Recipe: Lemon Rice Lemon rice or Chitranna as it is known in Kannada, is the easiest but yummiest rice dish. With spices and lemon, this spicy tangy rice is best enjoyed with some some rice papad. Makes an excellent lunchbox or travel food option as it tastes equally good whether hot or cold. The other…
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Recipe: Pav Bhaji Pav Bhaji is a popular Indian Street Food which originates from Mumbai. Thick, spicy, mashed vegetables is served with bread rolls. Pav means bread in Marathi and Bhaji refers to vegetables. Bhaji is what the western world refers to as curry. It is one of the most popular street food in the…
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Recipe: Homemade Garam Masala Homemade Garam Masala is a blend of spices that is an essential part of the Indian Cuisine. Garam means hot, not temperature wise but as in taste. However, it is not that hot, but adds a subtle heat to any curry or masala. Masala is spices in Hindi. While garam masala…
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Recipe : Irio, Kenyan Style Irio, Kenyan Style is an easy to make, delicious, Kenyan staple side dish. Pronounced as eee-ree-yo, it is usually made with some potatoes, peas and fresh greens. No fancy ingredients are required for this version of mash. It is usually served with stew, grilled meat or fish. As for me,…
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Recipe: Coconut Rice Kheer Coconut Rice Kheer is a creamy, tasty vegan kheer or rice pudding that is made with fresh coconut, rice and coconut milk. Add a bit of cardamom or cinnamon powder for that spice flavour and some chopped nuts for a bit of crunch. Actually, this gluten free kheer is so easy…
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Recipe: Egg-Free Wheat Pancakes Egg-Free Wheat Pancakes turn out so soft, fluffy and thick that you wouldn’t miss the eggs in them. And best part is that you don’t need any special ingredients. Pantry ingredients are enough. Enjoy them loaded with fresh fruits, just honey or maple syrup or load it up with chocolate sauce.…
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EVENT: SHHH COOKING SECRETLY THEME: WORLD STREET FOOD RECIPE: UGANDAN ROLEX Ugandan Rolex has nothing to do with the famous watch brand Rolex. On the contrary it is a popular street food in Uganda which has a vegetable loaded omelette rolled up in a chapati or flatbread. The word rolex comes from rolled eggs. Enjoy…
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Event: Sunday Funday Theme: Thanksgiving Breakfast Recipe: Bread Egg Kottu | Bread Kotthu Bread Egg Kottu | Bread Kotthu is a quick, easy to make, delicious and versatile breakfast dish. All you need is some bread slices, eggs, a few vegetables or some leftover curry, meat or fish. Kottu is traditionally a popular Sri Lankan…
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Event: Sunday Funday Theme: Basil Recipe: Honeydew Caprese Salad Honeydew Caprese Salad is a different and fresh twist to the classic caprese. With crunch from the cucumber, sweetness from the honeydew melon, slight tang from the tomatoes and ohhh the taste of fresh mozzarella makes this salad a perfect summer indulgence. What Is Caprese?…
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Event: Sunday Funday Theme: Sprouts Recipe: Spicy Tofu Bowl Spicy Tofu Bowl is a healthy, delicious and easy recipe where I serve spicy tofu with salad ingredients and nuts with a light sesame seed dressing. This bowl is perfect as a light meal, for picnics, for lunch boxes or to serve it as a…