When a friend, originally from India, invited me to a “street food” party in Simi Valley, I expected a sort of outdoor fair where I would wander among food booths. Instead, I found a fun party in ...

Bhel puri is more than just a popular Indian puffed-rice snack. Assembled in a bowl as guests watch, it makes for a captivating performance. By Priya Krishna Every great host has a party trick, that ...

This is a miniature version, rolled very thinly and cut into small (5 cm, 2 in) rounds. Deep fry until puffed, golden and crisp. They are combined with spicy sev, chopped onions, coriander, fresh ...

College is not just confined to lectures and textbooks; it’s about the vibrant life that unfolds in bustling canteens, quiet corners under sprawling trees, and street-side stalls that draw students ...

Note: This variation on a traditional Indian snack ran with an April article by Barbara Hansen about Bombay street foods. It’s from Raunaq Savur of Rasa Catering. Sev, fine, crisp chickpea flour ...