Tag Archives: easy

2-Layer Paneer Canapes

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Tadka Pasta

The lavish menu at a premium, fine-dining restaurant would possibly enthrall you with a dozen-odd varieties of paneer dishes, each stylishly titled, like Paneer Manpasand or Paneer Rosti, and ornately described, with a mouthful of adjectives. In our kitchens, blocks of paneer are … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer Alley, Funnibles, Party Planner, Picnic Basket, Snack Attack | Tagged after-school snack, appetizer, canapes, cheese, easy, food, hors d'oeuvre, Indian, layered, low fat, paneer, party, quick, rawa, recipe, semolina, shallow fry, snack, starter, suji, vegetarian, vegetarian snacks | Leave a comment

Pumpkin Shrikhand with Honey-roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Tadka Pasta

Over the years, Diwali has lost its acute edges in our world, and with that, the loudness and garishness have faded, too. The parties have gotten quieter, the firecrackers relegated to a few sparklers lit by our girls to honour … Continue reading →

Posted in Party Planner, Sweet Treats | Tagged calcium, caramelised, Cardamom, dessert, diwali, easy, eggfree, festive, flavoured, glutenfree, Greek yogurt, Gujrati, Halloween, how to roast pumpkin, hung curd, Indian, light, low fat, party, pumpkin, pumpkin seeds, quick, roasted, roasted pumpkin, saffron, shrikhand, sweet, Thanksgiving, yoghurt | Leave a comment

Toasty Roasted Baby Potatoes

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Tadka Pasta

It doesn’t take too long for us to munch our way through a kilogram or more of potatoes as a family. Somehow this pantry staple manages to sneak into our meals, bulking up vegetable curries, binding cutlets and paratha fillings, … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer Alley, Dips and Sides, Funnibles, Globe Food-Trottin', Party Planner, Picnic Basket, Snack Attack | Tagged appetizer, baby, Baby potatoes, basil, dried, easy, fresh, healthy, herb, make ahead, oven-roasted, potatoes, quick, roasted, roasted potatoes, side for pasta, starter, vegan, vegetarian | Leave a comment

Green, Mean Peas ‘n Potato Patties

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Tadka Pasta

Between the torment of summer’s early onset and the intangible promise of rain, there lies, rather unperturbed, a desire to eat bite-sized portions of little somethings, rather than full-fledged meals. Evenings bring out a craving for chaat and related snacks, and if the … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer Alley, Snack Attack, Uncategorized | Tagged easy, healthy, Holi, Indian recipe, Indian snack, patties, peas, potatoes, vegetarian | 1 Comment

Protein Power: Sprouts Theplas

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Tadka Pasta

There was a time when Thepla, Dhokla, Khakhra were a bunch of strange-sounding foods that belonged to a distant cuisine. Of course there were times when we were drawn close to them, thanks to the friendly Patel’s store in the suburbs where … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Binder, Breakfast Basket, Snack Attack | Tagged bread, easy, Flatbread, Gujrati, healthy, Horsegram, Indian, kid-friendly, make ahead, mung beans, nutritious, panfried, parantha, quick, snack, sprouted, Sprouts, thepla, vegetarian | 1 Comment

Fuss-free Filter Kaapi Pannacotta

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Tadka Pasta

Life in the land of filter kaapi is a trifle more exciting than that intoxicating morning cuppa, with coconut and chili ridden breakfast varieties, and the eternal sunshine of spotless blue skies, most of the time. There are umpteen … Continue reading →

Posted in Sweet Treats | Tagged cafe, chocolate sauce, coffee, cream, dessert, drizzle, easy, espresso, filter, Indian, Italian, kaapi, make ahead, pannacotta | 9 Comments

Steeped and Syrupy – Red Wine Poached Fruit

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Tadka Pasta

There’s something about the Fall air that makes eating family meals at the table a little more special, with fresh cooked food steaming off the plates and the easy flowing conversations and laughter, all filling the house with warmth. Desserts are typically … Continue reading →

Posted in Sweet Treats | Tagged apple, dessert, easy, easy breakfast, fat-free, fruit, light, make ahead, pears, poached, red wine, spiced, vanilla, vegan | 4 Comments

The Mystery of the Impossible Pie

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Tadka Pasta

Whether you’re looking to use up that carton of golden-yolked omega 3 eggs before their date with the trashcan or finish up uninspiring leftovers in the fridge at the end of the week, there are umpteen egg-based preparations that you can whip up. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bakes And Cakes, Breakfast Basket, Funnibles, Snack Attack | Tagged baked, Crustless, easy, eggs, frittata, healthy, Impossible Pie, Quiche, quick, savory, savoury, snack, spinach | 17 Comments

Crunch! Munch! Roasted Makhana

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Tadka Pasta

Lotus seeds or phool makhana have umpteen health benefits and with minimal effort, can be turned into a delightful snack option to use as a filler between meals, after a rough exercise session, after school or work, or while simply … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer Alley, Funnibles, Picnic Basket, Snack Attack | Tagged after-school, crunchy, dry snack, easy, healthy, lotus seed, make ahead, no bake, phool makhana, recipe, roasted, snack, vegetarian | 5 Comments

Velvet ‘n Cream, Chocolate Pudding Supreme

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Tadka Pasta

There’s only one thing to turn to as a mood enhancer when us Tadka girls get together after a long gap, having each succumbed to the despair of illnesses alternating with inertia – chocolate. We’d say dessert, but it wouldn’t possibly have the … Continue reading →