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लाल भोपळ्याचे भरीत / Bhopalyache Bharit / Pumpkin Raita
I think this is the easiest and quickest recipe you can make with Pumpkin. It has very few ingredients and it does maintain Pumpkin flavor. “Lal Bhopla” in Marathi translates to Pumpkin and since this...
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Hyderabadi Vegetable Biryani
Paradise Hotel, a landmark on Sardar Patel Road in Secunderabad which is so hard to miss. A crowded road with equally crowded biryani house which has been serving thousands of people day and night...
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मुळ्याचे पराठे / Muli Paratha and WTML April 2013 Event Announcement with a...
मुळा / Muli or White Radish and शेपू / Savaa or Dill, the two vegetables I hated from my core white I was little. I gave my mom hard time since she either had to convince me for eating it or make...
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WTML April 2013 Roundup
I was happy to host Gayathri’s WTML event and was happier to see 159 entries! Assembling this post took lot of efforts, thanks to all the participants. The winner as selected by Gayathri is Nabanita...
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Almond Energy Drink
A drink that makes every morning a good morning! We seem to be sacrificing more of our time and energy to our high-speed wireless culture and as a result exhaustion has become a familiar aspect of our...
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Moogachi Kheer / Parippu Kanji – A Festive Lentil and Jaggery Porridge
A healthy festive drink! Last Monday we celebrated Akshay Trutiya, a religious occasion which calls for a sweet treat. “Akshay” means the never diminishing in Sanskrit and this day falls on the third...
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Qubani Ka Meetha / Apricot Dessert
Qubani is an Urdu word for Apricots. And this dessert – Qubani Ka Meetha which itself translates to stewed Apricot dessert is a specialty of Hyderabad. It was the challenge posed by Roha from...
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Glimpses of Mt Shasta and Crater Lake
Blue clear sky, a canvas of lush green meadow with tiny bright yellow flowers, dancing with the wind, tall pine trees all around, snow topped mountains in the backdrop and the sweet chime of rushing...
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હાંડવો / Handavo / Savory Lentil Cake and Bake Fest June 2013 Announcement
Gujaratis are known for their variety of farsan - snacks – dhokla, khaman, shev-khamni, khandvi, gote, lochyo, kachori, mathiya, muthiya …. it’s a long list. I have previously posted two recipes for...
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Chettinad Pakoda Kuzhambu
Chettinad is a region in south Tamilnadu and is well know for its unique cuisine which emphasize the use of various whole spices and fresh coconut. This month’s SNC challenge was a savory curry made in...
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How to make Yogurt / Curd / दही at Home
Yogurt is a complete protein (it contains all essential amino acids) and is also a healthy source of calcium, magnesium, and other essential vitamins. More importantly its active bacterial cultures aid...
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कारल्याची भाजी / Karlyachi Bhaji / Bitter Gourd Stir Fry in Maharashtrian Style
5 different tastes in one bite! It's a culinary master piece! I have always told people who asked me about my favorite vegetables that I love Karlyachi Bhaji and especially the way my mom makes it. The...
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Doodhi Bajra na Thepla / Whole Grain Flatbread with Bottle Gourd
Gujaratis are well known for their snacks and they have all kinds – deep fried, steamed, baked, fermented, roasted. It’s pretty amazing that one single region of India has encompassed so many diverse...
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Spaghetti with Pattypan Squash
My favorite summer pasta toppings include chunky vegetables, a good sauce and aromatic herbs and well seasoned al dante pasta. I like to keep the ratio of pasta and vegetables almost equal, so it’s a...
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Sweet Potato Muthiya
Healthy yummy fasting snack, which is quite a rare combination! Sweet Potatoes or रताळे (Ratale in Marathi) are in season and I absolutely adore this root vegetable. I am so glad that it’s allowed...
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Sweet Potato & Beetroot Kebabs
This recipe is inspired from Sweet Potato and Beetroot balls from Archana’s Kitchen. A quick, healthy, nutritious snack that looks beautiful and taste wonderful. I just described a kids-friendly...
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Spinach Mushroom with Green Garlic Sauce
I love surprises! And a surprise where I discover that I don’t have to cook after coming home from work sounds delicious to me. I do get such lucky moments occasionally when Swapnil decides to cook and...
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फोडणीची पोळी / Phodnichi Poli – Leftover Rotis Makeover
Tadka, Phodani, bhagar, vaghar, chaunk or tempering or seasoning, we may call it by different names but we all agree that it’s one of the greatest inventions of Indian Cooking! A method that’s...
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હાંડવો / Handavo / Savory Lentil Cake and Bake Fest June 2013 Announcement
Gujaratis are known for their variety of farsan - snacks – dhokla, khaman, shev-khamni, khandvi, gote, lochyo, kachori, mathiya, muthiya …. it’s a long list. I have previously posted two recipes for...
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Chettinad Pakoda Kuzhambu
Chettinad is a region in south Tamilnadu and is well know for its unique cuisine which emphasize the use of various whole spices and fresh coconut. This month’s SNC challenge was a savory curry made in...
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