Fried Bhindi/Okra
Fried Bhindi/Okra is an unconventional preparation. It’s more like a poakori and less like a side vegetable. If you want to serve it with the main meal, serve it with […]
Category: Jain Snack Recipes
Jain religion promotes satwik bhojan, which is good for your physical and mental health. Of course meat is prohibited but vegetables like onions and garlic are also prohibited because they are aphrodisiac.
Most people have difficulty making food without onion and garlic but actually it’s really flavorful because you taste the vegetable itself instead of the same onion and garlic. Here is a collection of Jain snack recipes that are without onion, garlic and potatoes.
Khandvi
Khandvi is a very popular Gujarati snack. It’s delicate, looks beautiful and doesn’t need that many ingredients. Preparation time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Difficulty: Medium Ingredients Besan (chickpeas flour) 1/2 […]
Namak Pare (Savory Bites)
Namak Pare is one of those snacks that you will find in every house in India. It can be kept for a long time in the pantry. It’s a perfect […]
Khasta Kachori
Khasta Kachori is a delicious North Indian snack. It can be eaten just with tamarind chutney or with aloo curry and chutney. Preparation time: 50 minutes Servings: 10 Difficulty: Medium […]
Fruit Chaat/Salad
Fruit Chaat/Salad is a perfect recipe for people who avoid eating fruits. Make it as spicy or as tangy as you like and they will love to eat it. Preparation […]
Dhokla
Dhokla is a very popular Gujarati snack. It uses almost no oil, it’s nutritious and it’s easy to make. Preparation Time: 50 minutes Servings: 6 Difficulty: Easy Dhokla Ingredients Besan […]
Sprouted Kale Chane (Bengal Gram) Snack
Whole Bengal gram or kala chana is a variety of chickpeas that is used in many cuisines all over the world but it is most popular in India. Chana is […]
Palak/Spinach Pakori
Palak/Spinach Pakori is made in a variety of ways but this one is the crunchiest and tastes great. Preparation Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Difficulty: Easy Ingredients Finely chopped fresh […]
Mathri
Mathri is the perhaps the oldest found dry snack of India. In the old days whenever someone was travelling, they will carry two things with them. One Mathri and two, […]
Murku
Murku is a savoury, crunchy Indian snack. The snack originated in the Tamil Nadu state, and its name derives from the Tamil word for “twisted”, which refers to its shape. […]
Masala Corn
If you like Corn Cobs, you will love Masala Corn. It has all the goodness of the fresh corn with no worries of getting them stuck in your teeth. Preparation […]
Patod or Patra (Taro Leaf Pakori)
Patod or Patra is a Gujrati preparation. The nutritious and tasty Taro leaves are stuffed with a spicy mixture and steamed. Although it tastes best when deep-fried, you can also […]
Stuffed Zucchini
Zucchini is a sweet gourd that tastes great even as a salad. If it is stuffed with some spices and grilled, it becomes even more delicious. Stuffed Zucchini is one […]
Paneer Tikka (Grilled Paneer)
Paneer Tikka is a very popular finger snack in North India. Every gathering or wedding will have Paneer Tikka served. Fortunately it’s easy to make too. Preparation Time: 3 hours […]
Dahi Vada/Bhalle
Dahi Vada/bhalle is a very popular dish all over India with a little bit of variation. Basically it’s deep fried dal pakori, served with yogurt. Preparation Time: 35 minutes Servings: […]
Peas Snack
Peas snack is very popular in Uttar Pradesh in the winters. Cooked with heeng and ginger and garnished with fresh coriander leaves, they are absolutely mouth watering. Preparation Time: 20 […]
Besan Bread
Besan bread is a kind of pakori and a very popular street food in India. Best part is that it’s really simple to make and pretty filling too. Cooking time: […]