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Cabbage Rice

YUM. That’s what comes to my mind when I think of this simple dish. With some simple ingredients which apparently could be pre-made and kept ready in your refrigerator, this dish comes out great in no time. My family simply … Continue reading

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Aloo Palak Paratha

Holidays are welcoming us with cold weather and heavy rains like where I live or snow storms. If I was living closer to my Mom (lucky those who do) I know how much mouth watering food she must have made … Continue reading

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Pizza Uttappam

We all love uttappam or dosa of any kind and for the most part good thin crust pizza with loads of vegetables, don’t we? For that matter even kids love dosa’s and pizza’s. How about if we combine the best … Continue reading

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Paneer Bhurji Pillows

Paneer Bhurji Many of us know what a paneer bhurji is, isn’t it? Well, to give a brief description about it, paneer is Indian cottage cheese and paneer bhurji is a dish made out of crumbled paneer with vegetables and … Continue reading

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Mooli Paratha

Mooli Paratha Paratha is a flattened wheat bread usually pan fried with ghee and served with either dahi, achaar or some vegetables. Paratha’s come in plain or stuffed with vegetables, paneer, or simple spices. It is wholesome and satisfies everyone … Continue reading

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Aloo Poha

Comfort food in a spoonful ~ Aloo Poha Poha Poha is flattened or beaten rice, is an easy-to-cook breakfast recipe. This type of flattened rice absorbs water and gets swollen which is then used to make the breakfast dish. There … Continue reading

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Paneer Shimla Mirch Wrap

Cottage Cheese with Bell Peppers Wrap~ Paneer Shimla Mirch Wrap Honey, what would you like to eat? Something Yum! But, help me decide on it, please. OK, here are my clues; creamy, soft, cheesy, protein-rich Ahh, got it. It’s Paneer … Continue reading

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Stuffed Karela

Karela or Bitter Melon is one vegetable not everyone enjoys to eat as it’s name suggests due to it’s bitter taste. Yet it is widely used in Indian cooking. This vegetable is nature’s yet another bountiful gift to mankind. Karela … Continue reading

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Dal Batti

It’s New Year and I wanted to start with a recipe that was so special to my family’s origin and none other than Dal Batti that came to my mind. Dal Batti is a wholesome Rajasthani meal. Dal, or lentil … Continue reading

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Puri Chole

When you think of breakfast, lunch or dinner, one dish definitely comes to mind and that is Poori or Puri. Whether it is eaten with Chole or Aloo (Potato) it always leaves wonderful feeling in our taste buds. For some … Continue reading

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Hara Channa (Green Chickpeas)

Fresh Hara Channa from the pod Sprouting is a process of soaking, draining and then rinsing seeds at regular intervals until they germinate, or sprout. The seeds should be soaked overnight and then rinsed well before the process of germination. … Continue reading

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Besan Shimla Mirch

Shimla Mirch as it is called in Hindi or Bell Peppers in the West or Capsicum in India, Australia, Malaysia etc all mean the same vegetable which cooks in minutes and is used in a variety of dishes in everyday … Continue reading

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Idli Upma

Idli Upma is one of most commonly made recipes with leftover idlis. This is such a simple food yet so satisfying that even a finicky eater will not complain. Growing up, my Mom used to make this delicious dish for … Continue reading

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Kuzhi Paniyaram

I will start by saying this “Aah heaven on a piece of rice bun”. Ok, rice bun is probably not a literal translation of the ingredients of this recipe but one of the ingredients. This simple yet mouth watering recipe … Continue reading

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Cabbage Saag

Cabbage is one of vegetables that is not only nutritious but also quick to make. It is an excellent source of Vitamin C. It also contains significant amounts glutamine, an amino acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties. It is a variety … Continue reading

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