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pumpkin chocolate chip muffins
Baking, beginner, Easy Bakes, Healthy, KiddieLunchBox, Snacks, Winter

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

August 21, 2017

Recipe for Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins – no refined flour, no refined sugar, moist and totally perfect with a cup of tea or coffee or for a kiddie snack Muffins are a beginner baker’s best… [Continue Reading]

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soya chunks curry
beginner, Curry, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, gluten free, Glutenfree, Healthy, Nutrition, Vegan, VegProtein, Winter

Soya Chunks Curry

July 30, 2017

Recipe for Soya chunks curry – a protein rich vegetarian curry In a recent survey, the Indian Dietetic Association revealed that 73% of Indians consume a protein deficient diet which is a matter for concern…. [Continue Reading]

by Nandita Iyer 
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avocado cinnamon pancakes
beginner, Breakfast, Winter

Avocado Cinnamon Pancakes

June 29, 2017

These avocado cinnamon pancakes are yet another beautiful recipe in which to harness the power of a ripe avocado. We know that avocado on toast is still a raging hit, but let’s reserve that for… [Continue Reading]

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methi-dal-recipe
beginner, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Greens, Lentils, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Winter

Methi Dal – Lentils with fenugreek leaves

March 1, 2017

Methi Dal is a simple dish of yellow lentils (tur dal) and fresh methi (fenugreek leaves), gently spiced with fresh ginger, garlic and garam masala powder. A bowl of methi dal with steaming hot rice… [Continue Reading]

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crispy-kale-chips-india
Airfryer Recipes, Diabetic friendly, Glutenfree, Healthy, Superfood, Vegan, Winter

Recipe for Crispy Kale Chips and All You Want To Know About Kale

February 25, 2017

An easy recipe for preparing crispy Kale chips in under 10 minutes in the Air fryer. Also includes instructions on how to bake these chips in a convection oven. The post also answers some of… [Continue Reading]

by Nandita Iyer 
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sheem-paturi-flat-beans-recipe
Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, gluten free, Glutenfree, medium, Steamed, Vegan, Winter

Sheem Paturi – Flat beans in Banana Leaf Parcels

February 21, 2017

Sheem Paturi is an exotic vegetarian dish from the kitchens of Bengal, in which Sem or flat beans, smothered in a freshly ground mustard and chill paste, is steam cooked in banana leaf parcels. Sheem… [Continue Reading]

by Nandita Iyer 
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Lists, Pasta, Uncategorized, Winter

4-Course Valentine’s Day Menu for Busy People

February 14, 2017

Looking for a Valentine’s Day menu? Get this easy-to-put together yet special dinner idea below! Valentine’s day is here. There’s no escaping the red hearts and red roses, the cliched pink teddy bears and other cheesy… [Continue Reading]

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methi-na-dhebra-sorghum-flour-flatbread
Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Glutenfree, Millet Recipes, Winter

Methi na Dhebra – a Rustic Gluten Free Bread from Gujarat

February 3, 2017

Methi na dhebra is a gluten-free flatbread made using sorghum and pearl millet flour, fresh fenugreek leaves. This is a popular recipe from Gujarat, a state in Western India. A couple of months ago, I happened… [Continue Reading]

by Nandita Iyer 
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dutch-apple-cake
Baking, Easy Bakes, Teatime Treats, Winter

Dutch Apple Cake

February 1, 2017

Dutch Apple Cake Recipe inspired from the heartwarming apple cake we had in Amsterdam, adapted from a Rachel Allen Recipe Memories from our trip to Europe After losing ALL our money in the train ride… [Continue Reading]

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Mixed vegetable kootu
Coconut Recipes, Curry, easy, Glutenfree, Lentils, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Winter

Mixed Vegetable Kootu with Seasonal Winter Vegetables

January 17, 2017

A simple homestyle mixed vegetable kootu made using seasonal winter vegetables, lentils and a freshly ground coconut paste. Goes best with rice.

by Nandita Iyer 
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Curry, Glutenfree, Greens, Lentils, Vegan, VegProtein, Winter

Menthya Matvadi Palya | Fenugreek leaves with lentils

November 3, 2016

 Menthya Matvadi (Matodi) Palya is a dish made using fenugreek leaves and lentils, a sort of dry curry that can be eaten with both rotis and rice.

by Nandita Iyer 
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DIY Beauty, Winter

Winter Special: Homemade Face & Body Scrubs

December 11, 2015

The DIY beauty scrubs can be made in less than 5 minutes and they will last you all winter, bestowing you with a soft, glowing skin. Check out my 2 favourite recipes here.

by Nandita Iyer 
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