Category Finger Foods and Appetizers

Bitter melon karela fritters

Karela- Bitter melon is a vegetable one should know for sure. you will love it or hate it. Relationship with this unique vegetable is either or.  Karela is widely known in India and China. This is a fruit of a subtropical vine…

Kumato tomatoes Bruschetta

Prep time:  5 minutes Bake time:   10-12 minutes cooking level : very easy Recipe Type : AO = Anti-Oxidant ,                         V = Vegan Serves: 2-4 Ingredients:  2 kumato tomato chopped one small red onion…

Crispy Kale Chips

Prep time :5 minutes bake time: 10-12 minutes very easy recipe Next time you’re looking for a snack to munch on, try these kale chips instead of potato chips. Kale is one vegetable that I always wanted to add in my…

Artichoke Spinach Dip

Artichoke Spinach Dip Artichokes are not well utilized in Indian culture, but I have always been fascinated with artichoke spinach dip.So this week I started my first experiment from scratch Ingredients 1 artichoke 1 cup baby spinach 2 cloves garlic…

New Video: "Preparing Khaman Dhokla"

Try My Step by Step easy recipe of famous dish of KHAMAN DHOKLA. Try this heart healthy snack for fun. Every one loves this tangy sweet and spicy appetizer!

Bhel Puri

One of my favorite chaat is Bhel Puri. The best ones I’ve found are sold by street vendors at their stalls.  It is a very famous push cart food in India. It is similar in style to America’s food trucks. …

Cottage Cheese Fritters – Bhajia

Cottage cheese fritters or “Pakoras” are a Saturday treat in my house. This is a guilty pleasure. This recipe is very simple and calls for a few ingredients.  Once done, they taste amazingly good. Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time:  20 minutes…

The Best Onion Dip

This onion dip is a huge hit at every party!  There is never any left in the bowl.  It’s great to bring to picnics and barbecues.  The guests will ask you how you made it! Ingredients: 2    Large “Sweet” Onions…

Jumbo Garden Potatoes with Broccoli

Photo courtesy of Healthy Meals in Minutes Here’s a delicious way to get both your starch and your vegetables in one! Cooking Difficulty Level: Medium Cooking Preparation Time: 1 hour & 30-45 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2    Large Potatoes 1    Cup…

Muthia- Spinach Rolls

Photo of Steamed & Tempered Rolls courtesy of iFood.tv This is a typical Gujarati dish which is very popular and healthy. It is a Muthia dish (rolls made with a fist-shaped dent) and is a very versatile and quick dish. The…

Fresh & Mild Tomato Salsa

This salsa comes from an old recipe called “Tom’s Tacos.” You can make this any time when you want a fresh, slightly spicy, slightly sweet tomato salsa. Cooking Preparation Time: 15 Minutes Cooking Difficulty Level: Easy Recipe Type: Vegetarian Ingredients: …

Pani Puri – Gol Gappa

Pani Puri with Potatoes, Mung Beans, Chickpeas and Date Sauce I grew up in India. The thing I miss most are the tasty bites of food from the street vendors which are famously called “chaat.”  Here, I’ve had the chance…