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Beer Baked Beans Crostini

February 13, 2016

Recipe for beer baked beans: You’ve had baked beans, but beer baked beans are the way to a beer lover’s heart. And a most acceptable way to have beer for breakfast! Too wild for you? Use them as an appetiser!

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Condiments, easy, Glutenfree, Lentils, Mexican Vegetarian, Vegan, vegetarian, VegProtein

Refried Beans / Frijoles Refritos – Vegetarian Mexican Recipes

January 25, 2016

This vegetarian / vegan version of Refried Beans made using Kashmiri Rajma (Kidney) Beans is the base recipe for many Mexican favourites- Loaded Nachos, Quesadillas, Tostadas etc.

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easy, Global Vegetarian, Glutenfree, Healthy, Lentils, Nutrition, Salads, Vegan, Vegetables

Roast Winter Vegetables with Lentils

January 6, 2016

Roast Winter Veg with Lentils …or How to get a vegetable hater to love vegetables! This makes a super nutritious meal with no compromise on taste whatsoever. VEGAN & GLUTENFREE

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Dinner, easy, gluten free, Healthy, Lentils, Lunch, Vegan, vegetarian

Whole Masoor Dal Recipe

November 6, 2015

Whole Masoor Dal (sabut masoor or Whole red lentils) is one of the easiest dals to cook, a healthy side for rice or rotis. Get the recipe! BEGINNER COOK FRIENDLY!

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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, 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, Lentils, Nutrition, Snacks, Vegetables, VegProtein

Recipe for Carrot and White Bean Hummus – a healthy, delicious dip

June 4, 2015

Is there anyone who does not like hummus? Seriously, it’s one of the very few things in the food universe that is delicious, addictive and yet wont kill you. Protein-rich from the beans and good fats from extra virgin olive oil and tahini, it’s the best snack to dig into with a few crackers or crudites. Adding veggies like carrot, beet or spinach to the hummus ups it’s nutrition quotient further

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Indian, Lentils, Nutrition, VegProtein

Recipe for Rajasthani Panchmel Dal / Panch Kuti Dal

May 16, 2015

This is the concluding recipe in the ongoing series – Tata I-Shakti T20 Tadka. These recipes are a fusion between the two Indian states / cities that are playing each other in the IPL2015 – T20 matches. This one is for the match between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knightriders this evening. Panchm

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Baking, Easy Cooking, gluten free, Indian, Lentils, Nutrition, Snacks, Vegan, vegetarian, VegProtein

Baked Crispy Chana Dal Chaat

May 14, 2015

This recipe is a part of the ongoing series – Tata I-Shakti T20 Tadka. These recipes are a fusion between the two Indian states / cities that are playing each other in the IPL2015 – T20 matches. This one is for the match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knightriders and co-incidentally, I’m going

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Breakfast, Indian, Lentils, medium, Nutrition, Vegan, VegProtein

Recipe for Paruppusili stuffed Dal Parathas

May 12, 2015

Paruppu Usili is a traditional Tamil Brahmin dish where soaked, ground and fried lentils are added to a seasonal vegetable such as any beans variety, carrots or ivy gourd. It is often paired with our version of Kadhi called Moar Kozhambu The recipe in this blog post is the fifth in series for the Ta

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easy, Indian, Lentils, Nutrition, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegan, VegProtein

Recipe for Misal Masala Dosa

May 10, 2015

This post is the 4th in series of the T20 Tadka. On 7 exciting match days, I shall be sharing a fusion recipe that clashes the food of the two states clashing with each other in the match. This recipe is for the clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians today, combining the best o

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