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PALAK SEV

June 3, 2015 by Nithya 2 Comments

It was on my trip to shimla I tasted this palak sev.We were travelling to shimla by road and when we stopped at the highway at Haldirams outlet for evening tea I chanced to see the array of snack items displayed on the shop.There I bought palak sev packet and much to my surprise it was very flavourful,crunchy and aromatic.When we returned back I was very eager to try out and made a small batch.It turned out well and liked by all at home.It had the same crispy feel and tasted great with a good cup of masala chai.I made…

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Chaat, Kids Recipes, Snacks

DAHI BHALLA

May 29, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Iam back with yet another snack ,a chaat to be precise with a lots of yogurt.A rich,creamy and cooling snack which can be a meal in itself.With tingling sauces and the fresh coriander leaves as garnish,this one is hard to resist.I used to have it at a small outlet in Karol Bagh,New Delhi where I grew up.It used to be so soft,without having to push it to your mouth.Iam always on the lookout of something new and tasty.This one chaat witll please people of all ages.This is a north indian cousin of thayir vadai but with different seasonings and to…

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Snacks, Vrat Recipes

SABUDANA VADA/SAGO VADA/JAVVARISI VADAI/VRAT RECIPES

May 28, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Sabudana vada/Sago Vada or javvarisi vadai is one easy tea time snack.It is a Maharashtrian delicacy and I learnt it from a marathi friend who also taught me to make Misal Pav.This one is a deep fried snack taken during vrat days or fasting days.You can add chopped onions too if you want to make for parties or get togethers.Tastes equally good.Delicious and addictive snack ,this also has boiled and mashed potatoes and served with green chutney.These are so filling that,so they are taken during fasting days.You can make the batter in advance and store in the fridge too and…

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Idli Varieties, Kids Recipes, Snacks

CHILLI IDLI

May 27, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

It is holiday time and all the mothers will be doubly busy with kids constant question”what’s for snack this evening”?I also face such problems and daughter likes fancy food very much.She likes this chilli idli to the core,I too love it.You can make it as an after school snack as well.It was in Chennai’s Saravana Bhavan that I tasted chilli idli first.The texture is that of crunchy fried idlis folded in spices and vegetables with a tinge of lemon for added flavour.Always tasty.Now all the kids like fried and spicy food,you can give this as a nice filling treat this…

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Bread Recipes, Kids Recipes, Snacks

BREAD PIZZA

May 5, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

I know holidays are here and it is difficult for many moms to combat with the fussy eating kids.It is very necessary to keep in view the things which we give to eat for the children.They should not only be filling but also be healthy.I have a few bread recipes but this is slightly different from the previous ones.All kids love pizza and this bread pizza is an easy way to give the kids an easy recipe which is so much like pizza.Easy to make and yum to taste this snack is going to be an instant hit in your…

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Kids Recipes, Noodles, Snacks

AMERICAN CHOPSUEY

May 4, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

When we went out for my hubby’s birthday last year my daughter ordered American Chopsuey.I had no idea until the order came and as Dhivya began munching on it I could see the expression in her face that it was good.So I decided to try an attempt at it and succeded to some extent.This one I made recently as an evening snack which was throughly enjoyed and Dhivya said it really tasted awesome.This recipe is adapted from Tarla Dalal with slight variations.Now here goes the recipe .. Notes

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Chaat, Kids Recipes, Snacks

AAM CHANNA CHAAT

May 2, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Summer time is here and we don’t like to eat anything at all.But there are lots of vitamins and minerals required by our body alongwith lots of fliuds.So keeeping that in view i made this salad chaat which can be a snack too.Whenever you are hungry make this and enjoy.It is loaded with proteins and with mangoes in it makes it all the more tangy.I make this whenever i can and this is so easy to make.You can make this in advance and keep it in fridge and serve chilled.Mangoes and channa are an unusual combo but works well for…

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Kids Recipes, Snacks

CHOCOLATE POPCORN LOLLYPOP/KIDS RECIPES

May 1, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

It is always a joy for me to entertain little guests.Every year for her birthdays,my daughter would invite her friends and it would a fun filled get together for her.Now that she is grown up,that doesn’t happen anymore,but i still enjoy making them for the familly.One such thing is this chocolate popcorn lolypop.Kids love popcorn and chocolates and when you combine both,you know it would be a super hit.Recently in a tamil magazine malligai my recipes of 25 summer snacks recipes got published and and this one was one among them.It is a easy to prepare recipe involving very little…

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Snacks, Tiffin, Vada

THAYIR VADAI/CURD VADA

April 1, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

` Curd vadai or Thayir Vadai is one of our family favourites.I like to make it because of the creamy curd texture and vada when mixed gives an exotic flavour to the snack.Normally when i make make Medhu Vada or urad dal vada,i reserve some batter extra or make some vadas extra so that i can make this.It is healthy as it involves curd and tastes really awesome.I have seen in Iyengar functions and marriages,the making of this snack is mandatory and they add this to their lunch menu.When you are preparing medhu vada next time you know what to do,yes,try out this yummy recipe but without adding onions and let me know..

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Snacks, Tiffin

VAZHAIPOO VADAI/EVENING SNACKS

March 23, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

It was at at myapore karpagamba vilas that i first tasted this unique banana flower or vazhaipoo vadai.I was wondering how it would taste and lo!It was heavenly.The texture was soft on the inside and crisp on the outside.I have tried this at home many times and this saturday could make it again and click as well.The removal of stamen from the floret of banana flower is a tough job.Normally from preventing of stain in the palms i apply coconut oil and then remove.It is a good tip really.After that chopping is to be done and cut pieces clearly immersed…

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International Recipes, Kids Recipes, Snacks

ROSEMARY CORN VEG DELIGHT

February 25, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Not long back from Nilgiris i bought a pack of dried rosemary. I was not sure what i could make with otherwise uncommon herb in my kitchen, but when my daughter ordered a particular continental cuisine in a nearby restuarant she liked the aroma and the taste of the dish which contained this flavourful herb called rosemary.So i did a simple curry like thing which can be used as a tortilla wrap,roti rolls or can be simply eaten as well.Rosemary is not an indian herb,but it is widely used in the italian cuisine.They have a slightly bitter and astringent taste.The…

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