Matar Poori/Matar Kachori/Koraishutir Kachuri(Bengali)/Fried Peas Bread

Matar Poori/Matar Kachori/Koraishutir Kachuri(Bengali)/Fried Peas Bread

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 […]

Quesadillas with Baked Beans and Tomato Salsa

Quesadillas with Baked Beans and Tomato Salsa

This is a Mexican Delight.Can be had as a snack,for lunch or dinner or even for an informal party.This dish is signature because of the tangy flavor of the Salsa with the beans as well as the bubbling cheese combined into a Tortilla.A must have […]

Pakora

Pakora

What are Pakoras? Pakoras are Indian Fritters which are deep fried.Pieces of vegetable,meat or cheese are used and are first dipped in a batter of gram flour/garbanzo bean flour and deep fried in hot oil. Pakoras can be made with assorted vegetables like: 1.Potato 2.Onion(sliced […]

Crispy Onion Pakoras/Onion Fritters

Crispy Onion Pakoras/Onion Fritters

Well what can I say when it rains and that too heavily?We do not wanna cook or slog but want comfort food  and something warm and comforting like a cup of hot tea!The Indian snack -Pakoda does precisely that.It sets you thinking how such a […]

Khasta Kachori(A filled Indian Deep Fried Pastry)

Khasta Kachori(A filled Indian Deep Fried Pastry)

Khasta Kachori is a MUST for occasions like Holi.Fresh from playing colors you come home to have a shower and relax.After bath you need an elixir and something to fill your tummy(not for those who gorge on “Gujiyas” while playing colors..;).Its an easy and mouthwatering […]

Paatra/Alou Wadi/Colocasia(Arbi)Leaf Rolls

Paatra/Alou Wadi/Colocasia(Arbi)Leaf Rolls

Arbi,Taro or Colocasia – call this starchy vegetable by whatever name you want ,is truly one of the blessings of nature!The vegetable is an “under the ground” tuber like the potato,but narrower in shape having a scaly brown or black skin on it.When boiled the […]

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