Indian Street Food (Samosa, Kachori, Chaat)

Aaloo (potato) chop

“Aaloo Chop” is a popular and beloved snack in many parts of India, especially in Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha. This delicious treat features a spiced mashed potato filling that is coated in a gram flour (besan) batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, Aaloo Chop is a […]

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Ghughani (kala chana/Bengal gram) masala

Servings: 3-4 Soaking time: 6 hours. Preparation time: 5 minutes. Cooking time: 20 minutes. Total time: 25 minutes. Today morning my daughter-in-law called up to ask the recipe for Ghughani/Black Bengal gram as it is one of her favorite meals in our home. Not to my surprise she loved to cook this as it is

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Sabu Vada (sabudana vada/sago vada)

“Sabu Vada (sabudana vada/sago vada) originating from Maharashtra, this dish is often enjoyed during fasting periods (vrat) or as a tea-time snack. Sabudana Vada has a delightful combination of textures—crispy on the outside and soft on the inside—with a mild flavourful taste. It is a popular Indian snack made from tapioca pearls (sabudana), which are

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Dahi (yogurt)-vada

Servings: 5-6 Soaking time: 6 hours. Preparation time: 15 minutes. Frying time: 7-8 minutes(each batch). Arranging time: 5 minutes. Total time: 28 minutes. Happy Holi! Yummy and delicious starter is ready to serve; it is also used as a side dish. I am cooking this recipe using Urad dal (split black gram), it is good

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Jodhpuri Mawa kachori (Sweet Dish from Rajasthan)

Servings: Preparation time: 18 minutes. Frying time: 10-12 minutes(each batch). Total time: 30 minutes. Jodhpuri Mawa Kachori is a luxurious sweet treat from the royal city of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India. I first tasted it when my son was studying engineering there. When came home for first vacation on Diwali holiday he brought “Jodhpuri Mawa

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