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Appetizers and Sides

Do you enjoy a good appetizer? Me too! I’ll be posting my favorite appetizers and party food. You’ll also find a variety of sides to the entrée. Stay tuned!

Kara Pori
Appetizers and Sides

Kara Pori | Spicy Puffed Rice

Kara Pori or Spicy Puffed Rice is a popular tea time snack in India. Puffed rice and a mixture of peanuts and roasted gram dal are gently tossed in a garlic spiced oil tempered with curry leaves and asafoetida. Kara Pori is an easy and healthy snack that will take less than 10 minutes to prepare. It will be a hit with all ages.

 
Roasted Zucchini Recipe
Appetizers and Sides

The BEST Roasted Zucchini Recipe

This Roasted Zucchini recipe is made with five simple ingredients. The flavor of caramelized zucchini slices blended with garlic powder tastes absolutely wonderful. It takes less than 10 minutes of prep work and needs no supervision. It’s also toddler-approved!

 
Thakkali Thokku
Appetizers and Sides

Thakkali Thokku | Tomato Thokku

Thakkali Thokku is a concentrated chutney of sorts made from tomatoes, flavored with red chili powder and fenugreek powder. It can be mixed with rice to make flavorful tomato rice. It can also be had as an accompaniment to idli, dosas, and chappatis. A little goes a long way and one jar will last you an entire week. It’s perfect for a quick breakfast or dinner.

 
Baguette Pizza Bites
Appetizers and Sides

Baguette Pizza bites

Baguette Pizza bites are a treat for pizza lovers. It is an easy appetizer and will surely be a crowd-pleaser. Come on now, who doesn’t love a good pizza? Baguette slices will be slathered with a generous dose of pizza sauce and topped with veggies and cheese to make these delectable appetizers.