Who would not like being served a platter of crunchy Indian savouries? These delectable crispy delicacies which are an indispensable part of any celebration, feast or festival, are devoured by both adults and children alike! And this book is just about how to make some of them. What is on offer is a selective collection of simple and easy to make recipes of popular Indian savouries like Chaklis and murukkus, sevs and bhujias, mathris and papdis and more! Authentic, traditional savouries that are made for all common festivals and celebrations, you can now make them yourself at home with this handy companion on your kitchen shelf.

The recipes come from the kitchen of an enthusiastic cook with four decades of cooking experience for a large family! Once an IT professional, now a homemaker, the author shares her culinary knowledge and experience gained over decades of experimentation in her kitchen that she calls her 'lab'.

In Indian parlance savouries called 'namkeen' have a different connotation. To an Indian, savouries exclusively imply crispy traditionally deep fried delicacies. It is also commonly and interchangeably referred to as snacks which the author thinks is a misnomer and tells you why in the book. Call them by any name or perceive them as you wish, these savouries you will agree are the best accompaniment to a hot cup of tea or coffee at any time of the day or night! Gappa, garam chai and namkeen is a typical Indian combo!