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    Home » Recipes

    Appetizers, Dips & Wholesome Snacks from My Kitchen

    This collection features a mix of wholesome appetizers, quick dips, and homemade snacks that I often serve before meals or enjoy with a cup of chai. You’ll find everything from roasted makhana and spicy guacamole to hummus, mushroom patties, and pesto. All easy-to-make dishes bring global flavors into everyday cooking.

    Whether you’re planning a party or need a nourishing bite between meals, these recipes are here to inspire. Not all these recipes are strictly Indian, but they’re always simple, flavorful, and made from real ingredients.

    • Roasted Tofu Salad with Indian Yogurt Dressing
    • Indian Chaat Style Black Chickpeas Salad (Kala Chana Recipe)
    • Indian Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Cubes
    • Indian Spiced Oven-Baked Tofu
    • Indian Spiced Roasted Makhana (Quick & Crispy Snack)
    • Fresh Avocado Cilantro Sauce for Dips & Wraps
    • Indian Spiced Roasted Chickpeas
    • Easy Indian Spiced Roasted Vegetables
    • Spicy Guacamole with an Indian Twist
    • 10-Minute Indian Tomato Onion Salad with Lemon and Spices
    • Millet Black Eyed Peas Patties – Vegan & Gluten-Free Cakes
    • Easy Indian-Style Roasted Butternut Squash
    • Easy Sprouted Moong Salad (Indian Chaat Style Recipe)
    • Mashed Black-eyed Peas (A Simple Dip)
    • Amaranth crackers
    • Easy and creamy vegan mushroom sauce for pasta & more
    • Mashed potato patties with mushrooms (Leftover mashed potato cakes)
    • Pressure Cooker Hummus Recipe with 5 Flavor Variations
    • Vegan Basil Pesto Recipe with Almonds/Cashews
    Sravanthi Chanda standing in a rose garden, wearing a light green embroidered sweater and patterned black kurta, smiling softly with trees and flowers in the background.

    I'm Sravanthi Chanda and I share Indian lunch and dinner recipes on my blog. These easy-to-follow recipes are made from scratch using fresh ingredients and come with step-by-step photos, perfect for family meals.

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    Latest Recipes

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