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Chana Dal Peda

Chana dal peda is so easy and a quick Indian sweet treat using some roasted chana dal (split Bengal gram) with some crunch from sesame seeds

Updated on September 16, 2021September 15, 2021
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Kaitha Chutney

           an easy peasy vegan chutney using the kaitha / monkey apple and a handful of basic ingredients Kaitha !!! Kaitha is known as Kapitha in Ayurveda. This is almost like a medicinal tree with most …

Updated on June 27, 2024November 27, 2020
Gluten 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 …

Updated on July 3, 2024December 20, 2020
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Baghara Dahi (Indian-style tempered yogurt)

Baghara Dahi is a healthy, nutritious side dish to enjoy, especially in the summer. What is Baghara? Baghara means Tempering. Baghara Dahi is a popular Indian dish that originated in the state of Andhra Pradesh. People typically serve this Curd …

Updated on July 2, 2025May 9, 2023
Updated on April 28, 2021November 22, 2020Uncategorized

Noodle Salad using Hemp Oil & Seeds

           a healthy, easy to make and much flavorful noodle salad with the touch of hemp oil and hemp seeds Hemp !! This is a variety of Cannabis sativa plant which can be served as a …

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Updated on April 28, 2021November 16, 2020Uncategorized

INSTANT Milk Powder Ladoo

          no-cook, extremely rich and melt-in-mouth texture ladoos using milk powder instantly, perfect for any celebration ! Diwali celebration finally comes to an end as today is Bhai Dooj which is the last day of the …

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Updated on April 28, 2021November 14, 2020Uncategorized

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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Updated on June 20, 2024October 29, 2020Uncategorized

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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Updated on April 28, 2021October 26, 2020Uncategorized

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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Updated on April 28, 2021October 19, 2020Uncategorized

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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Updated on April 28, 2021October 15, 2020Uncategorized

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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