Chana Dal Kebab & Lebanese Garlic dips are one of the healthiest snack that you can make this summer. Baked Chana Dal Kebab and the airy, light Garlic Dip is a light yet tasty snack to feed kids during this holiday season. Chana Dal Kebabs are very similar to Ambode and Nuchina unde, but with…
Tea Time Snacks
NIPattu – Homemade tea time snack
Nipattu has always been one of my favourite tea time snack. For me Nipattu is not just a tea time snack. I have it with lunch, dinner , with tea, coffee and in between as well :). Basically, I can’t resist a box of Nipattu sitting on the counter. Nipattu is a very simple deep…
AVArekaalu Mixture – Broad beans tea time snacks
Avarekaalu mixture is one of the most addictive, loved deep fried, tea time snack fromKarnataka. Avarekaalu mixture is a crispy, spicy snack with a hint of sweetness. Avarekaalu mixture is very addictive and mostly everyone fights for the fried dry coconut in it :), so go ahead and add more of it. Avarekaalu mixture is…
CHAna Dal Tikki / Spicy lentil #cutlets #teatime #snack
Chana Dal Tikki are cutlets stuffed with spicy lentil mixture which are perfect for this weather. Monsoon is finally here and I am not sure for long it is going to stay. So hoping to enjoy this weather when it stays. These Chana Dal tikkis are spicy patties absolutely perfect teatime snack. These deep-fried cutlets…
MYSore Bonda – Crispy, Fluffy, Deep fried dumplings
Mysore Bonda, are these small deep-fried dumplings which are crispy outside and fluffy and soft inside and is usually served with coconut chutney. I love it dipped in garlic rasam as well. Mysore Bonda, is perfectly crisp and fluffy with bits of coconut in it. Ingredients 1 cup – All purpose flour 1/4 cup – Rice…
NUChina Unde / Steamed Lentil Balls/ Protein Rich Vegetarian Dish
Nuchina Unde are Protein rich, steamed lentil balls. Nuchina Unde is perfect for early dinner or evening snack and is usually served with Coconut Chutney or Majjige Huli. ‘Nucchu’ in Kannada means broken or coarse. So here we use a coarse mix of lentils. I remember my Amma making these for us as our after…
MAKhana / Lotus Seeds Snacks/Teatime Snack
Makhana / Lotus Seeds snack is a healthy mid meal snack. Makhana – Lotus seeds are know to be high in protein, carbohydrates, fibre, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, fiber and low in calories making it a perfect teatime snack. Makhana/ Lotus seeds are these airy seeds which ones toasted get crisp and light. I usually…
SABudana Vada – Sago Fritters
After college when I moved to Mumbai for my job, me and my friend used to live together. Both of us were so excited to manage the house on our own. But least did we know that we will have to wake up early to make our own breakfast, pack our lunch before leaving…
BAAlekaayi Chips – Banana Chips
Balekaayi Chips or Banana Chips is a SouthIndian snack and specially from Kerala. The crisp chip is usually fried in coconut oil and that adds to the flavour. Nendra Bale Kaayi , a particular kind of banana is used for this. It is also known as kerala banana here. A simple yet a tasty snack. Ingredients…
ROAsted Chickpeas -Roasted Chana
Roasted Chana is a healthy tea time snack that is very simple to make. These crispy crunchy chickpeas can not only serve as munchies but can also be tossed into to a lip smacking chat. It is so simple to make and you can flavour it with any spice of your choice . Cumin, Coriander,…