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How to make a frothy iced coffee with instant coffee granules - No equipment required
beginner, Beverages, Summer

Ultimate Frothy Iced Coffee made with Instant Coffee Granules

May 15, 2017

How to make a frothy iced coffee with instant coffee granules – No equipment required I’d forgotten how hot and humid Mumbai summers could be. The humidity sticks to your skin like a clingy love, the… [Continue Reading]

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Beverages, Diabetic friendly, Summer

Turmeric Iced Tea with Cardamom – A zero calorie drink for summers

April 17, 2017

Recipe for a soothing turmeric iced tea infused with green cardamom and a squeeze of lemon, a zero calorie drink for hot summer afternoons Even for someone who cannot start my day without a mug of… [Continue Reading]

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Appetizers, beginner, Diabetic friendly, Global Vegetarian, gluten free, Vegan, VegProtein

Baked Tofu with Maple Glaze and Mango Basil Dipping Sauce

March 27, 2017

Baked Tofu with Maple Glaze makes a delicious appetiser when paired with the freshly prepared Mango Maple Basil dipping sauce with tons of fresh flavours. There are other uses for both the baked tofu and… [Continue Reading]

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easy, gluten free, Healthy

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

March 16, 2017

Recipe for a colourful Mediterranean Quinoa Salad perfect for the summers, that is also totally amenable to making ahead  While I’ve already answered questions like What is Quinoa and the comparison of Quinoa Vs Millets in… [Continue Reading]

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beginner, Desserts, Diwali Recipes, Easy Indian Cooking, gluten free, Glutenfree, Sweets, vegetarian, Yogurt Recipes

Kesari Bhapa Doi | Steamed Saffron Yogurt with just 4 Ingredients

October 24, 2016

This 4 ingredient dessert from Bengal is sure to have you licking the spoon this festive season. Super easy to prepare, this dessert is a must try!

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beginner, Condiments, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Festival Recipes, Glutenfree, Vegetables, Yogurt Recipes

Cucumber Raita – Kerala style | Cucumber Kichadi

September 14, 2016

Recipe for Cucumber Kichadi | Onam Sadhya Recipes | Kerala style cucumber raita, totally different from your regular Cucumber Raita!

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beginner, Curry, Easy Indian Cooking, Festival Recipes, gluten free, Glutenfree, Vegetables, vegetarian, VegProtein, Yogurt Recipes

Onam Specials: Kerala style Beet Pachadi

September 12, 2016

 Recipe for Kerala Beetroot Pachadi | Onam recipe for Beet Pachadi | Beets with coconut and yogurt

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beginner, Curry, Easy Indian Cooking, Festival Recipes, gluten free, Glutenfree, Vegetables, vegetarian, VegProtein, Yogurt Recipes

Onam Sadya Special: Ash Gourd Pulissery | Moru Curry

September 12, 2016

Recipe for Ash gourd pulissery – Onam Sadya recipe | Moru Curry | White pumpkin and yogurt curry – Pulissery is a stew made using yogurt and spice-coconut paste, and a part of the Onam Sadya menu.

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beginner, Curry, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Healthy, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegetables, vegetarian, Yogurt Recipes

Mor Kuzhambu with Brinjal

August 8, 2016

This recipe adapted from Meenakshi Ammal’s Samaithu Paar (Cook and See) is now one of my favourite ways to prepare Mor Kuzhambu, which is our version of kadhi made without besan.

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Diabetic friendly, Gardening, Global Vegetarian, Salads, Vegan, vegetarian, VegProtein

Vegan Lettuce Wraps with Tofu and Mango

June 27, 2016

This Vegan Lettuce Wrap stuffed with crisped up marinated tofu, juicy mango cubes and the crunch of roasted peanuts is irresistibly delicious and totally good for you!

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beginner, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, gluten free, Glutenfree, Greens, Healthy, Nutrition, Rice, Salads, Summer, Vegan, vegetarian

Cold Rice Salad with Mango and Coconut

June 23, 2016

Cold red rice salad with green and ripe mangoes, coconut, spinach and a spicy dressing  is the perfect balance of flavours and textures. Impressive enough for a dinner party & simple enough for an everyday meal!

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Desserts, Easy Indian Cooking, gluten free, Glutenfree, Tips, vegetarian

The 2 Ingredient 2 Minute Mango Ice cream you must try

June 15, 2016

2 ingredients and 2 minutes is all that this ICE CREAM recipe needs – and try it with any other fleshy fruit like papaya, banana or Chikoo. INSTANT NIRVANA!

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