Tag: Tea-Time

Masala Groundnuts | Khara Kadalebeeja | Snack Recipes

Crisp, karara, bakery style masala groundnuts or khara kadalebeeja
01/09/2017 6:04:01 PM vindhyadesai

Groundnuts they say are the poor man’s cashews but I say they are even better than cashews. Or both are awesome! Let’s settle on that 🙂 Admit it, we all are nuts for both those nuts! These crisp karara masala groundnuts are one the best snacks in the world.
Come tea-time, these humble snacks are a tasty choice. Light and masaledaar, masala groundnuts very famous in condiment stores in Karnataka . A special mention has to go to ‘Subbamma Stores’ a condiment store in Bengaluru. The variety of snacks we get there are simply mouth-watering. ... “Masala Groundnuts | Khara Kadalebeeja | Snack Recipes”

Heerekayi Dosa | Ridge Gourd Dosa | Dosa Recipes

Breakfast-Snack or Snack-Breakfast, heerekayi dosa
01/06/2017 6:17:47 PM vindhyadesai

A simple to make dosa which is also a snack? Sounds different? But this is a very common dish made in Karnataka, heerekayi dosa or ridge gourd dosa. It gets ready in a matter of minutes.
Although some patience is necessary to arrange them all into a round dosa. You will see how below. But you know what, patience is a virtue. It makes good things happen, especially in cooking 🙂
This simple batter involves besan and some seasonings. The roundels of heerekayi are then dunked into this batter and arranged to form a dosa on a hot skillet/pan/tawa. ... “Heerekayi Dosa | Ridge Gourd Dosa | Dosa Recipes”

Uddina Vada | Medu Vada | How to make uddina vada?

Crisp and hot, everybody’s favourite uddina vada
01/04/2017 9:23:27 PM vindhyadesai

An integral part of a typical breakfast plate from South India is this uddina vada. Be it Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh or Kerala, people love these vadas. It is also called as medu vada/ulundu vadai.
Uddina vada is consumed in various ways. It is usually served with soft rice idlis or just plain with tiffin sambar poured over it called as sambar vada. But my favourite combination is Ven Pongal.
The warm pongal with these crisp vadas is simply to die-for. Along with simple coconut chutney these uddina vada are a delicacy. Even pudina chutney tastes great!
These vadas are generally not prepared for festivals instead they feature on menus for ceremonies. But uddina vada are sometimes prepared for specific festivals depending on beliefs and customs. Uddina bonda on the other hand (same batter) are made for any occasion. ... “Uddina Vada | Medu Vada | How to make uddina vada?”

Peanut Chaat | Shenga Masala | Chaat Recipes

Chatpata, crunchy, yummy peanut chaat
12/28/2016 1:38:11 PM vindhyadesai

Something that reminds us all of childhood has to be peanut chaat/shenga masala/mungphali ki chaat. Delicious, chatpata and yummy, this peanut chaat is quick to rustle up.
All it takes is to have some roasted peanuts and some papdis on hand. I have used homemade whole wheat baked papdis which adds to the taste. A few simple finely chopped vegetables along with a sprinkling of chatpata chaat masala is all that goes in. Mouthwatering, what are you waiting for then, it’s winter, gets dark early, so go quickly and make this. ... “Peanut Chaat | Shenga Masala | Chaat Recipes”

Eggless Plum Cake | Eggless Plum and Fruits Cake | Eggless Cake Recipes

Festive, fruity, moist eggless plum cake loaded with fruits for Christmas and New Year
12/24/2016 4:12:21 PM vindhyadesai

As winter starts after solstice, this is that time of the year when we get the sweet aroma of mild spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Then there are fruits like fresh juicy oranges, clementines and plums. Fresh plums are very juicy and they make this eggless plum cake with fruits really moist.
This eggless plum cake has those distinct December’y spices cinnamon, nutmeg and all spice. It is of course loaded with fruits like raisins, sultanas, candied orange bits, tutti frutti, dried apricots and even some dried cranberries. This is not a definitive list, add any kind of raisins, dates or currants. ... “Eggless Plum Cake | Eggless Plum and Fruits Cake | Eggless Cake Recipes”

Eggless Honey Cake | Bakery Style Honey Cake | Eggless Cake Recipes

Moist, succulent, utterly delicious, Iyengar bakery style eggless honey cake
12/11/2016 10:06:38 PM vindhyadesai

Moist, melt in the mouth, sweet honey cake reminds me of childhood. This was one of the perks of growing up in the 90’s. A delicacy from the local bakery used to be a treat. Eggless honey cake has to be one of the best cakes on earth. Who agrees with me?
The oozy jam mixture on top of the honey moist cake makes it very succulent. I have used a basic eggless orange cake recipe for this cake. I sometimes also make this eggless honey cake with whole wheat flour using the recipe for whole wheat orange muffins as the base. But to get that authentic moistness I make this cake with all purpose flour. ... “Eggless Honey Cake | Bakery Style Honey Cake | Eggless Cake Recipes”

Girmitt | How to make girmitt? | Street Food Recipes

Yummy, lip-smacking, drool worthy spicy street food from North Karnataka, Girmitt 12/04/2016 5:09:04 PM vindhyadesai

What pav bhaji is to Mumbai, what masala puri is to Bangalore, what golgappas are to Delhi, girmitt is to North Karnataka. A very popular street style dish in most parts of North Karnataka region.
It is less known outside the region but is super tasty and is the perfect street food snack. It is very similar to bhel puri. Along with hasi (wet) ingredients like onions, tomatoes it also has bisi (hot) masala. It is a mixture of sliced onions cooked till soft with chillies and aromatic curry leaves. ... “Girmitt | How to make girmitt? | Street Food Recipes”

Eggless Whole Wheat Orange Muffins | Dessert Recipes

Eggless whole wheat orange muffins – breakfast muffins with oats
11/29/2016 10:20:16 PM vindhyadesai

Orange is a super refreshing flavour especially in desserts like muffins, cakes. Orange flavour works really well with these eggless whole wheat orange muffins. It is a very tasty muffin that goes really well with that morning coffee.
Make these in advance and enjoy your breakfast with some eggless whole wheat orange muffins It also has some oats in it making it ideal to eat with some ripe bananas and a cup of hot coffee. ... “Eggless Whole Wheat Orange Muffins | Dessert Recipes”

Jalapeno Cheddar Corn Bread | Mexican style cornbread

Soft, moist cornbread with pop-in the mouth corn niblets
11/11/2016 9:49:48 PM vindhyadesai

Generally most of us eat regular white bread or nowadays health conscious people eat whole wheat bread. But did you know that different countries especially like India, Mexico, Italy, France have their own specialty breads. In India, of course we have rotis, phulkas, chapathis, kulchas, naans, yes, the list is endless. Similarly in Mexico they have different types of bread like tortillas, corn bread etc. They are a corn loving nation and their corn tortillas are so good!
Corn bread is a very different bread and unique in taste. It is so moist and soft almost like a cake that it can be served just on its own without anything on the side. Here I have served it with guacamole, a Mexican condiment like our chutney. Corn bread has these pop-in the mouth corn niblets with tiny puddles of corn sweetness filled in them. Yum, to say the least! ... “Jalapeno Cheddar Corn Bread | Mexican style cornbread”

Masala Puri | Bangalore style masalpuri | Chaat Recipes

Piping hot masala puri for cold winter or rainy days
11/09/2016 6:55:13 PM vindhyadesai

Craving to eat a plate of piping hot masala puri on a cold rainy evening? Now if you are worried about having street food outside the house then why not try and bring the street food into the comfort of your living room.
Masala puri or masalpuri or masalapuri is a very famous chaat dish from South India. It is especially famous in Karnataka and Bangalore style Masala puri is simply the best! I learnt this chaat recipe from an aunt’s relative when I visited them in Mysore. ... “Masala Puri | Bangalore style masalpuri | Chaat Recipes”