EVENT: FOODIES_ REDOING OLD POSTS #32 Updated on 21/08/2020 Beetroot Carrot Salad is one of the easiest salads to put together. I simply love how well the red from the beetroot and orange from the carrot complement each other and makes the salad super tempting. Obviously, the first time photos for the salad were horrible.…
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Continue Readingupdated on 02/01/2019 What is Sukhi Bhaji? Sukhi Bhaji or Farali Bateta nu Shaak is a simple vegetable side dish made from potatoes, spices, nuts and sometimes raisins are added. Bhaji is a Marathi word and Shaak a Gujarati word for any vegetable side dish prepared to serve with rotis, parathas or rice. Sukhi means…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Kaju Turia Nu Shaak Kaju Turia Nu Shaak is a delicious, rich and healthy curry made from ridge gourd, cashew nuts, spices and fresh tomato puree. Serve it with some naan, roti, paratha or rice. A flavourful and appealing way to serve turia or ridge gourd. What is Ridge Gourd? Ridge gourd (luffa) known…
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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 ReadingRECIPE: 3 ESSENTIAL CHUTNEYS 3 Essential Chutneys that are common for the Indian Cuisine are the green, date tamarind and garlic chutneys. These 3 chutneys are an essential part of any chaat recipe. Also these chutneys and hot fresh snacks go hand in hand. Often enough chutneys come to the rescue to prepare a lip…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: 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 make…
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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 garlic…
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Continue ReadingEVENT: FOODIES_REDOING OLD POSTS RECIPE: BHINDA NU SHAAK/ STIR FRIED OKRA Bhinda Nu Shaak/ Stir fried okra is a simple and yet very flavourful side dish which is usually enjoyed with some roti and dal (lentil curry). Generally, every day Gujarati style shaak or sabji tend to have simple spices and are easy to make.…
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Continue ReadingEVENT: FOODIES_ REDOING OLD POSTS #18 Get Your Protein Chana, bengal gram, Egyptian beans, garbanzo beans, chickpeas,whatever you know them as are very healthy. Nunu always says ‘eat chana and become strong like a horse’. Red, brown or black chickpeas are suppose to be a dieter’s delight. Half a cup of these chickpeas contains nearly…
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Continue ReadingWhat is Muhogo Na Bhajia/ Cassava Fritters? Muhogo Na Bhajia/ Cassava Fritters is a fried snack made from boiled cassava, grated cassava and soaked tapioca pearls. Usually prepared on Ekadashi Fasting days, it is gluten free and vegan. Enjoy these bhajias or fritters as tea time snack, as an appetizer or as a part of…
