Paneer Frankie | Street Style Paneer Frankie | Snack Recipes

A fun filled and deliciousness packed street food, loaded paneer frankie
06/28/2019 2:55:03 PM vindhyadesai

On many evenings I am stuck with one single conundrum, ‘what to make for dinner’! Sounds familar right? Day after day, evening after evening thinking of making 3 square meals a day. That in itself is reward-worthy, I mean just coming up with a menu. I know, not many people recognize or acknowledge that. Unfortunately wholesome cooked meals don’t grow on trees. Moreover we have to always balance and use up all the perishable items in the refrigerator. On one such day the recipe of paneer frankie came to my rescue.
Frankies are basically a kind of roll sold as street food in India. Of the many types of street foods we have in our diverse nation frankie is one of them. Paneer frankie is specially famous liked and enjoyed by many. A simple paneer gravy is made and this filled into rotis/chapathis. Then it is topped with some fun things like onions and some flavourful masalas. Some cooling yogurt seals the deal and the paneer frankie. ... “Paneer Frankie | Street Style Paneer Frankie | Snack Recipes”

Maddur Vada | Maddur Vade | Snack Recipes

Monsoon & maddur vada, the perfect marriage, a tribute to the rainy season & Karnataka
06/09/2019 6:14:27 PM vindhyadesai

Crisp maddur vada is an emotion! I am not just writing a random sentence here, it is a fact! A small village called Maddur near Mysore in the beautiful land of Karnataka is where this wonder snack was invented. Like I have put in the tagline for this recipe, monsoon and maddur vada are synonymous. To welcome the elusive rain let’s do ti with a super snack!
For making Maddur vada you need to get the proportions of flour right to get a crispy and beautiful texture. But the most important thing to make crisp maddur vada is to use finely chopped onions. Here I have used my trusty chopper to do the job but do test your knife skills if you fancy it. One more important part of the process is to add a little smoking hot oil to the maddur vada to get the crispness. ... “Maddur Vada | Maddur Vade | Snack Recipes”

Bhel Puri | Mumbai Bhel Puri | Chaat Recipes

Chatpata and super famous, a definite crowd favourite chaat, bhel puri
01/29/2019 10:02:52 PM vindhyadesai

Bhel puri has to be officially the most loved chaat throughout India. Ok, this might be a bit controversial as there are some serious pani puri and masala puri lovers. Let’s just say it is one of the easiest chaats to make at home. Of course a little preparation is required but then with chaats the fun is just doubled as you prepare for it. It, in infact can be a complete family affair bringing this chatpata chaat together!
Bhel puri across our country is made in different ways, there’s murmura, churmuri, beach style, Mumbai style, Delhi style and many more. Here I have made the most common type of bhel puri eaten with papdi. Obviously one can mix and match different things to make it their own! Some like it sweet, some like it really hot and spicy! ... “Bhel Puri | Mumbai Bhel Puri | Chaat Recipes”

Street Style Paneer Manchurian | Paneer Manchurian

Spicy, soft yet crispy, street style paneer manchurian, perfect for an after-school snack

11/23/2018 22:52:19 vindhyadesai

A chatpata snack, hot and spicy on a rainy day or a cold winter evening will perk you up right away! Street style paneer manchurian is exactly the kind of recipe you want. It has the right ingredients and refreshes you almost immediately. Infact this is one of the sought after appetizer recipes from Indo-Chinese cuisine.
Street style paneer manchurian is very easy to make, it does not need much preparation at all. You can cheat a little and use store bought organic fresh paneer and quickly fix this snack. Fresh homemade paneer, oh yes that’s not a bad idea too! You will be a hit with your kids for a quick after school snack. But make sure you adjust the spice when serving kids! ... “Street Style Paneer Manchurian | Paneer Manchurian”

Veg Fried Rice | Fried Rice | Indo Chinese Recipes

Yummy veg fried rice with bright coloured stir fried vegetables
06/03/2018 9:05:47 AM vindhyadesai

Back with another street food from FOI. This time it’s an Indo-Chinese dish, street style veg fried rice. Along with pav bhaji this used to be my favourite dishes to order in canteens near my college. A platter of gobhi manchurian to share with friends, the perfect combo! This time I made paneer manchurian to serve with veg fried rice. It also tastes delicious with veggies in hot gravy sauce. I have posted a few pictures below from another time.
For me the hit of this dish, veggies of course but it is freshly pounded black pepper which adds the distinct taste. It brings out the flavour of all the veggies and the slightly burnt taste gives it an unique flavour.

... “Veg Fried Rice | Fried Rice | Indo Chinese Recipes”

Pav Bhaji | Street Style Pav Bhaji | Snack Recipes

Spicy, buttery and filled with flavour, street style pav bhaji
06/01/2018 12:42:35 PM vindhyadesai

Imagine a rainy evening and you are digging into a plate of spicy and buttery pav bhaji. Pav bhaji needs no introduction, it is the most loved street food. It is from western part of India specifically from Maharashtra but famous throughout. Different states make it in different ways but the base is pretty much the same.
Loads of butter in a spicy gravy all mashed into a delicious gravy. This gravy is served with butter toasted pav or buns. Some chopped onions, chopped coriander, a lemon wedge and a dollop of butter adorn the pav bhaji plate. I generally use homemade pav bhaji masala to make pav bhaji but you can make use of store bought masala too. ... “Pav Bhaji | Street Style Pav Bhaji | Snack Recipes”

Sev Puri Chaat | Sev Puri | Chaat Recipes

Chatpata sev puri chaat for a rainy evening, crunchy, savoury puris topped with sev
05/11/2018 9:08:27 PM vindhyadesai

It is a fact that most people love chaats be it South or North India. Like so many varieties in different kinds of dishes all over India, chaats are also prepared and eaten in various ways. It is savoured by everyone and making it, in itself is a big celebration amongst many households. Even parties take place featuring chaat as the main theme. This sev puri chaat is a featured item on most menus.
Sev puri chaat has crisp papdis or flattened pani puri’ puris. Of course the main feature of any chaat is the sweet and spicy chutneys. They make chaats really tangy and all the lipsmacking goodness comes from there.
Sev puri chaat is then topped with boiled and roughly chopped potatoes. All the masala settles on this potato and the crunchy puri makes it the entire package. To finish off lots of sev and chopped coriander are added on top with dollops of thick sweet curd/yogurt if desired.
... “Sev Puri Chaat | Sev Puri | Chaat Recipes”

Street Style Rajma Sandwich | Sandwich with rajma masala | Sandwich Recipes

Favourite leftover rajma gravy made into delicious street style rajma sandwich
05/04/2018 11:44:55 AM vindhyadesai

Rajma masala was one of the first recipes I had posted 2 years ago when I started FOI. A super yummy gravy recipe that goes well with roti or chawal. Usually I tend to make extra rajma so I can eat it with both roti and chawal. But sometimes we do get bored of roti and chawal. The answer to that boredom is this street style rajma sandwich with leftover rajma masala.
Last year when I was travelling, in my flight lunch box I had rajma masala and some bread on the side. That’s where the idea of this street style rajma sandwich dawned upon me. No fears when Street style rajma sandwich recipe is soon yours, cheeky eh 😛
... “Street Style Rajma Sandwich | Sandwich with rajma masala | Sandwich Recipes”

Aloo Paneer Kathi Roll | Kati Roll | Snack Recipes

Chatpata, filling and healthy, Kolkata special – Aloo Paneer Kathi Roll
02/07/2018 9:44:52 PM vindhyadesai

An all-in-one tasty dish is the Kolkata special kathi roll. Kathi rolls are wholesome, filling and delicious at the same time. Kathi rolls generally have some type of kebab and kathi rolls have evolved over the years. This aloo paneer kathi roll is perfect for lunch or dinner.
Kathi rolls are best for on the go, they really do pack a punch. Very flavoursome and the pudina chutney in this aloo paneer kathi roll makes all the difference. Soft paneer pieces in a chatpata aloo sabzi. Lemon juice and chaat masala adds all the tanginess along with the pudina chutney. ... “Aloo Paneer Kathi Roll | Kati Roll | Snack Recipes”

Bombay Sandwich | Street Food Recipes | Sandwich Recipes

Super delicious snack, street food style Bombay sandwich
08/28/2017 6:26:41 PM vindhyadesai

Sandwiches can be made in many ways, however which way they are made, they are super yummy! Like these street food speciality Bombay sandwich. These are loaded with fun vegetables like boiled sliced potatoes, green capsicum (bell pepper), tomatoes, cucumber.
But the main tang and kick comes from the pudina chutney made fresh to smear on these sandwiches. A sprinkling of chaat masala seals the deal. Bombay sandwich is moist, crunchy and very very delicious. Different variations of Bombay sandwich do exist and they are made in every place. ... “Bombay Sandwich | Street Food Recipes | Sandwich Recipes”