Khandvi is a famous Gujarati snacks. Khandvi is prepared using besan (gram flour) and curd and tempered with curry leaves, mustard and sesame seeds. Making it first few times until you get hang of it, requires lot of patience. The very important step is getting the mixture consistency right and time taken to spread. It took me three iterations to get the right consistency of mixture and to make it perfect. Khandvi is garnished with fresh grated coconut and coriander leaves. I also have tried a little variation by stuffing the khandvi with shredded coconut, coriander leaves and beetroot. You can either skip the stuffing or make it as per your choice.
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Amla( Gooseberry) Pickle
Amla has a lots of health benefits. Amla is a seasonal fruit similar to mango and others and generally available in winter season. The fresh Amla is easily available in India however couldn’t find the same in US. I used the frozen Amla available in Indian grocery stores for this pickle however if you can get fresh it would be more delicious. This pickle is not as cumbersome as other like mango or chilies. Amla pickle can be stored for 3-4 months in refrigerator.
Zucchini Roll
Zucchini roll works out to be a light appetizer for you small parties or get togethers. You can prepare it either with or without crackers. This zucchini roll filling is made from wild rice, quinoa, tofu, soy mayonnaise (made at home) with achari flavor. The crackers are made using wheat flour and flax seed which gives a crunchy taste to the rolls. It came out pretty nice and had a flavorful taste.
Soy Mayonnaise (Vegan)
Mayonnaise is generally available in any grocery store, but the downside is that it contains egg. This recipe allows vegans and vegetarians to enjoy mayonnaise without eggs. Surprisingly the taste is exactly that of egg mayonnaise and comes out really fresh. This recipe uses soy milk to truly make the recipe vegan friendly.
Fig & Orange Shrikhand Tarts
Shrikhand is a very popular dessert in Maharashtra and Gujarat. It is made from strained yogurt and sugar. It is most often flavored with dry fruits, cardamom, and saffron. Other common flavors include fresh fruits and mango pulp, but one can be creative in flavoring Srikhand. This recipe is a simple recipe which flavors Srikhand with two different flavors one fig-maple and second orange- ginger. Each of these gives a unique taste to it. When served in mini orange tarts it makes it more appetizing.
Chana Poori
Pani poori is one of the most popular street food in India. We love to eat this tangy and spicy snack. Poories are easily available in stores but making at home always better and fresh. Chana poori is a variation of normal poori of pani poori snacks. The dough is made using boiled ground chana,rava and wheat flour. This gives a really good taste to regular pani poori snacks. The process is exactly the same except for the dough.
Spinach Wheat Pizza Base
Pizza base is generally available in various supermarkets however making it at home is always a good choice. This base is a little different than regular base, as it is prepared using wheat flour and spinach.
Red Rice Cucumber Roll
Red rice cucumber roll is inspired by Masterchef TV program. I was intrigued by the recipe and wanted to try it myself. I changed the original recipe a bit by making it a different rice mix, and it came out really well. It tasted awesome and presented am entirely new taste to your taste buds. Rolling the cucumber slices is a little tricky part may require some practice.