Recipes tagged: snacks

Found 47 recipes

Airfried Masala Peanuts
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Airfried Masala Peanuts

Masala Peanuts are very addictive snacks. It is a very flavorful snack and this can be made very healthy by airfrying the masala peanuts instead of deep frying. The ingredients are very easily availab...

10 minutes
Airfried Gobi Tikka ( Tandoori Cauliflower)
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Airfried Gobi Tikka ( Tandoori Cauliflower)

Gobi/ Cauliflower is a versatile vegetable that can be used in various cuisines and in different forms from soups to curries to fry. Gobi Tikka is a very traditional dish made from fresh spices and co...

15 minutes
AVAL KOZHUKATTAI || STEAMED FLATTENED RICE DUMPLINGS
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AVAL KOZHUKATTAI || STEAMED FLATTENED RICE DUMPLINGS

Steamed foods are always a hit in our household. It is less in fat, softer, yet tasty and can be gulped without any guilt 😃. Kozhukattai is one of our favorite steamed foods. We have them as a snack a...

15 minutes
Aval Puttu
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Aval Puttu

Navratri is all about prayers, fun, dance, and leave it not – Food too. Irrespective of our geographical placement, we Indians try to pass our traditions to our family by all these. Food plays an inte...

20 minutes
BAKED WHEAT METHI MATHRI
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BAKED WHEAT METHI MATHRI

Mathri or Mathari is a very famous snack in the North India made during Diwali and Holi festivals. The key ingredients to make Mathri is Maida and ghee which is seasoned with carom seeds, basic spice ...

20 minutes
BarnyardMillet Kozhukattai
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BarnyardMillet Kozhukattai

Kozhukattai is a famous South-Indian food that can be had as a snack or a fulfilling dinner recipe. Kozhukattais are very versatile and can be made with any grain from rice, wheat, ragi, or any millet...

25 minutes
Beet root - Dry fruit Ladoo
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Beet root - Dry fruit Ladoo

You may wonder why I have this post now. Is there any festival or occasion that is lined up? Yes, it is!!! Of late I realized that I am almost with my 25th post in my personal space. Really!!! I am gi...

10 minutes
Bengali Chirer Polao
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Bengali Chirer Polao

If you like the Kanda Poha or Lemon Aval, this is similar to them with a Bengali twist to it. This very famous Bengali Chirer Polao makes use of winter vegetables along with a generous addition of rai...

20 minutes
Beetroot- Oats Cutlets
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Beetroot- Oats Cutlets

Beetroot is one vegetable that is rich in folate, and fibre. They have a variety of health benefits improved blood flow and maintaining the blood pressure. Oats is a whole grain that is rich in fibre....

20 minutes
Bread Pizza
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Bread Pizza

Evening snacks have become an essential one when kids are at home. Fried snacks are fine once in a while, but not often. I made these bread pizzas when I had half pack of bread that was nearing its ex...

20 minutes
CHANNA SUNDAL || GARBANZO BEAN SUNDAL
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CHANNA SUNDAL || GARBANZO BEAN SUNDAL

Channa | Garbanzo bean| Chickpea |வெள்ளை கொண்டக்கடலை is a protein-rich dry bean that is highly recommended. Though the Punjabi chole masala is my favorite, I mean to make this sundal every year during...

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Coconut Ladoo
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Coconut Ladoo

A sweet beginning for this Diwali. I am sure that everyone around the globe is gearing up for Diwali celebrations. With Diwali around the corner, the busy ladies will be hitting the kitchen to bring o...

7 minutes
EGGLESS RAGI BANANA CAKE
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EGGLESS RAGI BANANA CAKE

Ragi / Finger Millet is a popularly known millet to many of us. Ragi has immense amount of goodness with it . Being rich in fibre, it helps in controlling diabetes, weightloss and help reduce choleste...

30 minutes
Eggless Coconut Banana Cake
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Eggless Coconut Banana Cake

Evening Tea/Coffee time is very important for many families, as it is the time every one gets back from work and school. After the early lunch and the travel back from home, a hot cup of tea/coffee wi...

35 minutes
Fresh Homemade Masala Paneer
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Fresh Homemade Masala Paneer

Paneer is a favorite ingredient for many from kids to adults. We can make any number of dishes with Paneer from paratha to curries, sandwiches and incorporate them into rice. It is so versatile, that ...

10 minutes
GARLIC KARA SEV
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GARLIC KARA SEV

Kara Sev is a variation of murukku which is usually spiced with pepper or red chilli powder along with flavors from different combination of spices. While I love pepper kara sev, specially the thick o...

20 minutes
How to make Sprouts at home
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How to make Sprouts at home

Summer is for fresh and easily digestible foods, that must be filling too. We always love our salads and juices made with fresh vegetables and sprouts and fruits. While the sprouts are very healthy to...

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Iyengar Bakery Style Masala Bread Toast
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Iyengar Bakery Style Masala Bread Toast

If you are a 90's kid, you must have definitely tasted this at least one time in your childhood. After-school snacks are also important after a full day at school. During our school days, there was a ...

15 minutes
Kadalaparuppu Poorna Kozhukattai
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Kadalaparuppu Poorna Kozhukattai

Kozhukattai is the main neivedhyam for Vinayagar Chaturthi.  It is the favorite of Lord Ganesha. Kozhukattai is a simple steamed food with an outer covering of rice flour and an inner filling which ma...

30 minutes
Kale Sprouts Sandwich
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Kale Sprouts Sandwich

A sandwich is a quick and hearty one for a breakfast or as a snack. However, loads of butter and other stuff that goes into it is definitely needed to be watched. The mom in me makes to look into the ...

20 minutes
Kambu Pakoda
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Kambu Pakoda

Pearl millet is also called Kambu(Tamil), Sajje / Sajjalu (Kannada / Telugu), and Bajra (Hindi). Pearl millet / Kambu is one variety of millet that is loaded with good nutrients like Calcium and magne...

20 minutes
KARA PIDI KOZHUKATTAI
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KARA PIDI KOZHUKATTAI

Vinayagar chaturthi is all about Kozhukattais. All Pillayar loves this simple and easy steamed food. There are many kozhukattais/ modakams made in sweet and savory versions. While making modakam is a ...

15 minutes
Lemon Idli
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Lemon Idli

Idli is a tiffin for many. But to me, Idli is an emotion. Every day mornings are made bright with these healthy, beauties accompanied by chutney or sambar. It is a staple food at my house and kids lov...

10 minutes
MADDUR VADA
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MADDUR VADA

Vadai / Vada is a well - known snack in South- India. These deep fried indulgence are made with lentils like Urad Dal, Channa Dal and Toor Dal. Maddhur Vada is a vada that can be made under 15 mins an...

15 minutes
Masala Khara Buns || Low calorie version
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Masala Khara Buns || Low calorie version

Evening snacks were a great part of our childhood as well now with kids at home. I remember our Appa used to get those jam buns, cream buns, open sandwiches, and Khara buns from the Iyengar bakery whe...

25 minutes
Masala Puri
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Masala Puri

If you have been to Chennai Marina beach, you might not have definitely missed tasting this. Masala Puri is very famous at Marina beach in the evening hours. The piping hot masala puri combined with t...

30 minutes
Omapodi || Diwali Recipes
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Omapodi || Diwali Recipes

The blogosphere is full of festive recipes. I love savories over sweets. South- Indian savory list is endless. Some are very spicy and some are very subtle, yet tasty. One such less spicy savory that ...

15 minutes
Patnam Pakoda
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Patnam Pakoda

After school snack is always important when there are school going kids at home. Most of the days there is some fruit along with crackers on weekday evening since our dinner time falls over quickly. T...

15 minutes
Pepper Thattai
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Pepper Thattai

Thattai is a traditional recipe that is made in Tamil households for Krishna Jayanthi and Deepavali. Thattai can be stored and consumed for two weeks. The right mix of rice flour and roasted gram flou...

35 minutes
Pottukadalai Murukku
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Pottukadalai Murukku

Pottukadalai Murukku is one of the tasty members in the murukku dynasty.:-) The basic ingredient is the rice flour and is combined with powdered roasted gram dal. The color of this murukku is definite...

15 minutes
PROSO MILLET / PANI VARAGU RIBBON PAKODA
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PROSO MILLET / PANI VARAGU RIBBON PAKODA

Proso millet is one of the millet variety commonly found in Europe, Indian and United States. In the United States, this millet is also used as bird feed. It is approved as human food too. Being non- ...

25 minutes
Rava-Coconut Burfi
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Rava-Coconut Burfi

Deepavali is all about celebration. when theres celebration, theres definitely good food. How about a quick sweet recipe that does not take much time and can be made with easily available ingredients ...

15 minutes
Rava Kesari
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Rava Kesari

Rava Kesari – a simple, noble, and easy to prepare South Indian delicacy. A quick fix dessert that comes in hand when we have unexpected guests around. Also called sooji ka halwa or sheera in the nort...

20 minutes
Ribbon Pakoda
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Ribbon Pakoda

Ribbon pakoda/ ola pakoda/ ribbon murukku – All mean the same. I am pretty sure that it has got more such names in different areas of Tamil Nadu. This is an easy snack for this Diwali, provided you ha...

10 minutes
Sathur Milagu Kara Sev || Pepper Kara Sev
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Sathur Milagu Kara Sev || Pepper Kara Sev

Saathur is a small town in the southern part of Tamilnadu. It comes under the Virudhunagar district of Tamilnadu. Saathur is very famous for its cottage industries that are many source of income for i...

20 minutes
Sakkarai Pongal
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Sakkarai Pongal

Sweet Pongal or Sakkara Pongal (சக்கரை பொங்கல்)is a famous sweet in south India, especially Tamil Nadu. This is cooked with newly harvested rice from the field at the juncture of the Pongal/harvest fe...

30 minutes
Semiya Kesari
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Semiya Kesari

Semiya / Vermicelli is one kitchen ingredient that I love a lot. Yes, in my household, I am the only one who loves semiya upma. Basically, my H is not fond of Semiya at all. I usually buy the smallest...

20 minutes
Short Bread Cookies
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Short Bread Cookies

Today is the official first day of Winter. But don’t ask me, its been snowing crazily over every weekend and we have been making snowman the third time until now. Come winter and here is the holiday s...

20 minutes
Karamani Vadai || Lobia Vada
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Karamani Vadai || Lobia Vada

Karamani Vadai (Lobia/காராமணி பயிறு) is an attempt to infuse bean into our diet. I made this vadai last year during the Navratri season. I was a bit hesitant during the process of making this vadai, f...

25 minutes
Spicy Kara Boondhi
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Spicy Kara Boondhi

It is that time of the year, where we don't might on the calories. Diwali is an important festival celebrated all over India with great joy. While I try making different sweets and savory every year, ...

30 minutes
Spinach Murukku
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Spinach Murukku

Diwali means there is some deep frying that is mandated. Though sweets are super delicious, I just love the crunchy, crispy savories. From Murukku, thattai, and karasev, the savory list is my preferen...

25 minutes
Thenkuzhal Murukku
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Thenkuzhal Murukku

The Tamil month of Aavani brings in festive flavors to the household, Starting from Krishna Jayanthi, it is continuous to Vinayagar Chaturthi, Diwali, and Karthigai Deepam.  Of all this, Diwali is one...

15 minutes
Upma Kozhukattai
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Upma Kozhukattai

Firstly, a week-long gap in my posts is due to the turmoil of the Chennai floods. Though this post was scheduled to be posted in the mid of last week, I didn't have an interest in doing that after wat...

25 minutes
Vegetable Cutlets
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Vegetable Cutlets

Vegetable cutlets are a favorite snack from kids to adults. I made this a few months back for my LO’s school potluck. I made it less spicy for the children and they liked it. Its an easy snack and can...

20 minutes
Vella Seedai | Sweet Seedai
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Vella Seedai | Sweet Seedai

Vella Seedai is one of the mandatory deep-fried South- Indian Snack during Krishna Jayanthi.  It is one underrated snack because of the labor it goes into making this and also the risk it involves pre...

30 minutes
Vazhaipoo Vadai | Banana Blossoms Vadai
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Vazhaipoo Vadai | Banana Blossoms Vadai

Vazhaipoo Vadai (A.k.a) Banana flower vadai is a traditional Chettinad recipe. the mild flavor of fennel seeds along with slight bitterness from the banana flower makes this lip-smacking vadai. The ba...

15 minutes
Wheat Nankhattai || Diwali Recipes
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Wheat Nankhattai || Diwali Recipes

Nankhattai is a very famous Indian short cookie that is loaded with Indian flavors. The name Nankhattai origins from the words, "Naan" meaning shortbread and Khattai meaning "Biscuit". Nankhattai is v...

30 minutes