Sabudana Vada is one of the most popular snacks from Maharashtra. Sago/Sabudana pearls along with potatoes are deep fried to make these crisp indulgent Vadas. Usually served as a fasting snack, these are great otherwise too, to satisfy your fried food cravings, along with a cup of hot tea! Sabudana Vada is usually served with a green, Coconut-Coriander chutney or a simple Curd based chutney. You can find the recipe for the curd based chutney below. These Vadas are best deep fried. But for those ...

Vellai Paniyaram is a dish native to Tamil Nadu. Soaked rice and urad dal is ground and made into a thick batter. Sugar and salt is added to the batter and rested. After the resting period the Vellai Paniyaram batter is made thinner in consistency by adding some milk. The key to making a good Vellai Paniyaram lies in the consistency of the batter. It should just be a little thinner than that of a dosa batter. They are then deep fried like  a poori.  Paniyaram is an easy dish ...

Goli Baje is a Mangalorean Vada recipe is a soft and spongy vada which have a crispy outer.  They are made with a fermented batter made of all-purpose flour, chickpea flour, rice flour and yogurt. Fermentation takes about 2- 4 hours, but the wait is totally worth it. The fermented batter is mixed with ginger, chopped green chillies, curry leaves, baking powder, coconut, and asafoetida which makes these goli baje flavourful and mouthwatering.  This Karnataka coastal recipe ...

Walnut and Flax Seed Trail Mix Recipe With Figs & Honey is a delicious mix of nuts and dry fruits, that can be eaten as breakfast or even as an  evening snack. In this trail mix recipe, the walnuts, flax seeds, figs and other ingredients, are tossed together and flash baked in the oven to give the mix a great bite.  Did you know - Walnuts  or Akhrot help in weight loss and induce sleep. Walnuts are great for skin and hair. It helps in controlling heart diseases ...

Phool Makhana is a Healthy Roasted Lotus Seeds Snack that is super simple to make. When roasted Makhanas become crunchy. Roasting the makhanas take a little time. about 10 minutes, as you need to roast them on low heat.  Makhanas are rich in calcium and protein and and minerals like zinc. So serve these wonderful homemade roasted phool makhana to your kids and family members and replace store bought chips and popcorn.  Lotus seeds contain flavonoids which are antioxidants and reverse ...

Biuli Dal Er Boda Recipe is a Bengali Style Urad Dal Vada is a tasty crunchy pakora made of urad dal. Urad dal is soaked and ground into a coarse mixture and then mixed with sooji, chillies and onions to make these wonderful vadas. Sooji makes these urad dal vadas more crunchy.  These urad dal vadas are traditionally deep fried. we have  made them using a kuzhi paniyaram pan and hence  very less oil is used in comparison.  This snack recipe can be prepared on occasions like ...

Bhakarwadi  is a very popular Maharashtrian spicy tea time snack. The origin of the Bhakarwadi actually is in Gujrat and the Gujarati Bhakarwadi is a little different than the Maharashtrian Bhakarwadi. The filling of the Bhakarwadi is made with different seeds like poppy seeds, sesame seeds mixed along with various different spices in the right portion to get the balance of the sweet, spice and tangy which is the signature flavour of a bhakarwadi.  Traditionally the Bhakarwadi is deep ...

Everyone loves a good grilled cheese sandwich and to satisfy those cheese sandwich cravings you must try the Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe With Scrambled Eggs. Two types of cheese is used to make this melting cheese sandwich.  Britannia Roasted Garlic Cheese Spreadz and Britannia Cheese Slice are perfect to use in a grilled sandwich. Britannia Roasted Garlic Cheese Spreadz has the amazing flavour of garlic which we all love with bread. It makes life easier since no chopping of garlic ...

Ribbon Pakoda is a very popular South Indian tea time snack made from gram flour and rice flour. Typically it is prepared during Diwali and festive season.  A special equipment called "Sev Sancha" or a "Murukku Maker" typically made out of brass is required to make these. In most South Indian homes it is passed on from one generation to another and lasts a lifetime. Murukku maker can be found in most Indian Stores outside India. Each Sev Sancha has multiple press attachments and you need to ...

Whole Moong Dal Vada Recipe, a crispy and delicious evening tea time snacks recipe made from whole moong dal and chana dal. The addition of ginger, garlic, green chilies and onions brings out the spice and taste to the Moong Dal Vada. For additional flavors, chopped curry leaves or coriander leaves can be added to the batter before frying them. Serve the Moong Dal Vada with Coconut Chutney or Green Chutney as a evening tea time snack, for a weekend breakfast or as an appetizer for ...

This interesting Boti Masala Chaat Recipe is popular amongst kids simply because of the crispy-crunchy lightly spiced 'Botis'. In South India, these golden fryum fingers are called Botis. The fryums are cut into half, forming a boat-like shape. These boats are then filled with an Indian salad made of carrots and onions , with a drizzle of sweet-spicy chutney and the crispy puffed rice. When you bite into this boti masala there's a party of textures in your mouth.  Serve this Boti ...

Pheki Mathri Recipe is a nostalgic one for me. It takes me back to train journeys from my childhood, which always invoke memories of two things - aloo poori and mathri-achar. The pheki (salt less) mathri crispy fried to perfection, is one of my favorite North Indian snacks especially when eaten with the Punjabi mango pickle. The texture of mathri is a classic - almost like savory flaky shortcrust. Crisp on the outside yet soft and flaky on the inside. Pheki Mathri Recipe would always be a part of ...

Cream Cheese Carrot Raisin Sandwich Recipe is one easy and quick to make sandwich when you have less time at hand in the mornings or tired from the day’s work and want to deal with the evening hunger pang. The greatest task is the grating of carrot in this recipe and with a little preparation of grated carrots, this sandwich recipe completes in a breeze. This sandwich is a perfect snack box recipe too. Use multigrain bread or whole wheat bread if you like. Serve Cream Cheese Carrot Raisin Sandwich ...

Maravalli Kizhangu Bonda recipe is a traditional healthy South Indian style bonda recipe made from tapioca root. The bonda requires very few ingredients to prepare and is made healthy by pan frying it in less oil in a kuzhi paniyaram pan. Tapioca roots are ground with ginger and garlic to make the bonda flavourful. Tapioca is a starchy tuber which is cholestrol free. It is high in dietary fiber and is easy to digest.  Serve the Maravalli Kizhangu Bonda as a delicious tea time snack along ...

Aloo Bhajia Recipe - Potato Bajji is a common tea time snack thoroughly enjoyed by all. It is also called as Aloogadde Bajji in South India. You can find Aloo Bajji sold in most tea stalls or snack joints across India especially in the evenings. Thin potato slices are dunked in a gram flour batter and then deep fried to get these crunchy treats.  The potatoes are not flavoured or seasoned but the batter is flavoured with  spices like red chilli powder and  cumin seeds. You can even ...

Looking for some healthy tea time snacks to binge without feeling guilty? Buckwheat Cracker Recipe is a perfect dish for a guilt free snacking during anytime of the day. This can also be made for unexpected guests since the baking time is short. Or can be made at any time you want to munch some crisps. Buckwheat crackers are gluten free and diabetic friendly and full of nutrition. The best part is you can store these crackers in an airtight container up to a week.  Serve Buckwheat Crackers ...

Be it the winters or rainy season, the Butter Coriander & Lemon Sweet Corn Recipe is a delicious and easy to make snack. The creamy butter along with lemon and coriander makes the sweet corn refreshing and kids and elders love it. Other spices like red chilli powder, green chillies and chaat masala makes this Corn Recipe chatpata. When serving to kids you can skip the spices to make it more palatable to them.  Butter Coriander & Lemon Sweet Corn tastes best when served hot or warm. ...

Cheesy Kulcha Sandwich Recipe With Ghee Roast Mushrooms is a delicious fusion recipe. kulchas flavoured with garlic and chillies are pre cooked and stuffed with spicy mushrooms cooked the Mangalorean way, popularly known as ghee roast, and some cheese. These stuffed sandwiches are then grilled to bring the sandwich together.  Serve them as an after school snack to kids or as finger food at cocktail parties or just simple dinner parties too.  Serve Cheesy Kulcha Sandwich Recipe With ...

Moong Dal Potli Recipe or Deep Fried Green Gram dal pouch is a starter Recipe. It taste really good, and also looks very unique because of their shapes. These vegetarian potlis have a flaky crispy outer covering and is stuffed with a masaledar yellow moong dal filling. In this recipe i am using moong dal stuffings, but you can creatively stuff them with mix vegetables, dry fruits or noodles. Although i am sharing deep fried version of this recipe, but if you want a healthier alternative, then you ...

Date And Nut Energy Bites is a very simple, yet super delicious and healthy recipe. They are easy to make with minimum ingredients and make for a great alternative to packaged snacks. The sweet taste of dates, and the crunch of nuts perfectly come together to make this a super tasty snack. Have the Date And Nut Energy Bites when you are craving something sweet without feeling any guilt at all. Serve the Date And Nut Energy Bites as a delicious snack with Watermelon Smoothie Recipe. Other ...

Red Beans and Oats Cutlet recipe is a healthy snack idea packed with nutrients of red kidney beans and oats. Oats are great source of soluble fiber and protein but sometime mother's find it challenging to include it in kids routine diet. With this cutlet recipe not only oats and beans can become part of your daily menu but they could be packed in kids lunch box as well for snacks. These cutlets can be enjoyed with green chutney or could be filled inside pita bread with salad to make sandwiches. Serve Red ...

Gyros are traditional Greek sandwich/wrap that has toppings of grilled meat like lamb, beef or pork marinated in Greek seasoning. Usually a pita bread is used in making the gyros. A vegetarian version of gyros uses some delicious grilled veggies like zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, aubergines smeared and drizzled with delicious Tzatziki sauce. I have used Tortillas since I could not make/get pita bread. To make traditional gyros, please use pita bread. Serve Vegetarian Grilled Gyros with Hummus or Ginger ...

Looking for a simple and nutritious snack that is less expensive and is packed with protein? So here is your dish, Crispy Oven Roasted Curried Chickpeas Recipes. The crispy texture of the chickpeas is due to roasting in an oven. It is a very healthy snack option for both kids and adults. Pack some chickpeas in your kid’s lunch box or in your own for mid-meal or tea time snack. You can snack on this healthy, tasty, high fiber and protein rich snack without any guilt. Serve Crispy Oven Roasted ...

Mangalorean Style Biscuit Roti Recipe is a quick and traditional tea time snack. The biscuit rotis are generally a crispy puri stuffed in with spicy and delicious stuffing. The roti can be made and stored for at least a day or two. It might become little soft but will still taste amazing with hot cup of tea. Mangalorean Style Biscuit Roti are a sure hit among kids and makes a great after school snack as well. You can even pack these for snacks in their lunch boxes.  Serve the Mangalorean Style ...