7 Layered Chaat | Bhalla Papdi Chaat is a lip-smacking appetiser with a burst of sweet, spicy and tangy flavours. Bhalla Papdi Chaat is a Delhi style Chaat that is a mix of soft Dahi Bhallas, crunchy Papdi. They are laced with creamy yoghurt, sweet and spicy Chutneys seasoned with special spices like Peeli Mirch…
Diwali Sweet & Snacks Platter is a platter where assorted Indian sweets, savoury munchies and nuts are served for the festival of Diwali. Diwali is a Hindu festival, which is celebrated over five days. It is a festival of new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil, and light over darkness. It is a…
Nimki is a crisp, crunchy, flaky deep-fried snack made with maida and ghee. The flaky snack is the specialty of Bengali’s. We are doing an A to Z series for the regular BM, and this month I have chosen to cook from Bengal. My theme for this series is Pick One State and make Three…
Ratlami sev is a popular fried and crisp snack made with gram flour,clove,pepper and other spices. The addition of the special spice blend,makes this spicy and gives a unique taste. This spice blend and the thickness is different from other sevs and that is what makes it special . Ratlam is a city of Madhya…
Pappu Chekkalu is a rice cracker , which is crispy and crunchy , mildly spiced and with a flavour of curry leaves . This is a Andhra speciality . We are now in the last week of the September Mega Marathon where we have been posting recipes under the theme Sweets and Snacks . The…
Besan Sev is a deep fried crisp crunchy and addictive farsan made with besan or gram flour . It is a great snack to munch on and makes a excellent tea time snack . Besan Sev is a sev which is one of the most common sev that is made in our house . It…
Farsi Poori is the Gujju version of the Punjabi Mathri . Crunchy , crispy pooris make an excellent tea time or a breakfast snack . As a kid I always loved the Mathri , I lived surrounded by Punjabis and they served these with Aam ka Achaar . As I grew I had a number…
Fulwadi / Phoolwadi is a Gujrati crispy snack popular with the Jain community of Gujrat . It has a unique and delicious flavour . Fulwadi are like croquettes , and they are made with coarse besan . I had never gone into the details of making these , as they are easily available . I…
Methi Poori is a crunchy poori , made with wheat flour , spices and dry fenugreek . The sesame seeds give it a super crunch . The third week of September Mega Marathon and we are posting Sweets and Snacks . For this week I have chosen Diwali Snacks which are popular in Gujrat .…
Bajri na Vada are disc shaped deep fried fritters made with pearl millet This Gujrati snack makes a perfect tea time snack . We begin with Week 3 of our September Mega Marathon , and this week we are free to post any snacks . There is no clause ! I have decided to continue…