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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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vegan creamy cauliflower soup
Curry, Diabetic friendly, Glutenfree, Lentils, Soups, Vegan, Vegetables, Winter

Vegan Creamy Cauliflower Soup | Cauliflower and Potato Mulligatawny Soup

January 8, 2018

This vegan creamy cauliflower soup has flavours of an Indian curry. This spiced soup is thick and hearty– pairs well with crusty bread. It is cauliflower season in India. Winters give us a bountiful harvest… [Continue Reading]

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pumpkin oats porridge
beginner, Breakfast, Diabetic friendly, Glutenfree, Healthy, Nutrition, Vegetables, Winter

Pumpkin Oats Porridge | A healthy breakfast recipe

December 6, 2017

Recipe for Pumpkin Oats Porridge and why oats make a good breakfast option Are you a morning workout person? I most definitely am. Be it a walk or a yoga session at home or an… [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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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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egg kothu parotta
beginner, Breakfast, Easy Cooking, Egg Recipes, Snacks, Winter

Egg Kothu Parotta – The best way to use leftover rotis

November 26, 2017

Egg Kothu Parotta recipe is the best way to use up leftover rotis or parathas, with the heartiness of sauteed vegetables and scrambled eggs.  Most Indians kitchens are very resourceful when it comes to refurbishing… [Continue Reading]

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pumpkin french toast
beginner, Breakfast, Egg Recipes, Vegetables, Winter

Pumpkin French Toast – A Seasonal Twist on a Medieval Dish

November 14, 2017

Pumpkin French toast is a seasonal twist to a much loved breakfast made using slightly stale bread, adding to the nutritive value of this humble dish. French toast doesn’t have the Gallic roots its name… [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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Baking, Easy Bakes, Lists, Snacks, Teatime Treats, Winter

21 easy tea cake recipes that provide the best company to your cup of tea

September 29, 2017

Best and easy tea cake recipes – a round of 21 tea cakes Let me tell you why I love teacakes…sitting down with a cup of tea or coffee and a slice of tea cake… [Continue Reading]

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healthier-pasta-for-kids
beginner, Global Vegetarian, Healthy, KiddieLunchBox, Nutrition, Pasta, Steamed, VegProtein, Winter

How to make healthier pasta for kids | Recipe for 6 ingredient broccoli pasta

September 19, 2017

Easy tips to make healthier pasta for kids + Recipe for 6 ingredient broccoli pasta with cheese sauce Most kids I know (including mine) seem to love pasta. I often wonder why. Is it because… [Continue Reading]

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Diabetic friendly, Healthy, Lists, Winter

12 Healthy Cabbage Recipes to try this winter, that are also delicious!

September 18, 2017

Your go-to list for Healthy Cabbage Recipes to try this winter In one of the storybooks I had read as a kid, I remember a scene involving terrible smells from a pot of boiling cabbage…. [Continue Reading]

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cabbage chutney healthy cabbage recipes
beginner, Condiments, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Glutenfree, Healthy, Vegan, Vegetables, Winter

Cabbage Chutney | Healthy Cabbage Recipes

September 8, 2017

Recipe for Cabbage Chutney | In Indian cuisine, while tomato chutney and coriander-mint chutney hold the top spots for popularity, almost any vegetable and fruit can be made into a chutney. These not only increase… [Continue Reading]

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