Snacks
Zucchini and Eggplant Bruschetta
For a recent party at home, Bruschetta was on my menu but I realised that I didn’t want to serve the classic tomato and basil one. I wanted something different.. I then created this Bruschetta recipe with my fingers crossed, hoping it turns out the way I imagined it...
Paneer Tikka In Banana Leaf
The quintessential paneer tikka is grilled directly on a pan or in the clay oven . I have always seen fish being steamed in a banana leaf but being vegetarians that is ruled out for my family . We have a lot of banana trees in my backyard and I always to wanted to use...
Tandoori Potatoes And Pesto Mushrooms
When the weather starts to cool down and the outdoors are more welcoming, then it’s time for a barbecue. Being a vegetarian, I love to explore, a whole lot of options that are out there to cook on the grill. We all love mushrooms and when marinated in a basil pesto...
Balsamic Potatoes
I have been intrigued by this recipe for a while and when I actually tried it , it has become , an absolute favourite of mine ! These potatoes have a lot flavour and a tangy sweetness from the balsamic vinegar. The herb used here is fresh basil but thyme or rosemary...
Cottage cheese and bell pepper florets
Kebabs from any vegetarian source are a great favourite of mine and hence this creation. With a lot of cottage cheese sitting in my refrigerator, I wanted to move away from the stereotypical paneer tikka and create something new. The bell peppers here add the crunch...
Mushroom Galouti kebabs
The versatility of mushrooms is brought out in these succulent, mouth melting kebabs which are relatively easy to make. These can be had as a snack but I prefer them as a starter . If you want to make a meal out of them , then just use them as a filling for a wrap...
Pinwheel Samosas
It's festival time and a time for great treats too! One of the most popular street foods in India is the Samosa. There are many variations of the filling, that goes into the samosa but the dough for the outer shell is the same. The samosa is crisp on the outside and...
Deviled Eggs
This recipe is for all those who love eggs and I’m one of them. Eggs are all day food for me and love their versatility . There are innumerable recipes one can dish out from eggs which can be savoury or sweet. This one tops the list of my favourite recipes of egg....
Rawa Dhokla
A very simple and wholesome snack. Whenever I have people over for tea , this is a quick option along with other snacks. We always have left over curd in the refrigerator and if sour, it would be perfect for this recipe. Ingredients: Rawa 1 cup Curd 1 cup Oil 4 tsp...
HUMMUS AND BELL PEPPER JAM GRILLED SANDWICH
I have to admit that I love all variations of hummus and the classic chickpea hummus tops the list . Hummus may be a bit time consuming to make , specially when I start from soaking chickpeas overnight. But I would still not go for a store bought jar of hummus. It’s...
COTTAGE CHEESE IN ORANGE SAUCE
Cottage cheese or Paneer is so versatile and I can always think of so many ways to make it. Recently I came across this chicken recipe with Chinese flavours and me being a vegetarian decided to try it out with cottage cheese instead of chicken. This turned out very...
SAVOURY RICE CAKE
Idli is a very famous snack from the south of India but popular across the world. This recipe is another version of idli in a crispy cake form. A wonderful snack to be eaten with a spicy pickle.Ingredients:3 cups idli batter2 tsp Zeera2 tbsp oilIn a broad kadhadi or a...
SWEET POTATO SPINACH KEBABS
Kebabs are a very predominant section of the North Indian cuisine and can be made with so many variations. For me a soup and any form of kebab is an all time favourite dinner option and I mostly try to minimise the carbs in my recipes. So when I came up with this...
BAKED WHOLE WHEAT CRISPS WITH YOGHURT MINT DIP
This recipe is inspired from a snack which my mom would always make and keep in the house. It was our favourite thing to munch on during exams and in the evening with tea. Mathri, as it is called in the north of India , is a deep fried snack and is also made from all...
SWEET POTATO CHAAT
I have been using a lot of sweet potatoes in my cooking , for it is known to be healthier than potatoes and has a great flavour. Sweet potato chaat is served hot on the streets of north India, in winter and is most delectable. Here I have created my version of this...
PAPAD PAKODAS
This recipe is inspired from a friend’s recipe , which I had come across many years back. I have modified it to my family’s liking and it did turn out to be great for a rainy day hot snack. A bit tedious, I must say , but still worth it. I have used potatoes in this...