Stuffed Bitter Gourd Fry by Paul Anderson Lumen

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Curry leaves Valakkai Poriyal (Plantain Chips) by Navaneetham Krishnan

A lovely crispy-crunchy accompaniment for rice or snacking.

Christmas Cookies-Kulkuls by Paul Anderson Lumen

Christmas Sweets in India

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…

Easy Vegetable Manchurian by sanjeeta kk

A regular weekend treat for my kids, vegetable Manchurian is healthy and filling at the same time. Though a bit time consuming and laborious, but for sure is worth an effort. The vegetable balls can also be steamed and added to the gravy to avoid excess oil, the real taste is in the fried version.

Spinach Bhaji (Fritters) by Navaneetham Krishnan

Crispiness and awesomeness for any time is good time snack.

Meethi Poori Recipe by Hina Gujral

Meethi Poori Recipe is an ode to all those simple joys of festive celebrations in a small town, where I grew up. In those days, no fancy desserts, puddings or store bought confectionary would frame our Diwali. Instead, it was the simple, homemade sweet dishes prepared by the mom and the aunts that enticed our taste buds and sweet…

Samosa by Aparna Anurag

Vegetable Pakora by Aparna Anurag

Pakoras are created by taking one or two ingredients and dipping them in a batter of gram flour and then deep-frying them. When onions, on their own, are prepared in the same way, they are known as onionbhaji. A version of pakora made with wheat flour, salt, and tiny bits of potato or onion (optional) is called noon bariya (nūn=salt)…

Gluten Free Masoor Dal Cutlet Recipe by Hina Gujral

Gluten Free Masoor Dal Cutlet Recipe is a satiating party appetizer or teatime snack with crisp exterior and soft kebab like texture underneath. The term cutlet defines a flat croquette of minced meat, nuts, or pulses, typically covered in breadcrumbs and shaped like a veal chop. There are no second thoughts about cutlet being not…

Matar Ki Kachori Recipe (Peas Stuffed Fried Indian Bread) by Hina Gujral

Matar Ki Kachori, the puffed and stuffed fried Indian bread, the pastry on the outside is firm, and crisp while the viridescent filling inside is bursting with vibrant flavors. The round discs of dough packed with freshly stirred up peas filling, neatly rolled into perfect round with fingers like a skilled potter shaping the piece of…

How to make homemade Malpua | Malpua by Pinky Tiwari

Rajasthani Malpua Recipe

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.