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Archives for April 2016
12 reasons we loved staying at an AIRBNB in Montmartre – Paris
[Europe Holiday] Read about my time in Paris and our Airbnb experience in a Parisian loft. Tips on choosing the perfect listing for you included!
Kairi Panha – a green mango drink recipe
STEP BY STEP PICTURES: Who needs bottled drinks, when this all natural raw mango drink – Kairi Panha, can be prepared in less than 20 minutes! A popular summer cooler made using seasonal raw mangoes, try this one out!
Papaya Salad without Fish Sauce
A vegetarian version of this South East Asain Green Papaya / Raw Papaya Salad – a bowlful of this for a summer lunch is just perfect! A lip-smacking dressing makes sure there are no leftovers.
Recipe for Beetroot Chips
Beetroot Chips made in the airfryer or baked in the oven, just 85 calories per serving, a super healthy snack. No deep frying required!
Arugula and Bell Pepper Super Salad
Recipe for a colourful Arugula / Rocket and Bell Pepper Super Salad
A flavourful way to consume a ton of vegetables with a delicious green sour cream dressing. This is one salad you must try!
Sour Cream Dip
This Sour Cream Dip does not need much of a recipe but it is a great way to use up leftover sour cream. Ready in less than 10 minutes, it makes a fabulously fresh tasting dip or even a salad dressing!
Cabbage Rice with Spices
This easy Cabbage Rice is a Maharashtrian (Western India) recipe. Ready in less than 20 minutes & makes a complete meal with yogurt/raita on the side. One of the tastier ways to eat cabbage! Get the recipe here
Avarakkai Poriyal
Avarakkai or flat beans are quite commonly used in Tamil Brahmin cooking. In Hindi / Marathi / Gujarati, it is called Papdi. Try this simple stir-fry recipe for these beans, that goes well with Rasam & Rice.
Sweet Potato Curry, South Indian style
This Tamil Brahmin / South Indian style Sweet Potato curry is a simple accompaniment to sambar and rice or rasam and rice. An easy beginner friendly way to prepare sweet potatoes, great for toddlers too!
Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie with Turmeric
Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie with Banana, Turmeric, Almonds and Honey – 5 minutes of prep at night, and enjoy this super healthy, filling breakfast in just 2 minutes!
Easy Banana Choco Swirl Muffins
Recipe for Easy Banana Muffins with Choco Swirl - This really easy recipe gives the softest, lightest muffins, puts overripe bananas to good use. Kids LOVE it, and adults too!