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kiwi salad
beginner, Healthy, Salads, Summer, Superfood

Kiwi Salad with Cucumber and Mango

May 19, 2020

Recipe for a fresh and delicious kiwi salad (vegan and gluten free) Fruits are one of my favourite ingredients to add to a salad bowl.  Take for example the kiwis in this kiwi salad– It… [Continue Reading]

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beginner, Curry, Easy Indian Cooking, gluten free, Glutenfree, Healthy, how to, Indian

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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beginner, Gardening, gluten free, Glutenfree, Greens, Healthy, Salads, Vegan

Mango Rocket and Hazelnut Salad

June 24, 2019

A part of my kitchen garden is taken over by the rocket gone wild. Time and again I have written about easy it is to grow your own rocket / arugula. It’s crazy how the… [Continue Reading]

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carrot coriander quinoa salad
beginner, Calorie counted, Diabetic friendly, Fast Day recipes, Global Vegetarian, gluten free, Glutenfree, Healthy, Lunch, Salads, Summer, Vegan

Skinny 5-Ingredient Carrot Coriander Quinoa Salad

April 4, 2018

This Carrot Coriander Quinoa Salad is inspired from Tabbouleh, the Middle Eastern salad made using couscous and a lot of fresh herbs. One serving of this salad is just 100 calories. If you follow me on… [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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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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Appetizers, beginner, gluten free, Healthy, Lentils, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Summer

Turmeric Hummus with Green Mango

March 28, 2017

Looking for an unusual hummus flavour that you’ve never made or tasted before? This Turmeric Hummus with Green Mango is just the one for you.  Hummus is a universal favourite – it is vegan, it… [Continue Reading]

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easy, Easy Indian Cooking, Glutenfree, Healthy, Nutrition, Rice, Vegan, Vegetables, vegetarian

Turmeric Rice with Cauliflower

July 16, 2016

A hearty rice dish redolent with the golden colour imparted by turmeric with chunks of cauliflower florets – a healthy recipe that deserves to be tried!

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