Wheat Biscuits, also called Atta Biscuits or Wheat Cookies, are crisp, buttery Indian style cookies made with whole wheat flour, gram flour, butter and flavored with cardamom, saffron and nutmeg. They have a light crumbly texture with a delicious nutty flavor from the wheat flour. These homemade wheat flour biscuits make for a lovely tea-time…
Jamun Shots and Jamun Juice are refreshing Indian summer drinks made with fresh jamun, black salt, roasted cumin powder and ice cubes. The concentrated version is served as spicy and tangy jamun shots, while the diluted version makes a cooling jamun juice. The masala coated rim adds a spicy, salty and tangy taste that pairs…
Diamond Biscuits also called Diamond Cuts or Khara Biscuit are crisp and savory fried snacks made with flour, semolina and spices. These crunchy bites are flavored with carom seeds, cumin, crushed black pepper and salt. This khara biscuit recipe is made with whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour and fine semolina for a crispy texture, and…
Masala Vada are crisp and spicy South Indian fritters made with chana dal (bengal gram), onions, herbs and plenty of spices. This tea-time snack has a coarse and crunchy texture with flavors from fennel seeds, coriander seeds, black pepper and dry red chilies. They taste best when served hot with coconut chutney or a cup…
Peri Peri Fries are crispy potato fries tossed with tangy and spicy peri peri seasoning or spice mix. This recipe uses fresh potatoes, double frying and a light cornstarch coating for fries that are crisp outside and soft inside. You can use ready peri peri seasoning or make a quick homemade version with basic spices….
Affogato is a simple Italian coffee dessert prepared by pouring hot espresso over vanilla gelato or vanilla ice cream. The contrast of hot coffee and cold ice cream creates a creamy drink-dessert that comes together in minutes. This recipe can be made with espresso or strong instant coffee, making it easy for everyone. You only…
A berry smoothie is a cold blended drink made with mixed berries, yogurt, milk, juice or other liquids. It can be prepared with fresh or frozen berries and is often thick, creamy and naturally fruity in taste. Many mixed berry smoothie recipes also include banana or sweeteners for better texture and flavor balance. Berry smoothies…
Focaccia is a soft Italian flatbread with a light airy texture, crisp edges and the classic dimples on top. It is usually flavored with olive oil, herbs and seasonings. This focaccia recipe is made with whole wheat flour, garlic, herbs and olive oil for a flavorful homemade loaf with a light crumb and golden crust….
Chilli cheese toast is a quick and easy snack made with bread, cheese, chillies and seasonings, toasted or baked until crisp and cheesy. Popular Indian versions use green chillies and ginger, while cafe-style variations may include jalapeños, olives and herbs. About Chilli Cheese Toast Chilli cheese toast is one of the easiest and quickest snacks…
Tabbouleh (also spelled tabouli or tabbouli) is a fresh Middle Eastern parsley salad made with chopped herbs, bulgur wheat, tomatoes, onions, mint, olive oil and lemon juice. Traditionally, tabbouleh is more herb-heavy than bulgur-heavy, with bulgur added mainly for texture. This Lebanese salad is light, tangy, refreshing and works well as a side dish, mezze…
