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 Khandvi is a very famous Gujarati cuisine. Also known as Patuli, Dahivadi or Suralichi Vadi in Marathi. This is a savory snack in Maharashtrian cuisine as well as Gujarati cuisine of India. It consists of yellowish, tightly rolled bite-sized pieces and is primarily made of gram flour and yogurt.  Khandvi is readily available across India and is commonly eaten as an appetizer or snack. Many people choose to buy it from local shops rather than preparing it at home.  Khandvi is usually prepared from a batter of gram flour and yogurt seasoned with ginger paste, salt, water, turmeric and sometimes green chilli peppers. The batter is cooked down to a thick paste and then spread thinly on a flat surface. Khandvis are then rolled up tightly into 2-3 cm (1 inch) pieces. With its impeccable taste and easy process, this snack has gotten popular all over India slowly and steadily. Not only for a snack, but it is also served in Gujarati breakfast and is made in almost all Gujarati ho...

Yummy crispy Cheese Toast is one of the best options to have as an appetizer, team time snack, brunch or simply anytime to crave your hunger craving. These Cheese Toasts can be made easily at home. We can make them by grilling in a microwave or simply grilling it on a skillet. This can be one of the best options for an appetizer to start up with your lunch or dinner and also it tastes best with soup besides having regular soup sticks. Enjoy making these Cheese Toasts at home and enjoy with your family and friends. Cheese Toast Ingredients 4 bread slices 1 cup mozarella cheese 2-3 tsp butter 1 cup finely chopped green bell peppers 1 small onion finely chopped 2 green chilies finely chopped 1 tsp red chili flakes 1 tsp black pepper powder Salt as per taste Recipe Take finely chopped green bell peppers, onions and green chilies in a mixing bowl. Add chili flakes and black pepper to it. Also add salt as per taste to it (be careful while adding salt as we will...

I feel Potato is such a nice vegetable that we can easily experiment with and can make variety of yummy dishes. Potato is loved by kids, youngsters, middle aged group and even by elder people.  Thinking of an evening snack or tea time snack or also as an appetizer we can easily have and enjoy Potato Garlic Bites. Depending upon your taste you can make them spicy too. These Potato Garlic Bites can be made earlier and fried later at the time of serving. Potato Garlic Bites Ingredients 4-5 boiled potatoes 7-8 garlic cloves 1 tsp chili flakes 1 cup tsp corn flour Salt as per taste Oil for frying Recipe Grate the boiled potatoes. Crush garlic or make the paste. Mix grated potatoes and garlic paste. Add 3-4 tsp corn flour to it. Add chili flakes and salt as per taste. Mix well. Now make small bullet shaped potato bites and keep them in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Take out the potato bites from the refrigerator and dust them with the remaining cor...

Baakarvadi is a traditional spicy Maharashtrian snack. Every state has their own variation of preparing super delicious tiny bites of snack. Its a very popular snack among the Maharashtrian people and is widely sold in the markets of Pune. Fillings can be made of your own choice giving new taste and flavors. Bakarvadi is an evergreen favorite snack to many having an addiction to spicy, sweet and salty taste, all mixed in one roll with a crunchy outer pastry. This snack can be eaten as breakfast, appetizer, evening snack or as tea time snack. Takes a little effort to make these yummy Baakarvadis but our efforts turn yummiest and crispy when we have it. Baakarvadi can be stored for weeks in an air tight container and can be enjoyed anytime when you have hunger cravings. I made these for the first time and turned out so yummy and crispy so I could not control myself sharing its recipe with you all. Baakarvadi/Bhakarvadi Ingredients For Stuffing - 1 cup grated coconut 1 ...

Potato Croquets is one of the easiest recipes to make when you have kids around, also as an evening snack or also you can serve it as an appetizer before lunch or dinners to your guests.  This can be one of the best options to have at pool parties.  It takes just a little effort to make these yummy Potato Croquets. Potato Croquets Ingredients 3-4 boiled potatoes Half cup carrot shredded Half cup boiled peas 1 tsp ginger garlic paste 1 cup bread crumbs or semolina 1 tsp green chili paste Half cup mozzarella or processed cheese 1 tsp black pepper powder Salt as per taste Oil for frying Recipe Take potatoes, shredded carrot and boiled peas in a mixing bowl and mash them nicely mixing together. Add ginger garlic paste, half of the bread crumbs, green chili paste, black pepper powder, salt as per taste and cheese to it. Mix well forming a dough. Now take small part of the dough and roll it into cylinder shape. Do this for making all remaining croquet...