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Gulacha Kharwas
Kharwas is considered a delicacy. After discovering "Junnu Powder" at our local Indian stores, I decided to make "GuLacha Kharwas". Here, jaggery is used instead of sugar, which gives a rustic flavor...
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Leela Vatana nu Shaak - Gujarati Green Peas Curry
This is a simple green peas curry made Gujarati style. Use fresh green peas when in season, but frozen green peas work just fine too. For those who are curious, leela means green in Gujarati and is not...
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Chicken Caffreal
This is a delicious starter from Goa. You can serve this grilled/baked chicken tenders along with salad for dinner or just serve it with onion rings and lemon wedges as a part of a big meal.Chicken...
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Radish Oothapams
Ravishing radishes are seen everywhere since it's spring time. I decided to include them in the oothapams or uttappa.Radish OothapamsRadish PancakesIngredients1 bunch red radishes, top removed, minced1...
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Green Peas Quinoa Pulao
I include Quinoa in our menu every once in a while. I treat it the same way I would make tempered rice (Fodnicha bhaat). Green Peas QuinoaQuinoa with Green PeasIngredientsCooked Quinoa 2 cups1 cup...
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Tofu Fried Rice
I am trying to learn good stir-fry technique. I love all the Chinese vegetarian stir fries. I don't care much for the chicken on non-vegetarian Chinese food. I love how they use fresh vegetables and...
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Grilled or Roasted Mini Peppers
I always wanted to try these beautiful peppers. When we went for shopping, Gudiya was fascinated by the colors and she put a bag in the cart. I thought of roasting them.These peppers are very mild....
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Roasted Cauliflower
This was my version of Roasted Cauliflower with Tandoori/Indian spices.Roasted Cauliflower with Indian spicesIngredients1 head of cauliflower, stems removed, cut into bite sized florets1 white or...
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Cantaloupe Smoothie
My texting skills are rather pathetic. On top of it, if I am texting in a hurry, it just goes out of hand quickly. I had made this smoothie and wanted to text my husband that the smoothie is in the...
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Egg Pulao
My aunt makes delicious Egg Biryani. It's an elaborate process and as usual, I was in a hurry to make something quick. So I decided to make this Egg Pulao.Egg Pulao - (Serves 3-4)Boiled Eggs &...
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Chow Chow or Chayote Squash Chutney
I had seen this vegetable called Chayote squash before. I didn't know how to use it then. I later learnt about it in Mrs. Chandra Padmanabhan's book "Dakshin" about Chow Chow Chutney. So I started...
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Chilkewali Idli
This was a part of my kitchen experiment. I wanted to add more fiber to our daily breakfast.Chilkewali IdliIngredients1/2 cup green moong daal with skin1/2 cup urad daal1 1/2 cups brown rice1/2 tsp...
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Tandoori Potato Wedges
Gudiya was raving about oven baked potato wedges that are served in her school cafeteria. So I created my version with Tandoori twist. I didn't use readymade Tandoori masala so it doesn't look as...
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Yakitori Chicken
Gudiya has started loving Japanese flavors these days. I wanted to make Yakitori Chicken for her. But all the recipes that I had come across, had either alcohol or Sake - Japanese wine. Finally, I...
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Yakitori Tofu
Yakitori TofuAfter making Yakitori Chicken successfully, I moved on to make its vegan/vegetarian counterpart. Use extra firm tofu and wrap it in wads of paper towel to drain the excess...
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Black Bean and Rice Salad
This is my version of Cuban Black Beans and Rice. It makes a complete meal.Black Beans and Rice SaladIngredients1 cup Black beans, soaked for 4-5 hours1 cup salsa1/2 tsp roasted cumin seeds powder1/2...
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Chicken Pesto Pizza
Have you ever met those annoying people who wonder & ponder over every bite they put in their mouth at restaurants? They want to know what ingredients may have gone in that morsel? Well, then you...
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Arugula Pizza
Arugula is leafy greens with peppery bite. It also goes by the name "Rocket" due to the unique shape of its leaves. Arugula pizza is baked first and then you add fresh Arugula on top. In my Pizza...
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Grape Tomato Pizza
My Pizzeria adventure continues...Grape Tomato Pizza (Makes 1 pizza)Ingredients1 readymade pizza crust (See note below)1 tbsp. homemade or readymade basil pesto5 Grape Tomatoes, halved1/4 cup...
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Turkey Sandwich
Gudiya's dabba - Turkey Sandwich, homemade baked pita chips and grape tomatoesI was raised on a non-vegetarian diet. What that meant was, every Sunday, we ate either seafood, chicken or mutton. We...
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