Appe Batata Vada#SundayFunday

Batata Vada and Vada Pav, often called Mumbai's burger, is a street food of India, its simple yet satisfying combination of spiced potato filling & has a crispy exterior. This is traditionally deep fried and is unhealthy. The appe pan, a cast iron or non-stick pan is perfect to make these healthy Appe Batata Vada.

Ingredients
4 Medium Potatoes -boiled, peeled and mashed
4 Cloves Garlic - minced
½" Piece Ginger - minced
2 Green Chilies
2 Tablespoon Coriander leaves
Salt to taste 
For The Batter 

1 Cup Besan
1 Tablespoon Rice flour
1 Tablespoon Semolina (Rawa)
½ Teaspoon Turmeric powder
Salt to taste
½ Teaspoon Eno Fruit Salt
Water as required
Method 

Mash the potatoes well. Grind the ginger, garlic, green chilies and coriander to a fine paste. Add it to the potatoes, salt to taste and mix well. Make small equal size balls and keep aside. See to it that they fit into the well of the appe pan. 

Mix the ingredients of the batter and make a thick batter so that it can coat the vada's well. Add less salt in the batter, since the vada's already have salt, add 1 tsp oil into each well of the appe pan, let it heat up. 

Dip the vadas into the batter and then drop it into the well of the pan.   

Let it brown on the underside before you turn it. It should take about 5 minutes for the vada to be done perfectly. Keep turning, so that it cooks well on all sides. And when frying for the next batch, put some more oil in the wells, let it heat up and then add the rest of the vada's to cook.  

Serve them hot with sauce.

Labels: Breakfast, Healthy snacks, Kids delight, Vegan

For Sunday Funday we are sharing recipes made using "Potato"

• Appe Batata Vada by Sneha's Recipe
• Baked Herby Potato Wedges by Sizzling Tastebuds
• Baked Potato Soup by Sid's Sea Palm Cooking
• Budget-Friendly Potato Soup with Fresh Dill by Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice
• Campfire Potatoes by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Copycat Baked Arby's Curly Fries by Amy's Cooking Adventures
• Creamy Mashed Potatoes Without Butter or Cream - Yes! by Culinary Cam
• Jacket Potatoes by Mayuri's Jikoni
• Marmite Roast New Potatoes with Sausage and Butter Beans by Food Lust People Love
• Three-Color Potato Salad with Vegetables by Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Warm Potato Salad by A Messy Kitchen 

Keto Bagel Sandwich#SundayFunday

This is a a classic Keto Bagel Sandwich which can be had for breakfast or as a main course meal. It's filling, delicious and loaded with healthy fats and microgreens.
Ingredients
Keto Cottage Cheese Bagels - recipe to follow
Creamy Avocado & Egg Salad - Keto - chop it very fine

Microgreens 
Method

Cut the bagel, add the filling, top it with microgreens. Enjoy!!
Labels: Sunday Funday, Sandwiches, Bagels, Keto, Low Carb, Breakfast, Main course, International Cuisine

For Sunday Funday we are celebrating "National BagelFest Day"

Boursin and Salmon Bagel from A Day in the Life on the Farm 

Caprese Bagel from Mayuri's Jikoni

Chorizo Cream Cheese Spread from Food Lust People Love 

Keto Bagel Sandwich from Sneha's Recipe 

Pretzel Bagels from Karen's Kitchen Stories 

The Bagel Conflict and My Left Coast Bagels from Culinary Cam

Kheema Anda Paratha#BreadBakers

Kheema Anda Paratha /Mince & Egg Paratha, are perfect way to start your day, these protein rich will keep you full and are so so delicious. 

Kheema Egg Paratha is a classic street food.
Enjoy these with yogurt, chutney or pickle for dipping.
Ingredients
For The Roti
250 Grams All Purpose Flour
½ Teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoons Oil
For The Filling
250 Grams Mince / Kheema - Chicken , Lamb or Beef
1 Tablespoon Ginger Garlic paste
2 Green Chilies - grind to paste
1 Teaspoon Red Chilly powder
1 Teaspoon Coriander powder
1 Teaspoon Cumin powder
¼ Teaspoon Turmeric powder
Salt to taste
½ Teaspoon Turmeric powder
2 Tablespoons Oil
1 Onion - finely chopped
½ Teaspoon Garam Masala powder
2 Tablespoon Chopped Coriander & Mint leaves
4 Eggs
Oil for shallow frying
Method
For The Kheema
Boil mince with onion, chilly and ginger garlic paste, a cup water, salt, turmeric red chilly , coriander & cumin powder and cover and cook till mince tender lastly add garam masala powder, oil and and fry for 5 to 6 minutes then add chopped coriander and green chillies and mint. Switch off the flame and let this mixture cool completly.
For The Dough / Roti
Rub the oil and salt in the flour add little at a time water and form into a medium dough cover and keep aside for 2 hours. Divide mince and dough into 4 parts.

Spread oil on a smooth surface and take a ball

roll it into a small thick circle. Place a part of the prepared filling in the center

close the filling and seal the edges

roll it into ball

flatten it on a lightly floured surface into a paratha. Heat a griddle / tawa on medium flame, when hot place the paratha

let it cook for 2 minutes then flip the paratha gently, pour a little oil or ghee from the sides and let this cook completly or until golden.

Then again flip,

break an egg on top and spread it with a spatula.

Let the egg set and the bottom side of the paratha cook. Flip again for a minute only.

Serve hot with yogurt and chutney or pickle. Enjoy and protein rich breakfast!!

Labels:Egg, Mince,Stuffed Flatbreads, Parathas, Breakfast, Indian, Bread Bakers, Mughlai Cuisine

#BreadBakers is a group of bread loving bakers who get together once a month to bake bread with a common ingredient or theme. You can see all our of lovely bread by following our Pinterest board right here. Links are also updated after each event on the #BreadBakers home page. We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient. If you are a food blogger and would like to join us, just send Stacy an email with your blog URL to foodlustpeoplelove@gmail.com.

For Bread Bakers this month we sharing Breakfast Bread Recipes

• Brown Sugar Lemon Cassava Loaf from Food Lust People Love 
• Girelle - Italian Breakfast Pastry from Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Greek Yogurt and Blueberry Oat Muffins from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Kheema Anda Paratha from Sneha's Recipe  
• Sourdough Gingerbread Waffles from A Messy Kitchen
• Sourdough Plum Almond Bread from Zesty South Indian Kitchen
• Zucchini Cassava Muffins from Passion Kneaded

Indo Chinese Idli Fry - Leftover Idlis#AlphabetChallenge

Have leftover idli's and you are tired of having them with Sambar or chutney then try this quick Indo Chinese fusion recipe. Quick, easy and delicious. We had this for a quick Sunday brunch, can pack this as your kid's tiffin as they are moist and not dry to eat.

Ingredients

10 Leftover Idli's - cubed.
2 Tablespoons Oil
1 Onion - finely chopped
1 Capsicum - chopped
3 Garlic cloves - finely chopped
3 Tablespoons Tomato ketchup
2 Tablespoons Soya sauce
1 Teaspoon Vinegar
½ Teaspoon Red chilly powder or to your taste
½ Teaspoon Sugar
Salt to taste
1 Spring Onion - chopped for garnishing
Oil - as required for deep frying

For The Batter 
1 Cup All Purpose Flour
¼ Cup Rice flour
1 Teaspoon Red Chilly powder
Salt to taste 
Method 
Cut the idlis into big cubes.  

In small deep frying pan heat oil. 

As the oil is heating let's prepare the batter -
Take all the ingredients for the batter in a bowl , add water to make a thick coating consistency. 

Dip the idli pieces in the batter and fry on high flame till golden.

Remove on a absorbent paper to remove any excess, fry all the remaining pieces and keep aside. 

In a another pan heat the 2 tablespoons oil and add the onions, garlic , fry till translucent. Then add capsicum and toss,  it should remain crunchy. Add the tomato ketchup, vinegar, soya sauce, chilly powder,  salt, 2 tablespoon water, sugar and stir well,  let it come to a boil. Now add the fried idli's toss them well till coated with the sauce on high flame. Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve hot. 

Enjoy!!
Labels: Breakfast, South Indian, Leftover series, Idli, Indo Chinese, Kids delight, Brunch,Vegan, Alphabet Challenge

Let's take a look at the recipes being shared today with Alphabet Challenge 2026 - Alphabet "I"

Jolene’s Recipe Journal: Homemade Italian Dressing  

Sneha’s Recipe: Indo Chinese Idli Fry - Leftover Idlis 

Mayuri’s Jikoni: Iru Puli Kuzhambu   

Food Lust People Love: Italian Sausage Stuffed Mini Peppers 

Karen’s Kitchen Stories: Mini Ice Cream Cakes 

A Day in the Life on the Farm: Nutella Ice Cream 

A Messy Kitchen: Smaller Chocolate Eclair Cake (from scratch) 

Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice: Sun Dried Tomato Italian Dipping Oil for Bread  

Brown Bread Omelette#AlphabetChallenge

Bread Omelet is a very popular street food. This makes a good and healthy breakfast or filling meal too. This is quick and easy to prepare. 

Ingredients 
4 Eggs
2 Medium Onions - finely chopped
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
2 Green Chillies -finely chopped or according to taste
2 Tablespoons  Coriander leaves - finely chopped
Salt to taste
Oil as required 
4 Brown Bread slices

Method

Toast the bread slices lightly and keep aside
Add the onions, turmeric, salt, green chillies and coriander leaves in a bowl, mix well. 

In a another bowl break an egg and whisk it lightly, add to it a tablespoon or two of the onion mixture and mix it all up.

Heat oil in a non stick frying pan, over medium flame. Pour a little of this egg mixture on the pan, in small circle 

place the toasted bread in the center, with a spatula fold the edges of the omelet around the bread on top of the bread 

again spread the egg mixture on top and let it cook it on low flame for 3 minutes,until the base of the omelet is lightly browned. 

Carefully flip over the omelet,press it down lightly with the spatula and cook this side too till done and browned. 

Remove this on to a plate and continue making omelets with rest of the mixture.

When done cut each slice into triangle drizzle tomato ketchup. Enjoy the yummy and delicious bread omelette!

Labels : Egg, Omelette, Brown Bread, Breakfast, Alphabet Challenge

Let's take a look at the recipes being shared today with Alphabet Challenge 2026 - Alphabet "B" 

• Food Lust People Love: Baby Cos Peach Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing 
• Mayuri’s Jikoni: Bateta Ringad Nu Shaak 
• A Day in the Life on the Farm: Beef and Noodles 
• Magical Ingredients: Beet and Cheese Rolls 
• Karen’s Kitchen Stories: Black Bean Salad with Corn, Avocados, Tomatoes, and Red Onions 
• Blogghetti: Broccoli and Swiss Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts
• Sneha’s Recipe: Brown Bread Omelette 
• Jolene’s Recipe Journal: Brown Sugar Banana Bread 
• A Messy Kitchen: Creamy Broccoli Soup 
• Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice: Small-Batch Blue Cheese Dip with Dried Herbs

Mini Oat Pancakes With Guacamole Topping#SundayFunday

Gluten Free, Sugar Free & Low Carb pancakes are very tasty and healthy and make a delicious breakfast! A healthy breakfast ready in 15 minutes!

Ingredients 

80 Grams Oatmeal - I used quick cooking oats 

2 Eggs
Olive Oil/ Desi Ghee Or Butter - as required
¼ Teaspoon Salt
For The Guacamole Topping
1 Avocado Salt & Black pepper to taste 

Juice Of One Lime
5 Cherry Tomatoes - finely chopped
1 Scallion/ Spring Onion - finely chopped
Method

In bowl add the oats, salt, eggs and mix well. Grease a nonstick pan with little oil or ghee and make small mini pancakes. 

Let them cook till golden on both sides. 

Flipping after each side is golden. Fry on both sides until done.

For The Guacamole Topping 

Remove the stone and cut the avocado. Scoop out the flesh of the avocado with a tablespoon. add the salt, pepper and lemon juice mix well mashing it. then add the chopped cherry tomatoes and spring onion and mix well. 

Spread the filling on each pancake and enjoy these for breakfast or a quick dinner. Enjoy your meal!
Labels: Pancake, Oats, Gluten free, Sugar Free, Guacamole, Avocado, Scallions, Cherry Tomatoes, Healthy, Breakfast, Healthy Dinners, American, International Cuisine

For Sunday Funday we are celebrating National Oatmeal Month, check here to see other recipes.

• Sizzling Tastebuds: Almond meal Muffins with Oats and Honey 
• Sid's Sea Palm Cooking: Cranachan Trifle 
• Food Lust People Love: Goetta - Cincinnati Breakfast Sausage 
• Palatable Pastime: High Protein Scottish Porridge Oats 
• Karen's Kitchen Stories: Maple Pecan Oatmeal Scones 
• Sneha's Recipe: Mini Oat Pancakes With Guacamole Topping 
• A Day in the Life on the Farm: Mud Cookies 
• Mayuri's Jikoni: Oatmeal Banana Quick Bread 
• A Messy Kitchen: Oatmeal Honey Date Loaf 
• Amy's Cooking Adventures: Orange Cranberry Baked Oatmeal 

Keto Salami & Egg Cups#SundayFunday

An easy keto one net carbs per serving for breakfast or brunch, can be meal prepped in minutes! Keto egg cups are a perfect egg muffin replacement. Salami and eggs - such a great combination, and these tasty cups are so much fun to make and eat! What I like about these egg cups that you can have fun with the toppings.

Just add whatever you like to spice up these muffins. They are so fun to make and then enjoy!! They're delicious, filling, festive and pretty.

Ingredients
Olive Oil spray
Salami slices
10 Eggs
Salt & Black pepper to taste
Optional Garnish
Chorizo slices
Sliced Black Olives
Fresh Basil
Pinch red pepper flakes
Pinch dried parsley
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C. 

Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a muffin pan with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet.
Place one salami slice on the bottom of each ramekin, then arrange more slices around the sides, overlapping. 

This will be the salami "cup" that holds the eggs. Add a little shredded cheese at the bottom. Break an egg into each "cup." 

Season the cups with salt, pepper. 

Sprinkle a little cheese on top, garnish with olives, basil leaves.
Bake until the whites are set, about 20 minutes. Gently run a knife around the edges of each cup. Slide a spoon underneath each egg to release it. 

Serve immediately.
My Notes 
This is one of those recipes where it's best to make only as many as you think you'll be able to eat right away. However, if you end up with leftovers, you can keep them in the fridge in a sealed container for up to two days. Reheat them in the microwave or enjoy them cold. I don't recommend freezing the leftovers.

Labels: Muffins, Breakfast, Black Olives, Egg, Salami, Keto, Basil, Low Carb, Sunday Funday

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