Bhel Puri Recipe 7 Proven Steps for Crispy Mumbai Street Food

Bhel Puri Recipe 7 Proven Steps for Crispy Mumbai Street Food Bhel Puri Recipe  is a light, tangy Mumbai street-food snack made by tossing puffed rice with vegetables, sev and a mix of sweet and spicy chutneys. Quick to assemble and endlessly customisable, it's a favourite evening snack across India.   Bhel Puri at a Glance Cuisine Maharashtrian Country India Meal Snack Course Snack / Street Food Food Type Vegan Difficulty Easy Preparation 15 minutes Cooking 0 minutes Total time About 15 minutes Servings 4 Suggested serving 1.5 cups Bhel Puri Ingredients 4 cups puffed rice (murmura); 1/2 cup sev; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 tomato, finely chopped; 1 boiled potato, cubed; 2 tbsp roasted peanuts; 3 tbsp tamarind chutney; 2 tbsp green mint-coriander chutney; 1/2 tsp chaat masala; 1/4 tsp red chilli powder; 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped; a squeeze of …
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Pani Puri Recipe: 7 Proven Steps for Crispy Indian Street Food

Pani Puri Recipe: 7 Proven Steps for Crispy Indian Street Food Pani Puri Recipe is India's favourite street-food snack — crisp hollow puris filled with spiced potato and dunked in a tangy, chilled mint-tamarind water. Known as golgappa or puchka in different regions, it's a beloved shared snack across the country.   Pani Puri at a Glance Cuisine Pan-India (Street Food) Country India Meal Snack Course Snack / Street Food Food Type Vegetarian Difficulty Medium Preparation 30 minutes Cooking 20 minutes Total time About 80 minutes Servings 4 Suggested serving 6 puris Pani Puri Recipe Ingredients 24-30 ready-made puri shells. For the spicy mint water: 1 cup mint leaves; 1/2 cup coriander leaves; 2 green chillies; 1 inch ginger; 2 tbsp tamarind pulp; 1 tsp roasted cumin powder; 1/2 tsp black salt; 1/2 tsp chaat masala; 4 cups chilled water; salt to taste. For filling…
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Samosa Recipe: 7 Proven Steps for Crispy & Flaky Indian Samosas

Samosa Recipe: 7 Proven Steps for Crispy & Flaky Indian Samosas Samosa Recipe is India's most iconic fried snack - a crisp, flaky pastry shell stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas. Sold at street stalls and served at every celebration, it's instantly recognisable and loved across the country and beyond.   Samosa at a Glance Cuisine North Indian Country India Meal Snack Course Snack Food Type Vegetarian Difficulty Hard Preparation 30 minutes Cooking 30 minutes Total time About 90 minutes Servings 6 Suggested serving 2 samosas Samosa Recipe Ingredients For dough: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup oil or ghee; 1/2 tsp ajwain; 1/2 tsp salt; water as needed. For filling: 3 medium potatoes, boiled and cubed; 1/2 cup green peas; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 inch ginger, grated; 1-2 green chillies, chopped; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp coriander powder; 1/4 tsp amchur; salt to taste; 2 tbsp oil; o…
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Aloo Tikki Recipe: Crispy North Indian Potato Patties

Aloo Tikki Recipe: Crispy North Indian Potato Patties Dear All, here are the details about the Aloo Tikki Recipe is a crispy North Indian potato patty, shallow-fried until golden and often topped with chutneys and curd for a chaat-style snack. Simple to make with pantry staples, it's a popular tea-time and party favourite.   Aloo Tikki at a Glance Cuisine North Indian Country India Meal Snack Course Snack Food Type Vegetarian Difficulty Easy Preparation 15 minutes Cooking 20 minutes Total time About 50 minutes Servings 4 Suggested serving 2 tikkis Aloo Tikki Recipe Ingredients 4 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed; 2 tbsp cornflour or breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup green peas, boiled and lightly mashed; 1 tsp ginger, grated; 1 green chilli, chopped; 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder; 1/4 tsp red chilli powder; 1/2 tsp chaat masala; 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped; salt to tas…
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Dahi Puri Recipe: Best 8 Easy Tips for Creamy, Tangy & Crispy Indian Chaat

Dahi Puri Recipe: Best 8 Easy Tips for Creamy, Tangy & Crispy Indian Chaat   Dear All, Dahi Puri Recipe is a cooling, tangy street-food chaat made from crisp puri shells filled with potato and topped with whisked curd and sweet-spicy chutneys. A refreshing variation on pani puri, it's especially popular during warmer months.   Dahi Puri at a Glance Cuisine Maharashtrian Country India Meal Snack Course Snack / Street Food Food Type Vegetarian Difficulty Easy Preparation 20 minutes Cooking 0 minutes Total time About 20 minutes Servings 4 Suggested serving 6 puris Dahi Puri Recipe Ingredients 24 ready-made puri shells; 1 cup thick curd, whisked smooth; 1 boiled potato, finely chopped; 1/2 cup boiled chickpeas or moong sprouts; 3 tbsp tamarind chutney; 2 tbsp green mint-coriander chutney; 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder; 1/2 tsp chaat masala; 1/4 cup sev; …
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Vada Pav Recipe: Best 8 Easy Tips for Crispy Mumbai-Style Street Food

Vada Pav Recipe: Best 8 Easy Tips for Crispy Mumbai-Style Street Food   Dear All, Vada Pav Recipe is Mumbai's most iconic street-food snack — a spiced potato fritter, coated in besan batter and deep-fried, tucked into a soft bread roll with chutneys. Often called the 'Indian burger,' it's a beloved, budget-friendly favourite across Maharashtra.   Vada Pav at a Glance Cuisine Maharashtrian Country India Meal Snack Course Snack / Street Food Food Type Vegetarian Difficulty Medium Preparation 20 minutes Cooking 20 minutes Total time About 40 minutes Servings 4 Suggested serving 1 vada pav Vada Pav Recipe Ingredients For the vada: 3 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed; 1 tsp mustard seeds; a few curry leaves; 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste; 1-2 green chillies, chopped; a pinch of hing; 1/4 tsp turmeric; salt to taste; 1 tbsp oil. For the batter: 1 cup besan; a pi…
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Onion Pakora Recipe: 7 Easy Tips for Crispy & Crunchy Indian Fritters

Onion Pakora Recipe: 7 Easy Tips for Crispy & Crunchy Indian Fritters Onion Pakora Recipe is a crisp, deep-fried fritter made from thinly sliced onions coated in a spiced gram flour batter. A beloved rainy-day and tea-time snack across India, it comes together quickly with pantry staples.   Onion Pakora at a Glance Cuisine Pan-India Country India Meal Snack Course Snack Food Type Vegan Difficulty Easy Preparation 15 minutes Cooking 20 minutes Total time About 50 minutes Servings 4 Suggested serving 5-6 pakoras Onion Pakora Recipe Ingredients 3 large onions, thinly sliced; 1 cup besan (gram flour); 2 tbsp rice flour; 1 tsp red chilli powder; 1/2 tsp carom seeds (ajwain); a pinch of turmeric; a pinch of baking soda; salt to taste; water as needed; oil for deep frying; coriander leaves, chopped.   Poori Bhaji Recipe: Easy North Indian Poori with …
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Sev Puri Recipe: 7 Easy Tips for Crispy & Tangy Mumbai Street Food

Sev Puri Recipe: 7 Easy Tips for Crispy & Tangy Mumbai Street Food Sev Puri Recipe is a crunchy Mumbai street-food chaat made by topping flat, crisp puris with potato, chutneys and a generous layer of sev. Quick to assemble with no cooking required, it's a favourite tangy-sweet-spicy evening snack.   Sev Puri at a Glance Cuisine Maharashtrian Country India Meal Snack Course Snack / Street Food Food Type Vegetarian Difficulty Easy Preparation 15 minutes Cooking 0 minutes Total time About 15 minutes Servings 4 Suggested serving 6 puris Sev Puri Recipe Ingredients 24 flat, crisp puris (papdi); 1 cup boiled potato, finely chopped; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped tomato; 3 tbsp tamarind chutney; 2 tbsp green mint-coriander chutney; 1/2 cup sev; 1/2 tsp chaat masala; 1/4 tsp red chilli powder; 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped; a squeeze …
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Kachori Recipe: 8 Easy Tips for Crispy, Flaky & Delicious Rajasthani Kachori

Kachori Recipe: 8 Easy Tips for Crispy, Flaky & Delicious Rajasthani Kachori Kachori Recipe is a crisp, flaky deep-fried pastry stuffed with a spiced moong dal filling, popular as a breakfast or tea-time snack across North India, especially Rajasthan. Its flaky layers and savoury filling make it a satisfying, indulgent treat.   Kachori at a Glance Cuisine Rajasthani Country India Meal Snack Course Snack Food Type Vegetarian Difficulty Hard Preparation 30 minutes Cooking 30 minutes Total time About 2.5 hours Servings 6 Suggested serving 2 kachoris Kachori Recipe Ingredients For dough: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup oil or ghee; 1/2 tsp salt; water as needed. For filling: 1 cup split moong dal, soaked 2 hours and coarsely ground; 1 tsp fennel seeds; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; a pinch of hing; 1 tsp ginger paste; 1/2 tsp red chilli powder; 1/2 tsp garam masala; …
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Murukku

Murukku is a crunchy, spiral-shaped South Indian snack made from a rice flour and urad dal dough, pressed into shapes and deep-fried until crisp. A festival staple, especially during Diwali, it also keeps well for weeks as an everyday tea-time snack.

Murukku at a Glance CuisineSouth Indian CountryIndia MealSnack CourseSnack / Festival Snack Food TypeVegan DifficultyMedium Preparation20 minutes Cooking30 minutes Total timeAbout 50 minutes Servings6 Suggested serving4-5 pieces Murukku Ingredients 2 cups rice flour; 1/2 cup urad dal flour; 2 tbsp butter or oil; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp sesame seeds; a pinch of hing; salt to taste; water as needed; oil for deep frying. How to Make Murukku Mix rice flour and urad dal flour with butter, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, hing and salt. Add water gradually and knead into a smooth, soft, pliable dough, similar to chapati dough consistency. Fill a murukku press with a portion of the dough. Heat oil for deep frying on medium heat.…
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Mysore Bonda

Mysore Bonda is a soft, fluffy South Indian snack made from a lightly fermented flour-and-curd batter, deep-fried into golden balls. With a mildly tangy flavour from the resting batter, it's a favourite tea-time treat, especially in Karnataka.

Mysore Bonda at a Glance CuisineSouth Indian (Karnataka) CountryIndia MealSnack CourseSnack Food TypeVegetarian DifficultyMedium Preparation15 minutes Cooking20 minutes Total timeAbout 2 hours 35 minutes Servings4 Suggested serving4 bondas Mysore Bonda Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup curd; 1/4 tsp baking soda; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 green chilli, chopped; 1/2 inch ginger, grated; a few curry leaves, chopped; 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped; a pinch of hing; salt to taste; oil for deep frying. How to Make Mysore Bonda Whisk all-purpose flour with curd and a little water into a thick, smooth batter, similar to a thick pancake batter. Rest the batter for about 2 hours at room temperature to slightl…
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Papdi Chaat

Papdi Chaat is a popular North Indian street snack made by topping crisp flat wafers with chickpeas, potato, curd and tangy chutneys. Layered with textures and flavours, it's a favourite party appetizer and evening treat.

Papdi Chaat at a Glance CuisineNorth Indian CountryIndia MealSnack CourseSnack / Street Food Food TypeVegetarian DifficultyEasy Preparation20 minutes Cooking0 minutes Total timeAbout 20 minutes Servings4 Suggested serving1 plate Papdi Chaat Ingredients 20-24 papdi (flat crisp wafers); 1 cup boiled chickpeas; 1 boiled potato, chopped; 1/2 cup curd, whisked; 3 tbsp tamarind chutney; 2 tbsp green mint-coriander chutney; 1/2 tsp chaat masala; 1/4 tsp red chilli powder; 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder; 1/4 cup sev; 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped; salt to taste. How to Make Papdi Chaat Arrange the papdi on a serving plate. Top with boiled chickpeas and chopped potato. Drizzle whisked curd generously over the top. Add tamarind chutney and green chu…
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Thattai

Thattai is a crisp, savoury Tamil Nadu rice cracker made from rice flour, roasted chana dal and peanuts, deep-fried into thin, flat discs. A festival staple, especially for Krishna Jayanthi and Diwali, it also keeps well for weeks as an everyday snack.

Thattai at a Glance CuisineSouth Indian CountryIndia MealSnack CourseSnack / Festival Snack Food TypeVegan DifficultyMedium Preparation20 minutes Cooking25 minutes Total timeAbout 45 minutes Servings6 Suggested serving4-5 pieces Thattai Ingredients 2 cups rice flour; 1/4 cup roasted chana dal; 2 tbsp peanuts, roughly crushed; 1 tsp white sesame seeds; 1/4 tsp hing; 1/2 tsp red chilli powder; 2 tbsp butter or oil; salt to taste; water as needed; oil for deep frying. How to Make Thattai Mix rice flour with roasted chana dal, crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, hing, red chilli powder, butter and salt. Add water gradually and knead into a smooth, firm dough. Take small portions of dough and flatten between your palms or on…
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Dabeli

Dabeli is a Kutchi Gujarati street snack made from a spiced potato filling stuffed into a bun and topped with pomegranate, peanuts and sev. Tangy, sweet and crunchy all at once, it's a beloved regional take on the classic Indian stuffed bun. Dabeli at a Glance Cuisine Gujarati Country India Meal Snack Course Snack / Street Food Food Type Vegetarian Difficulty Medium Preparation 20 minutes Cooking 15 minutes Total time About 35 minutes Servings 4 Suggested serving 1 dabeli Dabeli Ingredients 4 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed; 2 tbsp dabeli masala; 1 tbsp tamarind chutney; salt to taste; 2 tbsp oil; 4 pav (soft bread rolls); butter for toasting; pomegranate seeds; roasted peanuts; fine sev; 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped; extra tamarind and garlic chutney for spreading. How to Make Dabeli Heat oil in a pan; add mashed potato, dabeli masala, tamarind chutney and salt; mix and cook for 5-7…
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Aloo Chaat

Aloo Chaat is a quick, tangy North Indian snack made by pan-tossing spiced potato cubes and topping them with chutneys and crunchy sev. Ready in half an hour, it's a satisfying light bite for any time of day. Aloo Chaat at a Glance Cuisine North Indian Country India Meal Snack Course Snack / Street Food Food Type Vegan Difficulty Easy Preparation 15 minutes Cooking 15 minutes Total time About 30 minutes Servings 4 Suggested serving 1 cup Aloo Chaat Ingredients 4 medium potatoes, boiled and cubed; 1 tbsp oil; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp red chilli powder; 1/2 tsp chaat masala; 1/4 tsp roasted cumin powder; a pinch of black salt; 2 tbsp tamarind chutney; 1 tbsp green mint-coriander chutney; 1/4 cup sev (optional); 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped; a squeeze of lemon juice; salt to taste. How to Make Aloo Chaat Heat oil in a pan; add cumin seeds and let them sizzle. Add the boiled potato c…
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Momos

Momos are steamed dumplings filled with spiced vegetables, a Tibetan-influenced dish that's become one of the most popular street snacks across Northeast India and beyond. Served with a fiery chilli dipping sauce, they're loved for their light, savoury bite. Momos at a Glance Cuisine Northeast Indian (Tibetan-influenced) Country India Meal Snack Course Snack / Main Food Type Vegetarian Difficulty Medium Preparation 30 minutes Cooking 20 minutes Total time About 70 minutes Servings 4 Suggested serving 6 momos Momos Ingredients For dough: 2 cups all-purpose flour; a pinch of salt; water as needed. For filling: 2 cups finely chopped or grated mixed vegetables (cabbage, carrot, capsicum); 2 spring onions, chopped; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 tsp soy sauce; 1/2 tsp black pepper; salt to taste; 1 tsp oil. How to Make Momos Knead flour with salt and water into a smooth, firm dough; rest, covered…
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Ghugni

Ghugni is a spiced dried peas curry popular across Bihar, Jharkhand and Bengal, simmered in an onion-tomato masala and finished with fresh garnishes. Filling and budget-friendly, it's enjoyed as both a street-food snack and a light meal. Ghugni at a Glance Cuisine Bihari Country India Meal Snack Course Snack / Light Meal Food Type Vegan Difficulty Easy Preparation 15 minutes Cooking 30 minutes Total time About 8.5 hours Servings 4 Suggested serving 1 cup Ghugni Ingredients 1.5 cups dried white peas (safed matar), soaked overnight; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tomato, chopped; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp red chilli powder; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1/2 tsp garam masala; salt to taste; 2 tbsp oil; a squeeze of lemon juice; chopped onion, green chilli and coriander leaves for garnish; sev (optional). How to Make Ghugni Pressure-cook the soaked dried peas with …
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Chivda

Chivda is a crisp, savoury Maharashtrian snack mix made from roasted thin poha, peanuts and roasted chana dal, tempered with curry leaves and mild spices. It keeps for weeks, making it a popular festive and everyday tea-time snack. Chivda at a Glance Cuisine Maharashtrian Country India Meal Snack Course Snack Food Type Vegan Difficulty Easy Preparation 10 minutes Cooking 20 minutes Total time About 30 minutes Servings 6 Suggested serving 1/2 cup Chivda Ingredients 3 cups thin poha; 1/4 cup peanuts; 2 tbsp roasted chana dal; 10-12 curry leaves; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 2 dried red chillies, broken; a pinch of hing; 1/4 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp sugar; salt to taste; 3 tbsp oil. How to Make Chivda Dry roast the thin poha in a pan on low heat, stirring frequently, until crisp and lightly golden, about 8-10 minutes; set aside. In the same pan, heat oil and fry peanuts until golden; remove and set asid…
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Jhal Muri

Jhal Muri is a tangy, spicy Bengali street snack made by tossing puffed rice with vegetables, peanuts and a distinctive splash of mustard oil. Quick, punchy and no-cook, it's a beloved Kolkata favourite, especially in the evenings. Jhal Muri at a Glance Cuisine Bengali Country India Meal Snack Course Snack / Street Food Food Type Vegan Difficulty Easy Preparation 15 minutes Cooking 0 minutes Total time About 15 minutes Servings 4 Suggested serving 1.5 cups Jhal Muri Ingredients 4 cups puffed rice (muri); 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 tomato, finely chopped; 1 boiled potato, chopped; 2 tbsp roasted peanuts; 1 green chilli, finely chopped; 1/4 cup grated raw mango or cucumber (seasonal); 2 tbsp mustard oil; 1/2 tsp chaat masala; 1/4 tsp black salt; a squeeze of lemon juice; coriander leaves, chopped; salt to taste. How to Make Jhal Muri In a large mixing bowl, combine puffed rice, onion, t…
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Paneer Tikka Recipe: 7 Irresistible Tips for Smoky, Restaurant-Style Paneer Tikka

Paneer Tikka Recipe: 7 Irresistible Tips for Smoky, Restaurant-Style Paneer Tikka   Dear All, here are the details about Paneer Tikka Recipe | Paneer Tikka is a smoky, char-grilled North Indian starter made from marinated paneer and vegetables threaded onto skewers. A vegetarian answer to tandoori chicken, it's a party and restaurant favourite across India.   Paneer Tikka at a Glance Cuisine North Indian Country India Meal Snack Course Snack / Starter Food Type Vegetarian Difficulty Easy Preparation 20 minutes Cooking 20 minutes Total time About 1 hour 40 minutes Servings 4 Suggested serving 4-5 skewer pieces Paneer Tikka Recipe Ingredients 300g paneer, cubed; 1 capsicum, cubed; 1 onion, cubed; 1/2 cup thick curd; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 tsp red chilli powder; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp kasuri methi, crushed; 1 tbsp gram flour (besan), lightly roasted; salt…
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Tandoori Chicken Recipe: 7 Incredible Tips for Juicy, Smoky & Authentic Punjabi Chicken

Tandoori Chicken Recipe: 7 Incredible Tips for Juicy, Smoky & Authentic Punjabi Chicken

Tandoori Chicken Recipe is a classic Punjabi dish of chicken marinated in spiced curd and roasted until charred and smoky. Traditionally cooked in a clay tandoor, it's easily recreated in a home oven or on a stovetop grill pan.   Tandoori Chicken at a Glance Cuisine North Indian (Punjabi) Country India Meal Snack Course Snack / Starter Food Type Non-Vegetarian Difficulty Medium Preparation 20 minutes Cooking 35 minutes Total time About 5-6.5 hours Servings 4 Suggested serving 2 pieces Tandoori Chicken Recipe Ingredients 8 chicken drumsticks or thighs, skin removed and slashed; 1/2 cup thick curd; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder; 1 tsp garam masala; …
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