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Spiced Almonds
Cumin-spiced almonds are coated with frothy egg white, salt and cayenne, then roasted slowly until crisp for a clean, savory tea-time snack.
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Broccoli & Almond Armor Salad
Broccoli, almonds, currants and red onion are tossed with a yogurt-mayonnaise dressing for a crisp, creamy salad with sweet and savory contrast.
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Pear & Pecorino Mixed Green Salad
Ripe pear, mixed greens and Pecorino meet balsamic, olive oil, basil and pepper in a salad where salty cheese sharpens the fruit's sweetness.
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Green Chutney Cheese Toast
Green chutney cheese toast layers herb chutney and melting mozzarella over bread, then broils it until bubbling for a fast savory snack or canapé.
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Deviled Eggs with Green Chutney
A green-chutney variation on deviled eggs, combining creamy yolks with herbs, gentle heat and a fresh cilantro finish for a compact savory bite.
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Savory Dokra Squares
Savory dokra squares pair semolina, yogurt, cumin and cilantro in a quick steamed-style snack with a light, tender crumb and bright finish.
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Grated Beet, Carrot & Broccoli Salad
A raw beet, carrot and broccoli salad with sprouts, pumpkin seeds, mint and a lemony mustard dressing for crunch, color and fresh acidity.
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Bhel Puris
Make crisp bhel puris from rice and spelt flours, rolled paper-thin and fried until golden for use with chutneys, chaat and tea-time snacks.
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Bhel Indian Tea Time Snack
A build-your-own bhel tea-time spread with puffed rice, potatoes, sprouts, chutneys, lime and puris for a crisp, tangy, highly adaptable snack.
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Khandvi Rolls
Gram-flour and yogurt khandvi rolls finished with mustard, cumin and sesame seeds, where timing matters most when the hot mixture is spread thin before cooling.
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Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Warm mushroom caps stuffed with sautéed mushroom stems, onion, garlic and parsley, then finished with Parmesan in the oven.
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Endvo Savory Squares
Savory baked squares of cream of wheat, gram flour, cabbage and carrots, finished with a hot mustard-cumin-sesame tempering before baking.
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Potato Tikis
Baked potato tikis with lemon, onion, green chili and cilantro, coated in egg and breadcrumbs for a crisp exterior without deep-frying.
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Aunty Zee’s Paneer Samosas
Baked paneer samosas filled with cilantro, mint, green onion, cashews, chili, ginger and lime, using a loose paneer filling and a simple flour-water seal.
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Baked Pakoras (Bhajias)
A baked take on pakoras made with gram flour, yogurt, spinach and spices, then sliced and briefly broiled for crisp edges.
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Sun-dried Tomatoes & Pine Nut Cream Cheese Dip
A cream cheese dip with sun-dried tomatoes, mint and toasted pine nuts, where the nuts are folded in last to preserve texture.
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Spinach Dip
A lighter spinach dip with garlic, green onion, chili, parsley and cilantro, using briefly blanched spinach before blending with sour cream and mayonnaise.
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Vegetable Samosas
Baked vegetable samosas filled with potato, peas and carrots, seasoned with mustard seed, curry leaves, garam masala, chili and cilantro.
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Eggplant Dip
A smoky eggplant dip with tahini, lemon and garlic, built around one essential technique: cooking the eggplant until completely soft before blending.
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Soothing Guacamole
A smooth-but-textured guacamole with avocado, tomato, cilantro, chili, garlic and citrus, blended just enough to keep some tomato pieces intact.
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Black Bean Dip with Sun-dried Tomatoes
A black bean dip blended with balsamic vinegar and sun-dried tomatoes, with optional chili and a texture adjusted simply with cooking water.
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Indian-Style Hummus
A chickpea hummus with garlic, green chili, cilantro and cumin, keeping the familiar tahini-lemon base while shifting the aromatic profile.
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Four-Layer Bean Dip
A generous layered dip of refried beans, avocado, sour cream, tomato, olives and cheddar, built for potlucks and sharing.
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Mexican Brunch with Refried Beans, Eggs & Salsa
A layered brunch of warm corn tortillas, refried beans, fried eggs, salsa, yogurt and cilantro, assembled so every component stays distinct.