Category Archives: Snacks

Hot, buttery, salty, crunchy — movie theater popcorn is as much a part of the cinema experience as the movie itself.. Due to lockdown,missing the movies in theaters as well as pop corns,so why not make it at home.. This is the easiest method of making popcorn,it not only pops almost every kernel, it alsoContinue reading “Pop Corns”

Roasted Corn rubbed with spices and a dash of lemon is an irresistible treat! Bhutta is one of my favorite snacks.In India, we enjoy this grilled corn during the rainy season,it is a very popular street food where the vendor comes with his cart that’s loaded with corn. He grills the corn on a smallContinue reading “Masala Bhutta(Street Style Corn On Cob)”

Bhutte ka kees is a popular as well as delicious street food snack from Indore. some cities in India are famous for their street food and Indore is one of them. Usually local desi corn is used to prepare this dish,but I have made it using sweet corn. Tastes awesome when served with drizzle ofContinue reading “Bhutte Ka kees (Grated Corn Upma)”

Ashadi Ekadashi is considered to be the most austere & sacred of all 24 Ekadashis.If observed religiously,it is said to be most rewarding and granting the virtue gained by the observance of all 24 Ekadashis in the year. Now I’m really not one of those who can fast…on the name of God,But was tempted toContinue reading “Upasache Aape.”

  With this easy recipe you can make restaurant style Paneer Tikka without tandoor or oven. Cubes of paneer, onion,tomatoes and bell peppers are marinated with spices and curd and are roasted on pan. Traditionally paneer tikka is grilled in a tandoor but you get the same amazing taste by roasting it  in the pan.Continue reading “Paneer Tikka”

This is a variation to sabudana vada,equally yummy but less oily as it is not deep fried. Usually made during fasting and served with curds or chutney.  Ingredients: 1 cup Sabudana (Sago pearls) soaked for 4 hours. 1cup Potato boiled and mashed. 1 tbspn Coarse paste of green chillies and cumin seeds. 1/2 cupRoasted peanutContinue reading “Sabudana Thalipeeth.”

Crispy Pav Bhaji Toast is the latest favourite in my kitchen.Its easy to make and very flavourful.The vegetables mixture which is used to make the toast can also be used as a stuffing to make pav bhaji paratha. Today I have used capsicum along with boiled potatoes,any other vegetable like boiled peas or sweet corn,gratedContinue reading “Pav Bhaji Toast”

I am just back from vacation in Delhi,was staying with my childhood friend Mrs Smita Panth,who is an awesome cook….I used to wake up every morning to smell of some awesome breakfast being prepared…Was introduced to this different version of dadpe pohe in her kitchen. There is one more version of dadpe pohe on myContinue reading “Dadpe Pohe”

As a kid and even now this is one of my favourite snacks,crispy and tasty.Its a simple snack made from nylon sabudana.it can be made in bulk and stored in airtight container for long. Nylon sabudana is easily available in stores. Ingredients: 1cup Nylon Sabudana large pearls. 1/4 cups Peanuts. 15 Curry leaves. 4 GreenContinue reading “Sabudana Chiwda (Tapioca pearls Crispies)”

  Handvo,is a very famous dish from state of Gujrat.It is a one pot meal which can be served  as breakfast,lunch or dinner.I have earlier shared  an instant version of Handvo, made using curd and rava,this version is made up of rice and mixed lentils and requires fermentation.Any available vegetables like dudhi (bottle gourd),methi leavesContinue reading “Mixed Dal Handvo”