Rava Idli (Semolina Dumpling)

January 5, 2011Appetizers, Lunch Box Suggestion, Quick & Easy, Snacksbreakfast, Healthy, Home Made, idli, Kids Friendly, Lunch Box Meal, Rice, Sooji, south indian, South Indian Snack, Steamed Dumplings, Tea Time SnackManjula Jain

Rava Idli is a popular south Indian dish. The traditional way of making idlis would take 2 days of preparation time, however, this recipe is much quicker and easier and tastes just as great! Rava Idlis can be enjoyed as a snack or as a light meal.

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Sabudana Vada (Fried Dumplings of Potatoes and Tapioca)

November 15, 2010Appetizers, Ganesh Chaturthi, Gluten Free, Krishna Janmashtami, Navaratri, Snacks, VeganFried, Gluten Free, Krishan Janmashtami, Sabudana, Sago, tapioca, Vegan, VegetarianManjula Jain

Sabudana Vada is a delicious snack with a great texture. It is crunchy on the outside and soft inside. This can satisfy just about anybody, even those on a gluten-free diet. This recipe is completely gluten free.

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Achari Paneer

October 20, 2010Appetizers, Gluten Free, Paneer (Indian Cheese), SnacksApptizer, Cheese, Chenna, Curry, Gluten Free, Paneer, pickle, Snack, SpicyManjula Jain

Achari Paneer is flavorful, healthy and high in protein. Paneer is an Indian cheese, also known as chenna. Achari paneer is very versatile and can be served as an appetizer or as an accompaniment to a main course.

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Bhel Puri Chat(Spicy Crunchy Snack)

October 17, 2010Appetizers, Chaat, Snacks, Street Food Recipes, Summer Recipes, Veganappetizer, Bhelpuri, Chat, Kurmura, Murmura, Snack, Vegan, VegetarianManjula Jain

This is a simple spicy snack with a light crunch! This is very popular with street vendors in Mumbai, Bhel puri. Every street vendor has his own twist but it doesn’t matter how you make it. Two main ingredients remain the same . . . puffed rice (murmura) and fine sev.

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Mattar Ke Kachori (Spicy Puff Pastry)

September 1, 2010Appetizers, Breads, Snacks, Vegan, Winter RecipesApptizer, Bread, Chat, Chutney, Fried Bread, Kachori, Matar, Snack, Spicy, VeganManjula Jain

Mattar Kachori is delicious, fried puff pastry filled with spicy green peas. Mouth watering snack also can be served as part of main meal.

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Crispy Spinach Pakoras

August 23, 2010Appetizers, Gluten Free, Snacks, Vegan, Winter RecipesApptizer, basen, Chat, Gluten Free, homemade, Pakora, papdi, Snack, Spinach, Spinach Chips, VeganManjula Jain

Spinach pakoras are delicious as a snack. Spinach pakoras can be served many different ways and they always taste great. One of my favorite ways to serve these pakoras as papdi chaat.

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Corn Bruschetta

July 28, 2010Appetizers, SnacksApptizer, Bread, Bruschetta, corn, Cornbruschetta, cornbrusheta, Side Dish, Snack, Spread, toastedManjula Jain

It is easy and delicious. Serving creamed corn over toasted bread makes a great appetizer. This can also be served as a side dish.

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Spinach Triangles Cheese Crackers

July 20, 2010Appetizers, SnacksApptizer, Cheese, Chips, Crackers, Fried, Snack, Spinach, VegetarianManjula Jain

Spinach crackers are crisp flavored with cheese and mildly spiced makes tasty snack.

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Chole Chaat (Spicy Chickpeas)

March 15, 2010Appetizers, Chaat, Gluten Free, Street Food Recipes, VeganChat, chhole, chickpeas, Garbanzo, Gluten Free, kabuli chana, Snack, Spicy, VeganManjula Jain

Chole chaat makes a great snack for people who enjoy spicy food. This is a very easy recipe to prepare, and quite an aromatic dish.

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Sabudana Khichdi (Spicy Tapioca)

January 12, 2010Appetizers, Breakfast Recipes, Gluten Free, Navaratri, Snacks, Veganbreakfast, cruncy, Gluten Free, khichdi, Kichdi, kichidi, peanuts, Peas, Snack, Spicy, tapiocaManjula Jain

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.

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Muthia (Steamed Dumpling)

April 6, 2009Appetizers, VeganApptizer, Cabbage, Healthy, Muthia, Muthiya, Snack, Steamed, Vegan, VegetarianManjula Jain

Muthias are steamed spiced dumplings, made with gramflour (besan), cabbage, and spices. They make a tasty appetizer or snack.

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Asparagus With Ginger

March 22, 2009Appetizers, Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetables Sauteed / Dryappetizer, Asparagus, ginger, Gluten Free, Vegan, VegetarianManjula Jain

Stir-fry asparagus is healthy and simple to prepare, yet very delicious. It is a beautiful dish to serve and makes a great appetizer or a side dish.

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Spicy Sweet Potatoes

March 16, 2009Appetizers, Ganesh Chaturthi, Gluten Free, Low Fat, VeganAppetizers, ginger, Gluten Free, Healthy, Snack, Sweet, Vegan, Vegetarian, YamsManjula Jain

This delicious dish makes a great appetizer or can be served as snack with tea. Sweet potatoes spiced up with lemon and ginger juice makes a mouth-watering dish.

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Potato Paneer Tots

December 22, 2008Appetizers, SnacksAloo, appetizer, Cutlets, Gluten Free, Jalapeno, Paneer, Potato, Snack, totsManjula Jain

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

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Masala Peanuts

October 16, 2008Appetizers, Gluten Free, Holidays & Festivals, Snacks, Veganbasen, chilli, crunchy, Fried, Gluten Free, Masala, peanuts, SpicyManjula Jain

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.

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