photos updated: 28/12/2018 Soup is becoming a common feature in our home especially during dinner time. I find making the creamy or pureed version quick and easy. A few days ago I was shopping at Nakumatt when I saw this young mother loading her trolley with the packet soups where you add the powdered…
Plantain Paneer Tikki
Recipe: Plantain Paneer Tikki Plantain Paneer Tikki also known as cutlets or patties is made…
Veggie Taquitos
Recipe: Veggie Taquitos These homemade baked veggie taquitos filled with cheese and vegetables makes an…
Tomato Onion Chutney
Recipe: Tomato Onion Chutney Tomato Onion Chutney is a popular condiment especially in the Southern…
Chocolate Medallions
Recipe: Chocolate Medallions Chocolate Medallions are fun, quick and easy sweet candy or confection to…
Schezwan Sauce
Recipe: Schezwan Sauce Schezwan Sauce is a popular flavourful, hot and spicy sauce that is…
Muffin Tin Pancakes
Recipe: Muffin Tin Pancakes Muffin Tin Pancakes are a fun way to enjoy pancakes but…
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Continue ReadingPeas in a pod About a month ago or so, we were talking to Nami over the phone and she mentioned that Arti foi had made some kofta curry for her. That prompted Niku who at that time was home on vacation, to ask for some too. While their foi (aunt) couldn’t be present…
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Continue ReadingA colourful salad Avocados are in abundance at the moment and I am adding it to my salad practically every day. Today, I thought of making a dressing using the avocado instead of just chopping it and adding it to the salad. I love avocado dressing. Its a great alternative for mayonnaise or other…
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Continue ReadingElephant ears? Colocasia leaves, colocasia esculenta, arbi, arvi, taro and elephant ears are just a few names of this tropical edible plant. The leaves and tubers are used in various parts of the world. I have grown up eating the wonderful leaves steamed. Yes believe it or not but these leaves taste wonderful…
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Continue Readingwholesome breakfast This recipe is just right for people who are always rushing or fighting to get out of the house on time to reach work. No more skipping breakfast. Put everything in a blender, whizz it and gulp it down or carry with you. Easy, quick and of course you will have a…
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Continue ReadingRECIPE: PINEAPPLE PALETA Pineapple Paleta is a delicious, cooling, refreshing summer time treat. And the best part is that it is made without refined sugar, is vegan and super easy to make. WHAT IS A PALETA? Though Paleta or Paletas may look like what we usually know as ice lollies or popsicles, they are so…
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Continue Readingstreet food I remember my mum and Nunu would make ragda pattis using dry peas or vatana. In India most street food sellers and in most fast food restaurants, the ragda is made from white chickpeas. I prefer the one made from peas and I like the home version as its not extremely spicy.…
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Continue ReadingHealthy and filling A few dry figs (anjeer) along with some dry apricots (alu, khubani) and a banana. Now that’s a lot of fiber and anti oxidants all served in a glass along with calcium and potassium. What am I talking about? It’s a smoothie. If constipation is a problem, have this smoothie…
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Continue ReadingGaram, garam nashto! Kachoris are an indian snack. In Rajasthan it is filled with green gram lentils and spices and is usually round and flattish. The kachoris that a lot of gujaratis make, are filled with green gram lentils, fresh peas, fresh pigeon peas or a combination of either. They are round much like…
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Continue ReadingEVENT: FOODIES_ REDOING OLD POSTS #35 RECIPE: FARALI KADHI/ MORIYO NI KADHI What is Farali Kadhi/ Moriyo ni Kadhi? Farali Kadhi/ Moriyo ni Kadhi is made from moriyo. Let me explain in detail. First of all kadhi is a yogurt and flour based curry that is served with rice. Usually the flour of choice…
