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Quintessential desi snacks at every occasion

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  The best part about Indian snacks is that they are so varied and full of flavours that even if you’re not hungry, you will start drooling over them once they are infront of your eyes. Indian hospitality is legendary and there is no doubt about that because we Indians have always believed in the phrase ‘Atithi Devo Bhava! And, the first thing that we serve to our house guests is an array of snacks, most of which are not suited for the calorie conscious people but everyone loves them anyway. These snacks are also a regular with our evening cuppa of chai or coffee. Whether it’s a random get-together, dhamakedar festive season or a kid’s birthday party, these desi snacks always make their way to the dining table, without fail. Today, let’s talk about those quintessential snacks which can never go out of fashion!   1.       Khaman Dhokla: This Gujarati snack which is a favourite with everyone always makes an appearance when we talk about snacks. Unl...

All-time favourite desi combos

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  What is so interesting about desi food combinations? Let me answer that question with one word, ‘everything.’ India is known for having a varied list of desi combinations. And scientists too, have figured out what makes Indian food so delicious. Indian food is a result of the precise pairing of ingredients which is very different from the West. Western cuisine consists of many dishes with overlapping flavours. Indian cuisine, on the other hand, does not have a mix of ingredients that overlap.   Well, this is all too technical, let’s just dive into the recipe bit.   I have handpicked some of the popular Indian combinations with a slight twist which are just one thing, ‘the best!’ Read on…   1.       Paneer Chole Bhature Chole Bhature is the classic North Indian recipe which we have been enjoying since ages. But, what if you get paneer + chole + bhature together? Amazing, na? Here’s the recipe of Paneer Chole Bhature , with a soft...

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