Greek Salad Hummus Flatbread

Greek Salad Hummus Flatbread

Hummus flatbread with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, peppers, feta and garlic sauce makes for an easy to prepare appetizer or snack.  

Crispy Chestnuts – Sweet & Spicy

Crispy Chestnuts – Sweet & Spicy

Crispy Chestnut stir-fry is an Indo Chinese dish with chestnuts that are deep fried, or air fried in a batter until crispy and tossed in spicy and savory sauce. It is spicy and sweet all in once and makes for great party appetizer. A great 

Coconut Chikki – Brittle

Coconut Chikki – Brittle

Nutty Coconut Chikki or Brittle is so delicious to have on hand as a snack. It’s made with jaggery and coconut, two main ingredients and makes a great snack to munch on.

Peanut Chikki – Brittle

Peanut Chikki – Brittle

Nutty and Crunchy Peanut Chikki or Peanut Brittle is something we prepare quite often during winter months or around Makar Sakranti time. It’s prepared with jaggery and peanuts, two main ingredients and makes a great snack to munch on.

Ponk Vada Crunchy snack

Ponk Vada Crunchy snack

Every January brings the season of freshly harvested Ponk or Sorghum. These crunchy fried snack is so delicious with some chutney and tea. Ponk has a very small season and a smaller shelf life.

Khajur Pak – Date and Nut Bars

Khajur Pak – Date and Nut Bars

Khajur Pak is super easy, quick to make. It’s made with dates and nuts. It is taste just like a protein bar. It’s extremely addictive.

Muhammara – Red Pepper and Walnut Dip

Muhammara – Red Pepper and Walnut Dip

Muhammara is a Syrian red pepper dip. It’s nutty, slightly spiced, and has a very nice zing.

Farsi Puri – Flaky Crispy Layered Snack

Farsi Puri – Flaky Crispy Layered Snack

Farsi Puri is these flaky layered puris that my mom’s recipe. Every Diwali my mom makes them, it’s a tradition.

Farali Pattice – Potato Coconut Pattice

Farali Pattice – Potato Coconut Pattice

These pattice are made from potatoes and we call them Farali Pattice as they can be enjoyed during fasts. The boiled potatoes are mashed, and stuffed with flavorful shredded coconut, ground peanuts and dry fruits with some spices. It is crispy with flavorful stuffing and 

Polenta Cake with Summer Strawberries

Polenta Cake with Summer Strawberries

This polenta cake with tender texture and summer strawberries is a great cake for snacking, or even for an indulgent breakfast or brunch. It has a hearty, rustic texture due to the cornmeal and ground almonds and is topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.