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Cook the perfect restaurant-style Kadhai Paneer at home

June 20, 2023

Make restaurant-style kadhai paneer at home using my tried and tested recipe. Guaranteed to please your family and friends. If you’re a fan of paneer dishes like me, then I’m sure Kadhai Paneer holds a… [Continue Reading]

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Airfryer Recipes, Curry, Indian, Vegetables, Yogurt Recipes

Recipe for Awadhi Arbi Ka Korma

June 2, 2022

This is the second of the three recipes that Atiya was generous to share with me. The first one was Badinjan Burani, a Persian dish that traveled to India. This arbi Korma or colocassia curry is one of the other vegetarian dishes popular in Jaunpur. According to Wikipedia, “for about eighty-four yea

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rasawala-aloo
Curry, Glutenfree, Indian, Potato Recipes, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Vegan

Rasawala Aloo / Tariwale Aloo / Easy potato curry in a tomato gravy

November 26, 2020

Rasawala Aloo is one of the easiest and most delicious potato curries you can make. Get the recipe below, try and out and tell me how you liked it! Are you of the opinion that… [Continue Reading]

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Basic Curry Recipe: Oven Roasted Tomato Gravy

July 30, 2019

This oven roasted tomato gravy is an easy hands-off way to make a restaurant style Punjabi gravy dish, with either paneer or vegetables. A rich tomato-flavour, balanced out by sweetness, a smooth texture and the… [Continue Reading]

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tamil vegetarian menu
Easy Indian Cooking, Glutenfree, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Tips

A detailed guide to cook an elaborate Tamil Vegetarian Menu

June 30, 2018

How to cook a Tamil Vegetarian Menu in 2 hours – includes entire step by step process of the meal I cooked and an alternate menu plan. The meal is naturally gluten free and vegan… [Continue Reading]

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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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spicy paneer curry
Curry, Diabetic friendly, Dinner, Easy Indian Cooking, gluten free, Glutenfree

Spicy Paneer Curry

December 12, 2017

This spicy paneer curry is a good accompaniment to rotis or parathas. Use either fresh homemade paneer or a block of storebought paneer for a quick Indian side dish. Paneer is one ingredient, which if… [Continue Reading]

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pumpkin dahl
beginner, Curry, Diabetic friendly, Glutenfree, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Vegan, VegProtein, Winter

Pumpkin Dahl with lots of Ginger | Ginger Pumpkin Dal

November 30, 2017

Recipe for a Pumpkin Dahl with lots of ginger. It makes a hearty vegan and gluten free when combined with a bowl of cooked brown rice or millets. Combining pumpkin is lentils is quite common… [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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cabbage sabzi
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Spicy Cabbage Sabzi – Healthy Cabbage Recipes

September 9, 2017

Recipe for Spicy Cabbage Sabzi | Cabbage curry for Rotis / Chapathis | Spicy Cabbage Curry Cabbage is an incredibly useful vegetable for those aiming for a low-cal or low-carb diet. Being quite a bland… [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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