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Mutter Pulao

Fast, Simple and Delightful ~ Mutter Pulao A spoonful of Mutter Pulao When I think of Pulao that could be made in no time yet not compromising on the taste front, it is none other than Mutter (Peas) Pulao that … Continue reading

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Lauki Channa Dal

Exotic Squash ~ Lauki Lauki and Channa dal Lauki or Doodhi is also known as bottle gourd. These gourds contain some amounts of Vitamins C and B complex and also a few protein varieties. They contain a lot of water … Continue reading

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Besan ki Childa

Channa Dal powdered to become Besan(Chickpea flour) Besan ki Childa (Chickpea flour pancakes) is one recipe that relieves me from my everyday thinking “What to cook?”. This dish is healthy as besan is nothing but Chickpea flour or Gram flour … Continue reading

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Dahi Bhindi

Source: Wikipedia Bhindi is called as Okra (American English) is also known as Lady’s Finger (British English). It is one of those vegetables that everyone loves. Whether is is roasted, fried and added to a gumbo, this vegetable can adhere … Continue reading

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Pav Bhaji

Mumbai Street Food ~ Pav Bhaji Pav Bhaji is a dish which is a medley of mashed vegetables and spices served with Pav or Bread. It is mainly considered as a street food in India which is rich is flavor … Continue reading

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Gobi(Cauliflower) Paratha

Gobi balls mixed with spices for paratha Paratha is a flat bread that originated ( I suppose) in India. It is usually made from whole wheat flour, pan fried and it could be either plain or stuffed with vegetables; the … Continue reading

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Tortellini with crisp Vegetables

Tortellini Pasta Pasta is a type of food made from a dough using flour, water and/or eggs. There are many variations of shapes and ingredients that can constitute pasta. A few examples are spaghetti (solid long cylinders), fusilli (swirls), lasagna … 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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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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Quesadilla

Quasedilla is a Mexican dish which involves cooking with ingredients such as most popularly cheese and/or vegetables and/or meat, inside a flour or corn or wheat tortilla or Masa. Exactly what constitutes a quesadilla varies from region to region. There … 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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