Category Archives: Fried

Original neiappam/ Rice fritters

Posted on July 10, 2015 by coconutcraze

On Wednesday, there was this strong urge to post something. I had soaked rice to make Neiappam, the previous night because there was a special request to make it. It is a sweet celebration snack that evokes lovely memories. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer, Celebration, Coconut, comfort food, Dessert, Finger food, Fried, Indian recipe, Kerala recipe, Not just for kids, Pack-and-go snack, Rice, Snack, Vegetarian | Tagged Appam, crispy appams, fried sweet riceballs, Neiappam, rice batter, rice fritters, sweet fritters, sweet riceballs, sweet snack | 12 Comments

Asian glazed basa with rice and vegetables

Posted on June 30, 2015 by coconutcraze

Lunch is a lighter meal but it still has to include a balance of nutrients and a mix of flavours to be enjoyable. Basa fillets, rice and vegetables is a three piece lunch put together to make it a satisfying … Continue reading →

Posted in Brunch, comfort food, Easy recipe, Fried, International dishes, Main dish, Rice, Side dish, Stir fry | Tagged Asian glaced basa, Asian glaze, Basa fillets, coconut rice, complete meal, lunch, main course, sauteed vegetables, stir-fry, vegetables | 14 Comments

Lentil cakes

Posted on June 19, 2015 by coconutcraze

I just love home made snacks! Hand held larger snacks are my favorite as it is easy to eat walking around. Lentil cakes are nothing but patties of goodness made to satisfy everyone. These lentil cakes when shallow fried in … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer, Breakfast, Brunch, comfort food, Finger food, Fried, Not just for kids, Pack-and-go snack, Side dish, Vegetarian | Tagged Appetizer, comfort food, finger food, lentil burger, Lentil patties, lentils, panko bread crumbs, shallow fried, side dish, snack, vegetarian snack | 27 Comments

Deep fried Enoki mushroom

Posted on June 11, 2015 by coconutcraze

Don’t be alarmed. These are not the worm guys from “Men in Black” cooked and served on a plate. They are Enoki mushrooms! Mushrooms! Don’t they look alluring? I am sure I have expressed my love affair with mushrooms on … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Brunch, comfort food, Easy recipe, Finger food, Fried, Not just for kids, Side dish, Snack, Vegetarian | Tagged Appetizer, crispy fried mushrooms, deep fried mushrooms, easy snack, Enoki mushrooms, mushroom dish, snack, spicy fried mushrooms, vegetarian mushroom fries | 28 Comments

Chilli Tofu

Posted on May 19, 2015 by coconutcraze

Chilli paneer is a popular fusion dish in India served frequently in buffets. There is a combination of Chinese and Indian ingredients involved in this dish.When I dine out I always look for this dish. It is a vegetarian version … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer, Brunch, comfort food, Easy recipe, Finger food, Fried, Gluten free, Indian recipe, Main dish, Not just for kids, Side dish, Snack, Stir fry, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged Chilli tofu, dairy free, firm Tofu, Fusion dish, gluten free, green bell pepper, masala tofu, paneer substitute, Tofu, vegan, vegetarian | 19 Comments

Masala chips/Kenyan masala fries

Posted on May 15, 2015 by coconutcraze

Kenyan masala chips are french fries with a coating of spicy, tomato sauce. I enjoyed this dish when I lived in Kenya. This is a unique Kenyan dish that I have not come across anywhere else. In Nairobi we lived … Continue reading →

Posted in Baked, Brunch, comfort food, Easy recipe, Fried, Side dish, Snack, Stir fry, Vegetarian | Tagged french fries, garam masala, Kenyan masala chips, Oven baked potato fries, potato chips, Saucy Masala chips, Spicy masala fries, Spicy saucy fries, tomato sauce, Vegetable masala fries | 34 Comments

Kadai paneer/A spicy cottage cheese dish

Posted on April 29, 2015 by coconutcraze

Kadai Paneer is a dish made in a particular pan called Kadai/Karahi. Kadai is an Indian wok, circular, deep iron pan with handles. It retains heat and that imparts a signature taste to this dish. Cubed Paneer (cottage cheese) is … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer, Cheese, comfort food, Easy recipe, Fried, Indian curry, Side dish, Vegetarian | Tagged bell pepper, Cottage cheese, Indian curry, Kadai Paneer, Paneer, paneer capsicum curry, Paneer curry, red tomato gravy, side dish, Spicy cottage cheese, spicy tomato gravy, Spinach roti | 19 Comments

Soy meatballs with stir fried vegetables

Posted on April 27, 2015 by coconutcraze

Salads are the best way to include vegetables in our diet. When vegetables are stir fried with other additions like meatballs and sauces, they make the dish tastier and more nutritious. There are many dishes that include meatballs as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer, Baked, Brunch, Easy recipe, Fried, Main dish, Side dish, Stir fry, Vegetarian | Tagged glazed meatballs, honey garlic meatballs, honey-garlic, soy, stir-fry, TVP, vegan meatballs, vegan soy stir-fry, vegetable meatballs | 8 Comments

Sweet potato fritters/Vegetarian fritters

Posted on March 20, 2015 by coconutcraze

Flax Powered Sweet Potato Fritters Sweet potato is natures way of making vegetables lovable. It is a bit too starchy when boiled, which was how I used to prepare and eat it earlier. Shredding it and adding some spices is … Continue reading →