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Torani Kanji | Soup of Fermented Rice Water with Vegetables

Monday is here again. As you all know, I have been associated with a foodie group as Foodie Monday Blog Hop where each Monday we, the group members fix a theme and as per theme we make a fresh post. This time, the …

Updated on April 28, 2021January 21, 2019
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Pudina Moong Dal / Mint Moong Dal / Mint Dal / Pudina Dal

Mint has many health benefits as it is good for digestion, detoxifies the body etc. This recipe is simply a moong dal just flavored with mint leaves. Really an aromatic tasty dal it is. Just follow the below procedure to …

Updated on April 28, 2021August 27, 2016
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Vegan Christmas Fruit Bundt Cake

As you all know, preparation for Christmas has already begun 😊 So Christmas, without the fruit cake is incomplete totally. Though I always make fruit cake for Christmas each year, but this year I thought to make a healthy one and …

Updated on April 28, 2021December 17, 2017
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Phula Kobi Jhola | Odia Cauliflower Curry

a vegetarian curry using Cauliflower & Potato from Odia Cuisine ! Winter is approaching and one can get those seasonal vegetables in local markets. Among all the winter vegetables, cauliflower is my most favorite vegetable. So what is yours then , …

Updated on April 28, 2021November 4, 2019
Easy High Protein Mango Paneer Pancakes made with ripe mangoes and fresh paneer
Updated on July 6, 2026July 6, 2026Mango Pancake Paneer

High Protein Mango Paneer Pancakes | soft, fluffy & naturally sweet breakfast

High Protein Mango Paneer Pancakes are a delicious, wholesome, and naturally sweet breakfast that combines the goodness of fresh ripe mangoes with protein-rich paneer. Unlike regular pancakes, this recipe blends mango and paneer into a smooth puree, creating incredibly soft …

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Coconut (nadia) Icecream 2.
Updated on June 4, 2026June 4, 2026Dessert Odia Cuisine

Coconut Ice Cream (Nadia Ice Cream) | Easy No-Cook Summer Dessert

Coconut Ice Cream is a simple no-cook summer dessert made with fresh coconut, milk, and sugar. Creamy, refreshing, and incredibly easy to prepare, this homemade frozen treat is perfect for hot summer days and requires only a handful of ingredients. …

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Lazy-Day Aloo Gobi 2.
Updated on December 7, 2025December 7, 2025Cauliflower Side Dish

Lazy-Day Aloo Gobi (Just Mix and Cook)

Lazy-Day Aloo Gobi is a quick and effortless Aloo Gobi where everything is mixed in one pot and cooked on low heat. No frying, no extra steps. Just a simple, homestyle dish ready in minimal time. There are days when …

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Baked karela Chips 1.
Updated on November 6, 2025November 6, 2025Baking Gluten free Snack Vegan

Baked Karela Chips – Turning Bitterness into a Crispy Delight !

Baked Karela Chips are thin, crispy slices of bitter gourd seasoned with spices and baked to perfection for a healthy, flavourful snack.

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Muan pitha recipe
Updated on September 8, 2025September 8, 2025Gluten free Odia Cuisine

Muan Pitha – a steamed Odia Pitha with sweet filling !

A soft and wholesome steamed pitha from Odisha, made with rice and urad dal batter and stuffed with coconut and jaggery. This Muan Pitha is perfect for festivals or as a healthy homemade sweet. Odisha is a land of pithas. …

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Stuffed baingan
Updated on August 11, 2025August 11, 2025Gluten free Side Dish Vegan

Stuffed Baingan (Dry Version) – A Flavorful Indian Classic!

Bringing a royal touch to humble eggplants—this dry Stuffed Baingan recipe is a burst of rustic flavors and traditional Indian spices, made effortlessly in your kitchen! Stuffed Baingan, also known as Bharwa Baingan, is a much-loved Indian dish where small …

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Gondhraj ghol 1
Updated on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025Beverage

Gondhoraj Ghol – A Fragrant Bengali Buttermilk

A refreshing Bengali-style buttermilk infused with the aromatic zest of Gondhoraj lebu and a hint of ginger. Light, cooling, and perfect for summer digestion and hydration. When summer strikes in full swing, our body craves light, hydrating, and cooling drinks …

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Chuin Aloo Badi besara 1..
Updated on July 2, 2025May 7, 2025Odia Cuisine

Chuin Aloo Badi Besara | Traditional Odia Mustard Curry

Chuin Aloo Badi Besara is a traditional Odia curry made with drumsticks, potatoes, brinjals, and crispy badi simmered in a tangy mustard-cumin gravy. So simple, rustic, and full of flavor. In the fast-paced world of modern cooking, traditional recipes often …

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Microwave mac & cheese in mug.
Updated on April 3, 2025April 3, 2025Microwave Recipe Snack

Microwave Mug Mac and Cheese – Quick, Easy & Comforting!

Craving a creamy, cheesy bowl of mac and cheese, but don’t want to deal with boiling water or washing multiple dishes? This Microwave Mug Mac and Cheese is the perfect single-serve solution! You can enjoy a warm, comforting bowl of …

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A bowl of Banarasi Chura Matar garnished with coriander and served hot
Updated on March 7, 2025March 7, 2025Snack

Chura Matar Recipe: A Delicious Winter Delight from Uttar Pradesh

Chura Matar is the perfect choice if you’re looking for a quick, flavorful, and healthy breakfast or snack. This traditional dish is from Uttar Pradesh, especially popular in Banaras (Varanasi). It is made with flattened rice (chura or poha) and …

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  • Baked Karela Chips – Turning Bitterness into a Crispy Delight !
  • Muan Pitha – a steamed Odia Pitha with sweet filling !

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