Phool Makhana Kadhi - a heavenly delight made with Lotus Seeds in a perfectly spiced yogurt and chick pea flour curry!

Kadhi is something which is made at home atleast twice in a week. We love this a lot and Amma always surprises us with variety that we jus...

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Kothmir Vadi Kadhi - A curry with a twist! Simply Mouthwatering!

I got carried away by the freshness of the Coriander in our local market and got 2 large bunches of the same. This herb is one of my favou...

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Sindhi Moong Dal - a rich smooth textured fragrant Lentil preparation!

The best part of Sindhi Moong Dal is the creamy texture and the vibrant colour thanks to the pureed Tomato. Appa loves this as the texture...

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Bhindi Do Pyaza - a delectable stir fried Okra and Onion Veg

As the name suggests, Bhindi Do Pyaza is a dish with double the quantity of Onions that we would normally use. This dish is a Punjabi Cuis...

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Guvar Alu Ki Sabzi - Cluster Beans and Potatoes Curry!

Alu | Potatoes is such a versatile veggie that it makes everything taste yummy. This wonder veggie gets shunned despite its many nutrient ...

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Kela Methi Nu Shaak - A Gujrati Speciality made with Fresh Fenugreek and mildly spiced Ripe Bananas!

On an official trip, I visited Ankleshwar and was put up at a guesthouse. One day on returning to the guesthouse after work, I found an ex...

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Sindhi Kadhi - A mouthwatering curry that is sure to make you drool!

During college I used to collect recipes that used to fascinate my imaginary taste buds and this recipe is from that collection. We all lo...

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Doodhi Gajar Peas Dal - A delicious lentil based veg gravy with Bottlegourd | Carrot | Peas!

Lauki | Doodhi | Bottlegourd is a wonder veggie for its nutrient content as well as high fiber and water. Fresh Lauki introduced in the di...

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Spicy Mashed Brinjal - An Andhra Specialty!

Whenever we make Jowar based flatbreads we tend to have Brinjal as one side dish. Somehow Brinjal - Jowar combination is simply delicious....

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Tinda Dal - A lentil based curry with Apple Gourd and perfectly spiced with Indian flavours!

There are days when you really crave for simple yet flavourful meals which have less of masalas but full of nutrition. Today happened to b...

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Masala Moong Sprouts - A healthy Snack | Side Dish Option

On our visit along the Konkan Coast we used to stop at a Gharguti Lunch place. This was the only place which served wholesome and 100% veg...

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Minty Alu - an exotic mix of fresh Mint generously coated on Potatoes! A great Starter | Snack | Side Dish

We used to eat Potatoes in a controlled manner. Recently during Appa's routine health check up, the doctor in charge wanted to know as...

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Masaledar Peanut Alu - a great Appetizer as well as a Side dish!

On our visit to Rameshwaram and Dhanushkodi, we stayed at Daiwik Hotel. Amma loved this place for 3 counts : - Very near to the temple, si...

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Ripe Mango Kadhi - Sweet Mango flavoured yogurt based curry!

The best part of living in a cosmopolitan city is the wide range of cuisines that we can explore. One such dish that captured our taste bu...

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Karela Poricha Kuzhambu - A wonderful gravy dish with Bittergourd!

We love Pavakkai | Karela | Bittergourd and in a week for sure this wonderful veggie makes its way into the Menu Plan.  Today Amma dec...

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Aamras - Exotic freshly squeezed Mango!

Aamras is a delicacy which is eagerly awaited during Summer when we get the best of sweet ripe mangoes. This is traditionally a Gujrati Cu...

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Mambahza Pachadi - a sweet savoury made with Ripe Mangoes!

Summer brings in the most awaited fruit - MANGO! Be it raw or ripe and the various varieties that is easily available, it is totally a cel...

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Alu Bhindi Sabzi | Potato Okra flavoured with Indian Spices

As a child whenever Amma used to feed me Bhindi it was with the guarantee "If you eat your bhindi you will be excellent in Maths"...

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Stuffed Parval - A delicious dry sabzi!

Parval also known as Kovakkai | Thonde Kayi | Parwal | Potol | Parora | Parol | Pointed Gourd has many health benefits. This gourd is less...

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Khatta Meetha Karela - A sweet and tangy Bittergourd Veg

We love Karela in all forms in its truest bitter glory! So we normally do not try any method where the bitterness of karela is reduced eit...

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