Bonda is a typical South Indian snack. The process of making Bonda involves deep frying a filling of potato (or other vegetables) dipped in gram flour batter. Ingredients Filling 2 medium-sized potatoes 1 medium-sized onions 3–4 medium-sized green chiles 2…
Kadhi also known as Karhi or Gujarati Kadhi is a sweet yogurt curry, normally eaten with unleavened flat bread called roti and sabzi in India. Ingredients 2 cups chickpea flour (besan) 1½ cups curds/yogurt (dahi) 1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste…
Khandvi (in Gujarati) or surali chya vadya (in Marathi) is a famous Western Indian dish. It is similar to rolled pasta made from chickpea flour. It is savoured as a snack or as a starter and is extremely popular in…
Ingredients Dhokla ½ tsp oil 1 cup Bengal gram flour 1 ½ tbsp semolina flour 3½ tsp white granulated sugar 1 tsp ginger and green chile paste Salt to taste 1 ½ tsp fruit salt Topping 1 tsp oil 2–3…
Coconut Chutney is served as a side dish for a lot of Indian snacks and breakfast items. It can be mild to extra hot depending on the individual preference. This recipe is from South India. Ingredients Base 1½ Tbsp channa…
Ingredients Pakora 1 cup besan (chickpea flour) Water Salt Turmeric powder Vegetable oil Curry 2 glasses cultured buttermilk 1 tbsp besan Turmeric powder 1 pinch of asafoetida Salt Black mustard seeds 1 clove garlic, minced ¼-inch piece of ginger root,…
Ingredients Oil 1 tbsp cumin seeds and mustard seeds Curry leaves 4–5 pieces finely-chopped chiles 200 g besan (chickpea flour) 500 ml water Finely-chopped coriander leaves 3 average sized tomatoes, chopped Salt Red chile powder Turmeric Procedure Heat oil in…
Pakoda is a savoury South Indian fried snack made from gram flour, spices and onions. This simple recipe is for Pakoda as made in Tamil Nadu, India. A different version called “pakora” is famous in the other parts of India.…
Calentita is the quintessential ‘Yanito’ dish. Every Gibraltarian knows how to cook calentita! Or so they should, as it is a matter of national pride. It is believed this dish is based on the Genoese ‘farinata’ which is cooked thinner…
Tamate Ka Kut is a tomato curry of Hyderabadi cuisine. Ingredients 10 large, ripe tomatoes, washed and quartered ⅓ cup besan/gram flour 1½ tsp salt 1½ tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp roasted cumin seed powder 1 tsp roasted coriander…
Yetsom shiro is a flavorful and hearty dish made with ground chickpeas and a blend of aromatic spices. This vegan stew is a staple in Ethiopian cuisine and is enjoyed as a main course with injera (Ethiopian flatbread) or rice.…
Socca (French), torta di ceci or farinata (Italian), is a type of flatbread made from chickpea flour. See also: Calentita Ingredients 300 g (2 cups) chickpea flour 500 ml (2 cups) water 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt Black…