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 Palak Vada is a very nice and flavourful tea time snack. The recipe I am sharing with you is a local snack or a breakfast dish from my Vidarbha Region. I have grown up having this so many times for breakfast. This dish is served locally in restaurants and also we make it at home.  This dish is loaded with iron rich spinach and also onions and some common spices thats available in our kitchen. Palak Vada can simplified as Double Deep Fried Spinach And Onion Fritters.  This dish is easy to make and can be made for breakfast, evening or tea time snack. We also like to have it for brunch. I highly recommend you all making this dish at home and I am very much sure you all will love it.  Let's get started.....  PALAK VADA Ingredients -  2 cups of palak (spinach)  1 large onion sliced  2 cups of gram flour (besan)  1 tsp red chili powder  1/2 tsp turmeric  1 tsp coriander powder  1/2 tsp cumin powder  Salt to taste  Water t...

 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...

Bhadang is a type of Murmura or Kurmura. Kolhapuri Bhadang is a spicy chivda made from puffed rice and is my all time favorite snack. We can also call Puffed Rice as Murmura, Kurmura or Churmure. This Kolhapuri Bhadang is usually quite spicy. An authentic Maharashtrian recipe for you all. You can call this dish as a Diet Recipe too as it has only 1 tsp oil and that it. So people who look out for less oily recipes can definitely give this dish a try. This is kids favorite too. You can enjoy this at the evening times while having a cup of tea or for light breakfast. You can give this to your kids in their lunch box too. A very quick and one of the easiest recipes to make and enjoy. You can also make Bhel using this Bhadang or simply toss it with onions, tomatoes, coriander leaves and squeeze some lemon over it and enjoy tangy Kolhapauri Bhadang. Kolhapuri Bhadang Ingredients 2 cups bhadang murmura 1 tsp oil 1 tsp red chili powder Half tsp turmeric powder Half cup peanu...

Kothimbir Vadi is a most delicious snack that can be made at home simply anytime using few ingredients that we find in our kitchen. Earlier I shared Pudachi Vadi which is also known as Kothimbir Vadi. Todays recipe is another version of Kothimbir Vadi that I am sharing with you that is easier to make and is shallow fried. Usually these Kothimbir Vadis are deep fried but the recipe I am sharing is shallow fried. You can serve these Kothimbir Vadis as an appetizer, evening snack, tea time snack. I personally love these with our Indian Masala Chai. Enjoy making this simplest recipe of Kothimbir Vadi. We get to see this version of Kothimbir Vadi in Mumbai or Pune region in India. Kothimbir Vadi Ingredients 2 cups finely chopped coriander leaves 1 cup gram flour  3-4 tsp grated dry coconut 3-4 tsp crushed peanuts 1 tsp red chili powder 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp coriander powder Half tsp turmeric powder Salt as per taste Water to knead dough Oil for frying ...

Pizza is a most yummy and a most loved Italian cuisine. We can make pizza at home or we can place an order to the restaurants and get the pizza delivered at home. We try to find ways to make this pizza at home so we can make our family members happy and especially kids at our home. Today I am trying a simplest recipe of making pizza at home at anytime. Today's recipe is Pizza Rounds that we can make at home easily and serve it as an appetizer also as tea time snack or evening snack. Even kids will love these Pizza Rounds. Do give this recipe a try and I am 100% sure you all will love this recipe a lot. Pizza Rounds Ingredients 15-20 tortilla chips 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese 1 onion finely chopped 1 cup mixed colored bell peppers finely chopped 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp chili flakes 1 tsp black pepper powder 1 cup pizza sauce Recipe Arrange tortilla chips in a plate. Apply little pizza sauce over them. Top tortilla chips with onions and bell peppers.  ...

Potatoes.....Again a yummy for your tummy recipe for you all. POTATO FINGERS!!!!! We all love to eat fries....but fries are deep fried potato fingers... The recipe I am sharing with you can be called as a shallow fried version of French Fries.... Potato Fingers. The Fingers are easy to make and can be made in just 10-15 minutes time. You can serve these fingers as an evening snack or tea time snack and also kids will love it. This recipe is shallow fried so it consumes less oil. Do give this recipe a try and I am 100% sure you all will love it. Potato Fingers Ingredients 3-4 medium sized potatoes 2-3 tsp oil Salt as per taste Recipe Wash and peel off potatoes and cut them into long wedges. Heat oil in a pan and add potatoes into it and season with salt as per taste. Mix well and cover the pan with lid.  Cook on a medium heat. Keep stirring in between. Cook the wedges nicely and switch off the flame. Take out the Potato Fingers drain the ex...

Aaloo......Potatoes....This is a veggie that can be experimented any time. Though potatoes are full of fats but at the same they are very tasty and we can make lot of varied recipes out of it. Today I am sharing a very yummy crispy and tasty Aaloo Tikki recipe with you all. You can make these Tikkis at home anytime and enjoy with your family and friends. Even kids love this dish as it is less spicy. You can make these Tikkis 100% oil free as well if you use a non-stick pan for making them. You can serve these Tikkis for breakfast, as tea time snack, evening snack or simply anytime you want. Serve these Tikkis with Tomato Ketchup or garnish with Spicy and Sweet Chutney as chaat. Aaloo Tikki Ingredients Tikki :- 3-4 medium sized potatoes 3-4 bread slices A handful of coriander leaves 1 medium onion 2 green chilies 1 tsp red chili powder Half tsp turmeric powder Salt as per taste Oil to shallow fry (optional as mentioned in description) Garnish :- 1 smal...

Biscuit Canapes are the most easy recipe to make and sooth your hunger cravings at odd times. You can also serve these Biscuit Canapes as appetizer, tea time snack, evening snack or in a kids party. Kids will also love it. You can make the tangy Biscuit Canapes for kitty parties or simply any time you like. Biscuit Canapes Ingredients 12 salted crackers (monaco or ritz biscuits) I used Ritz Biscuits 1 boiled potato 1 onion 1 tomato 2-3 tsp finely chopped coriander leaves 1 tsp red chili powder 1 tsp chaat masala 1 small cup tomato ketchup 1 cup sev Recipe Mash the boiled potato and add red chili powder, chaat masala and salt as per your taste to it and mix well. Finely chop onion, tomato and coriander leaves. Arrange biscuits in a plate. Place mashed potato over it and garnish with finely chopped onions and tomatoes. Top it with tomato ketchup, sev and finely chopped coriander leaves and serve immediately. You can also sprinkle little red chil...

Mathri is a Rajasthani snack. It is a kind of flaky biscuit from North-West region of India. It is made from wheat flour and all purpose flour combination, water and carom seeds with some regular spices. This snack can be preserved and is edible and lasts long when stored in airtight jars at room temperature. Mathri is usually served with mango, chili or lemon pickle. You can also serve these Mathris as tea time snacks.  You can also serve these when you host party, kids will surely love it. Mathri Ingredients 1 cup wheat flour Half cup all purpose flour 2-3 pinch of soda-bi-carb 1 tsp carom seeds 1 tsp crushed black pepper 1 tsp cumin seeds 2-3 tsp ghee Salt as per taste Water to knead dough Oil for frying Recipe Sieve wheat flour, all purpose flour and soda-bi-carb and salt all together. Now add carom seeds, cumin seeds and crushed black pepper to it and mix well. Now add ghee to it and mix all the ingredients well rubbing between your p...

A tasty Aaloo masala packed between slices of bread lined with tongue tickling chutney. The Masala Sandwich is surely one sumptuous snack that will keep you going for 2-3 hours. This is very simple and quick to make using few ingredients that you find at home easily. These sandwiches can be one of the best option for breakfast or tea time snacks.  Ladies....you can also serve these sandwiches at your kitty party and the sandwich being potato stuffed your kids will also love it. So enjoy preparing and eating these sandwiches with your family and friends. Potato Masala Sandwich Ingredients 8-10 bread slices (white/brown) 4 potatoes 1 onion 1 tsp red chili powder Half tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp chaat masala 1 small cup cream cheese 1 small cup pudina chutney Salt as per taste Unsalted butter Recipe Stuffing - Boil potatoes for 3-4 whistles. Finely chop onion. Peel of the boiled potatoes and take them in mixing bowl. Mash them nicely and add...

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...

Making samosas at home is a tedious job. Most important thing while making samosa is giving it a perfect shape is very important. The triangular shaped deep fried crispy pastry stuffed with yummy potato stuffing tastes yummy when eaten up with yummy spicy green chutney or tangy tamarind chutney. Today I am sharing a yummy Pinwheel Samosa recipe with you all. These samosas are deep fried crispy wheel shaped samosas tastes best with fried chilies, green chutney or tamarind chutney. These Pinwheel Samosas are great party treat. They make mouthwatering appetizer or can be served as chaat. Pinwheel Samosa Ingredients 5 large potatoes 1 cup green peas 1 tsp cumin seeds 2 tsp coriander seeds 1 tsp fennel seeds 4 green chilies Half inch ginger Half tsp red chili powder 1 tsp dry mango powder  Salt as per taste 2 cups all purpose flour (maida) 1 tsp carom seeds 4 tsp clarified butter (ghee) Water to knead dough Oil for frying 4 tsp all purpose flour (extra) ...

We all are very well acquainted with Chinese Gold Coin. Today I am sharing a yummy crispy and healthy Moong Gold Coin recipe with you all. These shallow fried Moong Gold Coins is my mom's recipe, she tried making 2-3 coins initially and asked us to taste and they were so yummy that later on she started making these for us and even I learnt it from her. Being shallow fried it need very little oil and also moong is good for health so we get high proteins from it too. Also moong is relatively easy to digest. You can serve these Moong Gold Coins as appetizers before any party you are hosting, also they can become a yummy tea time snack as well. Moong Gold Coin Ingredients 1 cup moong dal 1 tsp red chili powder  Half tsp turmeric powder  1 tsp cumin powder Salt as per taste  1 cup water Oil for shallow frying  Recipe Take the moong dal in a grinding jar and grind it into coarse powder. Take the coarse powder in a mixing bowl and add re...

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...

Chivda is a crunchy savory snack that is quick and easy to make. We can also call it Spicy Crunchy Flattened Rice. You can store this in an air tight container and can have it anytime you wish like while watching TV, as tea time snack also you can serve this to your guests when they visit you.  You can store this for 3-4 weeks in an air tight container. Chivda Ingredients 2 cups think flattened rice (thin poha) 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp coriander seeds 3-4 green chillies 1 small cup peanuts 10-12 curry leaves 1 tsp poppy seeds 2-3 tsp roasted chana (daliya) 1 tsp turmeric powder Half tsp red chili powder Half tsp jeera powder Salt as per taste Powdered sugar as per taste 1 cup oil Recipe Roast flattened rice in a microwave for 1 minute. Take it out of microwave and toss it well and again microwave for 1 minute. Heat half of the oil in a small wok and fry peanuts and roasted chana (daliya) in it. Fry till they become crispy. Add these fried p...

We all love chivda. There are various types of Chivdas that we get in market. Today the recipe I am sharing is an instant chivda recipe which is very easy and quick to make and fulfill your odd time hunger cravings. This is an instant chivda you can make and have as an evening snack or even for breakfast like I do ;) This Instant Chivda is my most favorite snack and thats the reason I am sharing it with you all. This is commonly known as Kachcha Chivda. Instant Chivda Ingredients 2 cups puffed rice 1 cup flattened rice (thin poha/paper poha) Half cup peanuts Half cup daliya Half cup roasted chana 1 onion finely chopped 1 tomato finely chopped Half cup coriander leaves finely chopped 2-3 green chillies finely chopped 1 tsp red chili powder 2-3 tsp oil Salt as per taste Recipe Roast thin poha in microwave for 1 minute. Take a large mixing bowl and add puffed rice, flattened rice (poha) in it. Mix well. Now add peanuts, daliya and roasted chana to...

Spinach Cheese Balls is a quick snack made with basic ingredients available at home. These spinach cheese balls are very easy to make and can be enjoyed as tea time evening snack, appetizer before lunch or dinner. This recipe being filled with cheese so the kids will love this dish too. Spinach Cheese Balls Ingredients Half cup spinach puree Salt as per taste 1 cup bread crumbs Half cup semolina (rawa/sooji) 1-2 tsp corn flour 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese (room temperature) 1 tsp chili flakes 1 tsp oregano Oil for frying Half cup semolina (for coating balls) Recipe Take bread crumbs in a mixing bowl add sooji and corn flour to it and mix well. Add salt as per taste and add spinach puree to it. Mix well and form a dough of it. If you feel the mixture is too soft you can add some bread crumbs of semolina for binding. Take mozzarella cheese in another mixing bowl and add chili flakes and oregano to it and mix well. Make small balls of the cheese mix...

In India we all love fried version of foods. Fried foods include lot of variety so today I am sharing one of the fried food recipe with you all. Mix Dal Pakora with Rassa (Spicy Gravy). Though it is a fried dish but we get to eat mixture of different pulses in this dish.  We can use variety of pulses and cereals in this dish. Today sharing with you my version of Mix Dal Pakora with you all. Mix Dal Pakora  Ingredients All measurements are made by a small cup 1 cup of black eyed peas 1 cup of kidney beans 1 cup gram dal 1 cup of lentils 1 cup of green gram dal 1 cup moth beans 2 green chillies 1 inch ginger 4-5 garlic cloves 2-3 onions  4-5 tsp finely chopped coriander leaves 2 tsp fennel seeds 2 tsp red chili powder (depending upon your taste) 1 tsp turmeric powder 1-2 tsp cumin powder 1-2 coriander powder 1 tsp chaat masala Salt as per taste Oil for frying Recipe Soak all the dals for 6-7 hours. Strain soaked dals and blend ...