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gluten free, Snacks, Vegan, vegetarian

Childhood memories and a fat-free snack

July 21, 2006

Bhel_ was the ultimate treat in school days. There used to be this bhel wala with his cart and a glass box mounted on top of the cart. He used to serve bhel puri, sev puri and pani puri like any other bhel wala. This ‘bhaiyya’ used to stand right opposite my balcony in Wadala, and that wouldn’t make life easier for me. My grandparents wouldn’t allow me to eat street food and it required many many days of excellent behaviour to convince them to let me indulge in that tangy treat

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Dinner

Riot-of- colour Pulao with Yogurt Curry

July 17, 2006

Thanks for all those who participated in the first event at Saffron Trail. The Weekend Breakfast Blogging table was filled with breakfast foods from around the world. Check out the round up with the guidelines to WBB#2 here. Pulao is so common-place and biryani is so much effort. I like a pulao that

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Weekend Breakfast Blogging # 1 -Round up

July 15, 2006

(I am unable to view any blogs on blogspot since last evening for some strange reason. I’m able to post though. In case there’s any problem with the formatting I shall be able to check and modify only when this problem is solved. )

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Breakfast, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

Upma Kozhakattai with Thenga Thogayal

July 14, 2006

Upma, in its various forms, is a mainstay breakfast or tiffin item in most South Indian homes and Kozhakattai is something that Tamilians prepare during festivals. Upma Kozhakattai is none of these My grandma used to make this one, once in 3 months or so- making it one of my favourite tiffins. (You

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honey banana muffins
Breakfast, easy, Easy Bakes, Healthy, vegetarian

Honey Banana Muffins

July 10, 2006

Banana Muffins with no sugar, but the natural sweetness from overripe bananas and honey, a simple recipe, which your kids (and you) will love!

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beginner, Diabetic friendly, Dinner, Glutenfree, Lentils, Vegan, Vegetables, vegetarian, VegProtein

Recipe: Cooking a simple curry with spring onions

July 8, 2006

Spring onions, usually used a garnish, can also be made into a delicious curry along with besan (chickpea flour) that tastes really good with rotis. Try this healthy recipe with just 1 tsp oil!

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beginner, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Glutenfree, Lentils, Monsoon, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Winter

Pomegranate Rasam | Spicy pomegranate lentil soup

July 4, 2006

Pomegranate-BBC news calls this the fruity panacea. Packed with anti-oxidants (note the ruby red colour), it’s known to protect the heart, prevent prostate cancer, reduce LDL (the bad cholesterol). It’s rich in ACE Vitamins and iron, and no wonder doctors and many others are recommending a glass of

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Breakfast, Dinner, easy, Glutenfree, Indian, Lentils, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegan, VegProtein

4 Lentil Pancake ( Paruppu Adai )

July 4, 2006

Traditionally Adai (South Indian Lentil Pancake ) is made with a mixture of lentils in a certain proportion. This is my own version. Sometimes, you have a little bit of all dals remaining in your pantry, then this is the best way to clean up all those bottles. You have soak the dals and then grind

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Jihva for Dal

July 1, 2006

As per the rules of Jihva for Dal, hosted by Sailu- I’m posting the entries I have prepared for the event. Dal is an everyday feature in our house-in some form or the other as it’s the vegetarian’s best source of protein. Do check out the Ton of Protein series written by Vaishali. I cooked up a tra

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savoury French toast, Indian style
beginner, Breakfast, Easy Cooking, Easy Indian Cooking, Egg Recipes, Fresh, Indian, Monsoon

Quick Savoury French Toast Indian style

June 29, 2006

If you haven’t had a savoury French toast Indian style (Masala French toast), all spiced up, then it’s time to remedy that pronto. Pantry ingredients, 5 minutes, easy enough for a newbie cook and breakfast is ready.  This is one of the quickest things you… [Read More…]

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beginner, Glutenfree, Monsoon, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Rice, vegetarian, Winter

Khichdi – A comfort meal with rice and split mung beans

June 28, 2006

If you want something quick and delicious, this dal khichdi is for you. With simple ingredients and a easy process, this will be your favourite quick meal.

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Easy Indian Cooking, Food Writing, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Video Recipes

What goes into an Indian spice box

June 27, 2006

Basics of Indian cooking: This Indian Spice Box / Masala Dabba / Anjarai Petti is a must have in an Indian kitchen. Read on to find out about what I store in mine!

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