Mahek Manchanda

Caprese Skewers Recipe

Making Caprese skewers is about the tactile act of threading each ingredient—tomatoes, mozzarella, basil—onto small skewers, feeling the weight and ...
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Bruschetta Recipe

Start by slicing the baguette diagonally, aiming for thick, sturdy pieces that can hold up to the topping without falling ...
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Pakoras Recipe

Frying pakoras is a noisy, messy affair. Batter splatters as you slide spoonfuls into hot oil, and the scent of ...
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Aloo Tikki Recipe

The process starts with peeling and mashing potatoes until they’re smooth but still a little warm, so they stick together ...
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Paneer Pakora Recipe

Frying these pakoras means you get that immediate crackle when the batter hits the hot oil, and the smell of ...
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Vegetable Spring Rolls Recipe

Filling a shallow dish with warm water, I carefully dip each rice paper, feeling the slight resistance as it softens. ...
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Hara Bhara Kabab Recipe

Peeling and chopping the spinach, potatoes, and green peas is the first messy step; you’ll get your fingers green and ...
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Falafel Recipe

Making falafel means dealing with a sticky, grainy mash that sticks to your fingers and splatters when frying. The process ...
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S’mores Bars

Making S’mores Bars starts with crushing graham crackers into fine crumbs, then pressing them into a buttered pan with a ...
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White Wine Sangria

Making white wine sangria starts with chopping fruit—think citrus slices and berries—then tossing them into a pitcher. The sound of ...
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