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Dal Dhokli Recipe

neelam — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 23:46:20 +0000

Dal dhokli is a healthy one-pot meal. Spiced whole wheat flour dhoklis are simmered in toor dal. It’s traditional Gujarati delicacy often made as a sunday lunch. Dal is a good source of protein combined with whole wheat dhokli makes this a very healthy recipe. Enjoy dal dhokli! Method: In a pressure cooker, add dal [...]

Makai Khichadi Recipe

neelam — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:14:35 +0000

Makai khichadi or Makai chevdo is a popular Gujarati snack. Tender sweet corn kernals are simmered with milk and spices. Enjoy this sweet and spicy Indian version of corn chowder as snack or breakfast. Method: Heat non stick pan on medium heat, add oil. Add mustard seeds and sesame seeds, wait until seeds crackle. Add [...]

Instant Handvo Recipe

neelam — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 19:49:35 +0000

Handvo is traditionally prepared from rice and dals with or without vegetable. This instant handvo is a quick version of favorite Gujarati snack. Instant dhokla flour is mixed with vegetables and spices and cooked on skillet. Serve with chutney or ketchup. This is also known as Dangela. Method: In a big bowl, prepare dhokla batter [...]

Farali Bhajiya Recipe

neelam — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:02:09 +0000

A delicious farali recipe prepared in minutes! Farali bhajiya is quick and tasty fasting recipe which can be served with yogurt dip or cilantro chutney. Method: Soak sabudana in 1/4 cup of water for 2-3 hours. In a big bowl, mix rajgira flour, singhara flour, sabudana, green chilies, ginger, chopped cilantro and salt. Make batter [...]

Guliyappa Recipe

neelam — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:20:59 +0000

Dosa batter is mixed with green chilies, ginger and cilantro leaves to make crispy dosa balls. They are commonly known as Guliyappa, Guliappa, Appe, Paddu, Paniyaram, Gulittu, Gundponglu, etc. in Southern parts of India. Guliyappa tastes best when served crispy and hot with coconut chutney. Guliyappa or Paddu can be prepared in many diffrent flavors. [...]

Farali Kand Pattice Recipe

neelam — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:15:45 +0000

Mouthwatering and delicious farali patties are made with purple yam or kand. Kand is a part of yam family and has bright violet purple in color, is also known as purple yam, violet yam, kondfal, ube, rasa valli kilangu, ratalu and garadu. Farali kand pattice is a Gujarati recipe that is made during fasts. Sweet [...]

Mirchi Pakora Recipe

neelam — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 04:45:29 +0000

Mild Bhavnagari chilies are stuffed with spices, dipped in gram flour batter and fried to golden perfection. These delectable Mirchi Pakora can be served as elegant starters or as side dish with meal. Also enjoy mirchi pakoda with hot cup of tea on a rainy day. Method: Wash, wipe and slit the chilies along the [...]

Vegetable Poha Recipe

neelam — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:37:07 +0000

Poha or powa is very popular Indian breakfast or evening snack. Vegetable poha is easy and quick to make. Flattened Rice is mixed with vegetables, onion and seasoned with green chilies and cumin seeds. Serve vegetable poha with hot cup of tea and sev bhujia. Method: Gently rinse Poha with water about 2 times in [...]

Farali Vada Recipe

neelam — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:21:26 +0000

Farali Vada is simply delicious. It is a farali version of famous Gujarati snack Bajri Vada. Very easy to make and can stay fresh for quite a long time. Farali vada is an ideal snack during fasting days. Method: In a big bowl, mix together all the ingredients and make dough a bit harder than [...]

Pav Bhaji Recipe

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 02:56:35 +0000

Pav Bhaji is a spicy blend of vegetables served with pav. Pav Bhaji is popular in most fast food chains across India. It is easy to cook and can be had as a filling snack or a meal. Method: For Bhaji: Heat oil and butter in a medium pan and add the cumin powder and [...]

Masala Idli Recipe

neelam — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 03:25:39 +0000

A very tasty snack of left-over idlis. Masala Idli is quite easy to prepare. The idlis are tempered with mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves and green chilies. Method: Heat a non stick pan on medium high heat, add oil. Add chana dal, urad dal and mustard seeds, wait until seeds crackle. Add chopped chilies, [...]

Bhel Puri Recipe

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 02:56:43 +0000

Bhel-Puri is the most commonly sold chaat in the streets of Mumbai. The proportions of the various chutneys in Bhel can be adjusted to your personal preferences. Method: Combine all the dry ingredients: mamra, puri, sev, onions, potatoes, tomatoes in a large bowl Add the garlic, khajur-imli, and green chili chutneys and lemon juice and [...]

Sabudana Vada Recipe

neelam — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:32:20 +0000

A scrumptious snack usually enjoyed during fasts. Sabudana vada is a popular maharashtrian dish. Fried dumplings of sabudana, potatoes, peanuts and green chilies serve with cilantro chutney or yogurt. Method: Wash sabudana and soak it in 2 cups of water for 6 hours, drain the water and keep aside. In a big bowl mix all [...]

Bread Roll Recipe

neelam — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 05:57:22 +0000

Bread roll snack can be prepared in a jiffy for kids. Deep-fried bread rolls stuffed with mashed potatoes and spices filling can serve with tomato ketchup. Method: In a big bowl mix together mashed potatoes, green chili, cilantro, red chili powder, amchur, garam masala powder, salt and sugar. Mix well and divide them inti 8 [...]

Capsicum Rings Recipe

neelam — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 04:10:23 +0000

Capsicum (Bell Pepper) Rings are very simple and can be served as starter or side dish. These golden, crispy rings are really easy to make snack the whole family will love. A good alternative for Onion Rings. Method: In a bowl mix together flour, water, red chili powder and salt to make a smooth batter [...]

Achari Paneer Kati Roll Recipe

neelam — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 03:25:17 +0000

Achari paneer kati roll is a mouth-watering and delicious vegetarian wrap, that makes a complete meal by itself. Kati rolls are made from whole wheat rotis which are filled with delicious paneer(cottage cheese) flavored with pickle and spices. Method For Achari Paneer Filling: In big bowl mix yogurt, pickle, ginger paste, red chili powder, turmeric [...]

Spicy Vegetable Kati Roll Recipe

neelam — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 01:30:18 +0000

Spicy vegetable kati roll is easy and filling. Spiced vegetables and cheese are wrapped in roti / wrap. This kati roll is good as a snack or a meal. Method For Roti / Wrap: In a big bowl mix both flours. Add yogurt, oil and salt, using enough water make a semi soft dough. Knead [...]

Sev Puri Recipe

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 03:43:25 +0000

Sev puri is a delicious chaat sold on streets of Mumbai. Sev-puri is simple to make, as the name suggests its sev topped on puris along with onions, potatoes and chutneys. Method: Arrange the puri’s in a serving platter or individual plate. Top each puri with a little potato, onion, tomato (optional) and raw mango [...]

Rava Dhokla Recipe

neelam — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 23:30:03 +0000

Rava dhokla is a lovely variation to popular gujarati snack Dhokla. This dholkla is made using rava (sooji), corn, methi leaves, green chilies and tempered with mustard and sesame seeds. Enjoy this scrumptious dhokla with green chutney. Method: In a big bowl, mix together semolina, yogurt, green chili, ginger, fenugreek leaves, corn and water. Mix [...]

Doodhi Muthia Recipe

neelam — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 04:12:19 +0000

Doodhi na muthia is a gujarati dish. Muthia is steamed dumplings, made using bottle gourd, wheat flour, gram flour and spices. Enjoy as appetizer or snack with green chutney or ketchup. Method: In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients for the muthia in a bowl and form a soft dough adding little water if [...]

Methi Gota Recipe

neelam — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 04:05:19 +0000

Methi gota is traditional and popular Gujarati snack. This fenugreek fritters are prepared using gram flour, spices, yogurt and fresh fenugreek leaves. Tastes delicious with kadhi, chutney or Indian Chai. Method for Methi Gota: In a pan dry roast semolina for 2 to 3 minutes, keep aside. In a big bowl, mix gram flour, roasted [...]

Paneer Chili Recipe

neelam — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 03:40:57 +0000

Paneer chili is an all time favourite and really easy to prepare. This versatile dish with paneer, bell pepper and green chilies can be served as appetizer or as accompaniment for meal. Method: In a bowl mix cornflour, all purpose flour, soy sauce and salt. Make a smooth batter by adding 1/4 cup of water. [...]

Corn Kothimbir Vadi Recipe

neelam — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:45:43 +0000

Corn kothimbir vadi is a popular vegetarian maharashtrian snack. Delicious corn and cilantro cake which is steamed and then fried until crispy. Enjoy with green chutney or ketchup. Method: In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients add 1/4 cup water and make thick batter. Grease tray and pour the batter. Steam for 20 to [...]

Paneer Bread Pakoda Recipe

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:13:10 +0000

Bread Pakoda are found especially in North India as a form of street food. We have given it a twist by stuffing it with paneer. Paneer is good source of protein for vegetarian. Method: Cut the edges off the bread slices. Fold the bread to create two sides, do not tear or divide the bread. [...]

Chana Chaat Recipe

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:55:17 +0000

Chana chaat is also a form of street snack. It is nutritious, easy to make and liked by all. Method: Boil the green chana for 12-15 minutes. Drain all the water. Add the hot chana in a big bowl. Add onions, tomatoes, green chilies, black salt, cumin powder, chaat masala, red chili powder and lemon [...]

Khandvi Recipe

neelam — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 23:32:00 +0000

Khandvi is a popular gujarati snack. It is very simple to prepare, made using gram flour and yogurt with tempering of mustard seeds and spicy green chilies. Method: Lay out Aluminum Foil in long sheets on the counter top and grease lightly. Mix together gram flour, yogurt, water, turmeric powder, asafoetida and salt make a [...]

Thepla Recipe

neelam — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 23:10:14 +0000

Thepla is a popular Gujarati spicy flat breads made with wheat flour and fresh fenugreek leaves. It is a versatile dish which can be served for breakfast, lunch, snack or even dinner. It tastes great with sweet mango pickle or yogurt. It can be stored for several days and is a great travel food. Method: [...]

Khichu Recipe

neelam — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 22:47:10 +0000

Khichu is a easy and simple Gujarati dish made of rice flour and flavored with cumin and carom seeds. Served with Oil. Also known as papdi no lot. Method: Boil water in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, carom seeds, and salt, boil until water is light yellow in color. Add green chilies [...]

Cheese Puff Recipe

neelam — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 05:38:09 +0000

Cheese puffs are simply delicious, and simple to prepare only with two ingredients. Kids absolutely love these cheese puffs, can be served with ketchup for after school snack. Method: Heat the oven to 400°F. Unfold 1 pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll the pastry sheet into a 12-inch square. Cut into 9 (4-inch) [...]

Dahi Vada Recipe

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 05:29:09 +0000

Dahi vada is a popular starter, can be eaten as snack or as a part of a meal. There are lots of variations to this recipe, in different parts of India. Method: Rinse the urad dal 2-3 times in warm water and soak it overnight. Drain and coarsley grind the urad dal using very little [...]

Paneer Swirls Recipe

neelam — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 04:41:50 +0000

Paneer Swirls are elegant, sure-to-impress your kids. Paneer, mozzarella cheese, cilantro and chat masala, wrapped in flaky pastry and baked. Method: Heat the oven to 375°F. In a bowl mix all ingredients except Puff pastry sheet. Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll the pastry sheet lightly to remove the fold marks. [...]

Samosa Chaat Recipe

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 03:28:07 +0000

Samosa Chaat is an all time favorite mouthwatering snack. A very satisfying snack which can be converted to a meal if prepared in larger quantity. Method: In a deep plate break open 2 samosas alittle. Spread the prepared chole over the samosas. Add the whisked yogurt, followed by tamarind and green chutney. Sprinkle red chili [...]

Kanda Bhaji Recipe

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 07:01:22 +0000

Kanda Bhaji is a popular roadside snack often enjoyed with Tea. It is spicy and crispy onion fritters and often eaten as an appetizer or snack. Method: In a bowl mix together sliced onions and salt. Let it rest for 10 minutes. This will soften the onions. Add rest of the ingredients into onions, add [...]

Samosa Recipe

neelam — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 03:45:39 +0000

Samosa is a popular snack loved by kids. It is a flaky, pastry stuffed with potatoes and peas. Samosa can be served as an appetizer or snacks. It also goes well with Indian Tea. Method: For dough: In a large bowl, mix all ingredients and knead into medium stiff dough using enough water. Cover the [...]

Masala Poori Recipe

neelam — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 05:06:54 +0000

Masala Poori is prepared with a dough of wheat flour and spices, rolled in a small circle and deep fried in oil. It can be served as snack with Chai or as a meal with curry, subzi or pickle. Method: In a big bowl mix all ingredients, except oil for deep frying. Add water little [...]