It is a nutritious Kids all time favorite snacks, savory vegetable muffins, ,that’s perfect for kids party or lunch box. It is topped with pizza sauce and cheese for the gooeyness’ and the vegetables for the crunch. You can use any kind of veggies which the kids like or you want to secretly hide and …
This is a easy quick Gujarati snacks which will test your patience a bit but will give you a delicious lip smacking dish. The chickpea batter is spiced and cooked and set on a cold greased surface and rolls made out of that. Ingredients 1 cup chickpea flour 1/2 cup curd 3 cups of water …
During this period of pandemic outburst we are all locked down at home forced to lead a quarantine life. We need sustainable homemade food which is nutritious to help us keep our body healthy and fit for doing all the chores at home, office work ,build immunity and stay happy and joyful. Since we are …
This is a oat cookies recipes, we can make for any snack or dessert.It is tasty and good for your health.The recipe is tried from http://allrecipes.com/ Ingredients 1 cup butter 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup boiling water 2 cups quaker cooking oats …
Another beautiful and colorful night has arrived.We are waiting for this day the whole year celebrate with kids,families and friends.Yes ,I am talking about deepavali .On this day we light up our house and the lobbies of our apartments with lots of diyas ,candles etc.The streets and and the building also shine with small multicolored …
This is a crunchy fried chicken recipe which you can quickly make during any time of the day.The chicken is first marinated and then coated with a crispy coating followed by deep fry in oil.Kids will love it. Ingredients for marination chicken with bones or chicken legs(500 gm) Lemon juice (2 tbsp) Salt ( 1 …
At home I hardly get time to watch TV shows like daily soaps etc. because most of my daily life is spent juggling with traffic ,office work and home chores. The best time to relax is when my daughter returns home from the school and starts watching TV. Sometimes, I wait for the shrill voice …
These fritters are fragrant of childhood memories with remembrance of evening get-together with neighbors at home or watching World cup or Wimbledon together with the whole family in television .During my childhood not every neighbor had their own TV sets so we as kids used to have fun in the evening watching TV serials or …
This was a recipe which I was planning to make for a long time.I enjoy these very often when my colleagues bring these awesome snacks packed from their home.its a fabulous recipe for Vegans specially, packed with nutrition and flavors and even for non-vegetarians it will not let one feel the absence of meat.Alu means …
I tried out the simple Frittata recipe by +Afner Hernández as yesterday evening snack.It was easy ,healthy and awesome.I added some more vegetables,potatoes and herbs to make it more filling.. My version:- Ingredients 1.Bok choy leaves (1 shredded) 2.Fresh Marjoram herb ( a bunch torn and chopped) 3.Thyme 4.Eggs(5) 5.Cheese (cut into small squares)cheddar 6.Tomato (1/2 …
Gujiya is a snacks prepared in Western and Southern parts of India .It is a moon shaped pastry dough stuffed with sweet or spicy fillings and then baked or deep fried.The dish has a lot of similarities to the empandas with respect to its shape and recipe which is a popular dish widely prepared in …
This a sweet bread from the Afghanistan kitchen taken alongside morning or evening tea.This can be taken as a breakfast or as a dessert.It is packed with energy and a good dish to start the day with.It has a texture which is more dense than a cake and you can add walnuts and dry fruits …
This is a very simple homemade chicken fry which is beautifully crispy and has a flavor of coconut in the crispy coating.I just discovered this recipe by chance and I haven’t googled to check that whether such a recipe exist or not.But I am completely satisfied by its taste and I am ready to make …
This is an amazing pizza with a top and bottom crust stuffed with minced chicken and cheese in the middle.The sauce is made from roasted green jalapenos which are not too hot but you will get an aroma and flavor of spicy green chilies though it is not so spicy.I had added garlic mince into …
It was one of those days when I had to leave very early in the morning and could not cook breakfast.My husband got adventurous and decided to cook some noodles on his own.He is otherwise a fairly good cook.But when I came home ,I saw one big pot of leftover noodles stuck together with lot …
I make these corn filling canapes very often during small parties organized at my home or during my daughter’s birthday parties.They are a huge hit .some times I add the fillings to ready made shells brought at stores.During time constraints they are a great rescue..In this dish in addition to mozzarella cheese,I used cottage cheese …
My daughter often demands the pizza available in Domino’s which has this delicious mouthwatering topping of cheese underneath the regular topping and as you take a bite into the pizza your mouth is filled with that soft finger licking cheesy sauce which you try hard not to drip from the corner of your lips but …
Dhokla is a snacks which traditionally belongs to the state of Gujrat.It can be made of various ingredients of which the most popular ones are rice dhokla made of rice and white urud dal and khaman dhokla made of besan. It is a savory and looks like a cake but instead of baking it is …
Sev batata puri is a popular Maharashtrian street food recipe ,a typical canape suitable for serving in any parties.Canapes are small bite sized snacks served as a starters.These can be easily make at home.Sev are crispy fried thin strands made up of chickpea flour.If you are staying outside India you can get it in any …
Banana is an amazing fruit with so many health benefits but unripe bananas also make a range of tasty food which you can intake for good health.if you have some kind of food poisoning and stomach infections result in loose motion and severe pain in the lower abdominal area a traditional childhood remedy was boiled …
These are wonderful starters which I made specially for the Foodies+ community Tapas month. I have like minded ,sweet friends in the community who appreciate and try recipes and share their knowledge about various International cuisines.Above all I really love to post here and browse recipes in the cookbook. This recipe is dedicated to the …
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This is a protein packed recipe .Generally I use Bengal gram dal or chana dal in this recipe but due to the absence of this pulse in my pantry I use red lentils which is also known as Masoor dal. This is an extremely tasty lentil and can be used to make soups , patties …
These are soft juicy tender spicy yet white kebabs marinated in creamy spicy paste.These can be served as a starter in any party ,festivals or get togethers.These are also rightily known as “reshmi kebab”.The word “Resham” in Hindi ,means silk .This kebab is known for its silky soft texture. The quality of meat is very …
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Momo is a Tibetan recipe which can be a one pot meal. It is similar to Japanese gyozas and Chinese dimsums, Momo word derived from Chinese word meaning “Steamed bread” has a filling from ground meat. It is a common street snacks in Nepal, Tibet and the Himalayan regions of Northern India. …
Patishapta is a type of “pitha” which is a scrumptious bengali sweet dish common in India and Bangladesh prepared primarily during the rice harvesting festivals.It is generally made of rice flour .But my mother used to make it with refined wheat flour and semolina and I mastered it the same way.These are sweet pancakes which …
This is very popular snacks on the streets of Mumbai. The street food vendors have very special way to prepare this snack which makes it very appealing to the masses. Originally this dish belongs to South India, a city Mysore. Mysore a city in the state of Karnataka also known as the City of Palaces …
It was time for me to to return home from college suddenly my HOD told me that I have to judge some case studies presented by some Company Secretary intern students.Hot afternoon, and then I have to stay back, was not an welcoming thought at all and in addition to that I was tensed as …
I had been to the food court of a mall and there I saw those beautiful baskets of potatoes displayed on the chaat counter.I ordered the dish.It was tempting and mouthwatering.The next day I had to try this at home as I will forget the taste of it. The result was awesome ,hubby was not …
It is a traditional snacks of South India.It is made from split black gram lentils which is rich in essential fatty acids.This snacks is one of our family favorites though our origin is not South India.The Lentils is ground and the batter is immediately deep fried in oil.For fluffier vadas I add a pinch of baking soda.You can serve this snacks with any sauce or coconut chutney.But I find it the best when immersed in another type of cooked lentils called sambhar.The sambar is made with yellow lentils and is extremely nutritious as it is packed with other veggies.The main challenge is how to make the hole at the center of the vadas.This time I took a shortcut and used icing bag without the nozzle to make ring like vadas.
Ingredients
1.Split black gram lentils 1 cup
2.Green chillies 2 to 3.
3.red chilli 1
4.Garlic 5 to 6
5.Coriander leaves chopped (around two tbsp)
6.Baking soda (1 pinch)
7.Salt
8.Oil(2 cups for deep fry)
Preparation 1.Soak the Split Black gram lentil in sufficient water
2.Soak it for 4 to 5 hours(Just put enough water to just soak,do not add lots of water)
3.Strain the water with a strainer
4.Grind it smooth with all the above ingredients.
5.The batter should be thick but not pouring and runny.
6.add the batter in icing bag ,remove the icing nozzle.
7.Heat oil for frying
8.Make rings with the help of piping bag in the oil and fry in medium heat,till crisp.
Sambhar Dal
This is a lentil curry which can be served with any south indian dish.It is spicy and tasty. Ingredients 1.Toor Dal or Bengal gram lentils( 1cup)
2.Assorted vegetables(cut into small pieces ) 1 cup
3.Mustard seed 1/2 tbsp
4.Curry leaves( 6 to 7)
5.Asafoetida(1/2 tbsp)
6.Kashmiri chilli powder( 1 tbsp)
7.Turmeric( 1 tbsp)
8.Seedless Tamarind soaked in water(1 tbsp)
9.Sambhar powder(readymade)
10.Onions (chopped into big pieces)
11.red chillies 2 to 3 whole
Preparation
1.Boil the vegetables and onions with little salt separately.
2.Boil the lentils with salt and turmeric.
3.Cool the dal and once it is cool mash the cooked lentils with a blender.DO not have to make it very smooth.
4.In a wok add 2 tbsp of oil and add mustard seeds,
5.Once the seeds starts spluttering add curry leaves ,asafoetida and red chillies whole.
6.stir it for sometimes taking care not to burn the seasoning.
7.Make a paste of sambhar powder and red chilli powder in water and add.
8.Add the boiled vegetables.
9.Add the cooked and mashed lentils now.
10.Add 1/2 cup of water and soaked tamarind.
11.Allow to simmer covered for 10 to 15 minutes.[take care and stir it often]
12.When the lentils changes its color and looks blended with spices take it off from the fire and serve in bowls with medu vada added.
It is a traditional snacks of South India.It is made from split black gram lentils which is rich in essential fatty acids.This snacks is one of our family favorites though our origin is not South India.The Lentils is ground and the batter is immediately deep fried in oil.For fluffier vadas I add a pinch of baking soda.You can serve this snacks with any sauce or coconut chutney.But I find it the best when immersed in another type of cooked lentils called sambhar.The sambar is made with yellow lentils and is extremely nutritious as it is packed with other veggies.The main challenge is how to make the hole at the center of the vadas.This time I took a shortcut and used icing bag without the nozzle to make ring like vadas.
Course
Appetizer, Breakfast
Cuisine
Indian, South Indian
Keyword
appetizer, breakfast, medu vada
Prep Time12hours
Cook Time45minutes
Total Time1day12hours45minutes
Servings4
Authorindrani
Ingredients
Ingredients
1.Split black gram lentils 1 cup
2.Green chillies 2 to 3.
3.red chilli 1
4.Garlic 5 to 6
5.Coriander leaves choppedaround two tbsp
6.Baking soda1 pinch
7.Salt
8.Oil2 cups for deep fry
Instructions
Preparation
1.Soak the Split Black gram lentil in sufficient water
2.Soak it for 4 to 5 hours(Just put enough water to just soak,do not add lots of water)
3.Strain the water with a strainer
4.Grind it smooth with all the above ingredients.
5.The batter should be thick but not pouring and runny.
6.add the batter in icing bag ,remove the icing nozzle.
7.Heat oil for frying
8.Make rings with the help of piping bag in the oil and fry in medium heat,till crisp.
Sambhar Dal
This is a lentil curry which can be served with any south indian dish.It is spicy and tasty.
Ingredients of sambhar
1.Toor Dal or Bengal gram lentils( 1cup)
2.Assorted vegetables(cut into small pieces ) 1 cup
3.Mustard seed 1/2 tbsp
4.Curry leaves( 6 to 7)
5.Asafoetida(1/2 tbsp)
6.Kashmiri chilli powder( 1 tbsp)
7.Turmeric( 1 tbsp)
8.Seedless Tamarind soaked in water(1 tbsp)
9.Sambhar powder(readymade)
10.Onions (chopped into big pieces)
11.red chillies 2 to 3 whole
Preparation of sambhar
1.Boil the vegetables and onions with little salt separately.
2.Boil the lentils with salt and turmeric.
3.Cool the dal and once it is cool mash the cooked lentils with a blender.DO not have to make it very smooth.
4.In a wok add 2 tbsp of oil and add mustard seeds,
5.Once the seeds starts spluttering add curry leaves ,asafoetida and red chillies whole.
6.stir it for sometimes taking care not to burn the seasoning.
7.Make a paste of sambhar powder and red chilli powder in water and add.
8.Add the boiled vegetables.
9.Add the cooked and mashed lentils now.
10.Add 1/2 cup of water and soaked tamarind.
11.Allow to simmer covered for 10 to 15 minutes.[take care and stir it often]
12.When the lentils changes its color and looks blended with spices take it off from the fire and serve in bowls with medu vada added.
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There are endless benefits of this purple vegetable called Eggplant (in US ) or Brinjal( in India). We also call it “baigan” which means without any value but in contrast it is a rich source of vitamins and minerals and is an important food for the brain. Eggplant also contains important Phytonutrients, many which have …
Muffins are a kind of bread that are baked in small portions in muffin cups. They look like cupcakes and small cakes in the shape, but there are in general lack of frosting and are not sweet as the cupcakes. The name muffin itself comes either from “muffe” or “moufflet”. Muffe is a kind of …
The name muffin itself comes either from “muffe” or “moufflet”. Muffe is a kind of cake from Germany and moufflet is a French word which means a soft bread.Generally muffins lack icing.But I decided to add the chocolate sauce .My muffins are made up of whole wheat flour as it is more healthy,but you can …