Tea Time Snacks

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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Banana flower pakoda

“Banana Flower Pakoda”, (Fritters) hold a special place in our home, especially during summer vacations when my son returned from college. These crispy, flavourful fritters were one of his favorite evening snacks, and he often requested as soon as he arrived. Banana Flower Fritters, also known as Banana Blossom Pakoras, are a delicious and unique

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Sooji (rava) upma

When I serve “Sooji (Rava) Upma”, I like to pair it with a side of Coconut Chutney and fried salted green chilies. The creamy, mildly sweet coconut chutney complements the Upma perfectly. The fried salted green chillies, on the other hand, provide a delightful burst of heat and crunch. “Sooji (Rava) Upma”  is a popular

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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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Fresh green peas with poha (snacks from Bihar)

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 5 minutes. Fresh green peas cooking  time: 17 minutes. Poha frying  time: 5 minutes. Total time: 27 minutes. Yesterday after seeing the photo of ‘Fresh green matar with poha’ on my what’s up family group, the old memories of enjoying “green matar and chura” with family; flooded my brain. Staying in

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