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The History Behind India’s Most Loved Snack samosa

The origin of the word Samosa comes from the Persian word Sanbosag. In India, this popular Indian snack has a number of names. In Bengal, it is called Shingara and in Odisha, it is called Shingada. Goa and the country of Portugal have adopted the same name and call it Chamuca, and in Hyderabad it is known as Lukhmi. For all of us who love to eat Indian snacks, eating samosas is something that goes in unison with it. Crispy, triangular, and golden-fried, samosas have been extremely popular in India for almost eight centuries now. Many people are under the … Read more

How to Construct the Perfect Cheese Platter

Snacks, Appetizers, Non Vegetarian

Cheese has been around for over 7500 years, and we have been enjoying its flavors and textures for a while now. Paired with bread and a glass of wine or champagne, the taste of cheese is luscious. A well-constructed cheese platter is sure going to be a show-stopper at your next party. A cheese platter takes less than 20 minutes to arrange and requires absolutely no cooking. A perfect and delicious appetizer to serve to your guests! So how to construct the perfect cheese platter? Read along to know tips on how to do so. What You Require: Utensils and … Read more

The Journey of Maggi in India

Asia, Appetizers, Snacks, Vegetarian

When we talk about midnight hunger pangs, Maggi is the first thing that comes to our mind. Maggi is very easy to make and it gets ready in 2 minutes. It is one of the most loved and largest food brands in India. At every nook and corner, we can see famous Maggi points selling different varieties of Maggi. The starting point of the journey of Maggi Maggi noodles was started in 1984 by Nestle. Initially their target audience were the children. It was therefore positioned as a snack for children which was easy to cook and gets ready in 2 … Read more

13 Most Popular Candies in America

Snacks, Desserts

Candies are one of the major parts of the confectionary, which mainly consists of chocolates, sugar candy, lemon candy, and chewing gums. They are most loved and enjoyed by the kids in most of the parts of the world. Candies, on the other hand, are not only enjoyed by children in America, but also by adults. In America, eating a candy bar as a snack or at any other time when you’re hungry is very popular. Working people’s bags will often have one or two candy bars in them. And candies are particularly unique or popular during the Halloween festival. … Read more

15 Easy to Cook Dishes For Hostel Students

Asia, Appetizers, Non Vegetarian, Snacks, Vegetarian

If you are a student and living in a hostel, then one of the biggest struggles of your daily life will be hostel food. It is a big task to focus on your studies along with keeping yourself healthy. Sometimes, you just wish to eat some healthy as well as tasty food. These food items can be made in a hostel room very easily with minimum required ingredients. 15 Easy to Cook Dishes For Hostel Students 1. Scrambled Eggs To make scrambled eggs, all you need is eggs, milk or water, butter or extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Make … Read more

13 Indian Snacks That Can Suit Any Palate

Snacks

The majority of India remains unknown for its innovative and tasty dishes. A land of many cultures, Indian snacks can prove to be surprising to both kin and abroad. We have snacks that have existed for as long as the memory of them remains, for they are just naturally delicious! 13 Indian Snacks That Can Suit Any Palate 1. Shakar Paras Shakar Paras, sweet pastry squares made from a simple dough of plain white flour and clarified butter, cut into pieces and deep-fried in bubbling oil. These diamond-shaped crackers are then coated in sweet sugar syrup that goes well with … Read more

15 Best Foods to Eat in Monsoon

Asia, Appetizers, Non Vegetarian, Snacks, Street Food, Vegetarian

Monsoon has its own story to tell. Every year it comes with drops of rain and freshness in the whole environment. Along with its natural significance, the season also brings the desire for different appetizers to satiate our taste buds. Check the below-given list of various cuisines that will make your monsoon perfect. 15 Best Foods to Eat in Monsoon 1. Corn Bhel In the season of monsoon, corn is available to make mouthwatering cuisines. One of the dishes is Corn Bhel which is made out of boiled corn grains, chopped tomatoes, onion, a dash of lemon, and sprinkle some … Read more

10 Indian dishes that you can enjoy with Pav

Appetizers, Asia, Snacks, Street Food, Vegetarian

Pav is a soft bread roll that is very soft and fluffy in texture. Although it does not have a distinct flavor, the recipes that are prepared with Pav are super delicious and extremely common in India. Pav dishes are mostly served and enjoyed as street food, particularly in Mumbai, where you can easily spot a stall preparing and serving Pav recipes on any street or corner of the road. When roasted in a pan with butter, pav brings a touch of charm to the dishes it is eaten with. Pav recipes are one of the highly loved dishes in … Read more

8 Varieties of Rajasthani Kheech You Must Try

Appetizers, Asia, Snacks, Vegetarian

Kheech is one of the well-known specialties of Rajasthan; it is quite popular in the entire of North India by various different names. But particularly, this dish has its own unique flavor when prepared in the Rajasthani style. Rajasthani Kheech basically has a soft and mashed texture, which is almost like a porridge. This dish has its origin from Udaipur, quite a popular city in Rajasthan. Kheech is a recipe that can be best enjoyed during lunch or snack time but actually when you crave something heart-warming. It is basically prepared by the addition of ingredients like wheat flour but … Read more

16 Famous Street Foods to Eat In Nashik

Asia, Appetizers, Non Vegetarian, Snacks, Street Food, Vegetarian

Nashik in India is famous for several things, but this city’s food has magical flavors with the local spices. If you visit Nashik, you must try street food there. The food here will definitely satiate your taste buds. 16 Famous Street Foods to Eat In Nashik 1. Misal Pav Misal Pav is the most popular street food in Nashik. If you visit this city, you must try this dish once. Misal is a spicy curry that is made of moth beans. It is topped with sev, chopped onion, and coriander, along with a dash of lemon. It is served with … Read more

15 Indian Foods You Can Make When In A Hurry

Appetizers, Asia, Desserts, Non Vegetarian, Snacks, Vegetarian

Nowadays, people are usually in a hurry. We all suffer from time management issues. You have to make sure that your meals should not get compromised in such a case. It can affect your health as well. However, there are a lot of food items that can be prepared very quickly. Learn some easy-to-cook food and get a hassle-free life. So here are 15 Indian Foods You Can Make When In A Hurry 1. Anda Curry Anda Curry is one of the easiest and hassle-free food to cook. You just need two spoons of oil with chopped onion, garlic, ginger … Read more

20 Healthy Late-Night Snacks To Binge On

Appetizers, Snacks, Vegetarian

To binge-watch your favorite movie or TV series for a whole night sounds exciting. What if we told you that we had something that would make your late-night binge-watch experience more thrilling? Yes, we are talking about food. These snacks that we are talking about are tasty and healthy. So what are we waiting for? Let us quickly start our chat about these fantastic lip-smacking snacks. 20 Healthy Late-Night Snacks To Binge On 1. Roasted Chickpeas If you like eating chickpeas, then nothing can stop you from enjoying these roasted chickpeas. Although roasted chickpeas have the same protein level as … Read more

7 Ways Convert Junk Food Into Healthy Food

Snacks, diet, Street Food

What is junk food? Any food that is processed, high in sugar, low in nutrition and fibers, and high in fats is called junk food. Junk food becomes an instant favorite as it makes us feel happy but at the cost of our health. Junk food and processed food items are creative, but the way they are cooked is wrong; some of the ingredients are bad for health as they are added in many quantities. We all love to eat burgers and pizzas; here is a better way to cook these at home and enjoy the food. These foods are … Read more

Khopra Patties of Indore

Asia, Snacks

Indians are very much fond of food and adventure. Living in India, you get to experience numerous mouth-watering cuisines. The secret to a happy life is exploring different kinds of food! India itself shares a large variety of food with others and even improvises other cuisines in the Indian style. If you are a dedicated foodie, you might have tasted many such dishes. Indians know very well how to experiment with different spices and convert them to something new every time. The experiments are also appreciated and adopted at places and gather a huge fanbase. Some popular Indian dishes are … Read more

Tasty Dishes Out Of Leftovers

Snacks, Appetizers, Desserts, Non Vegetarian

After any grand party at home, may it be a birthday party, family gathering or even just a get-together, every host is left with many food dishes and the ingredients bought for cooking them. Some dishes can be eaten the next day, and some need a bit of rejuvenation. Leftovers like chicken, rice, idli, bread, roti, cake, etc., can be made into other delicious dishes. To make those dishes, there needs to be nothing that every kitchen has. Recipes With Chicken Leftovers The main thing is that meat doesn’t last long; when refrigerated, it lasts for a more extended period … Read more

Cheese Garlic Popcorn Recipe to Try Out at Home

Asia, Appetizers, Snacks

Quarantine has got all of us staying up late watching loads of Netflix for the entire night; it is natural to get those hunger pangs when they are not required. Snacks do not need a reason to be enjoyed. You can have them at all times. This is one of the outcomes of our late-night snacking experiments, and it is going to stay forever: The Cheese Garlic Popcorn. We love the cheese garlic popcorn recipe because the ingredients used in this recipe are readily available at all of our houses and can be easily modified. Ingredients Required: Ingredients For the … Read more