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 12 Best Traditional Kerala Snacks - Tea Time Snacks  Are you looking for some light bites to indulge during tea time? Well, you have come to the right place. Kerala cuisine has an exhaustive list of traditional tea-time snacks.  The list of ingredients is available in your pantry, making it possible to make these delicious snacks. Many of these snacks, can be quickly whipped up with rice flour, coconut, and jaggery. I am sharing a list of snack recommendations from Kerala that are easy to cook at home. These sweet and savory snacks are heartwarming and will make you nostalgic. It is by no means is a complete list. I am sharing some of the top picks of this blog in one space for easy reference. If you like to try, more recipes check my earlier post on 10 Quick and Easy Kerala Snacks/ Tea time snacks that you can make in under 20 minutes . Do you have any favorite snack that is simple and easy to make? I would love to hear about your favorite traditional snacks. Please s...

Unni appam Recipe/ Sweet Rice Fritters   Unni appam is a cute, fun treat that you cannot stop munching. They are deep-fried, delightful sweet bites and are a popular delicacy in Kerala. There is a centuries-old tradition of making unni appam or neyyappam during festivals like Onam and Vishu or as an offering in temples. However, they are also perfect for the rest of the year, and they are popular tea-time snacks. Unni appam contains rice flour, jaggery, banana, and coconut bits, adds flavor and a delightful crunch. They are a blast to make, and fitters are delicious, and  I am sure you will love them too! Unni appam is an old-fashioned tea-time snack. It is a snack I grew up eating and it always has a homey feel to it. If you are new to unni appam, the shape is because it is cooked in a special pan. Unni appam chatti or Appa karal is the characteristic pan used made of cast-iron or bell metal. It comes with multiple half-spherical moulds. The batter has a thick pouring c...

   Kerala Beef Cutlet/ Beef and Koorka/ Chinese Potato Cutlet Beef Cutlet is a local delicacy of Kerala- a timeless favorite when it comes to party appetizers. Kerala cutlets are meat patties with potatoes- crunchy is the outside and with a soft filling. There is always a nostalgic feeling when it comes to these breaded crispy fried beauties. They are the best comfort food and easy to make. Are you are looking for delightful crispy snacks/appetizers for entertaining this Christmas? In Kerala, Christmas feasts are incomplete without this spicy lip-smacking delicious appetizer. That is also the reason I am sharing this recipe today. Cutlet is a yummy snack made with meat or vegetables is cooked, in aromatic spices, breaded and deep-fried to crispy golden. They are so addictive that you will never get tired of eating them! Cutlets can be made with any meat. For this recipe, I am using beef and Koorka/ Chinese potato. Usually, mashed potatoes are used for the filling, but Chinese ...

   Easy Ulli Vada/ Kerala Onion Pakodas/Fritters  Ulli vada is an old fashioned tea time snack from Kerala, the ones you find at local tea stalls and canteens. It is a quick and easy crispy snack, perfect for tea time. During these cold winter months when we are huddled together at home, my family sometimes craves spicy snacks and fritters along with warm tea. I love these amazing fritters and its inducing smell is a real nostalgia. Ulli vada can be made with simple everyday ingredients. These tiny appetizers can be served with afternoon tea or with drinks if you are having a get together with friends. These fitters are delicious, and  I am sure you'll love them too! Onion pakoras/ vadas/Fritters is a commonly made snack in India. There are unimaginable varieties of pakodas, and ulli vada reminds me of local tea shops of Kerala. Hot piping tea is served with fried delicacies like pazham pori, undan pori vadas, etc. The sheer variety of fried snacks displayed in tea s...

  Pakkavada- Ribbon Pakoda  Pakkavada/ Ribbon pakoda, an old fashioned tea time snack is undeniably good, with everything you like in a snack- crispy and salty.  It's just what we crave when we want something to munch watching a favorite movie. This snack is addictive with the right balance of heat and flavor. It is made, with chickpeas flour and rice flour seasoned with a variety of savory spices. Pakkavada is a snack I grew up eating. Back home, my mom stocks up on these types of goodies almost whenever we have guests at home. I love making these in big batches and just keeping them handy. This recipe is easily customizable to taste. This snack tastes just like the store brought ones, and you will be surprised how easy it is to make them at home. So if you want a super simple snack, check this recipe! Pakkavada is perfect to munch with tea or when hunger pangs kick in. The mild spiciness and flaky, crisp texture make it addictive. The dough of the pakkavada is seasoned,...

Do you often look for snack ideas? I like to try new snack recipes. Freshly homemade, tea time snacks appeals to all ages. There are comfort and joy in munching a delicious sweet or savory deep-fried snack with hot piping tea. Some recipes make you nostalgic, and we keep coming back to it time and again. Kerala has an exhaustive list of traditional tea-time snacks. You never get tired of eating them! So here is a list of family favorites. Today I am sharing a collection of 10 easy to make snacks that you can make under 20 minutes . Do you have any favorite snack that is simple and easy to make? Please share your ideas, leave me a comment below Want to try more Kerala snacks, check my post 12 Best Traditional Kerala Snacks - Tea Time Snacks  Pazham Pori- Crispy Fried Sweet Plantain Pazham pori is a quick and easy tea time snack. It is made with ripe sweet plantains dipped in a batter and then deep-fried in coconut oil to crispy golden. Ingredients Ripe plantains - 3 medium Maida-...