Noodles, stir-fried with tofu and bean sprouts accompanied by a soya sauce.

Guests just love this beautiful basket filled with fruit and ice-cream.

Usli is a mixture of healthy stir-fried sprouts. Sprouting not only kills the anti-nutritional factors in the pulses but also enhances their nutrient content and makes them more digestible.

A medley of vegetables and paneer threaded on wooden skewers and flavoured with a sweet and spicy peanut sauce makes a lip smacking snack.

Yellu podi chithranna, flavoured with a special variety of malgapodi (chilli-based powder), is a raging contrast to the mild, lemon-flavoured variety of chithranna that is everyday fare in Karnataka.

A delicacy from the streets of Calcutta, the Bread Aloo Chaat is a chatpata treat with a blast of flavours and multiple textures.A layer of sliced bread is topped with a flavourful potato mixture, and served with a garnish of peanuts, coconut and sev. While the chutneys and spice powders give this chaat a mouth-watering taste, the garnishes give it a delectable crunch. Serve this snack immediately after preparation to enjoy the crunchiness and peppy taste. Also do try other delicacies made with bread like Bread Pizza , Bread Upma and Bread Fritters .

An idea that’s totally out of the ordinary, easy to execute but all set to please... get ready to try out our innovative Lettuce Wraps. A colourful and crunchy assortment of veggies, sautéed lightly and mixed into a stuffing, is wrapped in lettuce leaves lined with a herby plum sauce and pungent garlic sauce. A sprinkling of spring onions adds to the taste and textural aspects of this unusual Lettuce Wrap making it an experience that denotes excitement in every dimension. Using sesame oil makes these wraps tastier and healthier too.

Gojjus or pastes are a popular component of Andhra cuisine. These spicy pastes, made with a combination of greens, veggies and spices are sautéed with rice to make a quick, pulao like dish. It is part of their everyday cuisine. This particular Gongura Pulihora is made of rice mixed with a spicy paste of gongura leaves, which are very famous in Andhra Pradesh. These leaves have a naturally tangy flavour with a mild sourness, which when combined with red chillies and other spices makes a very flavourful paste. A traditional tempering that includes garlic gives this Gongura Pulihora a striking flavour, while cashews and peanuts give it an exciting crunch. Try this regional delicacy and you will make it a part of your kitchen too! You can also use gongura leaves with dal, like in Gongura Pappu .

vrat ka dahi vada | falahari dahi vada | upvas dahi vada recipe | with 24 amazing images. vrat ka dahi vada | falahari dahi vada | upvas dahi vada recipe | is a yummy treat which can be enjoyed during Indian fasting festivals. Learn how to make upvas dahi vada recipe. Tradionally dahi vadas are made of urad dal or moong dal. Here upvas dahi vada recipe is made from samu and potatoes which can be relished during fasting. Who says a person cannot feast when fasting! Faral means "fast" and vrat ka dahi vada is designed specifically to satisfy the craving for those who want something chatpata during fasting. Sanwa millet is also known as samu, sama, samak, varai, mordhan, moriyo. It is popularly used to make faral recipes for Indian fasting festivals. falahari dahi vada gives soft, grainy texture to the vadas due to the usage of potatoes and sama. Further the vadas are soaked in water after deep frying, topped with curds, and garnished with spice powders, and farali chivda end up as a toothsome treat that blends varied flavours and textures in every mouthful. Topping the falahari dahi vadas with khajur gud ki chutney and green chutney will further give an additional flavour boost. Tips for making vrat ka dahi vada: 1. Deep fry few vadas at a time to prevent from sticking to each other. 2. Do not stir continuously while deep frying to avoid breaking of vadas. 3. You can skip adding coriander if you don’t eat while fasting. 4. Assemble the dahi vada just before serving for better flavour. Enjoy vrat ka dahi vada | falahari dahi vada | upvas dahi vada recipe | with detailed step by step images.

farali bhajiya recipe | farali suran pakora | vrat ke pakode | upvas pakoda | with 26 amazing images. farali suran pakora is a sumptuous snack for fasting days which is very easy to prepare. Learn how to make farali bhajiya recipe | farali suran pakora | vrat ke pakode | upvas pakoda | Farali bhajiya is a deep-fried snack prepared during the Navratri fasting, or other Upvas or vrat days like Ekadashi, Mahashivratri, or Janmashtami. It is crispy from outside and mildly spicy from inside. Farali suran bhajiya is made using yam, rajgira flour for binding, crunchiness of peanuts, tanginess of lemon juice and peppy green chillies make the perfect balance of flavours which makes farali suran pakora taste unique. Hot upvas pakoda served with farali green chutney and a cup of hot tea will surely satisfy your cravings. Tips to make farali bhajiya: Make sure to the bhajiya batter should be slightly thick. 2. Instead of yam you can also add grated potato. 3. Make sure to squeeze water properly from the yam otherwise the batter will become thin. 4. Farali bhajiyas taste great when served immediately with green chutney. Enjoy farali bhajiya recipe | farali suran pakora | vrat ke pakode | upvas pakoda | with detailed step by step images

dabeli bruschetta recipe | Indian party starter dabeli | fusion dabeli | with 27 amazing images. dabeli bruschetta recipe is an ultimate fusion of Indian regional and Italian flavours making it into a drool worthy party starter. Learn how to make dabeli bruschetta recipe | Indian party starter dabeli | fusion dabeli | A popular street food, dabeli is mostly found in Gujarat and Maharashtra. A lot of street food vendors in Mumbai are specialists in making this and serve out hundreds of dabeli in a day! Dabeli is an Indian snack made by stuffing seasoned potatoes with chutney, onions, sev, peanuts and pomegranate in buttered pav and toasting it to a golden brown color. Here is an interesting open version of dabeli in the form of a bruschetta. Call it open dabeli or dabeli toast; it is delicious and easy to make. The perfect blend of potato, chutney and spices makes it a burst of flavours. Enjoy fusion dabeli for an easy chai-time snack. Tips to make dabeli bruschetta recipe: 1. Instead of bread loaf you can also use bread slices. 2. Make sure the bread slices are toasted really well. 3. Just before serving assemble the dabeli bruschetta. Enjoy dabeli bruschetta recipe | Indian party starter dabeli | fusion dabeli | with detailed step by step images.

Jhal muri recipe | Kolkata style jhal muri | jhal mudi | with 27 amazing images. jhal muri is a popular street snack from Kolkata, Bengal, Odisa. Learn how to make Jhal muri recipe | Kolkata style jhal muri | jhal mudi | jhalmuri is a popular street snack popular in Calcutta made of puffed rice and an assortment of spices, sprouts, vegetables, chanachur and mustard oil. It is prepped up using a special bhaja masala or jhal muri masala. Kolkata Street Style Jhal Muri is easy- to- make recipe which can be prepared in less than 15 minutes. All you need is some puffed rice, sprouts, raw peanuts, regular veggies and you are good to go. You can even add aloo bhujia to it if you like. Raw mustard oil, bhaja masala, sprouts and fresh coconut gives it a very unique flavour to jhal mudi. Must try recipe which will blow your mind in every bite. Tips to make jhal muri: 1. You can also add sweet chutney in jhal muri. 2. Make sure to serve it immediately otherwise it will become soggy. 3. You can also add moong sprouts in the bhel. Enjoy Jhal muri recipe | Kolkata style jhal muri | jhal mudi | with detailed step by step images.

rajgira chivda recipe | amaranth chivda | healthy puffed rajgira namkeen | with 19 amazing images. rajgira chivda is a healthy snack usually consumed for fasting days. It is also called as Vrat ki Namkeen made with Rajgira or Amaranth seeds that are puffed. Learn how to make rajgira chivda recipe | amaranth chivda | healthy puffed rajgira namkeen | Healthy puffed rajgira namkeen is low cal, low oil and great for diabetics and weight watchers. This can also be consumed on non-fasting days along with a cup of tea and/or a light mid morning snack option too. Rajgira (Amaranth) has many benefits; from preventing heart diseases to boosting immunity It is more nutritious than other staple foods like rice and wheat. Rajgira is rich in phytochemicals like carotenoids and nutrients like protein, magnesium, zinc, potassium and iron. Tips to make rajgira chivda: 1. You can skip adding curry leaves, turmeric and chilli powder to make vrat rajgira chivda. 2. Store the chivda in an air tight container for 1 week. 3.You can also make this chivda in olive oil to make it healthier. Enjoy rajgira chivda recipe | amaranth chivda | healthy puffed rajgira namkeen | with detailed step by step photos

jhal oats recipe | Bengali style vegetable oats | healthy breakfast jhal oats | with 29 amazing images. This is a modified and healthy version of Bengali style Jhal Muri. Learn how to make jhal oats recipe | Bengali style vegetable oats | healthy breakfast jhal oats | Jhal Oats is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is made with oats, fresh mix vegetables, and special Bengali spice mix that is jhal muri masala. Oats are a good source of fiber, which can help you feel full and satisfied. Vegetables are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Bengali style vegetable oats is a great way to start your day, and it is also a great option for a quick and easy meal for weight watchers. Tips to make jhal oats: 1. Instead of oats you can use semolina to make jhal suji. 2. You can also add dry coconut flakes in this recipe. 3. Do not soak the oats in water for too long, immediately drain them. Enjoy jhal oats recipe | Bengali style vegetable oats | healthy breakfast jhal oats | with detailed step by step photos.