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Quinoa Veggie Upma (Vegan & Gluten free)

Indian traditional breakfast, upma using the super-food Quinoa and some winter vegetables Wait, what is actually Quinoa ? It is pronounced as ‘kinuwa’,  ‘keenwah’ etc. Quinoa is actually grain-like, but it is technically not a grass like rice, wheat. So it is …

Updated on April 28, 2021February 10, 2020
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Lady Finger and Green Peas Masala (Vegan & Gluten free)

an Indian onion-tomato based gravy using lady finger (okra) aka bhindi   Lady finger (okra) aka Bhindi in hindi is such a vegetable which one person either hates or loves to have 😉 This is my all time favorite vegetable and throughout …

Updated on April 28, 2021February 15, 2020
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Chhuin Aloo Besara (Potato and Drumsticks fry in a Mustard Paste Odia Style)

an Odia dry dish using drumsticks and potatoes in a mustard paste Drumstick aka Sajana Chhuin (generally odia people call this as only chhuin) is an easily available vegetable in Odisha. In any time of year, one can get this …

Updated on April 28, 2021October 6, 2016
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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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Achari Masala Powder | Pickling Spice Blend

Masala / Spices are the main ingredient in any dish. The fine or even coarse blend of these lends to a completely changed look as well as taste of the dish. Although the masala powders are these days easily available in …

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Updated on April 28, 2021July 8, 2019Uncategorized

Crispy Kabuli Chana (chickpea) Chaat

Monsoon finally strikes most part of Indian subcontinent. And for a foodie, this is the best season to have some chatpata, spicy and mouth-watering food in order to calm the craving of food. Samosas, pakoras, chaat, bhutta (smoked corn on the cob) …

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Updated on April 28, 2021July 2, 2019Uncategorized

Punjabi Sukhe Chole / Chickpea Stir-fry

  Punjabi cuisine is widely popular and it can be non-vegetarian or even completely vegetarian. One of the main features of Punjabi cuisine is its diverse range of dishes. Most dairy products are abundantly used in Punjabi cuisine. My family particularly love …

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Updated on April 28, 2021July 1, 2019Uncategorized

Vegan Triple Chocolate Cookies

Chocolate is hugely popular all over the world. And do you know, World Chocolate Day is coming up which is on 7th July. For a die hard fan of chocolate, the day must not be specific one ;P still as the day …

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Updated on April 28, 2021June 25, 2019Uncategorized

Kesar Badam Lassi | Saffron-Almond Yogurt Drink (sugar free)

Summer and cold beverages are co-related. Even pre-monsoon period is also bit hectic and most of us need some refreshing drink. Sweltering time and a tall glass of lassi always go hand-in-hand. Isn’t it ? Well Lassi, the traditional Indian beverage …

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Updated on April 28, 2021June 24, 2019Uncategorized

Vegan Gujarati Dal Dhokli

India’s westernmost state, Gujarat is very famous for food. Even it is said that, if you live in Gujarat and you don’t like food to eat then you are not a true Gujarati :p . The special thing of Gujarati food …

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Updated on April 28, 2021June 17, 2019Uncategorized

Stuffed Mango Sandesh

Summer means Mango is on full-fledged. Anywhere one can surely notice mango, that may be in roadside stalls, supermarkets, backyards and even on roadside trees. Hence noone should miss the chance to enjoy this king fruit, Mango. And being a huge lover …

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Updated on April 28, 2021June 15, 2019Uncategorized

Garlic Bread Sticks – Vegan, Sugar free

  Bread sticks / grissini / grissini sticks are long and thin size stick prepared from bread dough. The size can be varied from pencil thin shape to baguettes. These are originated in Italy which can be easily rolled in hands. The …

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Updated on April 28, 2021June 15, 2019Uncategorized

Mango Salad (Vegan & Gluten free)

a refreshing salad using the king of fruit, mango   Summer is on with a bang. As the scorching heat is here, so I always crave for some light and fresh meal option which takes a very less time or even …

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Updated on April 28, 2021June 13, 2019Uncategorized

Achari Vegetable Pulao

Rice is a staple diet for most of India. One of the most versatile ingredient, it can be cooked as an entree, mains or a dessert. Interestingly, rice is the most important food crop of India too. Rice is one ingredient which can …

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