Category Archives: snack
Amba Bhavan
No, it’s not the name of a dish. “Amba Bhavan Coffee Club” is a simple, unpretentious eatery in Matunga, Mumbai, one that was started way back in 1934. Whenever I visit Matunga, (which is around 15 km away from where … Continue reading
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Poha Cutlet
Ingredients: Poha (beaten rice/aval) – 3 fistfuls Boiled potato – 1 medium sized Bread – 1 slice (optional) Onion – 1 medium sized Coriander leaves – 4-5 stalks Curry leaves – 2 stalks Lemon juice – juice of 1/2 a … Continue reading
Yam wafers
Have you eaten any wafers other than potato? Most people in India may have eaten banana wafers and if you have Malayali friends, chances are you have eaten tapioca wafers. Most people cannot think beyond potatoes! Come on, get out … Continue reading
Shallow Fried Eggplant
Many people dislike brinjal. But this preparation is something that can tempt even a brinjal hater. Its simple and yum. Ingredients: Brinjal/Eggplant (Bartha Baingan) – one medium sized Onion (small) – 1 (you can use a few shallots also) Red … Continue reading
Posted in dry subzi, easy dishes, indian, Kerala recipes, snack
Tagged Brinjal, i love brinjal, marinate, onion
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Sweet Dosa
Samagni is back again after a long slumber! Times have changed. Monsoons are here. The summer treats like mangoes and jackfruit are not so easily found in the market. There are some but are not as tasty as they used … Continue reading
Posted in dessert, dosa, easy dishes, indian, Kerala recipes, snack, South Indian, traditional
Tagged amma's evening snacks, elaichi, healthy sweet snack, jackfruit, jackfruit dosa
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Peppy Paneer Starter
Paneer marinated in curd, ginger garlic paste, and pepper. Its a great starter, good way of protein intake for vegetarians. Be sure you make enough because you just cant stop munching these succulent paneer chunks! Ingredients: Paneer – 200 gms … Continue reading
Posted in easy dishes, experimental, indian, snack, starter
Tagged basil, bell pepper, capsicum, curd marinate, ginger garlic paste, paneer, protein snack
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Idiappam (Rice noodles)
Another unique contribution to the breakfast desk from Kerala. A healthy steamed breakfast. You just cant have enough of it when eaten with mildly sweetened and cardamom-flavored coconut milk. Ingredients for Idiappam: Rice flour (Idiappam powder/finely powdered raw rice)- 2 … Continue reading
Ammini Kozhukattai (Steamed rice balls)
An easy and yummy snack item. Ingredients: Rice flour : 1 cup Water : 2 cups Coconut oil : 1 tbsp Mustard : 1 tsp Urad dal : 1tsp Chana dal : 1tsp Curd chilly/Red chillies: 1 or 2 Curry … Continue reading
Posted in breakfast, easy dishes, Palakkad Iyer recipes, snack, South Indian, traditional
Tagged ammini, breakfast, kozhukatta, kozhukattai, kozhukkattai, salt kozhukatai, small, snack, steamed
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Idli
Fluffy mounds of comfort. Any time meal or snack. Ingredients: To grind: Boiled rice (Ukhda chawal) – 3 cups Raw rice – 1 cup Urad dal – 1 cup Methi seeds – 2 tsps To add to batter: Salt – … Continue reading
Posted in breakfast, chutney, easy dishes, snack, South Indian, traditional
Tagged breakfast item, idli medu vada, idli vada, South Indian breakfast
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Bajra Dosa
A healthy, nutritious, protein dosa made from sprouted bajra. Ingredients: For batter: Bajra whole grain (millet, kambu): 2 cups Urad dal: 1 cup Salt to taste For dosa: Gingely oil/groundnut oil : 1 tsp Preparation Time: 24 hrs. Cooking Time: … Continue reading
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Tagged bajra, dosa, healthy dosa, kambu, millet, nutritious dosa, protein dosa, sprouted dosa, urad dal, vegetarian protein dosa
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