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Curry, Diabetic friendly, easy, gluten free, Glutenfree, Indian, Lentils, Potato Recipes, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

Smashed Potato and Black Eyed Peas Curry – Aloo ki Thechwani

October 19, 2015

Thechwani is a rustic curry from Uttarakhand, made using smashed potatoes and/or radishes. Try out my version of potato-black eyed peas, prepared Thechwani style!

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Breakfast, easy, Healthy, Nutrition, Tamil Brahmin Recipes

Red Rice Dosa : Easy method, no grinding required

October 16, 2015

Use plain rice flour instead of red rice flour, if that’s what you have handy. Organic red rice flour is richer in fiber and anti oxidants. Udad dal flour is freely available in most large supermarkets.

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Breakfast, easy, Glutenfree, Lentils, Vegan, VegProtein

Adai : Savoury Lentil Pancakes – Vegan & Gluten Free!

October 15, 2015

If you love Dosai, you MUST try its healthier, heartier cousin, the Adai. Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner, it is perfect for any mealtime.

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easy, Festival Recipes, Glutenfree, Lentils, Snacks, Vegan, vegetarian, VegProtein

Rajma Sundal – Kidney Beans Sundal

October 14, 2015

Sundal is an inseparable part of Navaratri celebrations in our Tamil homes. Try this recipe for Rajma Sundal, garnished with fresh coconut.

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easy, Easy Cooking, Glutenfree, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegetables, vegetarian, VegProtein, Yogurt Recipes

Yellow Pumpkin Raita / Parangikai Thayir Pachidi

October 8, 2015

The first time I had a pumpkin raita, it was at a Maharashtrian friend’s place along with Masale Bhaath (Rice with spices). The mild sweetness of the pumpkin was a perfect pairing with the medley of spices in the rice dish. While the idea is borrowed from the friend, I have stuck to the traditional

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easy, Easy Cooking, Glutenfree, Indian, Soups, Vegan, Vegetables

Pumpkin Chaaru – A sweet sour spicy soup

October 7, 2015

This rasam variant from Telugu Cuisine, with pumpkin, is a perfect match with rice or even a soup to whet your appetite. Do give it a try!

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Diwali Recipes, easy, Easy Indian Cooking, Festival Recipes, Glutenfree, Healthy, Snacks, vegetarian

Quick and Healthy Diwali Chivda

October 7, 2015

Who says all Diwali snacks need to be loaded with calories? Try this pan roasted Chivda that is ready in just 20 minutes. Delicious and crunchy!

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easy, Egg Recipes, KiddieLunchBox, Lunch, Salads

Egg and Potato Salad with Indian Flavours

September 29, 2015

This Egg and Potato Salad with Bengali flavours, cuts down all the heaviness and calories from mayo. Allowing it to sit for a couple of hours in the refrigerator, ensures that the salad absorbs all the flavours from the spices.

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easy, Lunch, Millet Recipes, Rice, Vegetables

Vaangi Bhath with Foxtail Millet

September 28, 2015

This dish, traditionally a rice & eggplant dish made using freshly ground spices, is made a little healthier by using Foxtail Millet. Also experimenting with an organic ready spice mix for Vangi Bhath here.

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easy, Soups

Spring Onion, Pumpkin and Lentil Soup

September 24, 2015

A simple, warm and comforting soup for the cooler evenings – made using spring onions, pumpkin and lentils

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Breakfast, easy, KiddieLunchBox, Snacks, vegetarian, VegProtein

Apple, Peanut Butter & Cheese Sandwich

September 13, 2015

This apple, peanut butter & cheddar sandwich is surely an upgrade from my undying love for the quintessential Bombay chutney toasted sandwich!

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easy, Healthy, Salads

Veggie Salad With Passionfruit Dressing

September 12, 2015

When we were setting up our terrace kitchen garden 4 years ago, I was insistent on having a passion flower climber to grow around the railings. The way the graceful leaves hang over the deck and produce those stunningly showy red passion flowers, was what I had in mind. After some months, the sapli

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