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pumpkin dahl
beginner, Curry, Diabetic friendly, Glutenfree, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Vegan, VegProtein, Winter

Pumpkin Dahl with lots of Ginger | Ginger Pumpkin Dal

November 30, 2017

Recipe for a Pumpkin Dahl with lots of ginger. It makes a hearty vegan and gluten free when combined with a bowl of cooked brown rice or millets. Combining pumpkin is lentils is quite common… [Continue Reading]

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vegan-pumpkin-soup
easy, Food Writing, Glutenfree, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Soups, Vegan, Vegetables, Winter

Recipe Inspirations | Vegan Pumpkin Soup with Pear and Jalapenos

November 5, 2017

Vegan Pumpkin Soup with Pear and Jalapeños made using just 4 ingredients | My Recipe Inspirations Last week, a journalist was talking to me to get my inputs for a food story she was writing. She… [Continue Reading]

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easy maharashtrian misal pav
beginner, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Lentils, Meals in Bowls, Party dishes, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Snacks, Vegan, VegProtein

Misal Pav | Mumbai Misal Pav | Maharashrian Misal Pav

September 28, 2017

Misal Pav is an iconic Maharashtrian dish that can be served as an anytime meal. A piece of local bread (pav) dunked in a fiery stew made using sprouted beans with a topping of the… [Continue Reading]

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white beans recipes sundal
beginner, Diabetic friendly, Easy Cooking, Easy Indian Cooking, Festival Recipes, gluten free, Glutenfree, Healthy, Lentils, Nutrition, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Snacks, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegan

White Beans Sundal | White beans Recipes

September 24, 2017

White beans recipes | White Beans Sundal – South Indian style snack with spices and coconut In South Indian homes, sundal is the mainstay of prasad offered during Navratri festival days. This prasad is served… [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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bengali ghughni
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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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chilled corn soup
Appetizers, easy, Glutenfree, Healthy, Party dishes, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Soups, Summer, Vegan

Chilled Corn Soup with Apple

July 4, 2017

I have a MUST try summer recipe for you – Chilled corn soup! Corn finds itself in every summer barbecue in the United States and contrastingly a much loved street food in India in the… [Continue Reading]

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saag aloo recipe
Curry, easy, Easy Indian Cooking, Glutenfree, Greens, Potato Recipes, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Vegan

Saag Aloo Recipe – Easy Vegan Potato and Greens Dry Curry

July 2, 2017

Saag aloo recipe is popular on the menu in most Indian restaurants outside India. If you want to try it out at home, it is one of the simplest Indian dishes that you can get… [Continue Reading]

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gongura pappu khatti dal
Curry, easy, Easy Indian Cooking, Gardening, gluten free, Greens, Healthy, Lentils, Pressure Cooker Recipes

Gongura Pappu | Gongura Dal | Lentils with Roselle greens

June 27, 2017

Gongura Pappu is an Andhra style dal cooked with local greens – gongura leaves. The end result is a sour and spicy dal that is perfect with steamed rice.  The first time I tasted gongura… [Continue Reading]

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This recipe for a beet and mango salad is not just a visual feast with its contrasting colours, but also a treat for the tastebuds.
easy, gluten free, Glutenfree, Healthy, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Salads, Steamed, Summer, Vegan, Vegetables

Beet and Mango Salad with a zero-oil dressing

June 2, 2017

This recipe for a beet and mango salad is not just a visual feast with its contrasting colours, but also a treat for the tastebuds. I’m back home after nearly a month of being out… [Continue Reading]

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Appetizers, beginner, gluten free, Healthy, Lentils, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Summer

Turmeric Hummus with Green Mango

March 28, 2017

Looking for an unusual hummus flavour that you’ve never made or tasted before? This Turmeric Hummus with Green Mango is just the one for you.  Hummus is a universal favourite – it is vegan, it… [Continue Reading]

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Indian style kale curry with chickpeas
Curry, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Healthy, Lentils, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Superfood

Indian style Kale Curry with Chickpeas – Kale Chole

March 22, 2017

This Indian style Kale curry with Chickpeas is right along the lines of the ever popular Chole. The addition of dino kale, to make a more nutritious and hearty dish. Serve with steamed rice or… [Continue Reading]

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