Snacks Recipes

Snacks, called tiffin in the South, occupy a very special place in our cooking. Crunchy, soft, spicy, sweet and hot, they are steamed, shallow fried or deep fried. Serve them as teatime treats or along with a meal. More often than not they are a complete meal in themselves. We have a wide variety of snacks, ranging from small eats to heavy snacks which can easily be substitued for a meal. In India, any time is snack/tiffin time.

Diwali Holi Janmashtami Snacks
Tikha Gathiya

Tikha Gathiya (Teekha Gathiya) is a popular Gujarati tea time snack. Gathiya is a spicy and crunchy deep fried savoury made with gram flour, ajwain and various spices. It is…
Diwali Janmashtami Snacks
Ribbon Pakoda

Ribbon Pakoda is a popular South Indian savoury snack made during festivals like Diwali, Janmashtami, Navratri and others. It is also made during school holidays and served as a evening…
Diwali Janmashtami Navratri Snacks
Karasev

Karasev or Kara Sev is a South Indian savoury snack made during festivals like Diwali, Navratri, Janmashtami and is an common dish in the South Indian weddings. Crunchy, crispy and…
Chaat Snacks
Masala Papad

Masala Papad is a very popular North Indian snack / starter dish. A refreshing & light snack, Masala Papads are perfect for any occasion with crispy papads topped up with…
Samosa
Vegetable Samosa

Vegetable Samosa is a popular and common snack across the Indian sub-continent. A crispy and deep fried snack, it is traditionally made using gram flour, potato, peas, onion and spices.…
Spinach Vada
Mixed Dal Keerai Vadai

Keerai Vadai is a popular South Indian snack made using spinach and dal. Served with coconut chutney, it is basically a masala vadai with spinach. Commonly found in roadside shops…
Fast Food Kids Potato Snacks
Aloo Tikki

Aloo Tikki is a very popular fast food/street food snack in North India. Made with mashed potatoes and spices, they are often served on its own with chutney / sauce…
Potato Snacks
Aloo Bread Tikki

Aloo Bread Tikki is an easy and simple to make snack for any time of the day. A delicious and yummy finger licking snack, it is a variation to the…
Vada Hanuman Jayanthi
Milagu Vadai

Milagu Vadai or Pepper Vadai is a very popular South Indian snack. Most commonly made during Hanuman Jayanthi as an offering to Lord Anjeneya, it is also used to make…
Cutlet Paneer
Paneer Cutlet

Paneer Cutlet is a easy to make snack that can be served as an appetizer or as an evening snack. Combining the goodness of paneer and the taste appeal of…
Diwali Janmashtami Murukkus and Mixtures
Mullu Murukku (Muthusaram)

Mullu Murukku (Muthusaram / Mullu Thenkuzhal is a very popular South Indian savoury snack made during Diwali or Krishna Jayanthi. A very easy to make homemade murukku, this is often…
Diwali Janmashtami Murukkus and Mixtures
Butter Murukku

Butter Murukku is probably one of the most popular Murukku varieties across India. It is a tasty and crunchy snack from Tamil Nadu. Often served as a snack, they are…
Navratri Sundal
Rajma Sundal

Rajma Sundal is a healthy South Indian evening snack. Rajma or Red Kidney Beans is a popular bean variety rich in protein, fiber, iron and other essential nutrients. Sundals are…
Sundal Navratri
Karamani Sundal

Karamani Sundal (Black Eyed Peas Sundal) is a South Indian snack rich in protein and served during evening time. Served as a prasadam during Navratri time, it is made using…
Navratri Sundal
Mochai Sundal

Mochai Sundal is one of the sundal varieties made during Navratri. Unlike other sundal varieties, this is not a regular sundal that is made often. Rich in protein, it is…
Navratri Sundal
Pasi Paruppu Sundal (Moong Dal Sundal)

Moong Dal Sundal or also known as Pasi Paruppu Sundal in Tamil is a healthy and simple evening snack to make for kids. It is also a popular recipe made…
Navratri Sundal
Vella Kondakadalai Sundal

White Chickpeas Sundal or Vella Kondakadalai Sundal is a very popular sundal variety in Tamil Nadu. The festival of Navratri is not complete without sundals and if you are short…
Ganesh Chaturthi Navratri Sundal
Karuppu Kondakadalai Sundal

Karuppu Kondakadalai Sundal or Black Chana Sundal is a simple and tasty sundal made on the auspicious occasion of Navratri and offered as a prasadam to the deities and given…
Avani Avittam Diwali Janmashtami Snacks
Varagu Thattai

Varagu Thattai is a wholesome and healthy variation of the classic South Indian snack. Varagu Arisi or Kodo Millet is a nutritious grain with high protein and rich source of…
Snacks Diwali Ganesh Chaturthi Janmashtami Navratri
Samai Thattai

Samai Thattai is a healthy and nutritious alternative to the popular South Indian snack. Samai or Little Millet is a nutritious and ancient grain of India. Often used to make…
Diwali Janmashtami Snacks
Thattai

Thattai is a popular South Indian savoury snack, native to Tamil cuisine. Crispy and deep fried, it is a versatile snack – be it tea-time, appetizer, evening snack or serving…