Achari Aloo Toast

Achari Aloo Toast or Pickled Potato Toast is a simple and easy snack recipe made from humble bread and potatoes. The butter and spices makes this very delicious and tasty.  It’s the kind of bread toast that is crispy on the outside, soft and spicy with that achari punch that wakes up your taste buds. 

Perfect with a cup of chai !!

Ingredients 

•     Bread slices - 4 

•     Potato - 1 cup (boiled and mashed)

  

  Achari Aloo Toast

  
  

•     Pickle - 2 tbsp
  

•    Salt to taste

•    Turmeric Powder - a pinch

•    Dhania-Jeera Powder - 1/2 tsp

•    Chat Masala - 1/2 tsp

•    Butter 

Method-In a bowl add the boil potato and mash it well, next add the pickle, masala powders, salt and mix well. Next heat a tava, meanwhile apply butter one side of the bread and on the other side apply the mashed potato spread. Put on the tava, toast the buttered side first until golden brown. Flip over and add butter and roast the potato side till golden brown. Serve potato toast hot with ketchup / pickle and hot cup of tea/coffee.

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Corn Kebab

Corn kebabs are a delightful fusion of crunchy, sweet corn and aromatic spices, creating a perfect snack or appetizer for any occasion. These are packed with flavor, offering a smoky, charred exterior and a soft, flavorful center. It is a delicious, healthy and nutritious recipe. Kids will love it too.

Corn Kebab

 Ingredients:

• 1 Cup corn kernels (steamed)
• 2 Potato boiled & mashed
• Ginger garlic paste
  
• Coriander leaves chopped few
• 1 tsp Jeera
• 2 tsp Garam masala pwd
• 1 tsp Chaat masala
• Bread crumbs-
• 3-4 Green Chilies
• Salt as per taste
• Oil for frying

Method:

Grind sweet corn with green chilies, coriander leaves, ginger  into a coarse paste. Mash the potatoes well. Mix it with the above corn paste. Divide the mixture into equal portions 

and shape them as kebabs. 

Roll it over bread crumbs or chiroti rava.

Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry the kebabs,

keep flipping it over until it turns brown and crisp.

Serve Corn Kebab hot with chutney or sauce/ketchup.

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Croissant Sandwich

This fusion-style veg Croissant Sandwich is my take on mixing buttery French baking with bold Indian flavors. We have used fresh tomato, onion, a generous layer of green chutney, and a sprinkle of herbs — all tucked inside a flaky croissant. It’s quick, satisfying, and has that perfect balance of spice and comfort. Great for breakfast or a light snack! Yet another smart cooking by my girl 💕

🥐 Croissant goes desi!!

Croissant Sandwich

Ingredients: 

• Croissants (cut in half )
  
• 2 onion, finely chopped 
• 2  tomatoes, finely chopped 
• chopped coriander leaves
• 2 -3 green chilies, finely chopped 
• 1 tsp pepper pwd
• Italian seasoning
• Lime juice
• Salt as per taste
• Green chutney (coriander +mint)
• Butter

Method:  

In a bowl add chopped onions, add tomatoes, 

green chilies. Add red chili powder, a pinch of sugar, salt and mix well. Add chopped coriander, Italian seasoning, lime juice and mix well. Slice each croissant in half. Heat tava, lightly toast them on a tawa or pan with a bit of butter for crispness. On the inner side of both croissant halves, spread a layer of green chutney. Next carefully place this mixture. Cover and Serve hot. 

Croissants are delicate — don’t overload them. Keep ingredients balanced for the best bite!

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Potato Corn Roll

There’s something incredibly comforting about a snack that’s crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside—and Potato Corn Rolls are exactly that kind of magic. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite on a rainy afternoon or an easy-to-make party appetizer that everyone will love, these rolls hit the sweet spot between indulgent and wholesome ! A crispy twist to your chai-time cravings!

Ingredients

3-4 boiled and grated potatoes

Potato Corn Roll

1 cup steamed sweet corn

1/2 tsp Pepper pwd

1/2 tsp Dhania jeera pwd

1/2 tsp chaat masala

2 tbsp coriander finely chopped

2 green chilies finely chopped

6-7 bread slices

bread crumbs

salt to taste 

Oil for deep frying

Method-

Mix mashed potatoes, corn, masala pwd, salt.

Dip bread in little water, squeeze ,add it to the mix, shape into small rolls or any shape you like , pat it accordingly. 

Dip it on bread crumbs. Coat it well.

Set it for some time. 

Heat oil in a vessel , slowly slide in deep fry the crisps on medium 

flame till they are golden brown in color. 

Remove on tissue/absorbent paper to remove any  excess oil. 

Serve Potato Corn Roll hot with ketchup .

Packed with the goodness of potatoes, the sweetness of corn, and a blend of spices, they’re a real treat ! Do try it out!!

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Pan fried Momos

Pan Fried Veg momos or dimsums / dumplings are a delightful and healthy treat that combines the goodness of fresh vegetables wrapped in soft, tender dough and pan fried to perfection.  Perfect as a snack or a light meal, these homemade momos are delicious and nutritious. They are a delightful treat that’s both satisfying and customizable which you can enjoy with a spicy dipping sauce or stuff it with your favorite filling. A try out by my elder one again 💕

Let's learn how to make these Pan Fried Momos

Ingredients

1. 0.5 cup finely chopped capsicum

Pan Fried Momos

2. 0.5 cup finely chopped cabbage
3. 0.5 cup finely chopped onion
4. 0.5 cup grated carrot

6. 1/4 cup corn
5. 3 chilies finely chopped
6. 1/2 tsp Soy sauce
7. 2 tsp Schezwan sauce
8. Salt to taste

9. 1tsp- Italian seasoning
10. 1 tsp-Chili flakes
11. 1/2 tsp Pepper
12. Tomato ketchup - optional

13. Oil

14. Sugar-a pinch

Dough
1. 2 cups All purpose flour
2. Water for kneading
3. 1 tsp oil
4. Salt to taste

Method
1. For the filling, add oil, chopped onion, chilies and sauté
2. Next add the remaining vegetables and stir occasionally
3. When partially cooked, add in the sauces and seasonings
4. Cover the mixture and cook on a low flame for 5-10 mins
5. For the dough, combine flour, oil and water in stages and knead.
6. Dough should be soft, but firm and be kept aside for 20 mins after covering with oil and cloth.
7. To make the momos, make a slurry of maida to water in a ratio of 2:1, to act as a binder
8. Make flat, and thin circles from the Dough and apply the slurry to the sides.
9. Place the filling in the center and pleat the momos.
10. After making all momos, line the steaming vessel with a thin layer of oil.

and carefully place the momos on them.

Momos

11. Steam for 10-15 momos or until the momos are glossy. Next Stir fry them in oil.

12. Once done, carefully remove it on a plate, meanwhile in a pan add oil, add garlic shreds
13. Add schezwan sauce, Italian seasonings, salt and sugar and mix well. Add water let it simmer. Toss the momos in the pan.  Serve Pan fried momos hot.

You can easily recreate this recipe at home, using fresh ingredients, with a different pleating style and a touch of love.

So, gather your ingredients, steam them to perfection, and enjoy the irresistible flavors of these soft, fluffy momos right from your kitchen! 

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Masala Idli Fry (leftover Idli)

Looking for a delicious way to transform leftover idlis into something exciting? Masala Idli Fry is a spicy, tangy, and utterly satisfying snack. Tossed in a vibrant masala made with onions, tomatoes, and aromatic spices this quick stir-fry dish is a perfect Indo-fusion mix of comfort and flavor—ready in minutes

Masala Idli Fry (leftover Idli)

Ingredients:

• Idlis    :     10
• Salt     :  for taste
• Rasam pwd   :   1-2 tsp
• Garam Masala: 1/2 tsp
• Oil :  2-3 tsp
• Capsicum -1 finely chopped
  
• Onion-1 finely chopped
• Tomatoes-1 finely chopped
• Italian seasoning
• Tomato Sauce
• Schezwan sauce

Method: 

Crumble the idlis. In a bowl add salt and rasam pwd and mix, add the crumbled idlis to it and mix them. Next heat oil in a kadai, add the veggies mentioned. Sauté well. Add the masala pwds, coated idlis and fry well. Add sauces, Italian seasonings and stir well. Add more oil if required. Mix gently so they get well-coated in the masala. Cook for 2–3 minutes, allowing the flavors to soak in.

So there you have it—a super simple, flavor-packed Masala Idli Fry with a fusion twist. Serve it hot, garnish with fresh herbs, and watch it disappear in no time! 

Whether you're using leftover idlis or making it fresh, this dish is sure to become a go-to favorite for lazy evenings!

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Moong Urad Dal Vada

Moong Dal Urad Dal Vada is a delightful Indian snack that perfectly blends the flavors of two popular lentils—moong dal and urad dal—into crispy fritters. These vadas can be enjoyed with coconut chutney or a tangy tamarind dip. The combination of moong dal’s subtle sweetness and urad dal’s earthy depth creates a unique texture and taste that’s crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. 

Moong Urad Dal Vada

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup split moong dal
• 1/2 Urad Dal 
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3-4 green chilies finely chopped
• few Coriander leaves chopped
  
• Few curry leaves chopped
• 1tsp cumin/jeera
• few ginger shreds
•  1-2 tbsp grated coconut
• salt to taste

Method: Soak Urad and moong dal for 3-4 hours or overnight. Grind with little water. Add the other ingredients and mix well. Heat little oil and add to the batter and mix. Beat the batter well. 

 In a kadai, heat oil, drop the vadas carefully with hand or spoon and 

 fry until it becomes golden brown on both sides. Drain on absorbent paper.

Serve hot with chutney or sauce.

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Matar Kachori | Green Peas Kachori

Matar Kachori or Green Peas Kachori is a delicious fried snack. Kachori can be stuffed with any filling of your choice like Moong dal, Aloo etc.  This Kachori perfectly combines the goodness of spiced green peas with the crunchy, golden outer shell.. You can serve it with chutneys like sweet tamarind chutney, mint, coriander chutney or ketchup. You can also break the crust of Kachori and fill with chutneys, onions and sev. Enjoy !

Prep Time: 25 MIn  

COOK TIME: 20 MIN. 

 

Matar Kachori

TOTAL TIME: 45 MIN

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

Flour 2 cups

1-2 tbsp oil

Ajwain- 1 tsp

Salt 1 tsp

water for kneading

Oil for frying

Filling

Peas-1/2 cup (soaked)

Ginger shreds-1/2 tsp

Green chilies-1-2 finely chopped

Jeera-1 tsp
Fennel-1 tsp
Hing- pinch
Turmeric- pinch
Oil-1 tsp

Red chili pwd- 1tsp

Dhani Jeera pwd-1 tsp
Garam masala -1tsp

Besan/ Gram flour-1 tsp
Amchur pwd-1/2 tsp
Salt for taste

Method- Sieve the flour. Next add the oil and mix the flour till crumbly. Next add salt and water and mix to make a stiff dough. Cover and rest for 30-45 mins. 

Heat oil in kadai. Next Grind the peas with chilies and without water. In a pan, take oil add jeera, green chilies, turmeric, hing, fennel seeds, all the masala powders and fry. Next add the ground mix of  peas and mix well. Add salt, besan and fry till the mixture becomes dry. Take small portion of dough and make a cup, add the peas filling. Close the cup. Flatten it and roll it into small thick puri. 

Slowly slide the kachoris in the oil and fry on medium heat till golden brown on both sides.  Serve Matar Kachori / Green Peas Kachori hot with ketchup or chutney of your choice. 

Whether you're craving something savory or looking to impress guests with a traditional snack, Green Peas Kachori is a must-try!

Adjust the spices/salt as per your taste and preferences.

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Steamed Momos

Steamed Veg momos or dimsums / dumplings are a delightful and healthy treat that combines the goodness of fresh vegetables wrapped in soft, tender dough and steamed to perfection.  Perfect as a snack or a light meal, these homemade momos are delicious and nutritious. They are a delightful treat that’s both satisfying and customizable which you can enjoy with a spicy dipping sauce or stuff it with your favorite filling. A try out by my elder one again 💕

Let's learn how to make these Steamed Momos.

Ingredients

Steamed Momos

1. 0.5 cup finely chopped capsicum

2. 0.5 cup finely chopped cabbage
3. 0.5 cup finely chopped onion
4. 0.5 cup grated carrot

6. 1/4 cup corn
5. 3 chillies finely chopped
6. 1/2 tsp Soy sauce
7. 1 tsp Schezwan sauce
8. Salt to taste
9. 1tsp- Italian seasoning
10. 1 tsp-Chilli flakes
11. 1/2 tsp Pepper
12. Tomato ketchup - optional

Dough
1. 2 cups All purpose flour
2. Water for kneading
3. 1 tsp oil
4. Salt to taste

Method
1. For the filling, add oil, chopped onion, chillies and sauté
2. Next add the remaining vegetables and stir occasionally
3. When partially cooked, add in the sauces and seasonings
4. Cover the mixture and cook on a low flame for 5-10 mins
5. For the dough, combine flour, oil and water in stages and knead.
6. Dough should be soft, but firm and be kept aside for 20 mins after covering with oil and cloth.
7. To make the momos, make a slurry of maida to water in a ratio of 2:1, to act as a binder
8. Make flat, and thin circles from the Dough and apply the slurry to the sides.
9. Place the filling in the center and pleat the momos.
10. After making all momos, line the steaming vessel with a thin layer of oil.

and carefully place the momos on them.

Momos

11. Steam for 10-15 momos or until the momos are glossy.
12. Serve Steamed Momos hot with chutney or ketchup/ sauce.

You can easily recreate this recipe at home, using fresh ingredients, with a different pleating style and a touch of love.

So, gather your ingredients, steam them to perfection, and enjoy the irresistible flavors of these soft, fluffy momos right from your kitchen! 

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Aloo Dal Vada

Aloo Dal Vada is yet another delicious and nutritious fritter variety you can make from potatoes. Easy to prepare. Aloo Dal Vada is a flavorful and hearty lentil-based fritter that's elevated with the comforting addition of potatoes. This crispy, golden treat combines the earthy taste of lentils with the softness of potatoes, making it a satisfying snack or appetizer.

Whether enjoyed with chutneys or yogurt, Aloo dal vada is a refreshing new option to add to your culinary repertoire. 

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Let us learn how to make Aloo Dal Vada

Aloo Dal Vada

Ingredients

 

• 1 cup Chana Dal
• Hing-pinch
• 5-7 Green Chillies 
• Salt to taste
• Turmeric-pinch
• Coriander leaves
• Ginger shreds few
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 2 potatoes washed and shredded
• Oil for deep frying
• Jeera-1tsp
• Crushed Peanuts-few

Method:

Soak Channa Dal for half an hour.  

Next grind soaked channa dal with jeera, salt, green chillies, ginger

 hing very coarsely with very little water. 

Next add grated potatoes, crushed peanuts, chopped coriander leaves,

onions, and salt to the mixture and mix well. 

Make small balls and flatten it. Set it on a plate. 

In a kadai, heat oil, slowly slide in the vadas deep fry till golden brown on both sides. 
Drain on absorbent paper. 

Serve flavourful and crispy Aloo Dal Vada  hot with chutney or sauce 

or enjoy just like that with hot cup of tea or coffee. 

Note: Adjust the spices and seasonings as per your taste and preferences.

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Potato Rava Vada

Potato Rava Vada/  ರವೆ ವಡೆ  is crispy, yummy fried snack of South India. Enjoy with hot cup of tea or coffee. Rava vada is a fave delicacy of Karnataka!

Whether you're preparing it for a family gathering, a quick evening snack, or a special celebration, these vadas are sure to win hearts with their irresistible taste and texture. This is potato version sans onion. Do try it out.

Ingredients:

Potato Rava Vada

• Rice flour-1 tbsp
  
• Maida-4 tbsp
• Chiroti rava-1/2 cup
• Finely chopped coriander leaves
  
• Curry leaves few
• Finely chopped green chilies-5-7
• Finely shredded potato 1 cup
• Jeera -1 tsp
• Oil for frying
• Curds-2 tbsp
• Salt to taste

Method:

Wash and peel and grated the potatoes. Soak in water for 10 mins. 

Next in a bowl, add rice flour, maida  and rava, curds, salt, shredded potato, chilies, coriander and jeera add very little water, if req and mix to form the dough. 

Apply oil to aluminum foil and take a small amount of dough and pat it into small vadas. 

Heat oil in kadai, slowly pick it up and slide into the oil. 

Fry well till golden brown on both sides. 

Drain them on absorbent paper. 

Enjoy  potato rave vade hot with chutney or just like that with a cup of tea/Coffee. 

(you can pat into thin vadas or keep it thick, it will taste well)

Easy to make and absolutely delicious, this recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves exploring traditional Indian snacks with a twist! Enjoy the crispy goodness with your loved ones and share the joy of homemade comfort food

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Paneer Bread Roll

Paneer Bread Roll is tasty, delicious snack with healthy vegetables and paneer. It's crispy on the outside and spicy and creamy soft on the inside. A favourite among kids and adults alike. Enjoy it hot. These Stuffed Paneer Bread Rolls are not only easy to make but also a perfect combination of crispy, savory, and spicy flavors.

Paneer Bread Roll

 

Course:  Appetizer, Starter, snacks
Cuisine: Indian
Prep time: 25min
Cooking time: 25mins
Total time: 50 mins
Servings: 8

Ingredients:

• 2 Potatoes boiled and grated
• 1/4 cup steamed peas
• 1/2 cup mix steamed veg 
• (beans, carrot, onion ,capsicum)
• 9-10 Bread Slices 
• Finely chopped Coriander leaves 
• Finely chopped Green chilies
• 1/2 tsp Red chili pwd
• 1/4th tsp Garam Masala pwd
• 1/4 tsp chili flakes
• 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/4 cup grated paneer
• 1/4 tsp jeera
• Salt for taste
• Oil for frying
• Binding
• Flour paste for binding.
•  (1 tbsp corn flour+milk)
• Bread crumbs

• Method: 

• Add salt, jeera, all the masalas mentioned above in the ingredients to the mashed potatoes, peas, mix veggies, paneer and mix well. Take some water in a bowl and dip a bread slice for few seconds. Squeeze the water from the bread by pressing between palms gently. Place  the veggie filling over the damp bread and roll over and seal the edges of the bread covering it completely. Ensure it is neatly covered.

• You can make it any shape.  I have made rolls.

• Next dip it in flour paste. Next roll it over bread crumbs covering it fully. Set it aside for some time. Heat oil in a kadhai, slowly add the roll in the oil and deep fry on medium flame till golden brown. Remove and place it over absorbent tissue. 

• Serve these delicious bread rolls hot with green chutney and tomato sauce.

• Adjust the spices as per your taste and preferences.

Whether served as a snack, appetizer, or a fun party treat, the Stuffed Paneer Bread Rolls are sure to impress family and friends alike. With their warm, cheesy filling wrapped in a golden crust, these rolls are perfect for any occasion. Enjoy them with your favorite chutney or dip for an added burst of flavor!

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Vada Pav

Vada Pav is an interesting savoury snack with Aloo Vada sandwiched in between Pav, drizzled with chutneys. It is popular street food of Mumbai!

With its rich history and mouthwatering taste, Vada Pav continues to capture hearts and taste buds worldwide. Next time you're craving something satisfying and full of flavor, prepare your own home made Vada Pav with the below recipe and indulge in this irresistible bite of India’s street food culture!

Below is the recipe 

Aloo Vada

Ingredients

 

1cup gram flour (besan)

Vada Pav

2 tbsp Rice flour
Salt to taste
1/4 tsp Garam Masala 
1/4 tsp dhania jeera pwd
1 tsp hot oil
Water


2 Potatoes (boiled and mashed)
4-5 Green Chilies (chopped)
Coriander leaves -few
Curry leaves-few
Mustard-1/2 tsp
Jeera -1/2 tsp
Chana dal-1/2 tsp
Urad dal-1/2 tsp
Hing-pinch
Turmeric pwd-pinch
lemon juice-1 tsp
Oil for frying

• Method -In a kadai, make the seasoning with mustard, jeera ,chana dal, urad dal, curry leaves, hing, green chillies. Once done add the mashed potatoes, salt and mix well .Make small balls of this mixture. Next in a bowl, add gram flour, rice flour, turmeric powder, little salt, masala pwds, hot oil. Add little water and  make a batter for the vadas. Dip each ball in the batter and deep fry till golden brown. Keep it ready in a plate.

Ingredients: 

Pav - 8

Butter- for toasting

Green Chutney

Sweet Chutney

Dry Garlic Chutney (opt)

Serving Method:

Slice each pav horizontally .Spread green chutney on one side of the pav and tamarind chutney on the other side. Place a Aloo Vada between the pav halves. Add dry garlic chutney on top if req. Close the pav and press to seal. On a tava, add butter , roast the assembled Vada pav on the tava lightly. Your home made Vada pav is ready for serving. You can enjoy Vada Pav just like that or with chutney and sauce.

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