The Hungry Notebook

 Diwali Special Mini Samosa Recipe: Crispy, Crunchy and Delicious Aloo Mini Samosa Diwali is a time for family gatherings, festive decorations and delicious homemade food. While traditional sweets bring sweetness to the celebration, savoury snacks add a different kind of excitement to the festive menu. One snack that almost everyone enjoys is Samosa. Mini Samosa is a smaller version of the classic Indian samosa. It has a crispy, flaky outer covering and a delicious spicy filling inside. Its bite-sized shape makes it especially convenient for serving guests during Diwali celebrations. Unlike regular samosas, mini samosas are easy to arrange on serving plates, include in festive snack boxes and serve alongside chutneys and hot beverages. Their small size also makes them a popular choice for homemade Diwali gift hampers. Making mini samosas at home is easier than it may seem. The key is preparing a firm dough, making a flavourful filling and sealing each samosa properly before frying...

  Diwali Special Shakkarpare Recipe: Crispy, Sweet and Golden Homemade Shakkarpare Diwali celebrations are incomplete without traditional homemade sweets and snacks. As families prepare festive meals, decorate their homes and welcome guests, the kitchen becomes filled with the aroma of delicious treats. Among these traditional preparations, Shakkarpare is a much-loved sweet snack that has been enjoyed in Indian households for generations. Shakkarpare are small, diamond-shaped pieces of sweet dough that are deep-fried until golden and crunchy. They have a mildly sweet flavour, a satisfying crisp texture and a delightful homemade taste. Their simple ingredients and longer storage potential make them a popular choice for Diwali preparations. Unlike complicated festive desserts, Shakkarpare do not require many ingredients. With flour, sugar, ghee, milk and a few basic kitchen essentials, you can prepare a delicious batch at home. Homemade Shakkarpare are perfect for serving to guests,...

  Sweet Mathri – The Crispy Indian Tea-Time Delight You’ll Want to Make Again and Again Introduction Some recipes never go out of style, and Sweet Mathri (Mithi Mathri) is one of them. This traditional Indian snack has been enjoyed for generations because of its crispy texture, rich aroma, and perfectly balanced sweetness. Whether served during festivals like Diwali and Holi or simply with a hot cup of tea, Sweet Mathri brings comfort and nostalgia with every bite. Unlike many modern packaged snacks, homemade Sweet Mathri is prepared using simple pantry ingredients without artificial preservatives. Its long shelf life also makes it an excellent snack to prepare in advance for holidays, road trips, or unexpected guests. If you're looking for a crunchy homemade sweet that's easy to make and loved by both kids and adults, this recipe deserves a place in your kitchen. --- Ingredients - 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida) - ¼ cup fine semolina (sooji) - 4 tablespoons melted ghee - ½ c...