Manapparai MurukkuMurukku is a traditional savoury snack in South India. Manappari Murukku is the most popular and famous variety of them all. Manapparai is a small town in Tiruchirappalli.Ingredients:Rice Flour – 2 cupsCumin Seeds – 2 tspSesame Seeds – 2 tspAsafoetida Powder – 1/2 tspButter (or Ghee) – 2 tspOmam (Ajwain) – 1 tspSalt as per tasteOil as requiredMurukku Maker – greased and fitted with 3 hole disc (you can also use any other disc)Method:1. Combine rice flour, butter, salt, sesame seeds, cumin seeds,...

 Mini SamosaMini Samosas or Samsa (as it is called locally) is a very popular snack suitable for any occasion. Typically it is served as a teatime snack, but it is ideal for any occasion including parties or sunday brunch.Ingredients:Maida – 250 gmsGhee – 150 gmsOilSalt as per tasteFor the Filling:Potatoes – 4, boiled and mashedOnion – 1, finely chopped (optional)Cinnamon – 1/2 tspOil – 4 tspAjwain (Carom Seeds) – 1/4 tspSalt as per tasteMethod:1. Heat oil in a pan.2. Add the mashed potatoes, onions, cinnamon, carom...

 Mixed Vegetable CutletServe as a snack, starter or as an appetizer with mint chutney or sauce.Ingredients:Carrot – 1 cup, gratedBeans – 1 cup, finely choppedCabbage – 1 cup, finely choppedPotatoes – 6 to 8, depending on size, boiled, peeled, mashedOnions – 1/2 cup, finely choppedMaida (Plain Flour) – 2 cupsCorn Flour – 1 cupGinger Garlic Paste – 2 tspCinnamon – littleCloves – littleGasagasa – 2 tspSaunf – 2 tspBreadcrumbs – 1/2 cupSalt as per tasteOil as requiredMethod:1. Finely powder the cinnamon, cloves, gasagasa...

 Cauliflower Pakoras or PakodaCauliflower Pakoras (or Cauliflower Pakodas) is a simple to make and  perfect teatime or evening snack. Serve with sauce or mint chutney.Ingredients:Cauliflower – 250 gms, choppedBesan Flour – 1/3 cupSalt – 1 tspSaunf – 1/4 tspCumin Powder – 1/2 tspTurmeric Powder – 1/2 tspCurry Leaves – fewGinger Garlic Paste – 1 tspGreen Chilli – 1, small, finely choppedOil as required for fryingChaat Masala Powder – a pinchMethod:1. Mix the gram flour, salt, saunf, cumin powder, turmeric powder...

 Oats KhichdiA delicious and healthy breakfast dish with oats and mixed vegetables.Ingredients:Oats – 1 cupGreen Peas – 2 tblsp, shelledCarrot – 2 tblsp, choppedBeans – 2 tblsp, choppedCabbage – 2 tblsp, choppedOnion – 1, choppedGreen Chillies – 2, choppedTomatoes – 2, choppedLemon Juice – 2 tspGinger Garlic Paste – 1/2 tspCloves – 1Cinnamon – 1Coriander Leaves – handful, choppedSalt as per tasteOil as requiredMethod:1. Soak the oats in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes.2. Drain well and keep aside.3. Boil the peas, carrot...

 Chilli Cheese ToastChilli Cheese Toast (or Chilli Cheese Sandwich as it is known in some places) is a very popular and quick breakfast/snack item that is popular with kids and adults alike. This can be made with regular bread slices, buns and can be toasted or left as it is.Ingredients:Bread Slices – 8 to 10Butter – 5 to 6 tspOnions – 2, finely choppedGreen Chillies – 2 tblsp, finely choppedCheese – 1/3 cup, grated (you can also use cheese slices, see the end of the recipe for instructions)Salt as per tasteBlack Pepper...

 Fried Onion RingsOnion Rings are a popular fast food snack item. These easy to make homemade onion rings are ideal for any occasion and makes for a tasty afterschool snack for children.Ingredients:Onions – 5 to 6, medium or large, peeled sliced into thin rounds, separated into individual ringsMaida – 1 cupRice Flour – 2 tblspCorn Flour – 1/2 cupGram Flour (Kadalai Maavu / Besan) – 1/2 cupGreen Chillies – 2Ginger – 2 tsp, peeledGarlic – 2 clovesSalt as per tasteOil as requiredMethod:1. Sprinkle salt on the onions and...

 Maravalli Kizhangu (Tapioca) ChipsMaravalli Kizhangu or Tapioca is a popular ingredient in South India. Boiled Tapioca is often eaten as a breakfast item. The chips made using this is also very popular and is often sold as a street food.Ingredients:Maravalli Kilangu (Tapioca) – 1Red Chilli Powder – 2 tspAsafoetida Powder – a pinchTurmeric Powder – a pinchSalt as per tasteCurry Leaves – fewOil as requiredMethod:1. Peel and steam cook the tapioca until half done.2. Slice it into thin sticks (like french fries)...

 Butter BiscuitsButter Biscuits are a popular teatime accompaniment across the Indian subcontinent. You can make these biscuits at home without an oven and using a pan or pressure cooker.Ingredients:Maida – 400 gmsButter – 200 gmsSugar – 150 gms, powderedSalt as per tasteBaking Powder – 1/2 tspMethod:1. Combine the maida, salt and baking powder in a bowl.2. Sieve 2-3 times.3. Mix the butter and sugar in a bowl.4. Add the sieved flour.5. Mix well and make small balls of the dough.6. Roll them out into small chapatis...