Appetizers

57 recipes

Crispy Chicken Pakora

Crispy chicken pakora are spiced chickpea-flour battered chicken strips fried until golden and crunchy — a perfect snack or party nibble served with your favorite sauce.

Bread Masala

A quick, comforting spiced bread stir-fry that turns plain slices into a savory, peppery snack. Ready in about 20 minutes and perfect for breakfast or an evening tea-time bite.

Potato-Stuffed Bread Bondas

Crispy bread bondas are deep-fried little parcels of spiced mashed potato that make a comforting tea-time snack. They use simple pantry ingredients and come together quickly for an easy treat.

Ribbon Sandwich with Green Chutney

Layered triple-decker sandwiches filled with a cheesy egg and carrot mixture and a bright coconut-coriander chutney — a fresh, easy option for breakfast or a light lunch.

Tomato and Carrot Soup with Crispy Shallots

Bright, silky tomato and carrot soup finished with crispy fried shallots for a little crunch. Simple to make and perfect for a light lunch or starter.

Special Dry Red Chili Chicken Fry

A bold, crunchy chicken fry that uses whole dry red chilies for a smoky heat and bright shallot flavor. Quick to prepare and perfect as an appetizer or a spicy side for rotis.

Lemony Pasta and Vegetable Salad

Bright, crunchy and quick to make, this lemony pasta and vegetable salad pairs tender pasta with beans, peas and capsicum in a tangy mustard-lemon dressing. It’s an easy make-ahead side or light lunch that keeps well chilled.

Crispy Pazham Pori (Kerala Banana Fritters)

Crispy pazham pori are Kerala's beloved tea-time banana fritters—ripe plantain dipped in a lightly sweetened maida batter and deep-fried until golden. They come together quickly and are irresistible with a hot cup of tea.

Crispy Besan Capsicum Fritters

Crispy besan-battered capsicum pieces, deep-fried until golden and crunchy — a spicy, satisfying snack that comes together with a handful of pantry spices. Serve hot with ketchup or your favorite chili sauce for an instant crowd-pleaser.

Crispy Brinjal Fry

A simple, smoky-sweet pan-fried brinjal prepared with a dry spice rub and shallow-fried in coconut oil until golden. Ready in just over an hour, it makes a comforting side for rice or roti.