EVENT: FOODIEMONDAY/BLOGHOP THEME: #224 DUE SOUTH WHAT IS MAHARAGE YA NAZI/ KIDNEY BEANS IN COCONUT SAUCE Maharage ya nazi/ kidney beans in coconut milk is a popular Swahili dish which is made from kidney beans, simple spices, tomatoes and coconut milk. In the Kiswahili language maharage/maharagwe is kidney beans and nazi is coconut. Its may…
Dim Posto | Bengali Egg Curry
Recipe: Dim Posto | Bengali Egg Curry Dim Posto is a traditional, popular Bengali style…
Manchow Soup
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Dalithoy, Konkani Style Dal
Recipe: Dalithoy, Konkani Style Dal Dalithoy, Konkani style dal is also known as Dalithoi. It…
Almond Date Balls
Recipe: Almond Date Balls Almond Date Balls are naturally sweet, easy to make, gluten free,…
Indian Style Bean Salad
Recipe: Indian Style Bean Salad Indian Style Bean Salad consists of three different beans with…
Chora Nu Shaak, Gujarati Style
Recipe: Chora Nu Shaak, Gujarati Style Chora Nu Shaak, Gujarati Style is a black eyed…
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EVENT: FOODIEMONDAY/BLOGHOP THEME: #223 What are Ambode/Masala Vada? Ambode are masala vada made from chana dal with a few other ingredients added. Also known as Masala Vada or Dal Vada, Ambode is a famous street snack in Karnataka. Ambode is also served as a tea time snack with filter coffee in many homes. Besides chana…
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EVENT: SHHH COOKING SECRETLY THEME: TRIPURA CUISINE A bit about the group: November took Shhh Cooking Secretly group to Tripura, where I got the opportunity to make a mosdeng, Phantok Mosdeng/Brinjal Mosdeng. This group is where members get together to cook a dish on the decided theme. We are paired up and give each other…
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EVENT: FOODIEMONDAY/BLOGHOP THEME: #222 MYSTIQUE MEDITERRANEAN What are Vegetarian Chickpea Gyros? Vegetarian Chickpea Gyros, so delicious, healthy and unbelievably easy to make at home from scratch. Usually Gyros have a meat filling. In fact, these Vegetarian Chickpea Gyros are a great alternate for vegetarians, are filling and perfect for picnics, garden parties or as a…
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RECIPE: MOONG PANIYARAM & RIDGE GOURD CHUTNEY Moong paniyaram is a version of the classical paniyaram. It makes a healthy, vegan breakfast or snack option. I have replaced the rice with green gram or moong. For added nutritional benefits I have added some sprouted green grams or moong. What is Paniyaram? Paniyaram, Paddu,…
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EVENT: A- Z RECIPE CHALLENGE THEME : A DISH BEGINNING WITH THE LETTER J Why I made Jaggery Banana Bread? Well, I’m a member of the group A-Z Recipe Challenge, a group started by Jolly Makkar and Vidya Narayan. What is required of in this group? Nothing too difficult but to cook a dish using…
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Recipe: Karela Nu Shaak What is Karela Nu Shaak? Karela nu shaak is simply a Gujarati style side dish, sabji or shaak as we call it. Chopped karela or bitter gourd is stir fried till done with spices. One can cook it with potatoes or cashew nuts. I chose to prepare it with cashew nuts…
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EVENT: FOODIEMONDAY/BLOGHOP THEME: #219 WINTER VEGGIE AFFAIR Did you miss a FoodieMonday/Bloghop post last Monday or like me, you were busy enjoying the Diwali festivities? Because of Diwali FoodieMonday/Bloghop members took a holiday, but this week I’m back with Matar Ka Nimona for another exciting theme, Winter Veggie Affair suggested by Sasmita. Keeping winter in…
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EVENT: SHHH COOKING SECRETLY THEME: TELANGANA CUISINE A bit about the group: October took Shhh Cooking Secretly group to Telangana, where I got the opportunity to make Attu Tunukala/Tunaka Koora. This group is where members get together to cook a dish on the decided theme. We are paired up and give each other two secret…
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EVENT: FOODIEMONDAY/BLOGHOP THEME: #218 DIWALI DHAMAKA RECIPE: MAGAS/ CHICKPEA FLOUR FUDGE What is Magas/ Chickpea Flour Fudge? Magas/ Chickpea Flour Fudge is a famous sweet dish or mithai in the Gujarati Cuisine. Its a popular sweet fudge that is enjoyed by both adults and children. Some kids refer to it as ‘bavo’. Any Patel wedding…