Author Archives: Pia

Paneer Methi Paratha

Paneer, who doesn’t like it? It is filling, creamy, cheesy, protein packed of course some fat too, all in one which can satisfy anyone. Ask any non-Indian, most likely they will answer that they have had palak paneer. Its super … Continue reading

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Triple Delight

Triple Delight ~ For your Valentine Valentines Day is probably the most known in the world. Kids or Adults, everyone celebrate this day in their own special way. It’s a great way to take that time to thank the people … Continue reading

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Eggless Rainbow Muffins

The cold windy days is keeping all of us away from outdoors much as we need. To me, this also translates into eating out less to avoid wearing those layers and layers of heavy jackets to keep ourselves warm. It’s … Continue reading

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Dal Dhokli

Rajasthan is a state that is rich in culture, vibrant in colors, plenty of temples particularly Jain temples, heavy in tourism and the list keeps growing. The folks dance is amazing and people are very caring and loving. I love … Continue reading

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Palak Chakli (Murukku)

Rain rain go away come again another day – remember this song from good old childhood days? I am singing this song pretty much every single day as it is raining everyday. Not much could be done outside and if … Continue reading

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Quinoa Edamame Pulao

Winter is here and we all know what it can do to us. Any guess? Well, if not you, there used to be when I used to exercise less, felt lethargic, and to top it off I craved for unhealthy … Continue reading

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Spooky Bites

Trick or Treat? When I first came this country I had no idea what this phrase meant. When a couple of little girls came to my home and knock the door and said Trick or Treat, I looked confused and … Continue reading

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Chickpea Tagine with Couscous

On a cold day when the sun shy’s away and powerful dark thick clouds is what you see anywhere you turn around, there is not much one could do and it’s absolutely true with me. I crave for something hot, soupy … Continue reading

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MultiGrain Veggie Open Faced Sandwich

Life is super darn busy with 2 little boys keeping me on my toes all from dawn to dusk. I have no time to sit and sip a cup of tea or watch my favorite cooking programs or read a … Continue reading

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Sprouted Methi Salad

Going, going, gone! Haven’t we all heard this phrase? We often use this when things move so fast, time flies, within a blink of an eye things ended etc. Similarly I can’t believe it myself that my little is growing, … Continue reading

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Homemade Satthu

Hello spring where are you? Yes, I keep asking this since there are thunder storms with heavy down pour every day. It was an unusual winter with completely dry days and nature fooled us all including the trees to bloom … Continue reading

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Tomato Mint Pulao

Time is ticking and I just have a handful of hours to kill before the big day arrives, I am still trying to cook and enjoy foods that I like. I know it sounds crazy but I somehow have been … Continue reading

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Eggless Vanilla Chocolate Cake

Can’t believe just a handful of days to go and my life is going to be busier and change for the better with my new bundle of joy! Added to this joy, the weather is certainly like winter. Just a … Continue reading

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Instant Oatmeal Idlis

The weather is getting chillier by the day, with pouring rain and my delivery date ain’t far either. Getting to do things and moving around in itself is becoming a challenge. Walking is good during pregnancy but I only do … Continue reading

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Polenta Sandwiches

I have been making a lot of comfort foods due to long cold winter days so I thought I of adding a few non-Indian comfort foods too as soon as I saw my favorite chef and food network star Giada … Continue reading

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