Recipe: Tuvar Dal, Gujarati Style Tuvar Dal, Gujarati Style is an every day dal or lentil recipe that is usually served with plain rice and a dollop of ghee on the side. This dal recipe varies from one Gujarati home to another. Different spices, consistency, amount of tomatoes used, etc. I learned how to…
Zeytin Piyazi
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Mushroom & Spinach Crustless Quiche
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Vegetable Raita
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Pomegranate Mousse
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Baked Cauliflower Bites
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Pai Huang Gua Hé Xigua
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Continue ReadingWhat is a Marble Cake? When two colored cake batter is put in a cake tin in a random manner and baked it creates a marble effect. Marble Cake in German is called Marmorkuchen and originated in Germany in the 19th Century. Why an Eggless Marble Cake? While I personally prefer cakes with eggs…
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Continue ReadingNiku loves this Many homes cook so many different cuisines that sometimes the original recipe is lost and an adaptation is made to suit the tastes of individuals and families. The first time I ever made tacos was with my kaki and we followed Tarla Dalal’s recipe to the last dot. In her original…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Chori Turia Nu Shaak Chori Turia Nu Shaak is a simple and yet very flavourful and healthy stir fry consisting of ridge gourd and long yard beans. It is a vegan side dish and can be gluten free if you don’t add asafoetida. Can easily omit garlic to make it into a no…
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Continue ReadingJoy in everyones heart, smiles on their faces, a kaleidoscope of colors, festivities everywhere, homes spic and span, neighbors, friends and families exchanging gifts, the glowing warmth of the fairy or diya lights, a frenzy and chaotic kitchen making trays full and bowls full of food. Be it Diwali, Eid, Christmas or any festival, celebrations is…
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Continue ReadingMexican fusion Enchiladas is a mexican dish made of tortilla and stuffed with any sort of filling right from meat to vegetables. Originally made of corn tortilla, which is a flat round bread much like a chappati was rolled around a meat or fish. Over the years it has been made in lots of…
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Continue Readingsoft and seedy When you bake a bread at home and it turns out nice, it is a very satisfying feeling. Though it takes a lot of arm muscles to knead the dough for nearly 10 -15 minutes, I just feel so glad and happy when the bread is baked. Yes, I do need…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Spinach Zucchini Soup Spinach Zucchini Soup is an excellent way to enjoy both spinach and zucchini. Simple ingredients like onion, garlic and fresh coriander add flavour and the potato provides the slight thickness. To elevate it to the next level, I suggest you serve it with a blob of chutney, pesto or flavoured…
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Continue Readingfreshness in a nut The next best aroma besides a fresh loaf baking is fresh coconut toasting or roasting. I love coconut and so obviously love coconut cookies, coconut chocolate, coconut chutney, coconut barfi. I could go on and on. Down at the coastal town of Mombasa we are blessed with an abundance…
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Continue ReadingHappy birthday Prina dear! I know Prina’s birthday was on 11th of August and I also know she doesn’t like cakes. Its amazing how she will always insist on having a cake for her birthday but she wouldn’t eat any. However there a still a lot of things she…
