Farinata is a type of flatbread or pancake from Genoa, made with chickpea flour. The thin batter is poured into smoking hot pans with lots of olive oil, and baked in a very hot oven, making a delicious crispy crust with a soft, custardy center and a earthy, vegetal flavor.
Category: Snacks
Onion Bhaji
Onion bhajis are crunchy fried fitters made with onion and spices in a chickpea flour batter. They’re popular across India, and especially in Indian restaurants across the UK.
Bikaneri Bhujia
Bikenari Bhujia is a type of sev, a fried noodle-like snack food from India. Made with chickpea flour and moth bean flour, these crunchy, spicy snacks are addictively tasty.
Bori
Bori is a form of sun-dried lentil dumplings popular in Bengali cuisine. I’ve created a recipe using the oven for those of us who don’t live in hot sunny climates where we can trust the sun to dry things.
Roasted Mung Beans
Roasted mung beans are a popular crunchy, salty snack across India and other Southeast Asian countries.