Looking for easy Indian and fusion vegan appetizer recipes? Here are the best ones-samosas, pakodas, vadas and more…
Mysore Bonda is an easy vegetarian snack recipe. They are usually made with soaked and ground urad dal (split and hulled black gram), but this recipe is a slight variation on the traditional one. Mysore bonda is a delightful and healthy snack, crunchy on the outside and soft and spongy on the inside. Servings: 4-6 […]
Mustard Greens Pakoda is a quick and simple appetizer or snack that would appeal to kids and adults. This is a good way to add green leafy vegetables to your diet. The black pepper adds a wonderful flavor to the fritters and the stalks of the greens a nice crunch. This is also a great way […]
Mirchi Bajji or mirchi pakoda is a favorite street snack of many Indians. Spicy and a little tangy, depending on who makes it, this hot snack makes you hunger for more. The chilli peppers used for these fritters are moderately hot or mild; if you are using the hot variety, you can remove some of […]
Medu Vada (soft vada) is very popular in South India as breakfast and snack. Try this easy recipe for these fried fritters. Made with split black gram, medu vadas are crunchy on the outside and soft inside and make a great picnic food. Servings: 4 Cooking Time: 30 minutes (excluding the soaking time for dal) Ingredients […]
Masala Vada is made with mixed lentils, and is a wholesome and very popular vegetarian snack. This is one of those healthy recipes for everyday food from South India that’s rich in protein. This vada also makes perfect party food. Servings:4 Cooking Time: 30 minutes (excluding the soaking time for dal) Ingredients 1/4 cup urad […]
Idli-Batter Fritters are a crunchy and delightful snack you can literally make in minutes if you have the idli batter ready. If you’re wondering what to do with leftover batter, try this easy vegetarian/vegan snack recipe. Servings: 4 Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients 4 cups idli batter 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (maida) 1 cup onions, […]
Curry Puff is a delicious puff pastry with an Indian twist. It has a filling of potatoes and peas curry or other vegetable curry. Curry Puffs are extremely popular in India and abroad. In the US, they are sold in Indian grocery stores and restaurants. If you want a snack that’s filling (pun intended!) try […]
Chickpea Patties make a healthy and filling vegetarian snack for kids as well as adults. Chickpeas contain a lot of protein and fiber and are a great addition to a healthy diet. Servings: 4 Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 15oz can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 cup onions, finely chopped 1 tsp ginger, […]
Cheesy Rice Balls are a quick and easy after-school or tea-time snack, especially if you have leftover cooked rice. The cheese provides calcium and the carbohydrates in rice a quick boost of energy. Servings: 2-3 (makes 6) Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients 4 tbsp cheese (paneer pr parmesan, grated) 1 cup rice, cooked and mashed […]
Cabbage Fritters have a delightful crunch and make a great addition to any appetizer platter. Cabbage seems like an unlikely candidate for fritters, but actually works quite well in this recipe. Serve with other appetizers, as these are best when consumed in small doses. If you don’t much care for cabbage but would like to […]
Bread Bonda is an easy recipe for a tasty and filling after-school snack for kids. Kids usually like both bread and potatoes and are sure to like this vegetarian snack. Use whole-wheat or whole-grain bread to add more natural fiber and nutrition. Bread that is 100% whole grain usually contains brown rice and barley, and […]
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Use these sample menus to make your vegetarian meal-planning a little easier. Traditional Indian vegetarian meals are delicious and nutritious and usually consist of roti (Indian flatbread) and/or rice with an array of vegetable curries, lentils soups, raitas/salads. These are served with a variety of condiments such as pickles, chutneys, and pappadums and other […]
You can find these ingredients for Indian cooking in any Indian grocery store. If you have trouble finding any of these in your area, try the spice shop. You can also order these from an online grocery store. Spices and Herbs English Hindi Telugu Tamil Kannada Aniseed/Fennel Saunf Sopu/Pedda Jeelakarra Sombu Saunf Asafoetida Hing Inguva […]
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