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Puffed Rice or Murmure Snack

February 28, 2013 by Nidhi 7 Comments

Murmura Snack / spicy puffed rice/ murmura chivda

Murmure Snack – Kids always demanded potato chips or popcorn whenever we went for an outing. I wanted to give them something yummy which would make them forget chips etc. Once we went for a long drive and this Murmure snack or murhi was a big hit. These are very easy to prepare, very light,…

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For beginners, healthy, indian, Nuts, quick and easy, Recipe, snacks, under 10 minutes

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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breakfast, Festival snacks/ namkeen, Fried snacks, Homemade, indian, Recipe, snacks

Spicy Vegetable toast | kids school lunch recipe

August 30, 2012 by Nidhi 68 Comments

vegetable Toast - breakfast, snack, vegetarian, kids school lunch box, kids tiffin box

Vegetable toast – These spicy vegetable Toasts are perfect appetizers for kids parties as these are bite-sized and can be made in any desired fun shapes. These are also very nutritious as these have lots of veggies. The best part about this recipe is you can make them ahead of time and then heat them…

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Appetizers, bread, breakfast, For beginners, healthy, indian, Kids, kids tiffin recipes, quick and easy, snacks, Vegetables

Oven baked French fries

April 3, 2012 by Nidhi 6 Comments

Baked French Fries - healthy Indulgence, snack, appetizers, vegetarian, healthy

Oven-baked French fries. woooooow…The second I ate these fries the first thing that came to my mind was – why did not I try them earlier? No greasy oil to block your arteries, just potatoes, olive oil, salt, and pepper. This means that now I don’t have to think of excuses when my kids ask…

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Appetizers, baked, Dips/ Chutneys, healthy, Recipe, snacks, Vegetables

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

March 29, 2012 by Nidhi 10 Comments

Tomato Basil Bruschetta (Italian pronunciation-brusketta)- it is usually served as a snack or an appetizer. It consists of roasted French bread or baguette topped with extra virgin olive oil, tomato, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper. I have made some changes according to my taste (don’t I always 😉 ) and added onions and capsicum for…

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Appetizers, baked, bread, breakfast, For beginners, healthy, Italian, Kids, quick and easy, Recipe, salads, snacks, under 10 minutes, Vegetables

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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Appetizers, Festival snacks/ namkeen, For beginners, healthy, Nuts, quick and easy, Recipe, snacks, under 10 minutes, winters food

Pineapple salsa Canapes

February 7, 2012 by Nidhi 15 Comments

Pineapple salsa Canapes - yummy, easy to make, no cooking required, snack

Pineapple salsa Canapes are pretty shaped pieces of bread or biscuits which are topped with cheese and toppings of your choice. ‘Canape’ is French for ‘couch’ and is generally served as an appetizer. Canapes make a great snack and can be prepared in 10 minutes. These are definitely a hit in kids party as they hardly…

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Appetizers, For beginners, french, fruits, healthy, Italian, No cooking required, quick and easy, Recipe, salads, snacks, under 10 minutes

Nutty Sweet potato cutlets coated with sesame seeds

January 30, 2012 by Nidhi Leave a Comment

Nutty sweet Potato Cutlet – Sweet potatoes definitely qualify for wonder( read that as super healthy) foods categories. What? you are not convinced. Ok, let’s study a few facts about this amazing vegetable. Sweet potatoes are low in sodium and are a very good source of fiber, complex carbohydrates, proteins, calcium, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin…

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Appetizers, breakfast, For beginners, Fried snacks, indian, kids tiffin recipes, Nuts, Recipe, snacks

Samose

January 18, 2012 by Nidhi 2 Comments

Samose – An amazing Indian snack filled with spicy potato mixture and nuts. Samose is the most popular tea time snack of all Indians. Whether its a college canteen or office mess these are the most sought after snack at breakfast and tea time. These are the most desired breakfast item in our home on…

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Appetizers, breakfast, Fried snacks, Homemade, indian, kids tiffin recipes, Recipe, snacks

Bread Cup Pizza

December 4, 2011 by Nidhi 25 Comments

Bread Cup Pizza - vegetarian, snack, appetizer, breakfast, kid friendly recipe

Bread Cup Pizza – we all make pizzas at home so what is special about these bread cup pizzas. Kids like recipes that tickle all their senses. Every recipe has to be unique in taste, texture, or color to catch their attention. When I saw this recipe in Sharmis’s passion blog I knew it will…

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Appetizers, baked, bread, breakfast, For beginners, From blogs, Inspired/ adapted, kids tiffin recipes, quick and easy, Recipe, snacks

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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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