Diwali recipes Archives - Caroline's Cooking

Papdi chaat (Indian street food snack)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 13:47:55 +0000

Papdi chaat is a lip-smackingly tasty Indian street food snack combining crunchy crackers, vegetables, smooth curd/yogurt and tangy chutneys. It might sound like a lot of ingredients, but it's really easy to make. It's a real feast for the senses with tangy, sweet and spicy flavors, and great to nibble on whatever the excuse. Sometimes...

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Carrot halwa (gajar ka halwa)

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:17:48 +0000

Carrot halwa, gajar ka halwa, is a classic Indian dessert that's incredibly tasty and comforting. It's primarily carrots and milk, cooked down into a soft, sweet pudding, gently spiced with cardamom. It takes a little patience but it's easy to make and well worth the wait. Gajar ka halwa, or carrot halwa as it's often...

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Aloo chaat (Indian potato snack)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Aloo chaat is a delicious combination of fried potatoes tossed in spices and chutney, along with herbs and some crunchy sev to garnish. It's a classic Indian street food that's a delicious combination of tangy and spice flavors that makes a great snack. There are a few countries that are known for their street food,...

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Paneer tikka

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Paneer tikka are a bright and tasty vegetarian appetizer or snack, combining chunks of mild cheese and vegetables with a spiced marinade. They're really easy to make and perfect for entertaining or any excuse. One thing I love about Indian cuisine is the fantastic breadth of vegetarian dishes. Whether using purely vegetables, pulses like chickpeas...

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Cauliflower pakora

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 10:00:08 +0000

Cauliflower pakora (gobi pakora) are a traditional Indian snack or appetizer that are easy, tasty and versatile. Cook up some of these fritters to start your next Indian meal or add some to your game day or party menu! I've mentioned before that while we didn't have a huge range of ethnic food around when...

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Pumpkin halwa

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 09:30:16 +0000

Pumpkin halwa is an Indian dessert that's easy to make, sweet and aromatic from cardamon and so comforting, you'll be hugging the bowl as you enjoy. From almost as young as I can remember, I used to help my mum in the kitchen. If I helped her cook, it was a time I got to...

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