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Kara Boondi | Spicy Boondi

I was thinking about making some savoury items in diwali. So I tried my hand in making the kara boondi / spicy boondi. This is most common item in every south indian house during diwali. Kara Boondi is a savoury version …

Updated on April 28, 2021November 1, 2016
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Bajre ka Khatti Rabdi | Sour Pearl Millet Porridge

Monday …. Monday …. Monday !!!😉 As you know I am dedicating one post to a foodie group named as Foodie Monday Blog Hop on each Monday 😊. The 143rd theme of the group is decided as ‘Millet recipes’. Well, millet may not …

Updated on April 28, 2021May 7, 2018
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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 …

Updated on July 2, 2025May 7, 2025
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Roasted Beetroot Hummus – Vegan and Gluten Free

Recently while I was doing a post (Egg-free Basbousa / Semolina Cake) related to Levantine Cuisine, I came across the hummus from that cuisine. And that time, I kept this dish in my to-do list. Well for current month’s Food Bloggers Recipe …

Updated on April 28, 2021February 15, 2019
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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 …

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Updated on April 28, 2021November 10, 2020Uncategorized

Langcha – a Bengali sweet delicacy !

     deep fried oblong shaped dumplings using chhena dunked in a cardamom flavor syrup The festival of lights, Deepavali or Diwali is around the corner this year. This celebration revolves around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, …

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Updated on April 28, 2021November 9, 2020Uncategorized

Baked Spinach Murukku | Palak Chakli in oven

         easy and simple crunchy recipe for Diwali or for snack time with a healthy twist of spinach aka palak in baked version Diwali or Deepavali is the Hindu festival of lights which is celebrated by Indians …

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Updated on April 28, 2021November 2, 2020Uncategorized

Sooji Kakera Pitha – an Odia festive delight !

      a deep fried sweet dumpling using semolina (sooji) with coconut stuffing “Pitha” is an inherent part of Odia Cuisine. These are the traditional sweet delicacies often prepared and served in the Odia households specifically during the festivals such …

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Bloody Halloween Tart using Raspberry Coulis

    a Halloween special egg free dessert using Raspberries and some spooky cookies Halloween !!! Halloween is a holiday celebrated each year on October 31 and this year it is going to be celebrated on day after tomorrow. Halloween is also known …

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Eggless Cauliflower Tot (BAKED)

        slightly crisp and delicious snack using cauliflower which is a healthy twist to the tater tots Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable which is naturally high in fiber and B-vitamins. Although cauliflower is of 4 varieties depending upon …

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Sago Dahi Shot | Tapioca Pearl-Yogurt Shot (for Fasting Days)

       a spicy and savory healthy drink using tapioca aka sabudana / sago for the fasting days Navratri !! Navaratra / Navratra / Navratri is just celebrating in Indian subcontinent. Navaratri word has two parts – ‘Nava’ means …

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Quinoa Patties (VEGAN & Gluten free)

  healthy, gluten free and vegan patties using the super food, Quinoa and some vegetables In India, festive time is coming up soon which is an exciting time for many reasons. One of the main ones being binging on traditional sweets …

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Updated on April 28, 2021October 13, 2020Uncategorized

Foxnut Coconut Ladoo with Rose Flavor

   easy and quick festive time ladoos using makhana (foxnuts), coconut and flavored with rose One of India’s biggest festivals is approaching. Navratri / Navaratra / Navaratri is going to start this year on 17th October and will continue till …

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Nadia Pachedi | Dahi Nadia | Odia style Coconut Raita

     a traditional Odia dish which is flavorsome and lip smacking raita using coconut and curd as the main part Odia cuisine !!! The land of Lord Jagannath, Odisha is a very rich in religious culture which is purely reflected …

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