Korean Cream Cheese Buns are going to be your new party favourite starter or family snack time classic. These melt in the mouth buns with a crispy exterior are a gourmet take on your regular Garlic Bread. What is Korean Cream Cheese Bun? A burger bun or sweet bun is sliced halfway and filled with… Continue reading Korean Cream Cheese Buns
Category: Snack Ideas
Jowar Khichdi
Millets are ancient super grains that have long been a part of Indian food culture. Jowar or Sorghum is one such millet commonly used in flour form to prepare bhakris. Today I am sharing a super easy and delicious Jowar Khichdi Recipe using Whole Jowar which can be a snack, breakfast dish or a tiffin… Continue reading Jowar Khichdi
Potato Garlic Bites
An easy and quick snack for everyone. A good change from pakoras for monsoon cravings. Kids love it and so do adults Potato Garlic Bites Recipe Makes 24 (as seen)1cup mashed potatoes3 tbsp oil3 tbsp chopped garlic1/2 tsp chilli powderSalt1/2 cup water1/4 cup rice flour2 tbsp cornflourOil for fryingStep 1 - Heat oil in a… Continue reading Potato Garlic Bites
Chana Bateta – Bohra Style
Chana Bateta, the quintessential Bohri speciality, a spicy and tangy dish of boiled peas and potatoes This is commonly sold on roadside stalls of Bohri Mohalla, Mumbai during Ramadan and is a popular side dish prepared during food gatherings. Chana Bateta is frequently prepared for iftari (time to break Ramadan fast) by people who cannot… Continue reading Chana Bateta – Bohra Style
Surti Butter – Indian Tea-time Biscuits
Surti Butter Biscuits are popular and highly relished Indian savoury biscuits. They are mostly enjoyed with a cup of hot chai or tea. Surti Butter biscuits are loaded with butter (hence the name) thus they have the perfect melt in the mouth feel and make a heavy snack. The biscuits are flavoured with jeera (cumin seeds) and also referred to as Jeera Biscuits.
Millets and Vegetable Cutlet
I recently shared the Top 10 Food Predictions of 2018 in my post here. The list prepared by who's who of the Indian Food Industry mention the comeback of Indian Millets as one of the top predictions of this year. Honestly, till now the only millet I knew was Ragi or Finger Millet. But while… Continue reading Millets and Vegetable Cutlet
Mini Peanut Butter Cupcakes
The cupcakes are basic and light with chocolate beautifully complimenting the peanut butter flavour. And so, Nabeel is currently enjoying his summer break in full swing, ensuring I am on my toes 24 hours, or at least till he is awake. His constant needs to play, eat, read, and have fun sucks out all my energy… Continue reading Mini Peanut Butter Cupcakes
Snack on Yoghurt
Snacking has become a way of life for kids these days given their rigid schedules. Kids rarely have time to savour and gain from the basic meals of the day, their 3 full meals are essentially broken down into 5 to 6 quick snacky meals out of which 2 are usually grab and go kind… Continue reading Snack on Yoghurt
Salted Caramel Popcorn
Salted Caramel Popcorn is the sole reason we visit shopping malls frequently….yes such is the craze and love for popcorn that Nabeel and I share. Seems like our trips to the mall are going to end soon, for we tried out an incredibly satisfying, no-frills, melt-in the mouth kinda Homemade Salted Caramel Popcorn Recipe over… Continue reading Salted Caramel Popcorn
3 Easy Kids Recipe Videos
Being mom to a dynamic kid sure has it's share of worries and concerns, one of them being what food to make for him that will ensure a good flow of energy to meet up his activity requirements. I am often left in this dilemma and so are most moms, many of whom have written… Continue reading 3 Easy Kids Recipe Videos
Easy 3 Ingredient Energy Bar for Kids
Energy Bars as the name suggests are packaged snacks loaded with whole lot of goodness that impart instant energy. The Easy 3 ingredient Energy Bar for Kids is made using Dates, Oats and Almonds. Iron and instant energy from dates, fiber from oats and vitamins from almonds is a powerful combination which will energize your child right away.
Chickpea & Fruit Chaat
Something that will help keep your body and mind cool this summer is this extremely delicious and juicy Chickpea and Fruit Chaat. A tangy amalgamation of flavours and wholesomeness, the chaat is packed with protein and goodness of fruits which can be eaten as a snack, salad or even a light meal. I have grown… Continue reading Chickpea & Fruit Chaat
Green Pea Parathas
This year’s extended winter is a boon; not only do we get to enjoy the lovely weather but also the endless supply of fresh fruits and vegetables it brings along. Carrot and Peas are the top 2 ingredients of the season that always come home with me after every trip to the market. I pick… Continue reading Green Pea Parathas
Easy & Creative ways to serve milk to kids
I am one blessed mom, why? Because milk time for me is not as harrowing as for most moms…Nabeel looks forward to his milk cuppa daily and drinks up the same without creating any fuss. How? All because of a few simple and practical tips that I follow to make his cup of milk interesting… Continue reading Easy & Creative ways to serve milk to kids
Vegetable and Chickpea Patties
What to make for tiffin tomorrow? Is a worrying question most moms ask themselves. While tiffin ideas/options may pop up immediately most are not convincing enough for a mom who wishes to feed something substantial and nutritious to her child. Here is an extremely delicious and totally wholesome dish that you can make for your… Continue reading Vegetable and Chickpea Patties
Spinach & Peanut Pooris
Spinach & Peanut Pooris -The goodness of spinach and peanuts combine to make an excellent food for kids.
Spiced Potato Stuffed Sesame Buns
It’s that time of the year when I am scratching my head to figure out new flavours and food items to pack in Nabeel’s lunch box. I know it’s been only a month since school re-opened yet the regular Tiffin making activity has already started to get boring for me. So recently, during one of… Continue reading Spiced Potato Stuffed Sesame Buns
Indian Spiced Puffed Rice Snack / Mumra Chivda
Hello Readers, I am posting nearly after a month and very sorry for that. Nabeel turned 3 recently as per the Islamic calendar (as per the Gregorian, its end of this month) and we decided to have his much delayed birthday party, finally. Husband and I were not in favour of throwing a huge first… Continue reading Indian Spiced Puffed Rice Snack / Mumra Chivda
Fig & Apricot Milkshake
Consuming milkshakes in summers is ideal to beat the heat in a nutritious and yummy way!
Classic Chilli Cheese Toast
The famous Chilli Cheese toast can now be whipped up in your kitchen with this blink n make recipe.