Posts Tagged: Indian

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Spice Roasted Cauliflower

  Cauliflower is a huge favorite in our home. Husband loves it much more than I do which is why he always sneaks it into our shopping cart every-time at the groceries when I’m busy picking out other veggies. And,

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Spice Roasted Cauliflower

  Cauliflower is a huge favorite in our home. Husband loves it much more than I do which is why he always sneaks it into our shopping cart every-time at the groceries when I’m busy picking out other veggies. And,

Saffron Pistachios Ice-Cream

Kesar Pista Kulfi – Saffron Pistachios Ice-Cream

  There are some foods that we just can’t and don’t want to ever get erased from our memories. Many of those dishes are from our childhood which we enjoyed with our parents, siblings, cousins and grand-parents. The very thought

Saffron Pistachios Ice-Cream

Kesar Pista Kulfi – Saffron Pistachios Ice-Cream

  There are some foods that we just can’t and don’t want to ever get erased from our memories. Many of those dishes are from our childhood which we enjoyed with our parents, siblings, cousins and grand-parents. The very thought

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Chickpea Noodle Soup

  Spring has been here for a while now but it still kinda feels like Winter is in no mood to say goodbye and go into hibernation! The sun is beaming brightly spreading it’s warmth but yet falls short in

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Chickpea Noodle Soup

  Spring has been here for a while now but it still kinda feels like Winter is in no mood to say goodbye and go into hibernation! The sun is beaming brightly spreading it’s warmth but yet falls short in

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Methi-Chana Dal Sabji / Fenugreek-Lentils Stir Fry

  Methi/Fenugreek is quite versatile in the sense that – a) fresh leaves can be used similar to any leafy greens to make a parathas, curries or dal, b) dried leaves often referred to as ‘Kasuri Methi‘ can be used

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Methi-Chana Dal Sabji / Fenugreek-Lentils Stir Fry

  Methi/Fenugreek is quite versatile in the sense that – a) fresh leaves can be used similar to any leafy greens to make a parathas, curries or dal, b) dried leaves often referred to as ‘Kasuri Methi‘ can be used

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Mamidikaya Pulihora – Mango Rice

  Just like ‘New Year’s Day’ is celebrated all across the world as per the Gregorian Calendar, ‘Ugadi‘ is celebrated as the ‘Telugu New Year’ in my native state of Andhra-Pradesh in India. This significant festival is celebrated in several

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Mamidikaya Pulihora – Mango Rice

  Just like ‘New Year’s Day’ is celebrated all across the world as per the Gregorian Calendar, ‘Ugadi‘ is celebrated as the ‘Telugu New Year’ in my native state of Andhra-Pradesh in India. This significant festival is celebrated in several

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Fada Upma – Cracked Wheat Porridge

  Here is another breakfast/brunch kinda dish! And the best thing about it is that it is super healthy too. ‘Fada‘ as it is called in Hindi, is a coarse form of wheat that is obtained when whole wheat is

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Fada Upma – Cracked Wheat Porridge

  Here is another breakfast/brunch kinda dish! And the best thing about it is that it is super healthy too. ‘Fada‘ as it is called in Hindi, is a coarse form of wheat that is obtained when whole wheat is

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Capsicum and Potato Curry

  The morning after the day long fast of ‘Shivarathri’ last sunday, I was looking to make a quick early meal to satisfy our hunger pangs. Although the after-dusk naivedyam of watermelon, musk-melon, bananas and sweet potatoes were enough to

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Capsicum and Potato Curry

  The morning after the day long fast of ‘Shivarathri’ last sunday, I was looking to make a quick early meal to satisfy our hunger pangs. Although the after-dusk naivedyam of watermelon, musk-melon, bananas and sweet potatoes were enough to

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Paramannam – Jaggery Rice Pudding

  Across different cultures and religions around the world, a prayer before we eat is the most perfect way to begin a satisfying meal. Likewise, in Hindu culture, offering food to God before we savor it is a ritual that

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Paramannam – Jaggery Rice Pudding

  Across different cultures and religions around the world, a prayer before we eat is the most perfect way to begin a satisfying meal. Likewise, in Hindu culture, offering food to God before we savor it is a ritual that

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Egg Masala

  Eggs are so easy to cook with. Even a beginner cook can try and experiment well with eggs. It’s just that simple, isn’t it. We have eggs regularly at home….hard-boiled, omellete, egg bhurji, eggs with onions or our ever

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Egg Masala

  Eggs are so easy to cook with. Even a beginner cook can try and experiment well with eggs. It’s just that simple, isn’t it. We have eggs regularly at home….hard-boiled, omellete, egg bhurji, eggs with onions or our ever

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Aloo Palak – Potatoes in Spinach Gravy

  ‘Aloo Palak’ is yet another classic North Indian dish that is super flavorful and a crowd pleaser similar to ‘Palak Paneer/Saag Paneer‘. The flavors from the spices, the nutrients from the spinach, the light starchiness from the potatoes and

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Aloo Palak – Potatoes in Spinach Gravy

  ‘Aloo Palak’ is yet another classic North Indian dish that is super flavorful and a crowd pleaser similar to ‘Palak Paneer/Saag Paneer‘. The flavors from the spices, the nutrients from the spinach, the light starchiness from the potatoes and

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Kalakand

  It’s ‘Diwali’ and here I am with one of my ever favorite sweets – Kalakand. I wish I could have posted this much earlier….but was really busy this weekend….and couldn’t find time to post this. ‘Diwali‘ or ‘Deepawali‘ is

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Kalakand

  It’s ‘Diwali’ and here I am with one of my ever favorite sweets – Kalakand. I wish I could have posted this much earlier….but was really busy this weekend….and couldn’t find time to post this. ‘Diwali‘ or ‘Deepawali‘ is

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Rava Laddu

The last few days have been pretty dramatic here with ‘Mother Nature’ battering the North-East with one very powerful storm ‘Sandy’. Luckily our neighborhood has been spared of any flooding or wind damage. There were a few minor incidents due

Rava-Laddus

Rava Laddu

The last few days have been pretty dramatic here with ‘Mother Nature’ battering the North-East with one very powerful storm ‘Sandy’. Luckily our neighborhood has been spared of any flooding or wind damage. There were a few minor incidents due

Dosakai Pappu

Dosakai Pappu/Yellow Cucumber Dal

  The idea of ‘comfort food’ certainly varies from person to person. It could also vary by season. In spring, a generous slice of your favorite cake with some hot coffee/tea could be your company while you stare at the

Dosakai Pappu

Dosakai Pappu/Yellow Cucumber Dal

  The idea of ‘comfort food’ certainly varies from person to person. It could also vary by season. In spring, a generous slice of your favorite cake with some hot coffee/tea could be your company while you stare at the

Chicken Tikka with Yogurt-Mint-Chutney

Chicken Tikka Skewers with Yogurt-Mint Chutney!

    Whether it’s a get-together of family and friends or a special occasion at home, ‘Chicken’ is always my favorite non-vegetarian choice to cook or have! Whether it is a simple grilled chicken or a traditional spicy chicken-curry it

Chicken Tikka with Yogurt-Mint-Chutney

Chicken Tikka Skewers with Yogurt-Mint Chutney!

    Whether it’s a get-together of family and friends or a special occasion at home, ‘Chicken’ is always my favorite non-vegetarian choice to cook or have! Whether it is a simple grilled chicken or a traditional spicy chicken-curry it

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Chinthapandu Pulihora – Tamarind Rice

  ‘Tamarind Rice’ or ‘Chinthapandu Pulihora’ – ‘Chinthapandu’ refers to ‘Tamarind’, ‘Pulihora’ refers to ‘Sour Rice’ is one of the most common festive foods prepared for a number of festivals especially in South India. Also, it is one of the

Tamarind-Rice

Chinthapandu Pulihora – Tamarind Rice

  ‘Tamarind Rice’ or ‘Chinthapandu Pulihora’ – ‘Chinthapandu’ refers to ‘Tamarind’, ‘Pulihora’ refers to ‘Sour Rice’ is one of the most common festive foods prepared for a number of festivals especially in South India. Also, it is one of the

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Besan Chilla (Gram Flour Crepes) with Coconut-Ginger Chutney

    The first things that come to my mind at the thought of a traditional Indian breakfast (or rather south Indian breakfast) are ‘Dosa’, ‘Idli’ and ‘Vada’. Back in school and college days, Mom used to make these on

GramFlourCrepes-CoconutGingerChutney

Besan Chilla (Gram Flour Crepes) with Coconut-Ginger Chutney

    The first things that come to my mind at the thought of a traditional Indian breakfast (or rather south Indian breakfast) are ‘Dosa’, ‘Idli’ and ‘Vada’. Back in school and college days, Mom used to make these on