Category Finger Foods and Appetizers

5 Minute Tomato & Basil Bruschetta

This is a good recipe for when you don’t have a lot in the kitchen and don’t want to spend too much time cooking and cleaning, but also want something easy and healthy. You do need to have tomatoes and…

Dahi Wada – Dal Balls with Yogurt

Dahi Wada Dahi wada is very famous all over India and is a very popular dish in Northern India. It is also in the chaat family. This is how I make Dahi Wada for my family.  It is made from Urad…

Onion Pakora – Fritters

Onion Pakora Onion fritters are very popular all over India. It is a great wonder that even though hygiene is still very poor, the rate of illness is very low in India.  Research shows that most of the poorest people…

Khandvi -Dahiwadi- Chickpea Flour Rolls

Khandvi Chickpea Flour Rolls Khandvi is a famous traditional Gujarati dish. In India, the state of Gujarat is very famous for its delicacies. This is one of the so called delicacies. It requires practice and speed to roll it.  My kids…

Sev Batata Puri

Recently, I read an article in the New York Times about one of my favorite foods. I am always very interested articles about food.  I may even be one of those “foodie-frenzy” people.   I read a very interesting article…

How To Make Khaman Dhokla

Khaman Dhokla  Simple Steps To make Famous Khaman View the video: “Preparing Khaman Dhokla” As a vegetarian I am often asked about the protein values in my food. I personally believe in protein derived from a plant source.  Channa Dal…

Dahi Puri

Dahi puri Snacks are very popular in India, especially where I grew up.  This was my favorite snack to have after school and I still enjoy it today.  The only difference is that now I eat it for lunch.  “Dahi”…

Handvo – Masala Loaf

In 1976 when I came to America, I always remembered food from back home. One item was spicy Handvo.  There wasn’t a local Indian Grocery Store, so I created this version which has the same taste I crave.  Currently, handvo mix is readily…

Garlic Bread Spread

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1    Loaf Bread 1    Whole Garlic, peeled Salt to Taste Parsley Flakes Black Pepper 2    Tsp Parmesan Cheese 1    Stick Butter, room temperature or melted Jalapeño, crushed (optional) How to Prepare: In a small chopper,…

Biscuits with Caraway Seeds

Biscuits  are fun to eat. They go well with afternoon tea.  These are easy to make and very tasty! Cooking Preparation Time: 15 MinutesBake Time: 1 and 1/2 HoursServes: 20-25 pieces Ingredients: 3    Cups Bisquick Mix 1    Cup All Purpose Flour…

Spring Rolls with Vegetables

This is a fun recipe which sounds complicated, but it’s easy to make and fun to serve. Serves: 14 pieces Ingredients: KG Pastry (Spring Roll Pastry) 2    Cups Shredded Cabbage 1    Cup Shredded Carrot 1    Cup Juvenile Green Beans 1/4 Cup…

Samosa Punjabi

Samosa Punjabi is found all over India; eating it is practically a national pastime! It offers bits of the best worlds – it’s crispy, soft, and spicy. Traditionally, this dish is made up mainly of potatoes and peas, but different…