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Sheer Khurma :: Dates and milk Pudding :: Ramadan recipes :: Ramzan recipes
Out of all the Indian Desserts that we usually prepare at home, Kheer has always been my very favourite. Rice cooked in fresh, full fat milk and then left to simmer for almost 2-3 hours with nuts and...
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Basbousa :: Arabic Semolina Cake :: Namoura :: Middle Eastern Dessert recipes
I have had this extremely delicious dessert called Bosbousa a few months ago in Istanbul, Turkey. At that time, I didn’t know its exact name. I kept looking on Internet, about the recipe of a Middle...
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Baingan ka Raita :: Brinjal in curd raita :: Eggplant yogurt dip :: Aubergine...
I am on a Raita Spree these days. Every other day I make a different version of Raita, experimenting with the vegetables or bothering my Mum to give me more old recipes from her kitty. And I am...
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Lemon Cream Cheese Pound cake : The BEST recipe for a Pound cake !!
I am not much of a baker. However badly I want to see myself as one, I hardly bake that much. For various reasons, the major one being – the more I bake, the more I eat. Both S and I have no...
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Kaanji Vada :: An Indian Mocktail :: Fermented carrot and beetroot drink
Do you like playing Holi ? The festival of Colours that is celebrated in North India predominantly ! That has always been my favourite day of the year. Our typical day used to start at the crack of...
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Summer Fruit Salad with Halloumi Cheese and Almonds ; Delicate and refreshing !
"Summer is a reward for the rest of the year…..Summer’s produce comes in big and loud and fun and full of boisterous colour. It is a season of not holding back: those snazzy reds and bright yellows...
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Mint yoghurt Dip :: Pudine ka Raita :: Mint Raita
Mint raita or pudina raita is very refreshing and flavorful raita which is perfect those scorching Summer days. Lately I have been preparing and posting a of Raita recipes on the blog, you can check...
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Raw Mango Rice :: Green unripe Mango rice :: Kache Aam ke Chaawal
As I have ranted so many times about myself not being a “Rice” person, it’s kind of awkward if I post a recipe based on rice and then praise the taste and flavors. But, here I am again with another...
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Chickpeas, Red Kidney beans & Feta Cheese Salad with lemon juice and...
Up until last year, I never used to do Salads at home. I only had had them while in some Event or sometimes along with a “meal-deal” in Junk food joints. That was when I hadn’t explored the wide range...
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Mango coconut Barfi :: Vegan Mango Fudge :: Kopra Pak
I am gradually getting over my fear of using fruits into cooking. I started with this Pineapple Kesari ( Kesari:- Sooji Halwa ), then tried the Mango Kesari, gradually making my way towards using it in...
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What's with my Cuppa - Edition 3
Summers have been great and very exciting in the UK and now that its time for them to say Good bye for the year, its getting kind of depressing already. To cheer up the mood and spirits, we organised a...
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Roasted Garlic n Cucumber Yoghurt Dip :: Cucumber Raita with roasted garlic...
Just before the Indian Summer say Adios to us finally, I am trying to post as many summer recipes as I can. That, and also since I made them, clicked and never got a chance to post. So I am trying to...
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Whole Wheat Puran Poli :: Kerala Boli :: Stuffed sweet Paratha with Chana Dal...
The first time I had Puran Poli was at a friend’s place during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. And so I always associate this Maharashtrian delicacy to Ganesh Chaturthi whenever I have it now. What is...
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Cabbage Vada :: Deep fried Lentil Fritters :: South Indian Vada recipe
Right, so the weather has already gone into the transition mode now and it’s raining cats and dogs here since morning. And I can’t think of anything else but a hot cup of tea and some hot deep fried...
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Moong Dal Khichdi :: Yellow Mung Lentil one pot curry :: Light and easy...
During summers, its very likely to have feeling to eat something light for dinner. Specially after a heavy lunch, you feel like giving your stomach some rest and eat something which gets easily...
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20 easy sweets recipes for Ganesh Chaturthi :: Vinayaka Chathurthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is an auspicious festival which is celebrated on a major scale in the state of Maharashtra and some other parts of South India. It is also called as “Vinayaka Chaturthi”, “Gnaesh...
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Sweet Pongal | Sakkarai pongal | Rice and lentil sweet Vegan mash
Pongal is a South Indian staple dish made with rice and lentils, traditionally used for Navadyanam purpose ( serving Prasad to God ). For this reason, the preparation is kept really simple and devoid...
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Chilli Tofu {Vegan MoFo 2014}
Tofu has never been on my list of favourite food items. I have had it a couple of times in Japanese stir fries and Asian Salads, but somehow it has never made its way in my weekly Grocery shopping....
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Avocado Hummus {Vegan MoFo 2014# 2 }
Like Tofu, Avocado has also not been a regular in my Grocery list. Its not that I don’t like it, I just somehow fail to incorporate it in my diet that regularly. And then it gets pass its expiry date...
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Easy Tomato Beans Rice {Vegan MoFo 2014 # 3}
Tomato! The fruit cum Vegetable which is loved by all Cuisines and Diets. Whether its Mexican or Indian, Italian or Middle Eastern, you will find tomatoes used in abundance in every Cuisine. Spanish...
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Urad Dal - spiced Lentil Soup ( Vegan MoFo 2014 # 4 }
People often ask me, what do I eat for my Protein intake? I have to admit, I used to get blank responses when I tell them that I don’t take much of Tofu, Quinoa and what that’s new fad in the market ?...
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Thai Peanut Sauce {Vegan MoFo 2014 #5}
As much as I slobber for Indian sweets, I behave pretty decently when it comes to Indian chaats. I have got so many wide-eyed responses from people ( especially females ) when I say that I don’t like...
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Chickpeas Vegetable Pilaf {Vegan MoFo 2014# 6}
Garbanzo beans a.k.a. Chickpeas is my favourite Legume. Its versatile, flavourful and easily blends with whatever cuisine or course you throw it into. In Indian and Middle Eastern region its used...
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Pan fried Idli Bites {Vegan MoFo 2014# 7}
This is the simplest of all South Indian snacks, literally! Only takes max 10 minutes to get a batch ready for at least 5-7 people and can be planned ahead of time. It’s way healthier (and tastier)...
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Maharashtrian Usal recipe | Sprouted Moth beans in coconut based gravy {Vegan...
I am no Maharashtrian, and have never lived in the state. But having a lot of friends from the region, has made me developed this taste for Marathi Cuisine with time. Back in 90’s, I never thought it...
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