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Crispy Chickpea Loaded Baked Potatoes

Crispy Chickpea Baked Potatoes

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Crispy Chickpea Baked Potatoes — colorful and rich, these are the ultimate way to enjoy a fluffy baked potato! With crispy masala chickpeas, herbed yogurt, pickles, olives, and other toppings, I can’t get over how colorful, rich, and yet still light these are! I tried a similar dish called Kumpir in Turkey and this my version with a few Indian-inpsired twists! HOW TO MAKE CRISPY CHICKPEA LOADED BAKED POTATOES: We’ll start by poking holes into our potatoes and coating them with olive oil and salt before baking these until nice and golden brown. Then, we’ll make our crispy masala chickpeas! We’ll toss the chickpeas in olive oil, smoked paprika, oregano, chaat masala, and salt. Bake these until crispy. And now it’s time to assemble! We’ll cut open our beautiful baked potatoes and gently mash the insides. Add in butter and cheese and mix to make these super fluffy and rich! We’ll add a drizzle of this silky herbed yogurt, pickled, olives, pickled red onions, beets, and another drizzle of that herbed yogurt! Top with our …

Smoked Sprouts Bhel With Fruits

Smoked Sprouts Bhel

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Smoked Sprouts Bhel — crispy and chatpata, this is the perfect way to spice up your appetizer game. With crisp, in-season fruits for sweetness and nutritious mung bean sprouts, this is the ultimate nutritious chaat with a smoky twist! WATCH HOW TO MAKE SMOKED SPROUTS BHEL: We’ll start by adding some chopped onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, and in-season fruits for that hint of sweetness. Then we’ll toss in our sprouts which’ll help add volume and make this a guilt-free nutritious evening snack. Now for the smoky twist! Put some ghee on a charcoal piece and cover for a few minutes to really infuse the flavors. The depth and richness from this is truly divine so definitely don’t skip out on this — it’s worth the extra effort. Toss in the bhel, chutneys, a big squeeze of lemon, and our chatpata spices to finish this off. I’ve served this in these paper cones for that classic street-side feeling and your Smoked Sprouts Bhel is ready to dig in! If you like this, please try my other …

Masala Street Corn

Masala Street Corn

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Masala Street Corn — summertime calls for a big bowl of this quick, refreshing Indian-inspired version of Mexican esquites! Sweet corn, creamy mayo, and special masala blend come together in this delicious summer classic! WATCH HOW TO MAKE MASALA STREET CORN: Mix charred roasted corn with sour cream, mayo, feta cheese, cilantro, and green chilies. Then, a big squeeze of lemon for that brightness. I used this amazing South Indian finishing spice from Chutni Punch for that punchy masala kick! I’ve given a recipe for a homemade spice blend that you can use instead too. Toss all this together, serve in individual cups, and this is truly the easiest summer favorite that you can make! Pair this with some lemonade or sliced watermelon, and lunch for a hot afternoon is sorted! If you like this, please try my other recipes: Mexican Street Corn Tacos Mexican Dahi Puri Skillet Taco Mac ‘n Cheese Masala Street Corn — summertime calls for a big bowl of this quick, refreshing Indian-inspired version of Mexican esquites! Sweet corn, creamy mayo, …

Shaved Fruit Chaat

Shaved Fruit Chaat

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Shaved Fruit Chaat – a fun twist on the viral shaved fruit that’s all over Instagram! This is inspired by Delhi fruit chaat which I absolutely love during the summer, and it’s just as sweet, tangy, and colorful! You can use whichever fruits you have on hand! I used a variety of tropical ones like mangoes, peaches, and pineapple. After grating each fruit, keep it in the fridge so it doesn’t melt while you grate the others. To assemble, drizzle some honey on the bottom of a serving glass. Then, add in your shaved fruits. Sprinkle with chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, and red chili powder. Garnish with lime and it’s really that simple! WATCH HOW TO MAKE SHAVED FRUIT CHAAT: Shaved Fruit Chaat – a fun twist on the viral shaved fruit that’s all over Instagram! This is inspired by Delhi fruit chaat which I absolutely love during the summer, and it’s just as sweet, tangy, and colorful! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for step-by-step videos. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? Don’t forget to …

Sabudana Layer Chaat

Sabudana Layer Chaat

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Sabudana Layer Chaat — with vibrant, colorful layers and served in these adorable single-serving cups, this chaat is an innovative way to enjoy classic Indian street-style flavors! With layers of stir-fried beetroot sabudana, aloo masala, yogurt, chutneys, and fresh fruit, this chaat checks all the boxes! WATCH HOW TO MAKE SABUDANA LAYER CHAAT: Sabudana Layer Chaat — with vibrant, colorful layers and served in these adorable single-serving cups, this chaat is an innovative way to enjoy classic Indian street-style flavors! With layers of stir-fried beetroot sabudana, aloo masala, yogurt, chutneys, and fresh fruit, this chaat checks all the boxes! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for step-by-step videos. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? Don’t forget to tag @naturallynidhi on Instagram and hashtag it #naturallynidhi. You can also post your pictures to my facebook page. I’d love to hear how the recipe turned out and what you think in the comment section below. Find me on and share your creation with me!

Achari Paneer Upside Down Puff Pastry

Achari Paneer Upside Down Puff Pastry

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Achari Paneer Upside Down Puff Pastry — with khatta-meeta paneer marinated in achari spices and a glossy honey top, this Indian-twist on the viral TikTok trend is nothing short of show stopping! Baked to flaky, golden-brown perfection, these aren’t going to last long! WATCH HOW TO MAKE ACHARI PANEER UPSIDE DOWN PUFF PASTRY: Achari Paneer Upside Down Puff Pastry — with khatta-meeta paneer marinated in achari spices and a glossy honey top, this Indian-twist on the viral TikTok trend is nothing short of show stopping! Baked to flaky, golden-brown perfection, these aren’t going to last long! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for step-by-step videos. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? Don’t forget to tag @naturallynidhi on Instagram and hashtag it #naturallynidhi. You can also post your pictures to my facebook page. < p style=”margin: 0; margin-bottom: 1.5em;”>I’d love to hear how the recipe turned out and what you think in the comment section below. Find me on and share your creation with me!

Thai Watermelon Noodle Salad

Thai Watermelon Noodle Salad

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Thai Watermelon Noodle Salad — this beautiful appetizer features creamy cold peanut noodles topped with a sweet, crunchy watermelon salad that has fresh herbs with orange-sesame dressing made from orange juice and sesame oil. It’s a seamless combination of sophisticated flavors that are ready to impress! WATCH HOW TO MAKE THAI WATERMELON NOODLE SALAD: Thai Watermelon Noodle Salad — this beautiful appetizer features creamy cold peanut noodles topped with a sweet, crunchy watermelon salad that has fresh herbs with orange-sesame dressing made from orange juice and sesame oil. It’s a seamless combination of sophisticated flavors that are ready to impress! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for step-by-step videos. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? Don’t forget to tag @naturallynidhi on Instagram and hashtag it #naturallynidhi. You can also post your pictures to my facebook page. I’d love to hear how the recipe turned out and what you think in the comment section below. Find me on and share your creation with me!

Melon Skewers With Rose Honey Drizzle

Melon Skewers With Rose Honey Drizzle

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Melon Skewers With Rose Honey Drizzle — fun, colorful, and bursting with sweetness, these adorable watermelon and cantaloupe skewers are the picture-perfect addition to a summer breakfast or get-together! Glazed with a floral, fragrant syrup featuring rose water, lemon, honey, and chaat masala and threaded with basil leaves, there’s a little heat in these refreshing fruit skewers! WATCH HOW TO MAKE MELON SKEWERS WITH ROSE HONEY DRIZZLE: Melon Skewers With Rose Honey Drizzle — fun, colorful, and bursting with sweetness, these adorable watermelon and cantaloupe skewers are the picture-perfect addition to a summer breakfast or get-together! Glazed with a floral, fragrant syrup featuring rose water, lemon, honey, and chaat masala and threaded with basil leaves, there’s a little heat in these refreshing fruit skewers! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for step-by-step videos. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? Don’t forget to tag @naturallynidhi on Instagram and hashtag it #naturallynidhi. You can also post your pictures to my facebook page. I’d love to hear how the recipe turned out and what you think in the comment section …

Veggie Finger Sandwiches Canapes

Veggie Finger Sandwiches – Canapes With Orange Honey

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Veggie Finger Sandwiches — with colorful veggies, yogurt-cream cheese spread, and zesty citrusy orange honey, these French Canape inspired finger sandwiches are the cutest, bite-sized appetizer. These baked sandwiches  feature colorful, crunchy veggies with bursts of sweetness from the orange honey for an appetizer that is both refreshing and eye-catching! Enjoy them with some Cantaloupe Agua Fresca. WATCH HOW TO MAKE VEGGIE FINGER SANDWICHES – CANAPES: Veggie Finger Sandwiches — with colorful veggies, yogurt-cream cheese spread, and zesty citrusy orange honey, these French Canape inspired finger sandwiches are the cutest, bite-sized appetizer. These baked sandwiches  feature colorful, crunchy veggies with bursts of sweetness from the orange-honey for an appetizer that is both refreshing and eye-catching! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for step-by-step videos. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? Don’t forget to tag @naturallynidhi on Instagram and hashtag it #naturallynidhi. You can also post your pictures to my facebook page. I’d love to hear how the recipe turned out and what you think in the comment section below. Find me on and share your creation with …

Mango Sago Poke Bites

Mango Sago Bites

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Mango Sago Bites — crunchy, creamy, sweet, and tangy, this is an effortless, colorful appetizer to entertain with this summer! A colorful mix of sweet, in-season mangoes, air-fried crispy tofu, cucumbers, and onions all tossed in a fragrant dressing featuring lemon zest, garlic, ginger, and mayo. Served on crunchy sago (sabudana) chips with a teriyaki drizzle, each bite is bursting with flavor!