recipes

Amla lemon ginger squash

Amla lemon ginger squash | a drink made of Indian gooseberry lemon and ginger

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I grew up at various places in central India. It had rich flora and fauna, and there were many beautiful and scenic places of untouched  natural beauty. We would often go for picnic on the riverside, or forests. All this led to my increased interest in plants and trees of […]

 
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carot coconut soup

Recipe of carrot coconut soup – a healthy soup

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For how long can we eat the sametomato soup. Here is a recipe of carrot coconut soup that is inspired by Thai flavors.

 
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Gajar ki kanji is ready

How To Make Gajar Ki Kanji | Fermented Carrot Drink

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Gajar ki kanji is fermented carrot drink that is tasty as well as nutritious. Carrots are cut into batons, and added to boiled water. Grounded mustard seeds, salt and pepper is added. Kanji is left to ferment at a warm place.

 
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gajar gobhi shalgam ka achar

Gajar Gobhi Shalgam ka Achar | Carrot Cauliflower Turnip Pickle

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In winters the market is full of fresh vegetables and fruits of various kinds. Thus this is the perfect time to preserve these vegetables and fruits for future consumption. Today I will share the recipe to make gajar gobhi shalgam ka achar (pickle of carrot, cauliflower, and turnip). This spicy […]

 
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Snicker pinwheel sandwich

Recipes for Christmas Dinner, New Year Party

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We all like to bid adieu to the year that has gone by, and welcome the New year with style. First there is Christmas, and then the New Year Eve bash, that we all look forward to. If you are planning a get together of family and friends on these […]

 
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Kale chane ke kabab are ready

Kale chane ke kabab: Oil free cooking

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I have always liked the taste of kala chana or black Bengal gram (Garbanzo beans/chickpeas). Be it soaked and sauteed dry black Bengal grams, or curry, I relish the flavor of this legume a lot. Apart from being rich in proteins, they also contain iron, phosphorus, folate, manganese, vitamin B6 […]

 
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Khandvi recipe

Khandvi recipe: cooking without oil

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Last month was the month of festivities in India. When there is a festival, how can anyone avoid feasting? We indulged in various delicacies to our heart’s content. Now when we are done with festivals and celebrations, it is time to take care of our health. Today I will share […]

 
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moong dal barfi

Recipe of moong dal barfi: an easy method

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I have always been fond of moong dal (green lentil) halwa made by my mother. She is a cook par excellence, and meticulously makes halwa, cooking it on low flame for about an hour. It requires continuous stirring and scraping as dal paste has a tendency to stick to the […]

 
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Kuttu atta recipe : Kuttu ki barfi

Kuttu ki barfi : kuttu atta recipe for fast

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In my previous post I had discussed about the health benefits of kuttu atta (buckwheat flour). I have been eating kuttu ke atte ki puri during fasts for many years. I did not know the health benefits of this flour. Since puris are deep fried, and are a little heavy […]

 
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chidva recipe

Chivda recipe-how to make roasted chivda/poha/flattened rice namkeen

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During festivals we have a tendency to eat high calorie and many times, unhealthy food. As a result nowadays I have become calorie conscious.I have been relentlessly indulging in sweet dishes these days. I have sweet tooth, and festivals gave me a reason to eat sweets to my heart’s content. […]

 
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