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beginner, Instant Pot Recipes, Meals in Bowls, Soups, Vegan, vegetarian, Winter

Instant Pot Tomato Soup with Fresh Tomatoes – Vegan

October 15, 2022

There are times when I’m already hungry and then I start cooking. Result – a dish comes together in under 10 minutes. Ideally I’d pressure cook / boil the tomatoes, peel them and puree them to be made into a soup. But there is a time lag between the boiling and pureeing because I have to wait for th

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horchata pumpkin spice latte
Beverages, Mexican Vegetarian

Horchata Pumpkin Spice Latte

October 6, 2021

Recipe for Horchata Pumpkin Spice Latte – a beverage you MUST try at home We usually have our family holiday in October, which is autumn or almost winter in Europe but full-blown winter for someone… [Continue Reading]

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vegan cassoulet
Diabetic friendly, Lentils, Soups, Travel, Vegan, VegProtein, Winter

A vegan French cassoulet inspired from the Borough Market

August 17, 2021

Recipe for a Vegan Cassoulet with Indian spices inspired by my visit to the Borough Market in London A trip to Borough Market in London Alight at the London Bridge tube station and hardly a… [Continue Reading]

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beginner, Fresh, Global Vegetarian, gluten free, Glutenfree, Greens, Healthy, Salads, Winter

A Persimmon Salad for you to make this winter

December 2, 2018

This winter persimmon salad brings colours of the rainbow to your plate. Super delicious and healthy, with seasonal produce, try this one out when persimmons are in season. While I’ve known of persimmons for a… [Continue Reading]

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indian quinoa recipe
Diabetic friendly, easy, Easy Indian Cooking, gluten free, Glutenfree, Lentils, Meals in Bowls, Monsoon, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables, Winter

Indian Quinoa Recipe | Quinoa Sambar Sadham | Vegan Quinoa and Lentil Stew

May 19, 2018

This 20 minute Indian Quinoa Recipe with lentils and vegetables will be your new favourite way to eat quinoa.  Most of us absolutely love some of our traditional foods that also double up as comfort… [Continue Reading]

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vegan creamy cauliflower soup
Curry, Diabetic friendly, Glutenfree, Lentils, Soups, Vegan, Vegetables, Winter

Vegan Creamy Cauliflower Soup | Cauliflower and Potato Mulligatawny Soup

January 8, 2018

This vegan creamy cauliflower soup has flavours of an Indian curry. This spiced soup is thick and hearty– pairs well with crusty bread. It is cauliflower season in India. Winters give us a bountiful harvest… [Continue Reading]

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vegan-pumpkin-soup
easy, Food Writing, Glutenfree, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Soups, Vegan, Vegetables, Winter

Recipe Inspirations | Vegan Pumpkin Soup with Pear and Jalapenos

November 5, 2017

Vegan Pumpkin Soup with Pear and Jalapeños made using just 4 ingredients | My Recipe Inspirations Last week, a journalist was talking to me to get my inputs for a food story she was writing. She… [Continue Reading]

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sheem-paturi-flat-beans-recipe
Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, gluten free, Glutenfree, medium, Steamed, Vegan, Winter

Sheem Paturi – Flat beans in Banana Leaf Parcels

February 21, 2017

Sheem Paturi is an exotic vegetarian dish from the kitchens of Bengal, in which Sem or flat beans, smothered in a freshly ground mustard and chill paste, is steam cooked in banana leaf parcels. Sheem… [Continue Reading]

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Mixed vegetable kootu
Coconut Recipes, Curry, easy, Glutenfree, Lentils, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Winter

Mixed Vegetable Kootu with Seasonal Winter Vegetables

January 17, 2017

A simple homestyle mixed vegetable kootu made using seasonal winter vegetables, lentils and a freshly ground coconut paste. Goes best with rice.

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Beverages, Boozy Recipes, easy, Party dishes

Mexican Boozy Hot Chocolate for Two

February 12, 2016

Recipe for Mexican Boozy Hot Chocolate for two- a hot chocolate can only taste better when spiked with a shot of something. A special dinner should end on a high note with this spiked hot chocolate.

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Boozy Recipes, Desserts, easy, Easy Bakes, Party dishes, vegetarian

Boozy Self Saucing Chocolate Cake for Two

February 8, 2016

Boozy Self Saucing Chocolate Pudding Cake for Two -easy to make, swoon-worthy dessert for Valentine’s Day. Vegan option available too!

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DIY Beauty, Winter

Winter Special: Homemade Face & Body Scrubs

December 11, 2015

The DIY beauty scrubs can be made in less than 5 minutes and they will last you all winter, bestowing you with a soft, glowing skin. Check out my 2 favourite recipes here.

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