Tag: Snack

Beetroot Hummus

Beetroot Hummus

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. It makes a good snack and it also makes 

Baked Pyaaz Kachori

Baked Pyaaz Kachori

These Pyaaz Kachori bites are tender cream cheese pastry rolled with pyaaz kachori filling made by sautéing onions, potatoes and flavorful spices. These are baked. So good with a cup of chai.

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are a great way to use overripe bananas. These muffins are so soft and delicious. I have also added some nuts to them. Serve them with coffee with a tiny slab of butter and you have a good breakfast or snack.

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Kachariyu – Black sesame bars

Kachariyu – Black sesame bars

Kachariyu is quite essential winter food with earthy and nutty notes. It is made by grinding/crushing black sesame seeds and in the process of doing so, they remove the oil and what is left behind is added with other ingredients like jaggery, nuts and spices 

Black Sesame Pinwheel Cookies

Black Sesame Pinwheel Cookies

These Pinwheels black sesame cookies are inspired by the Indian energy bars or winter specialty called Kachariyu. These festive spiral cookies are perfect for holiday season. Sweet, buttery and nuttiness from black sesame is what makes them so delicious. 

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Chewy Soft Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are baked in pan with lots of chocolate and pecans. These are soft and buttery.

The recipe comes together in 15 minutes, and you only need a bowl, no mixer or anything else is required. The best part is how buttery, chewy, soft and fantastic this taste. You can easily double the recipe and if you want thinner bars then use a bigger pan. Its great make ahead treats, but I love most of the cookies when they are slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, so good.

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Turmeric Milk Muffins

Turmeric Milk Muffins

Turmeric Milk or Golden Milk or some even call it Golden Latte. None of these names are relevant, it is called haldar nu Doodh or Haldi Doodh and it’s a very common drink we grew up forced to drink during winter months. It comes together 

Ricotta and Grape Chutney Dip

Ricotta and Grape Chutney Dip

Creamy and Smooth Ricotta Dip with sweet and sour grape chutney is perfect appetizer for the holidays! Serve it with toasted baguette, chips or papri!

Naan-chos with Chana Masala

Naan-chos with Chana Masala

A fun twist to classic nachos, these are Indian version made from spiced chana masala and naan. These use leftover chana masala and upgrades it to another dish. Great for get togethers or big dinner.

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Palak/Kale Patta Chaat

Palak/Kale Patta Chaat

Palak Patta Chaat is an utterly stunning and delicious appetizer.  It is a gluten free street food dish. Palak (Spinach) Patta (Leaf) is one of the most delicious chaat that you won’t stop eating once you dig into it. It gets super addictive bite after