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Lemon Rice (no Onion and no Garlic)

cooked rice simply tossed in a tangy tempering What is Lemon rice ?  This is a most popular and traditional South Indian recipe using the cereal, Rice. The lemon rice is also known as Chitranna. Basically the rice is simply tossed …

Updated on April 28, 2021October 14, 2019
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Pudina Raita | Mint Yogurt Dip

a perfect accompaniment for spicy foods using fresh mint leaves and curd.   Mint Leaves aka Pudina Patta : Mentha or mint aka Pudina is one of the oldest herbs widely used in global cuisines. It grows all-round the year, near …

Updated on April 28, 2021March 15, 2020
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Spicy Crisped Chickpeas (baked version) – VEGAN & GLUTEN FREE

crunchy & crispy chickpeas roasted in oven with some simple flavor and completely vegan, gluten free snack option A cup of tea and snacks are a perfect rescue to evening hunger pangs for most Indians. During tea time one can …

Updated on April 28, 2021January 29, 2020
Muan pitha recipe
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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. …

Updated on September 8, 2025September 8, 2025
Updated on April 28, 2021February 10, 2017Uncategorized

Valentine Special Cake

Valentine special cake – a heart in every slice of cake. Sounds interesting, isn’t it ? I can assure this’ll be a better way to show your love on Valentine’s Day for your loved ones. Here I have used two …

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Updated on April 28, 2021February 9, 2017Uncategorized

Chocolate Dipped Heart Shape Cinnamon Cookies

Chocolate dipped heart shape cinnamon cookies – an easy-to-make and a special Valentine’s Day treat for loved ones !! Nothing beats the homemade cookies for Valentine’s Day to share with friends and family. These heart shape cinnamon cookies are so simple …

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Updated on April 28, 2021February 6, 2017Uncategorized

Veggie Meatball Pasta Canape

Veggie meatball pasta canape – perfect for tea time or a sure shot hit as a starter in parties !! Soya chunks or soya nuggets has protein content same as of meat. Considering the health benefits, these are much good …

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Updated on April 28, 2021February 3, 2017Uncategorized

Paneer Tikka Kathi Roll

A kati roll or kathi roll is a street food which is originated from Kolkata, India. In original form, this roll is a skewer-roasted kebab wrapped in a paratha, it can be a bamboo or iron skewer. Now-a-days any wrap containing …

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Updated on April 28, 2021February 1, 2017Uncategorized

Motichoor Ladoo

Motichoor ladoo !!!! OMG, I finally did it. I know many of you have been wondering how they manage to get so much tiny boondis, just like me. Finally the search has come to an end for me ! Motichoor ladoo …

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Updated on May 22, 2024January 31, 2017Uncategorized

Triple Layer Eggless Chocolate Naked Cake – Fourth wedding anniversary celebration

Since our fourth wedding anniversary was coming which was on 23rd January 2017, so after making the everyone’s favorite ‘eggless black forest cake‘ I was just wondering which cake should I prepare for celebration. Then the naked cake idea came in …

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Updated on April 28, 2021January 30, 2017Uncategorized

Pita Saga (Glinus Oppositifolius) Bati Basa

Pita saga (glinus oppositifolius) bati basa – Pita saga (glinus oppositifolius) is cooked in a coarsely pounded mustard-garlic-green chili paste along with chopped eggplant, tomato and potato. The botanical name of the pita saga is Glinus oppositifolius. Glinus oppositifolius is …

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Updated on April 28, 2021January 30, 2017Uncategorized

Badi Chura | Coarse Mixture of Sun-dried Lentil (Black Gram) Dumpling

The badi chura is an authentic recipe of Odisha state in Indian subcontinent. Both ‘badi’ and ‘chura’ are odia words. Badi is sun-dried lentil dumpling and chura means a coarse mixture. Now-a-days there are varieties of badi available. But traditionally …

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Updated on April 28, 2021January 30, 2017Uncategorized

Sun-dried Raw Mango Raita | Ambula Rai

As we know tantalizing pickles are a tasty condiment to serve with any meal. Some people without any curry also finished their meal just with pickle. Winter is that time of the year, when most of Indian terrace is lined …

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Updated on April 28, 2021January 28, 2017Uncategorized

Carrot Payasam | Gajar Kheer

Kheer plays a significant role in Indian sweets preparations due to its irresistible taste, health benefits and easy preparation. One such healthy kheer is this gajar kheer or carrot payasam. This kheer is an easy sweet dessert which can be …

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