Snacks

The sound of mustard seeds popping in hot oil, followed by the crackle of fresh curry leaves, always takes me straight back to my mum’s kitchen in India. This kind …

Crispy on the outside, soft and spiced within — stuffed paniyaram is the kind of thing you eat one of and immediately reach for another. Also known as kuzhi paniyaram, …

Golden and crisp at the edges, soft in the centre. These polenta chips are garlicky, deeply satisfying and the kind of snack that never lasts long on the table. Flavoured …

There’s something about a dark, sesame-laced cookie that feels a little different from the usual. It’s quieter, with a deeper, more intriguing flavour. These Black Tahini Sesame Cookies bake with …

There’s something deeply familiar about onion bhajia. It’s the kind of food that doesn’t need much introduction — simple ingredients, bold flavour, and that unmistakable crisp edge that makes it …

There’s something irresistibly comforting about bite-sized food — the kind that disappears almost as quickly as it hits the plate. These Stuffed Sun-Dried Tomato Mozzarella Bombs are exactly that. Crisp on the …

Golden shards of fried bread, creamy yoghurt kissed with garlic, and tender chickpeas bathed in warm spices — this is fatteh in all its layered glory. A dish with deep …

Shatteringly crisp on the outside, molten and stretchy at the centre — fried mozzarella sticks are the side dish that never makes it to the table without half of them …

Fresh, colourful and full of crunch, this Mumbai street-style chutney sandwich is one of those simple pleasures that never fails to delight. If you’ve ever stopped by a sandwich-walla’s cart …

There’s something about food on skewers that feels instantly festive — simple ingredients transformed into a colourful spread that begs to be shared. These Grilled Vegetable Skewers in Herb and …