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pudalangai poriyal snake gourd recipe
beginner, Curry, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Glutenfree, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables

Pudalangai Poriyal | Snake gourd Recipe

August 31, 2017

Snake gourd poriyal | Snake gourd recipes | Pudalangai Poriyal | Pudalangai curry This recipe is another example of the Tambrahm cuisine’s obsession with all manner of nondescript vegetables, to be more specific – gourds!… [Continue Reading]

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soya chunks curry
beginner, Curry, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, gluten free, Glutenfree, Healthy, Nutrition, Vegan, VegProtein, Winter

Soya Chunks Curry

July 30, 2017

Recipe for Soya chunks curry – a protein rich vegetarian curry In a recent survey, the Indian Dietetic Association revealed that 73% of Indians consume a protein deficient diet which is a matter for concern…. [Continue Reading]

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bengali ghughni
Breakfast, Curry, Diabetic friendly, easy, Healthy, Lentils, Monsoon, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Snacks

Bengali Ghughni – Easy Dried White Peas Curry

July 16, 2017

Bengali Ghughni is a simple Indian curry made using dried white peas, served by itself or as an accompaniment. It is also a popular street food in various parts of India. Ghughni – such a… [Continue Reading]

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saag aloo recipe
Curry, easy, Easy Indian Cooking, Glutenfree, Greens, Potato Recipes, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Vegan

Saag Aloo Recipe – Easy Vegan Potato and Greens Dry Curry

July 2, 2017

Saag aloo recipe is popular on the menu in most Indian restaurants outside India. If you want to try it out at home, it is one of the simplest Indian dishes that you can get… [Continue Reading]

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gongura pappu khatti dal
Curry, easy, Easy Indian Cooking, Gardening, gluten free, Greens, Healthy, Lentils, Pressure Cooker Recipes

Gongura Pappu | Gongura Dal | Lentils with Roselle greens

June 27, 2017

Gongura Pappu is an Andhra style dal cooked with local greens – gongura leaves. The end result is a sour and spicy dal that is perfect with steamed rice.  The first time I tasted gongura… [Continue Reading]

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green papaya recipes
beginner, Curry, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Glutenfree, Lentils, Summer, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegan

Raw Papaya Recipes: Raw Papaya Kootu | Molagootal

June 21, 2017

Try this Palakkad style Raw Papaya Kootu or Molagootal, which is a mix of cooked raw papayas and tur dal. A freshly ground spice paste adds much flavour to the dish. As I had a… [Continue Reading]

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kancha peper ghonto raw papaya curry
beginner, Curry, Easy Indian Cooking, Glutenfree, Monsoon, Potato Recipes, Vegan

Raw Papaya Recipes: Bengali Raw Papaya Curry | Kancha Peper Ghonto

June 20, 2017

Raw papaya curry, made Bengali style – Kancha Peper Ghonto is raw papaya cooked with potatoes in mustard oil and flavoured with panch phoron and chillies I love Bengali vegetarian cooking. Yes! Contrary to popular… [Continue Reading]

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Bendekai Gojju - Okra curry
Curry, Diabetic friendly, easy, Easy Indian Cooking, gluten free, Glutenfree, Healthy, Nutrition, Summer, Vegan

Bendekai Gojju | Karnataka Style Okra curry in tamarind base

June 15, 2017

Recipe for Bendekai Gojju, a Karnataka style Okra Curry made using seasonal fresh okra   If there’s one vegetable that flourishes in these daring-to-melt-you hot summers, it is okra (Lady’s finger / Bhindi / Bendekai… [Continue Reading]

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Indian style kale curry with chickpeas
Curry, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Healthy, Lentils, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Superfood

Indian style Kale Curry with Chickpeas – Kale Chole

March 22, 2017

This Indian style Kale curry with Chickpeas is right along the lines of the ever popular Chole. The addition of dino kale, to make a more nutritious and hearty dish. Serve with steamed rice or… [Continue Reading]

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Mixed vegetable kootu
Coconut Recipes, Curry, easy, Glutenfree, Lentils, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Winter

Mixed Vegetable Kootu with Seasonal Winter Vegetables

January 17, 2017

A simple homestyle mixed vegetable kootu made using seasonal winter vegetables, lentils and a freshly ground coconut paste. Goes best with rice.

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Curry, Glutenfree, Greens, Lentils, Vegan, VegProtein, Winter

Menthya Matvadi Palya | Fenugreek leaves with lentils

November 3, 2016

 Menthya Matvadi (Matodi) Palya is a dish made using fenugreek leaves and lentils, a sort of dry curry that can be eaten with both rotis and rice.

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beginner, Curry, Glutenfree, Healthy, Potato Recipes, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables

A recipe for my favourite everyday curry ready in 20 minutes

October 27, 2016

Saffron Trail favourites! Recipe for my favourite potato, onion and tomato curry – ready in 20 minutes with ingredients from your pantry.

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