Sweet chutney for Chaats - Dates Tamarind Sweet Chutney Recipe

Sweet chutney and green chutney are must for any chaat recipes which elevates the taste of chaats.  When i went in to try out some chaat recipes, i decided to make all ingredients that goes into it from scratch. This chutney is a perfect blend of sweet and sour using dates and tamarind.  Unlike green chutney this is bit time consuming, but you can make it more and keeps well  upto a month.

Homemade Puri for Chaats - Puri Recipe

Pani Poori/ Golgappas is one of my most favorite chaat recipe and the list is endless. It carries way back to my school and college days. I rarely get chance to taste a plate of my favorite masala puri or pani poori as there were only minimal chaat shops near our house. But now it's seen every luke and corner of each street. There need not be any special reason to have chaats, and for me, whether it be winter or summer, i can have chaat's any time.

Bombay Toast Sandwich - Bombay Vegetable Sandwich Recipe

 Bombay toast sandwich is a popular sandwich commonly available in the streets of Mumbai. It is made with potato stuffing along with vegetables, green chutney and grilled to make it crispy & perfect sandwich. Easy and tasty snack that can be packed up for picnic or for kids lunch box.

Kathi Roll Recipe - Aloo Kathi and Paneer Tikka Kathi Roll

Kathi Rolls or otherwise wraps/frankie's is a  popular street food, originating from Kolkata, India.  Over years it has undergone many variations and is now almost available in every cities. They are prepared with whole wheat parathas stuffed with various fillings. Perfect to go as a meal for any time or as a snack.

Kala Channa ke Kebab / Black Channa Kebab with Paneer

 Kala channa ke kebab is a popular north Indian kebab served as an excellent starter during any occasions. These hot kebabs are made with black channa mixed with various spices and paneer.  This is a shallow fry version and is much lighter to have.

Bread Baji / Bread Pakoda

 Bread baji/pakora is one of my favorite tea time snack as it can be made in a jiff.  Nowadays it has become a popular street food snack in India. Without any vegetables you can make a tasty baji. I tried this first during my college days when my friends arrive at home. We girls used to finish these hot baji's in a gulp!! You can also sandwich the breads with green / tamarind chutney and make sandwich pakora's.

Soya Manchurian Dry / Chili Soya Nuggets

 An easy and different dish to  make with soya chunks. This can go as best starter for any party or get-together at your home.  Inspite of adding soya chunks to biriyani i like to try variety of dishes with soya. Soya nuggets are shallow fried and then added to the gravy prepared with sauces. It can be made dry or little gravy type.

Bread Pizza - Quick Bread Pizza

This is a quick and perfect munch that can be made in a jiff if all  the ingredients are available. This recipe is made with bread topped with fresh vegetables and cheese. Instant bread pizza is sure to be children's favorite snack and will satisfy you carving for home made pizza's.  Even if you don't have oven no need to worry you can still do it in tawa. Only thing is, the cheese may not turn brown, but with no compromise on taste.

Masala Kuzhi Paniyaram Recipe / Kara Kuzhi Paniyaram / Easy Snack recipes

Normally kuzhi paniyarams are prepared with raw rice batter. But this is different as it prepared form the idli/dosa batter and can be best served as evening much for kids when they return home.  I book marked it long before from sharmis blog and now its is in my regular menus.

Gobi 65 / Chilly Gobi

 Gobi 65 or Chilly Gobi brings back my college days. I learned this recipe during my college days when i visited my friends house. Her cousin sister is a great cook and she used to make veg dhum biriyani and chilly Gobi specially for us. I never miss chilly Gobi when it comes to serving guests during lunch. I remember tasted this first at a kaiyenthi bhavan  during my higher classes.