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spiralized salad recipe
beginner, Calorie counted, Diabetic friendly, Easy Cooking, Fast Day recipes, Gadgets, Salads, Summer, Vegan, Vegetables

Spiralized Salad for Summer | Skinny Zoodle Salad

March 15, 2018

This skinny spiralized salad recipe made using zucchini, cucumber and carrots in a sharp mustard dressing, is just what I want to eat all summer. It is calorie counted and one serving is just 99 calories…. [Continue Reading]

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vegan meal prep
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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oats for dinner
beginner, Breakfast, Diabetic friendly, Dinner, Easy Cooking, Global Vegetarian, gluten free, Glutenfree, Healthy, Meals in Bowls, One Pot Cooking, Vegetables, VegProtein

A nourishing bowl of oats for dinner | Spiced Vegetable Oats

February 28, 2018

Oats for dinner is a nourishing bowl of oats cooked with ginger, chillies and loads of seasonal vegetables, topped with a protein of your choice, to make a fully balanced meal in a bowl This… [Continue Reading]

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easy tomato chutney idli dosa
beginner, Condiments, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Gardening, gluten free, Glutenfree, Summer, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables

The one tomato chutney recipe you need in your life

February 26, 2018

Tomato Chutney for Idli and Dosa| Spicy South Indian Tomato Chutney Recipe My kitchen garden is on a tomato spree and I can’t help but be inspired to cook with this fresh produce. A batch… [Continue Reading]

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beetroot sambar
Curry, Diabetic friendly, easy, Easy Indian Cooking, Glutenfree, Lentils, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables, VegProtein

Beetroot Sambar – Beets and lentils

February 17, 2018

Recipe for beetroot sambar – a South Indian dish prepared using yellow lentils and beets, to be had with plain steamed rice.

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easy green bean salad
beginner, Diabetic friendly, Easy Cooking, gluten free, Glutenfree, Healthy, Party dishes, Vegan, Vegetables, Winter

Easy green bean salad with just 5 Ingredients – Vegan

February 11, 2018

My favourite recipe for an easy green bean salad that needs just 5 ingredients and under 10 minutes. It is vegan and gluten free too! Are you looking for a quick and simple way to… [Continue Reading]

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beginner, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, gluten free, Glutenfree, Healthy, Party dishes, Salads, Summer, Vegetables, Yogurt Recipes

Cucumber Mint Yogurt – Mint and Cucumber Raita

January 24, 2018

I love the fragrance of mint, especially fresh mint leaves. And there’s nothing like having a small potted plant of mint in your kitchen garden. The evening breeze brings a lovely waft of that wonderfully fresh fragrance. The Jasmine does put up some fierce competition to that though!

by Nandita Iyer 
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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, Curry, Diabetic friendly, easy, Easy Indian Cooking, gluten free, Glutenfree, Indian, Nutrition, Vegan, Vegetables, vegetarian

Quick and Easy Bhindi Masala | Indian Okra Curry

January 22, 2018

Bhindi masala – A popular Indian curry made using Bhindi (lady’s finger / okra), onions and tomato, using common Indian spices. Best served with roti or dal & rice. Get the simple recipe here.

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microwave-steamed-broccoli-garlic
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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