View my step-by-step video Chicken Lollipops are Chicken wings turned into a lollipop shape by scraping all the meat from one side to another. It’s marinated in spices and then deep fried in a crispy gluten free batter. This snack, starter or appetizer is very popular in Mumbai, former Bombay, India and …
Appetizers
Smoked Salmon Vietnamese Rolls
View my step-by-step video I first tried Vietnamese Spring Rolls more than 10 years ago when one of my Asian co-workers brought in a large platter for a potluck. It was a very traditional filling with Shrimp and it was love at first bite. Since that day. I always have rice paper …
Kheema Samosas
View my step-by-step video Do I even need to explain why Samosas are a phenomenon? Crispy flaky pastry encases a delicious filling in a triangle shape. In other cultures it’s also known as a Sambusa or Samboska, different names for a similar concept. The early history of this delight can …
Dahi Vadas – Dahi Wadas
View my step-by-step video This is a pretty incredible concept … we take all the trouble to make a crispy vada and then we soak it in water and douse it with Yogurt! While it sounds strange, the results are stunning. Vadas are a crispy lentil dumpling deep fried …
Korean Fried Chicken
View my step-by-step video [youtube-subscriber nickname=kravingsblog] Print Yum Korean Fried Chicken Ingredients3 lbs boneless Chicken thigh 2 tbsps ground Ginger 3 tbsps Shaoxing Wine Salt Pepper 1 – 3 cups Cornstarch Sauce 3 tbsps Ketchup 2 tbsps Gochujang or Chilli Pepper paste …
Red Velvet Dhokla
View my step-by-step video A Dhokla to put it simply if you’re never had it before is a savory cake. This is a typical Indian snack and is also eaten as a quick breakfast or with other meals and originated in Gujarat in India. The most common type …
Manchow Soup
View my step-by-step video Raise your hand if you’re a big fan of Manchow soup – I certainly am. Rumour is that this soup originated in Meghalaya(watch till the end of the video to see how we struggled to pronounce it). This recipe spread all over India and …
Roasted Cauliflower & Coconut Soup
View my step-by-step video Even though the weather is warming up, it’s still pretty chilly and I’m always in the mood for a nice bowl of comfort in a bowl soup. Cauliflower is a perfect ingredient for a soup, once cooked it blends into a velvety creaminess. This version is so much better. The …
Saltfish Fritters – Jamaican Stamp and Go
View my step-by-step video There’s something about my friend Mary Rocto. Years ago her name surfaced on Twitter at the time of the Recipe to Riches auditions. Mary is loud and passionate about food and her presence was felt on social media. I …
Batatawadas, Bondas or Potato Ball
View my step by step video This delicious street snack Batatawada or Bonda is a Aloo or Potato ball that is deep fried in a chick pea batter. It’s crispy and gluten free. These are found all over India, especially in Mumbai where is …