snacks

Anjeer Dryfruit Barfi

I wouldn’t look twice at Anjeer barfi until a few years ago. But this recipe was eye opening – it is unbelievably delicious! Given the many benefits of dried figs and the fact that this has less sugar than most other mithais, this one is …

Desserts, Indian Food, snacks, Vegetarian/ Vegan

Gochujang Roasted Potatoes

I had a box of gochujang paste sitting in my fridge nearing expiration, when I decided to try making these roasted potatoes using it for my Christmas brunch. An experimental side dish became a superhit star of the Christmas brunch spread and I have been …

Appetizers, Sides, snacks, Uncategorized, Vegetarian/ Vegan

Handvo

How has this gem of a snack recipe been alien to me, despite me having so many Gujarati friends, all these years will remain a mystery. But, better late than never, Ive discovered it and its a new favorite and Ill for sure enjoy it …

Indian Food, snacks, Vegetarian/ Vegan

Misal

Staple breakfast of Maharashtra especially in rural areas. My favorite roadtrip food. I love trying different misals especially in tiny roadside joints. One of my long time dreams is to do a roadtrip around maharashtra trying every misal joint that I come across – I …

Maharashtrian cuisine, snacks, Street Food, Vegetarian/ Vegan

Black Bean sliders

I created this recipe to recreate my favorite – SMASH burger’s black bean burger. You will need: for the patty: 1 can of black beans 1/4 red bellpepper (or any other color is fine, I like the flavor that the red one brings the most …

Mains, snacks, Street Food

Idli Fry

Growing up, I did not like to eat Idlis at all. The only reason I tolerated them the day it was made was because it meant I got to eat Idli fry the next day! I have evolved to like both, so I just make …

snacks, Vegetarian/ Vegan

Nivagrya

Truth be told – as much as I love Ganpati and making Modaks, What I honestly look forward to the most on Ganpati day is eating Nivagrya!! A delicious snack that you can make with leftover rice dough from modaks. it is tricky to make …

Maharashtrian cuisine, snacks, Vegetarian/ Vegan

Mysore Dosa Chutney

Udupi restaurants menus can be daunting. One they are very prolific and two everything lip-smacking-ly delicious! The uthapa, the sandwiches, idli-wada, cutlets and of course the 100 different dosas! How does one even.. So, when in doubt (read every single time) I end up ordering …

Indian Food, Mains, snacks, Street Food, Vegetarian/ Vegan

Vada Pav

A spicy potato slider. Vegan. delicious. If I were to start writing stories about this dish, it would end up being a chronicle of my entire teenage life! Vada pav constituted the majority of my weekly expense in school and college. Most good stories and …

Indian Food, Maharashtrian cuisine, snacks, Street Food, Vegetarian/ Vegan

Vada Pav (non-fried)

Spicy potato sliders, vegan, non-fried version I know this is a second post on the same dish, but hey its Vada pav, its the one food that I love the MOST and this recipe is a non-fried healthy version 😀 So it needs to be …

Indian Food, Maharashtrian cuisine, snacks, Street Food, Vegetarian/ Vegan