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Festival snacks/ namkeen

Sev Papdi | Indian Chaat Recipe

October 27, 2017 by Nidhi 4 Comments

Sev Papdi – One of the yummiest and easiest chaat recipe. This can be prepared in minutes perfect for evening snacking or for serving guests. Papdis retain their crispness in this chaat as curd is not added which gives it a different taste than Dahi Papdi or Dahi Puri. you can add as much salad…

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Cheese Namak Pare

October 26, 2016 by Nidhi 2 Comments

Cheese Namak Pare -Diwali snacks. Namak pare with cheese. Kids will love them.

Cheese Namak Pare – Namak pare is a must in Diwali snacks. Who does not like savory, crispy Namak Pare. They are really easy to make is another point in their favor. For some time I have been making these cheese namak pare instead of regular namak pare.

Festival snacks/ namkeen, For beginners, Fried snacks, Homemade, indian, quick and easy, Recipe, snacks

Traditional Diwali recipes | Diwali Sweets and Snacks

October 5, 2016 by Nidhi 4 Comments

Traditional Diwali Recipes - Diwali Sweets, Diwali Snacks

Traditional Diwali Recipes – Diwali or Deepavali is also known as the festival of light. We all wait for this festival eagerly. We clean our houses, kids burst crackers, we decorate our houses with lights, candles, diye, and rangoli. Diwali celebrations are incomplete without these yummy Diwali sweets and snacks. Kids really look forward to enjoying…

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Chivda

October 30, 2014 by Nidhi Leave a Comment

Chivda - traditional diwali recipes, diwali snacks

  Chivda is a fried snack very popular during festivals. It is made by deep frying poha and adding fried peanuts, coconut pieces and curry leaves. You can also add cashews and raisins to it if you like. It is a much liked festival snack especially by kids. My kids just love chivda and it…

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Masala Ribbons

October 22, 2014 by Nidhi 2 Comments

  Masala Ribbons Cute aren’t they. Masala ribbons or ribbon pakora are really easy to make. Just prepare a dough to pass through kitchen press, deep fry and done. This recipe appeared in my paper and pic was so tempting that it was immediately added to my ‘to make on Diwali’ list.      …

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Festival snacks/ namkeen, For beginners, Fried snacks, indian, quick and easy, Recipe, under 10 minutes

Diwali special recipes

October 15, 2014 by Nidhi 17 Comments

Diwali special Recipes Hello friends. Diwali is only 8-9 days away and I am sure you all must have made some plans for diwali special recipes you are going to make this Diwali. Believe me my hubby made the list even before we made the house cleaning list;-) We try to make some new sweets…

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Bhakarwadi

October 14, 2014 by Nidhi 15 Comments

bhakarwadi - It is a spicy Tea time snack with a hint of sweet and slightly tangy. #festival #indian #snack | whatscookingmom.in

Bhakarwadi – Today I am sharing with you the recipe of Bhakarwadi. Bhakarwadi is simply amazing in taste bursting with flavors. It is a spicy tea time snack with a hint of sweet and slightly tangy. Layers after layers of spices and flavors. Hmmm… Yummy I have always liked Bhakarwadi but never tried making these…

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Achaari Mathri

March 20, 2014 by Nidhi 2 Comments

Achari Mathri - fried snack, diwali snacks, festival snacks, indian

Achaari Mathri – Hi friends, how was your Holi? Hope you had great fun and made lots of sweets and snacks for your family. So did I. But sadly I was not able to share the recipes with you as my computer refused to cooperate. Anyways thought I will share with you this Achaari Mathri recipe…

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Moong dal pakode

December 12, 2013 by Nidhi 23 Comments

Moong Dal Pakode - These vegetarian fritters are winter special traditional food of Jaipur perfect for evening snacks known as Paush Bada

Moong Dal Pakode –  Moong dal Pakode with methi leaves known as Paush bade is a very popular snack of Jaipur in winters. As I have already told you winters in Rajasthan could be very cold. Paush month according to the Hindu calendar is the coldest which will be from 18th December to 16th January. Paush…

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Diwali sweets and Snacks

October 31, 2013 by Nidhi Leave a Comment

Here is a list of Diwali sweets and snacks that I have posted on the blog. Have a fun filled safe Diwali. Cook lots of sweets and snacks and enjoy with your family. 🙂 Diwali Sweets: Kaju Katli Atte ke Ladoo Boondi Ladoo Besan ki Barfi Coconut Ladoo  Gulab Jamun Kalakand Coconut Burfi Rasgulla Diwali…

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Besan ki Sev

October 31, 2013 by Nidhi 3 Comments

besan ki sev - traditional diwali recipes, diwali snacks

 Besan ki Sev Besan ki sev are quite easy to make at home. These are crispy, crunchy, yummy, and my kids love them. So will yours. These are perfect for making at festivals as in a short time you can make a large quantity. Also when you are travelling these can be taken as they…

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Mathri

November 11, 2012 by Nidhi 7 Comments

mathri - traditional diwali recipes, diwali snacks

Mathri is one of the best Indian tea time snack. Made with plain flour or wheat flour. If you prefer it healthy, it goes really well with aloo ki sabji, pickles, chutneys, dry aloo gobhi curry or eaten as it is. It is a great snack to carry while traveling as it is dry and…

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Black carrot Kanji

March 8, 2012 by Nidhi 1 Comment

A very Happy Holi to all my readers.   Today I am posting recipe of Black carrot Kanji, a traditional drink usually made in sping season around Holi.  A colorful drink for a colorful festival. Perfect combination! Holi is one of the most celebrated festivals of India which is equally popular among kids and adults. My…

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Roasted sweet and spicy nuts

February 16, 2012 by Nidhi 10 Comments

roasted sweet and spicy nuts - microwave recipe, easy, healthy, winter food, quick and easy

Roasted sweet and spicy nuts – We all know that Nuts are rich in antioxidants, proteins, vitamins, minerals and are a really good source of omega-3 fatty acids. These roasted sweet and spicy nuts are a storehouse of nutrients. And the fats found in nuts are primarily unsaturated fatty acids which are good for heart…

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Hi welcome to my blog. I am Nidhi Jain. I am an architect by profession, now a stay at home mom to two energetic boys. I love to cook and try new recipes. I’ve started this blog with the help of my husband Axat, to share and explore new vegetarian recipes which are not only delicious but are also healthy. Most of these dishes are easy to prepare and are made from locally easily available ingredients. Read More…

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