Appetizers



Khasta Kachori

Khasta Kachoris are a delicious, spicy, fried puff pastry appetizer for any occasion.


Masala French Fries

Masala French Fries are an exciting twist on french fries, and they are great to serve with cocktails or as an appetizer.


Masala Peanuts

Hot and spicy peanuts fried with delicious mix of spices. This makes a great munch for sitting around watching TV or playing games with family and friends.


Muthia (Steamed Dumpling)

Muthias are steamed spiced dumplings, made with gram flour (besan), cabbage and spices. I have selected to make them with cabbage, but you can make muthias using zucchini (Italian squash) or Bottle gourd also known as doodhi or louki. Muthia makes a great appetizer or snack.


Pani Puri

Pani puris are a great snack, served as chat and found on roadside food carts all over India. They are served filled with spicy water, chickpeas and potatoes.


Papdi (papri) Chaat

My kind of food and there are so many kinds of chaat. Chaat can be found on roadside food carts all over India. Chaat is basically different varieties of snacks served with tamarind or hari (cilantro) chutney or with hot spice mix. The definition of chaat literally is “to taste”.


Potato Paneer Tots

Potato Paneer Tots are a great blend of potatoes, paneer and jalapeno pepper.


Sabudana Khichdi (Spicy Tapioca)

Sabudana also known as Tapioca makes a great Khichdi. This recipe is mildly spiced and peanuts give it a light crunch. Tapioca khichdi is great for breakfast or as a snack and it tastes delicious.

This is a great gluten free dish.


Samosa

Samosas are probably the most popular Indian appetizer and are often served as hors d’oeuvres. This recipe is for traditional north Indian Samosa.


Spicy Potatoes

Spicy potatoes are a great dish to serve for appetizer, snack or side dish.