Tag Archives: tea time snacks

T is for Tikhat papdya (Cumin and Pepper Crackers)

Posted on April 23, 2015 by The Weekend Baker

A spicy and crunchy snack to liven up tea times. The sweet version of this snack is popularly known as Shankarpale or Shakkarpara in India. I prefer this savoury pepper and cumin version that my mum and Aji make. It takes me … Continue reading →

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R is for ambe Rava ( Mango infused semolina)

Posted on April 21, 2015 by The Weekend Baker

Sweet shira or semolina is a popular sweet in Maharashtra. This particular variation is usually made at the height of the mango season using the pulp of the Alphonso mangoes. (As if we needed any more excuses to have any more … Continue reading →

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Tikhat Rava or Spicy semolina

Posted on January 14, 2013 by The Weekend Baker

Tikhat Rava is not quite Upma but very similar to it since the base is semolina. This has been a favourite teatime snack ever since we were kids. It makes for a great brunch too. Serves : 3 as a … Continue reading →

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