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beginner, Gardening, gluten free, Glutenfree, Greens, Healthy, Salads, Vegan

Mango Rocket and Hazelnut Salad

June 24, 2019

A part of my kitchen garden is taken over by the rocket gone wild. Time and again I have written about easy it is to grow your own rocket / arugula. It’s crazy how the… [Continue Reading]

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easy, Gardening, gluten free, Glutenfree, Greens, Healthy, Summer, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegan, vegetarian, Yogurt Recipes

Mor Keerai | Spinach Yogurt Stew – Summer Recipes

March 12, 2019

Mor Keerai is a fragrant stew / curry featuring spinach, yogurt and coconut that is best eaten with steaming hot rice! This is naturally gluten free, and makes a light summer meal. Tamil vegetarian cooking, like… [Continue Reading]

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beginner, Easy Cooking, gluten free, Greens, Healthy, Lunch, Potato Recipes, Vegan, Winter

Healthy Potato Salad with Rocket and Spinach

December 13, 2018

Healthy Potato Salad – Try this lighter version of a potato salad minus the mayo and the eggs,  with seasonal greens full of delicious flavours Come winter and the new potatoes from Ooty are all… [Continue Reading]

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beginner, Fresh, Global Vegetarian, gluten free, Glutenfree, Greens, Healthy, Salads, Winter

A Persimmon Salad for you to make this winter

December 2, 2018

This winter persimmon salad brings colours of the rainbow to your plate. Super delicious and healthy, with seasonal produce, try this one out when persimmons are in season. While I’ve known of persimmons for a… [Continue Reading]

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Appetizers, beginner, Global Vegetarian, gluten free, Glutenfree, Greens, Healthy, Party dishes, Salads, Summer

Watermelon Feta Salad Platter

July 24, 2018

Watermelon Feta Salad Platter | Read my post to find out how to create a stunning watermelon feta salad platter fit for a party If you know me well, I do make a lot of salads… [Continue Reading]

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beginner, Calorie counted, Diabetic friendly, Fast Day recipes, Gardening, Global Vegetarian, gluten free, Glutenfree, Greens, Healthy, Lunch, Millet Recipes, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Salads, Superfood, Vegan, Vegetables, VegProtein

Healthy Lunch Salad – Chickpeas, Kale and Millet {vegan and gluten free}

June 8, 2018

Recipe for an incredibly filling healthy lunch salad – Chickpeas, kale and millet salad Do you wonder how to pack a good salad for your lunchbox? Something that won’t get soggy or need laborious prep… [Continue Reading]

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Greens, Summer, Vegetables

Weekly Shopping Basket, Vegan Meal Prep ideas and Recipes

March 8, 2018

Sharing my weekly shopping basket, vegan meal prep ideas for summer and recipes Our weekly shopping of vegetables / groceries gets done online or once in a while at my neighbourhood supermarkets. I have a… [Continue Reading]

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spinach omelette
Breakfast, Diabetic friendly, Egg Recipes, Glutenfree, Greens, Healthy

Spinach Omelette with Green Garlic and Chillies

March 7, 2018

Spinach Omelette has a ton of greens in a regular omelette, keeping you full for longer as well as giving you a hearty serving of nutrient rich green leafy vegetables for breakfast. I can eat… [Continue Reading]

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vegan cauliflower curry
beginner, Curry, Diabetic friendly, Dinner, Easy Indian Cooking, gluten free, Glutenfree, Greens, Healthy, Vegan, Vegetables, vegetarian, Winter

Vegan Cauliflower Curry | Cauliflower and fenugreek leaves in a spicy peanut curry

January 23, 2018

It’s nearing end Jan and finally we winter-starved Bombayites are finally feeling some cool. Afternoons are still hot. The tiled flooring does turn cold though. The cold water in the wash-basin gives me a little jolt as I sleepily open it early in the morning, reminding me that – Hey girl, enjoy this while it lasts

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beginner, Diabetic friendly, Easy Cooking, Global Vegetarian, gluten free, Glutenfree, Greens, Healthy, Steamed, Vegan, Vegetables, Winter

Microwave Steamed Broccoli with Garlic and Sesame Seeds

January 20, 2018

Easy microwave steamed broccoli is a recipe that is ready in less than 7 minutes. Having peeled garlic in your refrigerator makes this even quicker. This broccoli side can be served by itself or used… [Continue Reading]

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cauliflower parathas
Breakfast, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Greens, Vegan, Vegetables, Winter

Winter Specials: Cauliflower Parathas with Dill | Gobhi Paratha Recipe

December 5, 2017

Cauliflower Parathas with Dill | Gobhi Paratha Recipe | Vegan Cauliflower Flatbreads with Dill Winter is almost here. And for someone who loves to cook, it means an abundance of fresh vegetables like cauliflower, peas,… [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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