All Entries in the "Snacks & Savouries" Category
Spring Rolls
Any Crunchy-munchy snack or appetizer is welcome on these cold and holiday season. Here is my delicious and super-easy to make spring roll recipe! The filling is made up of lots of fresh healthy vegetables and is one of the best craved vegetarian appetizers. Get your kids to help with rolling them up – it’s [...]
Sour Dosa (Pulla attu)
There are hundreds of varieties of dosas and each has its own unique taste. Dosa in any form are my family favorite. Especially, this sour dosa (Pullattu) has a very prominent place on our table. This recipe came from generations. They are so light, crispy and just right that even kids help themselves with atleast [...]
Indian egg less Biscuits / Nan khatai
Nan khatai is an egg-less light and crispy biscuit that’s loved by all ages and mainly kids. With the holidays around, my kids day care had a thanks giving feast and I sent these cookies for their class. They came out pretty good and are liked by all. My Whole house smelled so nice. After [...]
Chicken puff
Today, I made another batch of chicken 65 and saved little to make chicken puff. An all time favorite for my DH and my elder son. We are all very familiar with the street corner bakeries and the delicious aroma that will float around that area. One of my favorite items from such bakeries is [...]
Grill Cheese sandwich and Spicy French Fries
As the name says it all, grill cheese sandwich is a simple treat made up of two slices of bread with cheese melted in between. The sandwich may be grilled for a fancier look, but, it is mostly pan fried. Any type of cheese and any type of bread will do.The grilled cheese sandwich is [...]
Moong dal munchies / Pesarapappu murukullu (janthikallu)
As diwali is nearing by, I am busy in my kitchen making different snacks and sweets. I feel like I am cooking for some marathon. No festival is complete with out savors and sweets. When it comes to savors, Murukulu or janthikallu are always on the top of the list for generations. This is my [...]
Andhra Masala Vada
This is an Andhra lip smacking snack and a popular traveling finger food. The weather is gloomy and raining, so, I thought it is a perfect time for this savory snack. Crunchy munch with a of hot tea is a perfect combo on a rainy day. Ingredients 3 cups Channa dal 10 Green chilies 1 [...]
Guacamole / Avocado Dip
Hard to believe something that tastes so rich and creamy is actually a fruit. But what’s really amazing about Avocados from Mexico is that they contain nearly 20 Vitamins, minerals and even phytonutients. Try to use some delicious avocados, at least twice a month and get familiar with the taste. It tastes really awesome. Once [...]
Sabudana Vada / saggu biyyam vada
‘Sabudana’ aka ‘Sagubiyyam’ was one thing I use rarely since, the only recipe I know with this was ‘Payasam’ or ‘Kheer’ until Sandeepa (my friend) called me and said about this vada. It was really tasty to make and as always a quick fix, when planned in advance and soaked sabudana. The crispy texture is [...]
Plantain Chips / Arati Kaya Chips
I got Plantains to make avail (I want to try this famous kerala recipe), but I always end up making these chips as my DH loves them as a snack or as a side dish. One other silly reason i like to do this dish is, i love to cut these thin slices using a [...]