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Chana Samosa Chaat

May 16, 2025 by Alana Sugar, Certified Nutritionist Leave a Comment

Also known as Chole Samosa Chaat, this popular North Indian street-food is an mouth-watering conglomeration of layers of crispy samosas, savory chickpea curry, and various chutneys, toppings, and seasonings. It can be enjoyed as a meal or a snack. There is no set recipe, so you can get as creative as you like. Although there are a lot of spices added, it’s not at all complicated, and it’s delicious with hot naan bread.

Easy dabeli/samosa pinwheels (baked/air fried)

November 7, 2022 by Pure Indian Foods 1 Comment

“These dabeli/samosa pinwheels are the perfect bite sized appetizer. They are baked/air fried and turn out super flaky and crispy with an amazing melt in the mouth filling. The dabeli filling is tangy, sweet, spicy, crunchy and a total treat for your taste buds! What a perfect appetizer/party snack! You have to give this recipe […]

Injipuli

April 11, 2022 by Pure Indian Foods Leave a Comment

Injipuli is a wonderfully spicy treat. It’s a delicious sweet and sour combination made from ginger, spices, tamarind, chilies and jaggery. It’s really popular in the South Indian cuisines of Tamil Nadu and Kerala where it’s usually served in smaller quantities as an appetizer, or like pickles that you’d serve as an appetite stimulant prior […]

An Indian Twist on a Bloody Mary

September 1, 2020 by Pure Indian Foods Leave a Comment

The Bloody Mary has been a long-time favorite at American brunches and grill parties. It’s a savory cocktail made with a base of tomato juice and easily customizable using various spices and accompaniments. Restaurants, beverage companies, and home mixologists compete over how to make “the best” Bloody Mary. Alcohol is optional, as it has more […]

Tangy Tamarind Summer Drink

July 29, 2020 by Pure Indian Foods Leave a Comment

Indian Souring Agents

May 17, 2019 by Pure Indian Foods Leave a Comment

Indian dishes balance many flavors in a single recipe. Indian food can be characterized as hot, sour, savory, sweet, salty, and spicy. In Indian cuisine, many things are used to impart sour flavor to a dish including: Wet Ingredients Tamarind Paste Lemon Juice Lime Juice Yogurt Vinegar Tomatoes Dry Ingredients Amchur Powder (Dried Green Tomatoes)

How to Use Tamarind: 10 Easy Recipe Ideas

April 23, 2019 by Pure Indian Foods 1 Comment

Make sure you’re using the highest quality organic tamarind for your recipes. 🙂   #1 Refreshing Tamarind Tea   #2 Easy Pad Thai   #3 Tamarind Chutney   #4 Tamarind Whiskey Sour   #5 Pork Curry in Tamarind Sauce   #6 Sweet & Sour Shrimp   #7 Tamarind-Ginger Fizz   #8 Tamarind Asian Salad   […]

Tamarind for Skin Care

April 23, 2019 by Pure Indian Foods Leave a Comment

The tamarind fruit is well-known for it’s bright, tangy taste when added to food, but did you know it has also been traditionally used for skin care? These age-old recipes have been used for gentle face-cleansing for many years in Asia. We hope your skin enjoys them! Face Mask 1 tsp tamarind paste 1 tsp […]

Tamarind Asian Salad

April 22, 2019 by Pure Indian Foods Leave a Comment

Tamarind Chutney

April 19, 2019 by Pure Indian Foods Leave a Comment

This tamarind chutney is perfect for pani puri, pappadam, and even fries!   The flavor of this chutney comes from the tamarind and high quality spices. Make sure you have the highest quality organic tamarind paste and spices for this recipe!   Print Recipe Tamarind Chutney Votes: 1 Rating: 3 You: Rate this recipe! Course […]

3 Delicious Beverages You Can Make With Tamarind

April 19, 2019 by Pure Indian Foods Leave a Comment

You can find the unique taste of the tamarind fruit in a variety of Asian dishes. The fruit has a unique sour-tart flavor, with a a little bit of a sweet undertone. Depending on how it’s used and what it’s paired with, the expression of tamarind can change, making it a versatile ingredient.   Think […]

Beef or Pork Curry in Tamarind Sauce

April 19, 2019 by Pure Indian Foods Leave a Comment

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