Tag: Appetizer

Indian Spiced Popcorn

Indian Spiced Popcorn

A relaxed part of the day was well spent popping popcorn in a big pot on the stove top. They pops were intermittent, and they got me  excited (for I have never before popped the kernels on the stove top) and they did pop with 

Cabbage and Chickpea Roulade

Cabbage and Chickpea Roulade

This cabbage roulade is just a fancy musical name for a very popular Indian Paatra or Pathrode. An all savory vegan dish, traditionally paatra is made with the beautiful leaves of colocasia/taro root/arbi. The leaves are layered, rolled, steamed, sliced like little pretty pinwheels, and 

Carrots and Beans with Caraway, Harissa and Pistachios

Carrots and Beans with Caraway, Harissa and Pistachios

A very simple recipe with prominent Tunisian flavors of caraway and harissa.

Gobi Manchurian/Cauliflower Fritters in Spicy Sauce

Gobi Manchurian/Cauliflower Fritters in Spicy Sauce

Another star of the Indian Chinese cuisine. “Gobi” is Cauliflower  & “Manchurian” is  a tangy spicy sauce with Chinese inspired flavors. This spicy, slightly crunchy “pick me ups” are perfect appetizers or may even be served as a side dish.

Paneer Kofta (Stuffed Cheese Balls)

Paneer Kofta (Stuffed Cheese Balls)

Soft Indian cheese filled with cream, cashews, raisins and deep fried for a delightful snack.