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Gulabi Khira gaintha | Rice Dumplings in Rose Flavored Milk

   an unique twist to the traditional odia sweet dish, khira gaintha using gulkand, roohafza and rose petals Today is Diwali, the festival of light. I am wishing all my viewer here a very Happy Diwali !! May the divine …

Updated on April 28, 2021November 14, 2020
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Sanna – Goan Steamed Rice Cake

The small western state of India, Goa is famous for three things as beaches, nature and food (Goan Cuisine). The Goan cuisine is an interesting mix of varied influences. As Goa had Portuguese rule for four centuries besides that of the …

Updated on April 28, 2021March 5, 2018
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Noon Chai | Kashmiri Pink Chai | Sheer Chai

The cuisine of Kashmir, the land of fruits and nuts in Indian subcontinent has been influenced by Iran, Afghan and Central Asian styles of cooking. Still, a collection of recipes from Kashmiri cuisine that are not just delicious but also easy …

Updated on April 28, 2021September 13, 2018
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Chaulachuna Poda Pitha | Rice Flour Cake – Raja Festival Celebration

Raja Festival – a celebration of womanhood is finally approaching which is a three-day-long festival in Odisha, normally falls upon 14th, 15th and 16th June! The term Raja has come from Rajaswala which means a menstruating woman. In the villages …

Updated on June 12, 2021June 12, 2018
Updated on May 9, 2021February 13, 2021Baking Dessert

Mocha Chocolate Cake (Egg free and Butter free)

       A rich moist chocolate and coffee cake which one can crave for Whether it is a celebration day or not, we all have that craving for a simple, decadent cake at sometime of a day. And if …

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Updated on May 9, 2021February 3, 2021Dessert

Instant Jalebi (no food color, no yeast, no fermentation)

     Indian traditional spiral shaped crunchy sweet prepared INSTANTLY Jalebi or Jilapi is one of the most popular desserts from the Indian subcontinent. Whether it is a wedding, celebration, or festival this sweet makes its own appearance like other Indian …

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Updated on May 9, 2021January 11, 2021Dessert Gluten free Vegan

Peanut Chikki | Peanut Brittle (using 2 ingredients)

                a traditional and most famous Indian crispy sweet using peanut and jaggery Makar Sankranti is the first big festival of the year celebrated across India. Makar Sankranti is a perfect example of …

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Updated on June 10, 2024January 10, 2021Gluten free Vegan

Raw Mango Rice (Vegan & Gluten free)

a simple and comfort rice dish using raw mangoes; perfect choice for a light lunch, tiffin box. Mangoes are found in abundance only in the summer season. It is a well-liked fruit and hence is also known as the ‘King …

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Updated on May 9, 2021January 4, 2021Baking

Tahini Cookies with Choco Chunks (egg free, butter free)

               a nice way of using tahini in eggless cookies with some chocolate chunks   Tahini! Tahini is just like peanut butter. This is made by grinding sesame seeds into a smooth paste. Sometimes …

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Updated on May 9, 2021January 3, 2021Gluten free Soup and Stew Vegan

Roasted Cauliflower Soup flavored with Curry Powder

   a vegan and gluten-free winter soup using some roasted cauliflower florets having a curry powder flavor which is overall so rich and creamy without the use of any cream Each season brings in ingredients that make us quite able to …

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Updated on May 9, 2021December 28, 2020Gluten free Vegan

Indian Curry Powder

              a fine blend of some whole spices which make a simple curry from good to finger-licking delicious one and has a yellow hue. Nothing beats the fragrance of freshly prepared homemade spice powders. …

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Updated on May 21, 2024December 21, 2020Vegan

One Pot Pasta in Indian Masala (VEGAN)

             unlike the traditional method, preparing pasta in one pot along with vegetables in Indian flavor If you are a pasta lover like me, you understand that enjoying pasta never gets old 😏. Seriously after …

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Updated on July 3, 2024December 20, 2020Gluten free No-Onion-No-Garlic Recipe Odia Cuisine Vegan

Biri Manda Pitha / Biri Gaja

             the rice flour open dumplings with urad dal paste as the stuffing from odia pitha series  Odisha, one of the eastern states of the Indian subcontinent is a land of rich culture and tradition. In …

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Updated on December 9, 2021November 30, 2020Cauliflower Gluten free No-Onion-No-Garlic Recipe Side Dish Vegan

Cauliflowers in Leafy Greens Gravy ( VEGAN & GLUTEN FREE )

The Cauliflowers in Leafy Greens Gravy here is a vegetarian side dish using Cauliflowers in the winter leafy greens based gravy, perfect for festive time (without onion & garlic)  Yesterday I had shared a recipe quite similar to the most …

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