Category Archives: Snack

Pesarattu, the mung bean crepe

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Can't live without....

One of the luxuries growing up with a mom who stayed at home was her welcoming smile when we got home from school. And a piping hot snack that me and my sister would hungrily wolf down before running outside to … Continue reading →

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Egg Puffs

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Can't live without....

Egg Puffs, as these puff pastry purses nestling a hardboiled egg are popularly known in Hyderabad, are widely available in every ‘bakery store’. Bakery stores are common in cities big and small back home, where baking is not an everyday … Continue reading →

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Masala Aloo Bajjis (Fried & Stuffed Potato Dumplings)

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Can't live without....

I am glad to be back from the unplanned hiatus from this blog. I would think of this blog every day, but just did not have the time or mojo to pen down the thoughts and words that were swirling … Continue reading →

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Hummus

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Can't live without....

Are you warming up to Fall yet? Or are you in denial and still sporting open toed shoes and capris? I am in the second camp, but I cannot hold on anymore. The morning temps are hitting mid to low … Continue reading →

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Shoyu Tamago….aka Soy Sauce Eggs

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Can't live without....

Motherhood brings an enormous change in perspective, and lifestyle. It certainly did for me. Saying that life after kids was, hmm…is not simple, is a gross understatement! In pre-kids days I did not have to think about what is stocked … Continue reading →

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Mint Chutney

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Can't live without....

I have to admit that I pride myself as detail-oriented. But I can so grossly overlook some things. Case in point is Mint Chutney. I make this chutney at least once a week in summer months when Mint is abundant. … Continue reading →

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Chatpata Chana

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Can't live without....

Chatpata Chana, roughly translated as Zesty Chickpeas is a minimum effort tea time or coffee time snack. The best part is it can be made under 10 minutes. All you need is a can of chickpeas and Chaat Masala. Rest … Continue reading →

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