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ridge gourd dal
beginner, Diabetic friendly, Dinner, Easy Indian Cooking, Gardening, Glutenfree, Healthy, Lentils, Summer, Vegetables

Ridge Gourd Dal

September 12, 2017

Ridge gourd (turai in Hindi, beerakaya in Telugu, peerkangai in Tamil, heerekayi in Kannada) is also known as luffa in English. It is not as popular outside of Indian cooking. In India, it is used… [Continue Reading]

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cabbage sabzi
beginner, Curry, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, gluten free, Glutenfree, Greens, Healthy, Lunch, Vegan, Vegetables

Spicy Cabbage Sabzi – Healthy Cabbage Recipes

September 9, 2017

Recipe for Spicy Cabbage Sabzi | Cabbage curry for Rotis / Chapathis | Spicy Cabbage Curry Cabbage is an incredibly useful vegetable for those aiming for a low-cal or low-carb diet. Being quite a bland… [Continue Reading]

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cabbage chutney healthy cabbage recipes
beginner, Condiments, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Glutenfree, Healthy, Vegan, Vegetables, Winter

Cabbage Chutney | Healthy Cabbage Recipes

September 8, 2017

Recipe for Cabbage Chutney | In Indian cuisine, while tomato chutney and coriander-mint chutney hold the top spots for popularity, almost any vegetable and fruit can be made into a chutney. These not only increase… [Continue Reading]

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bengali khichuri bhoger khichdi
beginner, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Festival Recipes, gluten free, Glutenfree, Healthy, Monsoon, One Pot Cooking, Pressure Cooker Recipes, VegProtein

Bengali Khichuri – Bhaja Muger Dal Khichuri

September 7, 2017

Bengali Khichuri | Bhaja Muger Dal Khichuri | Bhoger Khichuri Driving back home from a meeting at 2 pm, I saw the skies go through a Dr. Jekyll to Mr. Hyde transformation. Bright and sunny… [Continue Reading]

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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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avocado quinoa salad
Diabetic friendly, easy, Global Vegetarian, Glutenfree, Greens, Healthy, Nutrition, Summer, Vegan, VegProtein

Avocado Quinoa Salad with Lemon Mint Dressing

August 4, 2017

Recipe for avocado quinoa salad with a lemony mint dressing I had never experienced an avocado growing up in Bombay. I doubt the hot and humid climes of Bombay provides the right environment for growing… [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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pudla
beginner, Breakfast, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Gardening, Glutenfree, Healthy, Summer, Teatime Treats, VegProtein

Pudla – Gujarati style Savoury Chickpea Flour Pancakes with Veggies

July 25, 2017

Pudla – Dudhi na Pudla – Gujarati style savoury crepes made with chickpea flour and addition of grated bottle gourd Dudhi or bottle gourd rarely makes it to anyone’s favourite veggies list. A watery, bland… [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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baby-corn-pakoda-airfryer-recipes
Airfryer Recipes, Diabetic friendly, easy, Healthy, Monsoon, Snacks, Vegan

Baby Corn Pakodas in Airfryer

July 12, 2017

Baby Corn Pakodas made with tender baby corns, dipped in a flavourful chickpea flour batter, minus the effort, hassle and calories of deep frying. These Pakodas turn out real good in the Air Fryer. I’ve… [Continue Reading]

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Recipe for Corn Cucumber Salad with Chimichurri Sauce, and a bunch of other colourful vegetables, a must try when corn is in season! 
Airfryer Recipes, Diabetic friendly, easy, Healthy, Monsoon, Salads, Summer, Vegan

Corn cucumber salad with Chimichurri sauce

July 11, 2017

Recipe for Corn Cucumber Salad with Chimichurri Sauce, and a bunch of other colourful vegetables, a must try when corn is in season! Corn is in season and we can’t help but use it in… [Continue Reading]

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green_papaya_recipes
Diabetic friendly, Healthy, Indian, Lists, Monsoon, Nutrition, Superfood

Green Papaya: All you want to know and Green Papaya Recipes | Raw Papaya Recipes

June 22, 2017

All you want to know about Raw Papaya | Green Papaya – Green Papaya Recipes, health benefits, how to cook raw papaya and a whole bunch of other ideas on cooking with green papayas Green… [Continue Reading]

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