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   Delicious 7 Easy Appetizers- Indian Party Appetizers  Are you looking for appetizer ideas for entertaining? Appetizers never fail to impress, and everyone loves to get around the table, chat and nibble tasty appetizers. Kids will also love these delicious finger foods. So it is always a good idea to have a variety of options. Why not try some Indian inspired appetizers for your next gathering. Some of the most popular Indian party favorites are samosas , pakoras , spring rolls , vadas , panipuri, chaats, etc. The recipes I am sharing today are some that I made during the holidays. They are some re-imagined classics with an interesting twist. Here is a list of some of my go-to appetizers that have become a hit among family and friends, and I hope you will find them interesting. Persian Kotlet Persian kotlets is meat patties made with minced beef/chicken and grated potatoes. Ingredients Minced beef or chicken- 1 lb Potatoes- 2 medium Onion- 1 medium Egg-2 Turmeric-...

Sri Lankan Prawn Vada/Isso Wade Deep-fried lentil fitters are addictive snacks. It has a taste all to its own- crunchy, delicious, and mildly spicy. It is a perfect accompaniment with piping hot tea. The Sri Lankan Prawn Vada/Isso Wade is very similar to the parippu vada served in tea stalls in South India. Adding shrimp takes this snack to a new level. Sri Lanka has an extensive collection of  Short Eats  or snacks that are eaten anytime at bakeries, restaurants, and tea stalls.   The book  Sri Lankan Cooking: 64 Recipes from the Chefs and Kitchens of Sri Lanka by Douglas Bullis, Wendy Hutton  was my first introduction to Sri Lankan cooking. It has several unique recipes, and this vada was one among them. There are some similarities with South Indian food. The close physical proximity between Sri Lanka and Southern India explains similarities in culinary practices. But the island nation has its unique touch.  Isso Wade is a distant cousin of par...

Beef Vegetable Cutlet Cutlet is a very popular snack in Kerala. This recipe is made with beef and vegetables. Also check my earlier posts of chicken cutlet, fish cutlet, and vegetarian version of beetroot and mushroom cutlet. Cutlet is a tempting snack and party-pleasing appetizer. The meat and vegetables are cooked in aromatic spices, breaded, and deep-fried to make this crispy snack. Beef cutlets are a must have in most Christian wedding parties and also found in restaurants and road side tea stalls. You can make this in advance in bigger batches, and it freezes well. So whenever you need cutlet just thaw them and fry. Serve this with ketchup and onion salad and enjoy with a cup of tea. Ingredients Beef- 1/2 kg Potato large-1 Green peas- 1/2 cup Chopped carrot- 1/2 cup Chopped beans and bell pepper- 1/4 cup Onion- 1 medium Green chilly-1 Ginger Garlic paste- 1 tsp Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp Pepper powder-3/4 tsp Chilly powder- 1 tsp Tomato ketchup- 1 tsp (o...

Persian Kotlet Persian kotlets is meat patties made with minced beef/chicken and grated potatoes. It is tasty and tender meat patties and perfect for parties and potlucks. The patties are flatten on the plam and can be made oval or round.Kotlets are thin with crispy edges and is perfect size for pita bread sandwich.  Ingredients Minced beef or chicken- 1 lb Potatoes- 1 lb onion- 1 mdium egg-2 Turmeric- 1/3 tsp Pepper --1/2 tsp Cinnamon- 1/8 tsp Nutmeg and cardamon - a pinch Cumin- 1/3 tsp Rose water- a few drops (optional) (or ground dry rose petals) Saffron- a pinch (optional) Bread crumbs- 3 tbs salt to taste oil for frying- 1 cup In a large mixing bowl, add the minced meat. Wash two medium sized potatoes and peel. Grate the potatoes finely and add them to the minced meat. In the same way, grate the onion. Mix all the spices, bread crumbs, salt, and eggs and mix well with the minced meat and potatoes. Portion the mixture into small equal-sized...