Category Archives: Snacks
Khoya/mawa modak recipe … Ganesh chaturthi special sweet/mithai
Khoya/mawa modak is also called as peda modak and is very popular in Mumbai during Ganesh Chaturthi festival. This is one easy, quick and delicious modak recipe which is done only with 2 main ingredients i.e khoya and sugar. There are different varieties of modak prepared on this occasion like stuffed modak, malai modak, kesar
Roasted gram dal/pottukadalai murukku – Instant and easy murukku recipe
Chakli or murukku is a deep fried snack prepared from rice flour, gram flour or wheat flour or any combination of flours. It is called as murukku in South and is a part of snacks especially made during Diwali, Gokulashtami or any other festivals. I have prepared this chakli from roasted gram dal or pottukadalai,
Kesar nankhatai biscuit or kesar flavoured nankhatai cookies recipe
Multigrain thepla (multigrain roti) recipe – Healthy breakfast recipe
Multigrain thepla is a healthy and very nutritious breakfast dish prepared from wheat flour, ragi flour, bajra flour, jowar flour and besan and mixed with fenugreek leaves and mild spices. It is an ideal food or snack to start the day energetically. Methi thepla is a favourite Gujarati roti. You can use fresh fenugreek leaves
Spinach (palak) dhokla recipe – Spinach with arhar (toor) dal dhoklas
Spinach (palak) dhokla is a very healthy, simple and tasty snack prepared with spinach leaves and tur dal as the main ingredients. It is a delicious steamed lentil and spinach puree cake recipe which requires minimum oil and a good way to include green leafy vegetables in your daily diet. Spinach dhokla is best enjoyed
Kerala raw banana (plaintain) chips or nendran chips recipe
Nendran chips are deep fried raw banana chips which is originally fried in coconut oil. It is very popular in Kerala and is usually served in onam sadya function or any special occasions. These chips are very tasty and are so flavourful by itself. Nendran chips are perfect snacks to munch anytime in the
Eggless whole wheat almond cookies recipe
Almond cookies also called as almond biscuits. They are prepared in different ways across various cuisines. In China, sometimes almond cookies are prepared with almond flour. This almond cookies recipe is prepared without eggs and with wheat flour, butter and almond powder. These cookies are very delicious and easy to make too. A wonderful
How to make instant bread dosa recipe – easy breakfast recipe
Bread dosa is an instant and tasty breakfast dish which is prepared with bread slices, semolina, curd, rice flour and spices and mildly tempered. It does not require any elaborate preparation or fermentation and can be done quickly, unlike the normal dosa. This tasty and crispy dosa goes well with coconut chutney or sambar. Here
Besan nankhatai or gramflour cookies recipe
Nankhatais are traditional Indian eggless cookies prepared from all purpose, sugar and ghee. It can also be made with gram (chickpeas) flour or wheat flour and they are equally tasty and also healthy. They are perfect with a hot cup of evening tea. I prepared the nankhatai with a equal proportion of gram flour and all-purpose flour,
Raw banana (plantain) chips recipe
Banana chips or vazhakkai chips are made by deep-frying raw banana slices. They are crispy, salty and spicy and can be made quickly at home and requires less ingredients. In the state of Kerala, a variety of banana called “Nendran” is used to make banana chips. Banana chips can be served with variety of rice dishes