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Lettuce Wraps - PF Chang Style
We love PF Chang's Lettuce wraps with tofu. So I experimented it at home. For crunchier taste, you can fry (deep or shallow) tofu pieces. PF Chang Style Lettuce Wraps with TofuIngredients 1 iceberg...
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Khada Pav Bhaaji
My parents are not particularly fond of pav bhaaji. According to my dad, any bhaaji or curry needs to have some texture along with the taste and flavor. He doesn't care for the regular Pavbhaaji...
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Aloo Paratha (2)
Aloo Paratha (2) Traditionally, Punjabi Aloo Paratha does not have turmeric powder. However, my MIL makes Aloo Paratha with turmeric powder in it, so it almost tastes like a batatavada stuffing inside...
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Vegetable Omelet
A friend of mine during her first year in the United States ordered "Vegetable Omelet" on her "Monday" thinking it's omelet without eggs which, according to her was okay to eat on that day of the...
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PuranpoLi for HoLi
puraN poLi aaNi saajook toop PuranPoLi is the epitome of a Maharashtrian woman's cooking skills [Probably, along with Ukadiche Modak]. I have made Puran Poli Gujarati (using toor daal) and Mangaloori...
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Katachi Aamti
When Puran Poli is made at home, can Katachi Aamti be far behind?Katachi AamtiChana Daal Sweet Sour Spicy BrothIngredients Kut - drained water set aside while making puraN 1/4 cup puran Salt to taste...
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Steamed Chinese Vegetables
When I had to travel for work last year, I discovered that I found Chinese Food really healthful. For my 5 days work schedule, lunch was provided at the venue but for dinner, I was of my own. Though I...
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Holi special Recipes
*************होलीहैं *************** 1. PuraNpoLi 2. Katachi Aamti 3. Thandai 4. Thandai Masala 5. Saffron Thandai KulfiPrint Page
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Idlichi "Brown" Chutney
Remember, my mom's Idlichi chutney? Well, I made idlies and was all set to make that chutney but it was one of those days, when I didn't have green chilies and coconut was in the freezer. So I...
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Crockpot "Chhole"
Sue was my first American friend. I had many acquaintances but she became my first American friend. I learnt many things from Sue. She taught me many cultural things which were so new to me then. St...
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Coconut Curry Tempeh Chow Mein
Being a self-proclaimed foodie, an adventurous cook and now, a food blogger, I have an endless list of new foods to try and cook. I am at adventurous best when it comes to any vegetarian food. I don't...
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Tomatillo Shrimp
We sampled some coastal Mexican food from Guadalajara, recently. It was delicious and different from the usual Mexican fare of bean burrito, Quesidilla, Fajita and taco. As soon as I tried Tomatillo...
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Cilantro Dip
Versaille's is a Cuban restaurant located in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami, Fl. If you ever go there, you must try some of their very Cuban delicacies. The outside window serves delicious...
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Kobij na Pooda - Cabbage Pancake
Sometime back, I discovered that if we request, Whole Foods guys happily cut the cabbage in half and let us buy only that half. That works perfectly well for our family's weekly needs. So many times,...
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Orange Chicken
One of Gudiya's favorites!Orange ChickenIngredientsMarinate - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken, cut into small bite sized pieces 1 tsp orange zest 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp paprika Few dashes of...
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Gawar Batata - Cluster Beans with potatoes
This is my mom's Gawar Batata. I didn't care for it much as a child. But today I enjoy eating this simple bhaaji. A good quality goda masala and jaggery are two important ingredients for this...
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Sandgyanchi Amti
My best friend's mom, Kaku has shared her recipe with me for making "KohLyache Sandge" which is Maharashtrian equivalent of "Vadi/Badi" or "Vathal". I do plan to make them sometime in the future, but...
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Moogachi Kachchi amti
Mom makes this delicious curry called "Kachchi" AamTi. Actually, "Kachchi" means raw in Marathi, but this curry is not "raw" per se. Since no masala or coconut or spices are roasted for making this...
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Navratan Curry
Navratan Curry with Naan Sometime in 80s, my mom bought Prestige Pressure Pan. This pan was used for making curries directly in the pan while using the pressure cooking technique. Mom tried the recipe...
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Amritsari Tali Machli
Amritsari Tali Machli is a popular Punjabi Fish fry. Instead of dredging the marinated fish fillets/steaks in rice flour or semolina like we do traditionally, the fish is dredged in the besan batter...
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