Appetizers

Posted in Appetizers, Breakfast

Aloo Palak Puri / Palak Puri / Spinach Puri

My three-year-old loves eating biscuits dipped in chai! I’m trying to make most of these tea sessions by offering her something healthier and nutritious than biscuits and also using this as an opportunity to introduce her to a variety of foods from her Indian culture. It’s not just cookies and crackers – she can have much more than that, more fulfilling, well-balanced and delicious too. Other teat-time snacks on the blog: While growing up, spicy puri (tikhat–meethachi puri) was a common thing that my parents enjoyed with a cup of evening chai. So I have started this tea-time snacks series…

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Posted in Appetizers, Breakfast, Gujarati, Quick n Healthy, Snacks

દુધી ના મુઠીયા / Dudhi na Muthiya / Steamed Bottle Gourd Fist Cakes

A Diet Friendly Recipe Moist and fluffy inside; golden crispy outside; the Muthiya make a perfect pairing with a cup of tea! ‘Muthi’ means fist in Gujarati and it’s called Muthiya because the dough is turned into cylindrical shape using fist. Made with whole wheat flour and grated dudhi with very little oil, since the dough is steamed and then sauted in a typical Indian tempering, this dish is perfect for those who are on a “diet”. I love Spinach and Cilantro in my Muthiya, it adds moisture and flavor and color. So I actually made Dudhi Palak (Spinach) Muthiya…

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Posted in Appetizers, Entertaining, Mediterranean, Snacks

Baked Falafel with Cucumber Dip

Healthy can be Yummy! There was a time when I had Falafel wrap from Dish N Dash at least once a week. I really miss this place. Falafel was on my list for a long time but “deep-fried” and “cleaning-after-deep-frying” were the main reasons to put it off. This weekend I decided to give it a shot and instead of frying I baked flattened falafel balls and here is the result – It takes much less time and it’s a no-mess recipe. Definitely a keeper. I served these falafel with cool cucumber dip. [purerecipe] Linking it to Foodomania’s Christmas Cook-Off Contest

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Cucumber Dip

Cucumber with yogurt is always so refreshing. Here is  under-10-minutes recipe for a quick, satisfying dip. [purerecipe]

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Posted in Appetizers, Entertaining, Gujarati, Snacks

Masala Khakra

Crunchy tasty bite A very easy-to-assemble dish, goes well with any potluck menu or as a quick appetizer for your Indian party. Make it byte sized and enjoy at your next cocktail party.   It’s very easy but very tempting – A good packet of Khakra – my favorite is Deep Khakra finely chopped tomato finely chopped onion finely chopped cilanto chaat masala red chili powder salt lime juice Chop onion, tomato and cilantro and mis together chaat masala, red chili powder and salt and some lime juice. Make sure you spread this masala on the khakra just before serving…

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Posted in Appetizers, Gujarati, Snacks, Superfoods, Winter Special

પાલક મેથી ના મુઠીયા / Palak Methi na Muthiya

“They look green, so they must be healthy!” I must admit, I love Gujarati Farsan. Khaman, dhokala, shev-khamni, khandvi, locho, muthiya, mathiya, handva …. so much variety and so yummy! Muthiyas caught my attention because these can be made healthier as compared to other fried items. They get the name from the way they are made using feasts. Muthiyas can be made with different vegetables. Here is my version of spinach and fenugreek muthiya. They taste slightly bitter and I think that’s the best part. My neighbor once said “they look green, so they must be healthy!”. Ingredients – 2 cups spinach leaves,…

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Posted in Appetizers, Continental, Entertaining, Winter Special

Deviled Eggs

With Easter just around the corner, this is a great time to try this  deviled egg recipe. These are cute, little, very tempting and especially go well for a potluck party and take no more than 5 minutes when you have boiled eggs ready! The tricky part is getting the perfect hard boiled eggs and lengthy part is to peel the eggs but my ‘Pro Tips’ section has covered both the tricks so stay tuned! This is a slightly modified version of classic recipe with a spring twist that comes from fresh cilantro. You can subbed cilantro by any fresh herb…

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