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Back with Poha Idlis for WBB- Grains in my breakfast

September 30, 2008

Poha Idlis are a beginner friendly idli – turn out soft and fluffy without putting you through much hassle!

by Nandita Iyer 
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easy, gluten free, Glutenfree, Indian, medium, Party dishes, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Rice, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables, vegetarian

Capsicum Rice

June 4, 2008

This is a South Indian version of a Bell Pepper Pulao / Pilaf. A burst of aroma is the characteristic of this dish, from the freshly toasted and ground spices. Try this with plain yogurt or raita.

by Nandita Iyer 
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Breakfast, Condiments, easy, Tips, Vegan, vegetarian

Instant Mango Jam in Microwave – a 5 minute Recipe

May 24, 2008

1 mango, and 6 minutes in the microwave can give you this 100% homemade, instant mango jam. Get a piece of buttered toast and we are ready to roll. Recipe here!

by Nandita Iyer 
20 Comments
Appetizers, Curry, easy, Glutenfree, Indian, Party dishes, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetables

Ajwaini Arbi Tikka (Colocassia with carom seeds)

May 5, 2008

Arbi Tikka is a delicious way to cook the common colocassia root. They turn into spiced up, golden and crisp appetisers or a happy accompaniment with rotis.

by Nandita Iyer 
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Indian, Vegan, Vegetables, vegetarian

With love from the Calcutta Cookbook

April 14, 2008

5th March,2008 As a part of my love for regional Indian cuisine, I’ve decided that once a week, dinner will be from any region other than our own. This week, we are enjoying some homely vegetarian Bengali meals from the chapter Bangla Ranna of The Calcutta Cookbook Bengali menu for tonight Piaj koli

by Nandita Iyer 
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beginner, Breakfast, Diabetic friendly, Global Vegetarian, gluten free, KiddieLunchBox, Nutrition, Vegan, Vegetables, vegetarian, VegProtein

Hummus, Cucumber and Sprouts Wrap

March 23, 2008

Make use of leftover Rotis in this healthy, protein-rich & VEGAN wrap – Sprouts, cucumber, hummus all stuffed into a roti and pan grilled. Breakfast or lunch, have your pick!

by Nandita Iyer 
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Breakfast, Nutrition, Vegan, vegetarian

Sprouts for breakfast – Healthy eats WBB

March 2, 2008

As a vegetarian, I’m always looking for ways to include quality proteins in our diet. Since we are not too keen on dairy products or eggs – beans, lentils, sprouts and soy are our main options. I love oats porridge or wheat flakes as an easy breakfast as they are rich in fibre, but being low in prot

by Nandita Iyer 
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Diabetic friendly, Dinner, Healthy, medium, Nutrition, Vegan, Vegetables, vegetarian

Steamed vegetable manchurian in gravy

November 11, 2007

A healthier way to cook everyone’s favourite Indo-Chinese recipe – Veg Manchurian in gravy. The vegetable balls are steamed instead of fried, keeping the dish healthy & delicious.

by Nandita Iyer 
32 Comments
Dinner, Pasta, Vegan, Vegetables, vegetarian

Ratatouille with Cochiglie Rigate – Dinner last night !

August 17, 2007

Ratatouille with Cochiglie Rigate – an inspired pasta dish that’s perfect for a one dish dinner.

by Nandita Iyer 
21 Comments
beginner, Desserts, Healthy, Nutrition, Steamed, Sweets, Vegan, vegetarian

Microwave Semolina Banana Coconut Cake in 15 minutes

August 9, 2007

One of the few cakes that you can bake in a microwave oven – using semolina (rava), banana and coconut milk. Use coconut oil instead of ghee to make this vegan.

by Nandita Iyer 
18 Comments
Curry, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Lentils, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables, VegProtein

A quick South Indian meal in under 30 minutes

August 5, 2007

Prepare a delicious meal of Sambar, beans poriyal and rice/broken wheat with sliced cucumbers in under 30 minutes! Healthy and vegan quick cooking.

by Nandita Iyer 
16 Comments
Glutenfree, Greens, Rice, Vegan, Vegetables

Fried rice with mustard greens

July 18, 2007

A simple fried rice dish made using mustard greens (sarson ka saag) that you can easily grow in a pot on your window sill.

by Nandita Iyer 
7 Comments
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