Tag: Appetizer

Corn and Sooji Dhokla

Corn and Sooji Dhokla

Corn Dhokla or Makai na Dhokla is very quick snack or breakfast recipe. Corn is known as Makai in Gujarati language. Dhokla can be prepared in so many different variations. This one is instant dhokla using sooji and corn. Perfect snack or light lunch with 

Paneer Quesadilla

Paneer Quesadilla

These quesadillas are made with spicy flavorful scrambled paneer stuffing with aromatics like ginger and garlic filled in tortillas and served with herby cilantro chutney and pickled onions.

Keri Nu Shaak – Mango Subji/ Mango Chutney

Keri Nu Shaak – Mango Subji/ Mango Chutney

Keri nu Shaak or Mango Shaak is like chutney often made during mango season from unripe sour mangoes with jaggery, few whole and some ground spices. It tastes so good with rotis or with herby garlic cheese spread over toast or crackers.

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Tomato Jam

Tomato Jam

Tomato jam is a sweet and bright spread made with fresh tomatoes, sugar and spices. It’s great with cheese and crackers, in sandwiches and burgers. Great condiment for entertaining.

Ratalu Pattice – Purple Yam Pattice

Ratalu Pattice – Purple Yam Pattice

These pattice are made from purple yam or in India we call it Ratalu or Kand. The steamed ratalu is filled in the middle with fresh peas, shredded coconut and dry fruits with some spices. It is crispy with flavorful center and makes great snack 

Dahi Vada

Dahi Vada

Dahi Vadas, are one of the easiest Indian appetizers that can be prepared in advance and served to a crowd. It is made with lentils, topped with some sweetened yogurt and assortment of spices are sprinkled along with tamarind chutney. It comes under chaat category.

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Masala Potato Skins

Masala Potato Skins

The recipe for masala potato skins is an Indian-ish way of making them, filled with kidney beans and corn with spices, topped with cheese until it melts away and potatoes are crisped to perfection. They are finished with a dollop of crème fraiche or sour 

Sabudana Tikki Chaat

Sabudana Tikki Chaat

Crispy Sabudana Tikkis topped with plain yogurt, tamarind and cilantro chutneys, sprinkled with Indian confetti Sev, chaat masala and garnished with cilantro for an ultimate flavor explosion in your mouth.

Crispy, Crunchy and delicious Sabudana Tikkis – Tapioca/Sago Fritters

Crispy, Crunchy and delicious Sabudana Tikkis – Tapioca/Sago Fritters

Crispy on the outside and soft in the inside Sabudana Vada are the perfect snack.

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Hummus topped with spiced Cauliflower

Hummus topped with spiced Cauliflower

Homemade hummus is such a breeze to make and it taste way better than store bought ones. I might sound arrogant but its difficult to find a nice store-bought brand. And I love hummus so much.