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Good nutrition for child growth

Good nutrition for child growth

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We as parents are always worried – whether  our child is showing proper growth pattern? Whether we are giving proper food to our children? What is good nutrition for child growth? Are we looking after our child well? We often go through various growth charts to check if our child […]

 
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mango fruit

Mango, Fruit of the Gods

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Few days back I was enjoying the beautiful view of Arabian Sea from Marine Drive in Mumbai. My daughter bought raw mango slices from a street vendor. Those mouth-watering slices with salt and chili sprinkled on them, transposed me to my childhood. This delicious fruit always holds a very important […]

 
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Kiwifruit : helath benefits

Kiwifruit : health benefits

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Kiwifruit has become hugely popular the world over.  Consuming it has many health benefits. This exotic fruit is said to be native to China. It was brought to New Zealand by missionaries in early 20th century, and gained huge popularity there. By mid 20th century the country started exporting it […]

 
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Pinwheel sandwich

Pinwheel Sandwich – Easy Recipe

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Today I will share a quick and easy method to make attractive and tasty sandwiches.  Pinwheel sandwich  can be passed around as snack item with cocktails. You can make them in advance, relieving you of the hassle of spending your most of the time in kitchen, when you will like […]

 
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Paneer Kulcha without oven

Paneer Kulcha without oven

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Stuffed Indian Bread This is a flat bread from Punjab, a state in North India. Traditionally it is made in a tandoor, a clay oven. Earlier, it was common to have a communal tandoor in all the villages of Punjab. Even now these are found in some villages. But with […]

 
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spring time

Spring is in the air…..

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Spring season is now here with all its beauty and hope. The flowers are in full bloom, and the weather is perfect. It is the time to rejoice, and celebrate the beauty of nature. Spring is celebrated throughout the world in some way or the other. In Thailand there is […]

 
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Bhapa Doi: steamed yogurt pudding

Bhapa Doi: Steamed Yogurt Pudding

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Bengal is in the eastern part of India. It has rich cultural heritage. My father worked in Bengal for around nine years. During that period I got an opportunity to look at Bengali culture closely. They are very fond of their food, and more so their sweet dishes. Many Bengali […]

 
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Tomato Rasam Recipe

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Rasam is a kind of spicy soup, that is made almost every day in South Indian homes. It is eaten with rice, or can be taken as soup. Whenever we go out for a South Indian dinner, my husband  enjoys eating it the most. Tamarind pulp, tomato, and spices are […]

 
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Cream of almond soup is ready to serve

Cream of Almond soup

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I have always associated almonds with health. It is a belief in India to eat soaked almonds for good memory, and intelligence. I still remember,  when my children would go for their exams, my mother-in-law would give them soaked almond kernels, so that their brains will work better. It has […]

 
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The Liebster Award

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  I have started blogging recently, so it came as a pleasant surprise when I was nominated for Liebster Award by Ee Waun of  The Runaway Palate. She writes about travel and cooking….the two things that are dear to me. Along with her writings, her blog carries beautiful pictures. That […]

 
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