Bajra Chakli - A crunchy, uber delicious munch! Diwali | Gokulashtami Special!

Amma had been wanting to make Bajra Chaklis from the time she tasted them which I had bought at a local store just to try out. Amma decons...

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Wheat Chakli - a crunchy munchy Tea time Snack!

It has been quite some time since we set out to prepare anything deep fried. Since Gokulashtami is just around the corner, and whilst prep...

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Vazhaipoo Vada - A crunchy snack prepared with lentils and Banana Blossom!

Vazhaipoo | Banana Blossom has many nutritional benefits. We love this ingredient and when we get really fresh ones from the local market ...

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South Indian Mixture - a crunchy perfectly spiced Tea Time Snack! Diwali Special!

Appa loves South Indian Mixture, that too the way that Amma makes. There are various ways this is made with the addition of varied ingredi...

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Sweet Boondi - an easy to make Diwali Special Sweet!

Indian cuisine has such a wide range to offer. The beauty of this immense variety is one can never be short of options to try. Any festiva...

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Shakkarpara | Shankarpali | Sweet Pillow Chips - any time Snack! Diwali Special!

Shakkarpara | Shankarpali or as my nephew fondly calls them - "Sweet Pillow Chips" is a must for Diwali! This is the only time w...

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Pokkodam | Ribbon Pakoda - a crunchy Tea Time Snack! Diwali delight!

Pokkodam | Ribbon Pakoda is a crunchy SouthIndian Tea time snack! It is very easy to make and tastes delicious. There are various ways in ...

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Motichoor Ladoo - A juicy delight! Ganesh Chaturthi Special | Diwali Special!

Motichoor Ladoo is my nephew's favourite. Its thanks to him that Amma learnt how to make these. On a family occasion when the caterers...

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Boondi Ladoo - A South Indian Diwali Special Sweet!

Diwali has to have Boondi Ladoo! This is the time that Amma makes these lovely globes of delight! This recipe is a fusion of how Amma'...

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Milagu Karasev - a crunchy Tea Time Snack, flavoured with Black Pepper! Diwali Special!

Diwali - the festival of lights is just around the corner and Amma is in full action mode preparing the Diwali Sweets and Savouries! Karas...

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Jowar Vada | Surati Desai Vada - A scrumptious Tea Time Snack!

Jowar Vada also known as Surati Desai Vada is a yummy Tea Time Snack. This is a very easy recipe and all you need to do is just mix the ba...

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Bajra Vada - A Gluten Free Tea Time Snack!

Yesterday Appa and I went to our local flour mill and got whole Bajra and Jowar made into flour. The warm freshly made flour of these mill...

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Cornflakes Chivda - an easy to make Snack! Chivda | Mixture made with Makka Poha - Diwali Special!

With Diwali just around the corner, the festive spirit is felt everywhere. With all shops getting geared up for this Light Festival, it is...

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