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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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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, Easy Cooking, Glutenfree, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegetables, vegetarian, VegProtein, Yogurt Recipes

Yellow Pumpkin Raita / Parangikai Thayir Pachidi

October 8, 2015

The first time I had a pumpkin raita, it was at a Maharashtrian friend’s place along with Masale Bhaath (Rice with spices). The mild sweetness of the pumpkin was a perfect pairing with the medley of spices in the rice dish. While the idea is borrowed from the friend, I have stuck to the traditional

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Breakfast, easy, KiddieLunchBox, Snacks, vegetarian, VegProtein

Apple, Peanut Butter & Cheese Sandwich

September 13, 2015

This apple, peanut butter & cheddar sandwich is surely an upgrade from my undying love for the quintessential Bombay chutney toasted sandwich!

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easy, Glutenfree, Salads, Vegan, VegProtein

Chickpea, Carrot & Cranberry Salad

September 3, 2015

I spent most of last week in my home city, Mumbai. Given a chance, the husband will take me out for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bye bye waistline. But yes, I do give in sometimes, and love to eat at the places that are unique to the city, such as a chaat at my local bhelwala and breakfast at King

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Breakfast, KiddieLunchBox, medium, VegProtein

Besan Cheela stuffed with Paneer Bhurji

July 16, 2015

If you are from the South of Vindhyas, cheela / chila is not a much heard of term. It is a staple North Indian breakfast dish. To put it in simple terms, it is like an instant dosa made using besan. However unlike adai, which is a lentil based dosa preparation, cheelas are much thinner and crepe lik

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Diabetic friendly, easy, Global Vegetarian, gluten free, Glutenfree, Meals in Bowls, Millet Recipes, Nutrition, Salads, Summer, Superfood, vegetarian, VegProtein

All about Quinoa | Quinoa Vs Millets | Recipe for Quinoa Salad

July 14, 2015

Quinoa has been rapidly climbing the popularity charts among superfoods. Once unheard of in India, it has now become a household name and I’m sure even my grandma is aware of this now 🙂 A funny thing about Quinoa is that it quite the mispronounced food – often called “Queen-o-wa” and what not . A

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Dinner, easy, Global Vegetarian, KiddieLunchBox, Lunch, Rice, vegetarian, VegProtein

Lunchbox Recipe: Marinated Tofu & Pumpkin Rice

July 9, 2015

Tofu sent me to Australia. No kidding! A cooking contest organised by Nature’s Basket in 2013, had me cooking in the finals against a gentleman. My dish was a Trio of Tofu – Korean style tofu cakes, Tofu Satay with Satay sauce and marinated tofu in rice paper rolls with a dipping sauce. The grand pr

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Diabetic friendly, Global Vegetarian, Glutenfree, Healthy, Salads, vegetarian, VegProtein

Recipe for Grilled Paneer Salad with Spinach and Mango

June 23, 2015

This Grilled Paneer Salad with fresh spinach and seasonal mangoes is not just a stunning dish, but also perfect as a large center-piece salad for a dinner party or a barbecue party.

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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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