Snacks

Tapioca Upma

Tapioca Upma or Kappa Upma is a perfect option for breakfast or a healthy snack. A quickie and healthy food to kick-start the day. Tapioca is a tubular, rich in carbohydrate, gluten free and omnipresent in Kerala. Ingredients 250 gm tapioca/kappa 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 tsp mustard seeds 1Continue reading “Tapioca Upma”

Snake gourd fritters

Snake gourd or Padwal, is a rich source of dietary fibers to aid in digestion, it also has significant amounts of vitamins C and E and antioxidants, which improve skin and hair health and remove harmful free radicals from injuring the healthy cells in the body. Snake gourd fritters is a very simple dish you can prepare within halfContinue reading “Snake gourd fritters”

Chana tikki | chick pea tikki

Here is a nutritious variant of this all time favorite snack made with protein and calcium rich chick peas (chana). When you feel like having a snack, go for these tasty Chick Pea Tikki. Serve hot with your favorite chutney or ketchup. Ingredients 2 cups soaked and boiled white chana/ chickpeas 2 green chilies, finelyContinue reading “Chana tikki | chick pea tikki”

Black chick pea chaat | chana chaat

Chana chaat, a protein rich healthy snack made with chana (chickpeas) and basic ingredients is a perfect snack food for kids or a lunchbox. If you have the leftover boiled chickpeas or canned chickpeas it hardly takes 5 minutes to assemble all the ingredients. Ingredients 1 cup black chick peas 1 large onion, finely choppedContinue reading “Black chick pea chaat | chana chaat”

Bread masala

Bread masala is spicy, flavorful, colorful and everything else you need with a perfect cup of tea. Recipe of masala bread is quite simple. All you need is bread (white bread, whole wheat bread or brown bread) some vegetables and masala. Ingredients 5 slices of bread,sliced in small cubes 1 large onion, finely chopped 1Continue reading “Bread masala”

Chickpea stir fry/upkari/sundal

Chickpea upkari/sundal is totally delicious with flavor of pepper, curry leaves and grated coconut soaked in softly cooked chickpeas. This dish can be had on its own or can be served as a side dish with rice or chapati. Ingredients 1 cup white chickpeas/chana 1/2 cup grated coconut 1 tbsp coconut oil 2 green chilies 1Continue reading “Chickpea stir fry/upkari/sundal”

Macaroni with soy nuggets

Macaroni with soy nuggets is the best snack option for those are craving for a restaurant style pasta as it is on a much healthier side and tastes equally delicious. This dish offers rich source of protein, dietary fiber and carbohydrates from the wheat based macaroni and more protein from the soy nuggets. Ingredients 1Continue reading “Macaroni with soy nuggets”

Beetroot cutlet

Cutlet, a delectable combination of mashed potatoes and other veggies is a deep fried snack which is crispy outside and soft inside. These mild spicy and crispy cutlets tastes delicious when served with dips like green chutney or tomato sauce. This recipe is inspired from the all time favorite ‘Indian coffee house’ beetroot cutlets. IngredientsContinue reading “Beetroot cutlet”

Sarkara Varatti | Jaggery coated banana

Sarkara Varatti or Banana chips coated with jaggery is a traditional sweet dish popular among the Keralites. It is also known by the name ‘Sarkara Upperi’. It is extensively prepared during Onam festival. Chopped banana pieces and jaggery are the essential ingredients in making this snack. The use of jaggery gives this dish sweet tasteContinue reading “Sarkara Varatti | Jaggery coated banana”

Kaya varuthathu | Banana chips | Ethakka upperi

Banana chips are crispy tea time snacks made of Nendran Kaya, a variety of bananas popular across the state of Kerala. Mature raw bananas are separated from the bunch, peeled off its green skin. Long narrow fleshy part is passed through machines to get uniform sliced round banana pieces. Sliced banana pieces are fried inContinue reading “Kaya varuthathu | Banana chips | Ethakka upperi”