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Bean Mushroom Spinach Salad – A delicious salad from a can of beans

February 14, 2025

Recipe for a warm bean, mushroom spinach salad with a juicy dressing I love making and eating salads. But I understand why some people don’t feel the same way. One common reason? A low tolerance… [Continue Reading]

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mexican salad platter
beginner, Global Vegetarian, gluten free, Healthy, Mexican Vegetarian, Salads, Summer

Rainbow Mexican Salad Platter

August 2, 2018

How to put together a stunning Rainbow Mexican Salad Platter After much love for the Watermelon Feta Salad Platter fit for a party, here’s my second one in the Salad Platter Series. (And, there’s more… [Continue Reading]

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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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easy maharashtrian misal pav
beginner, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Lentils, Meals in Bowls, Party dishes, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Snacks, Vegan, VegProtein

Misal Pav | Mumbai Misal Pav | Maharashrian Misal Pav

September 28, 2017

Misal Pav is an iconic Maharashtrian dish that can be served as an anytime meal. A piece of local bread (pav) dunked in a fiery stew made using sprouted beans with a topping of the… [Continue Reading]

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white beans recipes sundal
beginner, Diabetic friendly, Easy Cooking, Easy Indian Cooking, Festival Recipes, gluten free, Glutenfree, Healthy, Lentils, Nutrition, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Snacks, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegan

White Beans Sundal | White beans Recipes

September 24, 2017

White beans recipes | White Beans Sundal – South Indian style snack with spices and coconut In South Indian homes, sundal is the mainstay of prasad offered during Navratri festival days. This prasad is served… [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]

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beginner, Curry, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Glutenfree, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables

Avarakkai Poriyal

April 17, 2016

Avarakkai or flat beans are quite commonly used in Tamil Brahmin cooking. In Hindi / Marathi / Gujarati, it is called Papdi. Try this simple stir-fry recipe for these beans, that goes well with Rasam & Rice.

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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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Curry, Diabetic friendly, easy, gluten free, Glutenfree, Indian, Lentils, Potato Recipes, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

Smashed Potato and Black Eyed Peas Curry – Aloo ki Thechwani

October 19, 2015

Thechwani is a rustic curry from Uttarakhand, made using smashed potatoes and/or radishes. Try out my version of potato-black eyed peas, prepared Thechwani style!

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