Recipe: Mushroom Xacuti Mushroom Xacuti or Shakuti is a Goan style spicy curry. Generally, chicken is used for this Xacuti (pronounced as Shaa – ku- tee) dish. Vegetarian options are usually made with mushrooms, soya chunks or mixed vegetables. Best to make the xacuti spice mixture at home. The freshness of the spice blend adds…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Peaches & Cream Parfait Peaches & Cream Parfait is an easy to make, delicious dessert without any refined sugar. I have mixed fresh whipping cream and cream cheese to give the classic dessert a slightly different flavour. Memories Growing up, the only parfait I knew were the ones sold at ice cream parlours and…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Walnut Chocolate Tartlets These Walnut Chocolate Tartlets are easy to make, sugar free, gluten free healthy and nutritious. Both kids and adults can enjoy these tartlets as dessert or a snack. These tartlets do not require any baking. Yes you heard right. They contain no flour. The only cooking required is to toast the…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Easy Kalakand Recipe Easy Kalakand Recipe requires only three basic ingredients, milk, paneer and cardamom powder. Kalakand is a fudge like Indian sweet and is commonly made during festivals like Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, Ram Navmi, Janmashtami, etc. Traditional Method Of Making Kalakand The traditional method takes a long time to prepare kalakand. Full fat…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Green Salad With Avocado Green Salad with Avocado Dressing is a simple,filling, healthy, refreshing salad with a homemade condiment. Love making this salad whenever I make Avocado Dressing. Not only do I love the hues of green but also the flavours and textures. This salad has more salad leaves compared to the other ingredients…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Plantain Paneer Tikki Plantain Paneer Tikki also known as cutlets or patties is made from plantain, paneer, potatoes, spices and herbs. It is a delicious, gluten free, protein rich and filling snack that is usually enjoyed with some chutney or yogurt. This tikki can be enjoyed during fasting days like Ekadashi, Navratri, Ram Navmi…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Ragi Shavige Uppitu Ragi Shavige Uppitu is a healthy, vegan, delicious breakfast or lunch box meal made from ragi vermicelli and vegetables. Also known as ragi semiya, ragi semiya upma or simply ragi vermicelli. Ragi is finger millet. Ragi vermicelli is widely used especially in South India as a breakfast or snack ingredient. Add…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Strawberry & Green Bean Salad Strawberry & Green Bean Salad is a colourful and easy to assemble, flavourful summer time salad. The combination of strawberries and green beans seems like a strange combination but trust me the sweetness from the strawberries and the crunchy from the super fresh and tender green beans is absolutely…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Quinoa Paniyaram Quinoa Paniyaram is a healthy, protein rich, gluten free, vegetarian breakfast or snack dish. Usually enjoyed with some chutney, this delicious dish is filling. What I like about paniyarams is that they can be enjoyed hot or cold. Therefore it is ideal for lunchboxes too. What Is Paniyaram? Paniyaram is a popular…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Persian Cucumber Tomato Salad Persian Cucumber Tomato Salad is an easy to make, refreshing, citrusy and flavourful salad. Also known as Shirazi Salad, this salad needs basic everyday ingredients. Cucumber, tomato, onion, lemon juice and fresh herbs and you’ve created a very tasty simple salad. It pairs well with any meal be it meat…
