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Coriander Lemon Soup

We are now well and truly into winter season. The temperature has dropped, the days are shorter and yes, suddenly salad does not seem like such an appealing one 😉 Now it’s time to bring on some soup ! (https://chipedge.com/) Soup …

Updated on June 20, 2024November 14, 2017
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Chhena Poda | Baked Cottage Cheesecake

Chhena Poda is an extremely popular smoky flavored sweet delicacy from the state of Odisha in Indian subcontinent. The odia word ‘poda’ means burnt and ‘chhena‘ means cottage cheese, so Chhena Poda literally indicates a burnt cheesecake. And this is believed that …

Updated on October 9, 2021May 21, 2018
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Homemade Curd aka Dahi

thick, creamy and fresh curd from full-fat milk using a starter Curd or dahi or yogurt is one of the staples in most of our kitchen pantries. Some says, curd equals to a comfort food. It is cooling, soothing, nutritious and …

Updated on June 13, 2024April 10, 2020
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Ghanta (Mixed Vegetables Curry Odia Style)

Ghanta is purely an authentic odia delicacy. Basically a variety of vegetables are cooked with soaked pulses. Ghanta is preferred to prepare on the next day of ‘dwitbahana osa’. Now-a-days this is a must-dish on special occasions of any odia family. Ghanta literally means …

Updated on June 3, 2024September 30, 2016
Bhapa Aloo 22
Updated on September 14, 2021September 14, 2021Bengali Cuisine Gluten free No-Onion-No-Garlic Recipe Side Dish Vegan

Bengali Bhapa Aloo | Steamed Potatoes with mustard and coconut paste

Bhapa Aloo is a super simple yet delicious side dish using potatoes coated with a mustard and coconut paste using steaming method.

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Updated on September 7, 2021September 7, 2021Snack Vegan

Savory Semolina Modak with Hemp Seeds (NO STEAMING)

Savory Semolina Modak with Hemp Seeds is a perfect fusion modak (NO Steaming) with savory twist using semolina aka sooji.
Just perfect treat to try on the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi !

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sabudana kabab 11
Updated on June 20, 2024September 4, 2021Gluten free No-Onion-No-Garlic Recipe Snack Vegan

Sabudana Kebab (without Onion and Garlic)

Fasting is not to be boring if you have these spicy and tempting SABUDANA KEBAB in the coming festive times or even in any festival.

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Chhena Tarkari 1
Updated on August 31, 2021August 31, 2021Gluten free No-Onion-No-Garlic Recipe Odia Cuisine Side Dish

Chhena Tarkari

Chhena Tarakari is a chhena (cottage cheese) based popular side dish from odia cuisine. Any special celebration or during festival this is a common affair in the menu. The takari can be prepared with or without onion-garlic. I have come up with without onion-garlic version

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Jeera Lanka Gunda 1
Updated on August 30, 2021August 30, 2021Condiment Gluten free No-Onion-No-Garlic Recipe Odia Cuisine Vegan

Jeera Lanka Gunda | Cumin-Red Chili Powder

Jeera Lanka Gunda is one of the staple spice powders in Odia households. Starting from Dalma, any Chaat, Dahi bara -ghuguni-aloo dum to any satvik side dish preparation; this is the best ever seasoning.

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Tanka Torani 2
Updated on August 30, 2021August 29, 2021Beverage Gluten free No Cook Recipe Odia Cuisine

Tanka Torani

Tanka Torani – a much popular rice-based refreshing drink from the holy land of Jaganath puri, Odisha.

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Masala Peanut (baked) 1
Updated on August 17, 2021August 17, 2021Baking Gluten free Snack Vegan

Masala Peanuts (baked)

Masala Peanuts here are crunchy and spicy masala coated peanuts in the oven, These are munched as a fabulous snack.

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Updated on August 26, 2021August 15, 2021Do Pyaza Recipes Gluten free Side Dish

Bhindi Do Pyaza

Bhindi Do pyaza is a perfect vegan and gluten-free side dish using Ladies Finger (bhindi/okra) and a double the amount of Onions. Also it is one of the popular vegetarian recipes from north-Indian cuisine.

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Pahala Rasagolla 1
Updated on August 7, 2021August 7, 2021Dessert Odia Cuisine

Pahala Rasagolla

Spongy, light brown color and milder in sweet soft cottage cheese balls dunked in cardamom flavored thin sugar syrup.
The color here is by the touch of caramelized sugar.

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Roasted Corn Salad 1
Updated on August 11, 2021August 6, 2021Gluten free Salad Vegan

Roasted Corn Salad

The roasted Corn Salad is a healthy salad using some roasted corn. Also completely Vegan & Gluten-Free. ideal for brunch & light meals.

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