Stuffed Ladyfingers by Asim Raza

How to Make Perfect Puri/Poori by Hina Gujral

How to make perfect Puri is no secret mantra, all it requires is bit of practice. Puri or Poori is renowned Indian puffed bread. These plump, spherical deep-fried breads are native of Indian sub-continent. The culinary tour of the by-lanes of old cities is never considered complete without enjoying Puri dipped in piping hot bold…

Curry leaves Valakkai Poriyal (Plantain Chips) by Navaneetham Krishnan

A lovely crispy-crunchy accompaniment for rice or snacking.

Oats and vegetable patties by Saru

You can have them with tea or serve them for lunch, these starters will never make you feel like you are committing a diet crime. You can savour these guilt free.

RAW BANANA CRISPIES by Saru

These can also be called Banana fritters.But as these are really crisp and hence the name banana crispies!.During a rainy evening,this would make for a lovely surprise for anyone who love to eat crispy snack with a hot cuppa.Adding chillies to this recipe is entirely optional.Since we are used to so much spice and heat and also since…

Cauliflower Fritters by Navaneetham Krishnan

Simple divine with a crispy crunchy coating.

Bonda (Fried Savoury Potato Balls) by Navaneetham Krishnan

Aromatic and spicy potato filling; dipped/coated with gram flour mixture and fried in oil.

Fried Masala Brinjal by Navaneetham Krishnan

fried round bite sizes; juicy and tender inside and packed with quite a crunch outside.

Eggplant In Spicy Sauce/Gravy by Navaneetham Krishnan

eggplant and cherry tomatoes in a thick spicy tangy sauce/gravy.

Pepper Mushroom Fry by Karthikeyan

This is a Simple Dish and very suitable for Lunch and evening snacks

Chinese Crispy Spring Rolls by Robyn Savoie

These dainty vegetarian stir-fried rolls are ideal served as appetizers or cocktail snacks. For a heartier version, replace the mushrooms with chicken or pork, and substitute shrimp for the carrots.

Cabbage Stir Fried with Kadalai Paruppu/Chana Dal And Cumin Seeds by Navaneetham Krishnan

Unless you enjoy pairing this dish with something else, it's lovely with rice and other sides.

Eggplant Stir Fried With Curry Leaves & Saffron by Navaneetham Krishnan

tender eggplant pieces enhanced with saffron, chilies and ginger, also scented with curry leaves and cumin seeds.

Semolina (Rava) Ladoo by Navaneetham Krishnan

Traditional Indian sweet with a pleasing scent of ghee and nutmeg.

Chinese Spring Rolls by Nupur UKrasoi

Crispy Spring rolls, with Chinese stuffing. This very light yet filling snack makes a perfect partner with a cup of tea on those Monsoon days.