• Peri Peri Popcorn

    Peri Peri Popcorn |Masala Popcorn

    November 2, 2023Niketa

    This peri peri popcorn recipe is delicious, spicy and super addictive. This recipe is easy to make, and is a perfect snack to serve at movie nights, game nights and holiday parties. Popcorn is one of the most enjoyed snack at my home. To make it taste even more delicious I like to add sweet and savory seasoning to it. I love to serve easy, quick yet delicious recipes at my holiday parties & this recipe just fits the bill. Ingredients & Process of making Peri Peri Popcorn I have used Orville Redenbacher’s Mini Butter Popcorn Bags for my convenience.…

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  • Sheet Pan Nachos

    Sheet Pan Nachos | Baked Beans Nachos

    February 9, 2023Niketa

    Sheet pan nachos is a crowd pleasing appetizer. Tortilla chips are layered with cheese, baked beans, onions, cherry tomatoes, jalapenos and sour cream. These sheet pan nachos are easy to put together and they literally vanish in no time. These make a great appetizer for festive parties, game night or movie night. I can personally eat an entire tray by myself. All you need is 20 minutes from start to finish. The best part about this recipe is you can customize it to your liking. I have layered the nachos with homemade baked beans, alternatively you can use canned baked…

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  • Honey Chili Potatoes

    Honey Chili Potatoes Recipe

    October 16, 2022Niketa

    This Honey Chili Potatoes Recipe is a semi-homemade appetizer to make. Its a great starter to make when you are short on time. Simply air fry or bake store bought fries and toss them in a delicious Indochinese sauce. Garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds & you have a delicious appetizer ready in a flash. This easy recipe is a perfect year round appetizer or side dish option for any occasion. This appetizer is super addictive. Store bought fries are air fried and generously dressed in a tasty spicy honey chili sauce. When it comes to side dish, these…

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  • Sheet pan Achari Mushrooms

    Roasted Mushrooms |Sheet pan Achari Mushrooms

    February 23, 2022Niketa

    Easy, delicious and umami roasted mushroom recipe- Sheet pan Achari Mushrooms is my go to weekday meal. These roasted mushrooms are juicy and make a delicious appetizer with some grilled bread, or as a side dish with hot rotis. Mushrooms are my one of my fav vegetables. Love them for their versatility, earthy, meaty flavors. I have marinated these baby bella mushrooms in flavorful achari masala & yogurt. Roasted until they are tender and meaty, topped with fresh coriander leaves, cheese and lime juice. You might not be able to stop eating them. Achari masala is quite pungent and has…

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  • Baked Potato Wedges

    Baked Potato Wedges

    November 22, 2021Niketa

    Crispy spicy baked potato wedges are soft inside and crunchy outside with a good kick of freshly ground dabeli masala. Garnished with parmesan cheese , sev for the extra crunch and coriander leaves makes this a perfect holiday side or appetizer. Tender from inside and crisped baked skin on outside makes a lovely combination. These potato wedges will be polished off within no time and will become a new go to side dish for any occasion. These potato wedges are so easy to make and have such irresistible flavor . These wedges are baked, instead of fried and they are…

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  • Easy Tofu Recipe

    Tofu Satay

    June 14, 2021Niketa

    This easy tofu satay recipe is perfect for the summer grill season. Tofu Satay with peanut sauce is hands down our favorite way to eat tofu. Traditionally tofu is marinated in peanut sauce but this easy tofu recipe gives marination a pass and calls for adding the sauce to the griddle while its been grilled. This easy tofu recipe makes a perfect starter or even a main dish with some rice, sauce for cold noodles or base for ramen. Ingredients & Substitutes Tofu: Extra firm tofu works extremely well for this recipe as it doesn’t stick to pan while shallow…

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  • Beetroot Hummus

    Beetroot Hummus

    February 9, 2021Niketa

    This pretty pink & delicious hummus is creamy, rich and has such an amazing flavor from the tahini & two secret ingredients I added in there. You can’t go wrong with this hummus. It tastes delicious with everything. I love to add a spoonful to my buddha bowls, salads or slather it on my toast. It tastes even more delicious with crackers, pita bread or crunchy veggies. If you don’t like the beetroot you can leave it out and whip up a classic hummus but I insist you should give this recipe a go as its an excellent way to…

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  • Dhokla

    May 26, 2020Niketa

    Dhokla is an irresistible savory cake from Gujrat, India. This nutritious treat is made using chickpea flour which also makes it vegan and gluten free! This is the most easiest and healthiest  appetizer ever. I have almost lost the count of the number of times I have steamed some Dhokla. I have tried my hand at serveral Dhokla recipes but this recipe borrowed from a friend is the simplest of all and yields spongy and soft texture. Dhokla makes a great appetizer recipe and tea time snack which can be made ahead of time. I have made this Dhokla in…

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