This is a dish which I prepared in style of a North African vegetarian raw mango curry.Raw Mangos are available in abundance in the market nowadays and the natural fragrance of raw mangos add flavor to any curries.It is good on your stomach ,helps to keep you cool on a hot summer day.The curry will
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This was an egg-less cake which I had made for my colleague sometimes back.It contains the flavor of fruits and richness of chocolate ,decorated with butter-cream icing…This was a 2 Kg cake soaked with mixed fruit juice covered with chocolate layered with   fruits and chocolate intermittently. Following are the ingredients for 1 Kg chocolate
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This is a healthy sweet dish which comprises of mainly beetroot. Beetroot is full of phytonutrients called betalains which acts as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxification agent. It is also a rich source of iron. This recipe provides an excellent way to feed beetroots to kids which is not generally liked by them. Like any
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These are soft and spicy kebabs made from leftover rice and minced chicken.You can substitute the chicken with mutton or fish.Well ,I had some leftover rice in my refrigerator from previous day’s dinner .In the morning my maid reminded me ,there’s some cooked rice in the fridge “Bhabi ,phek doo kya?” which means “shall I dispose it in
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These are sweet dishes which can be enjoyed during any festive seasons with family.The main constituents are grated coconut,fine semolina and sugar.Instead of sugar one can use jaggery.   Ingredient 1.Grated coconut (3 to 4 cups) 2.Sugar 1 cup 3.Fine semolina (1/4 th cup) 4.Milk (as per requirement) 5.Green Cardamom (2 to 3) 6.Saffron soaked
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Purple cabbage, which is more commonly known as red cabbage,apart from its gorgeous looks have ample nutritional benefits.It is an ideal choice for dieters. When the cabbage is cooked for long it loses many of its antioxidants and vitamins ,so it is best consumed in raw or half cooked state.The scientists say that it gives
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I had been to the food court of a mall and there I saw those beautiful baskets of potatoes displayed on the chaat counter.I ordered the dish.It was tempting and mouthwatering.The next day I had to try this at home as I will forget the taste of it. The result was awesome ,hubby was not
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This is a traditional Bengali recipe which involves cooking lentils with the fried head of carps. Carps are river fishes and huge heads of carps are available for sale separately in fish markets. It is very popular among the people living in Eastern part of India.One can cook with any sea fish also. But I
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Lasagna is a flat pasta which can cooked with chicken or vegetables to form a wholesome meal.Lasagna has always been by favorite pasta.You can cook it with broccoli,eggplant ,chicken or mutton steaks .It is always tasty and flavorful. According to Wikipedia Lasagne is the Latin word for pot or container  (Latin word for “container”, “pot”) .I
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Every mother all around the world is worried about the daily nutrition intake for her kids,specially during the time they spent in their school.Long time back when I used to teach in a school ,I used to see the real picture how the kids spent their lunch break.Most of them go to play leaving their
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There may be many variant of this recipe in different countries .But this recipe came out very well and the dish looked great.The dish has flavor from red chilies and garlic and looks nice red in color. You can prepare this dish in special occasions and earn accolades. Ingredients 1.6 to 8 Jumbo prawns. 2.Lemon
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Doughnuts are confectioneries which are made from deep fried dough.You can use different kind of flour or toppings to make a variety.Doughnuts can also be filled with chocolate or jellies or other sweet substances.Typically doughnuts are round with a hole in the middle but in this recipe I made heart shaped doughnuts specially for Valentine’s
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This is a Indian spicy vegetarian recipe which can be prepared when seasonal green peas when they are available in abundance.Many of my neighbors buy green peas in a bulk ,shell it and store  it in the freezer in big containers so that they can use it when it is not in season.Fresh green peas
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I wanted to make some cake pops and was checking out recipes on the net for the same.But when I came to know that I have to make a cake for that and crumble it ,I was taken aback.If I make a cake I will definitely love to have that as I am sure I
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This is again another delicacy from Bengal cooked during festivals.It is prepared with jumbo prawns from the Bay of Bengal.The curry has flavor from the cream of coconut..During the Bengali traditional festivals it becomes the center of attraction of the meal. The prawns used here are either from the lakes or fresh water or Bay
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I think this is the quickest chicken recipes I ever made.I am in a lot of hurry in the morning when I have to leave for college,pack my child’s tiffin and also prepare something for the lunch .Sometimes I get up late and I hardly have 30 minutes in hand to do all of these
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This is a quick and easy recipe for the soup lovers without involving a run to the supermarket for the ingredients. It is healthy too. The soup just look delicious and creamy. Ingredients 1.Cauliflower (1 small )2.Garlic 4 to 5 cloves3.Chilly flakes4.Fresh cream (1 cup)5.Thyme (optional) 2 tbsp. 6.Butter(2 tbsp.)     Preparation 1.Grate the
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This is a quick and easy drink fit for all ages.It includes the miracle fruit Papaya which  has huge range of functions and benefits  starting from improving digestion ,lowering cholestrol,low in sugar content ,holding your youth and bringing beautiful glow to your  skin.The combination just creates magic together.Ingredients1.Ripe papaya(5 to 6 big pieces)2.Pineapple (2 to
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I read this recipe in a book by the late author “Bela Dey”.I have been trying this recipe for years and it has always been popular with the guests. The recipe gives an exotic taste to this seafood. Try it and let me know whether you liked it or not.   Ingredients: Crab qty: at
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This is a classic Indian dish and one of my favorites.I love cooking this dish as it has some inherent flavor and even if you miss any ingredient it never turns out wrong.It will always taste good ,your guests will be impressed and will ask you the recipe of the same.There are many ways in
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Machher kalia  is a traditional Bengali spicy fish curry which is a part of almost every Bengali family’s everyday lunch menu. So this should be a mild type of curry with less spices and can be served with rice . Traditional Bengali dishes do not use tomatoes a lot.But you can use them to give
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Busy days   have started again after the Christmas holidays .So I have fallen back to quick hassle free recipes. These pancakes are healthy and easy to make .I personally love them because they are fast and easy to make and you need only three ingredients to make them. They are filling too. I love
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  I needed to bake a cake on my daughter’s birthday and I wanted to create something new .For a long time I wanted to do some modelling with chocolates and I decorated the cake with chocolate roses.The basic cake was simple sponge cake.I made two sponge cakes one strawberry and another one chocolate flavored
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Chital or clown knife fish is a very special type of fish available in Asian countries.It is a type of carnivorous freshwater fish which feeds on other small fishes.The preparation is exotic and the specialty lies in the flesh of the fish which hardens when it gets cooked.The flesh becomes chewy and elastic and is
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Green Peas are among the most easily digestible beans, and are thus an important source of protein for vegetarians. It is rich in carotenoids and in antioxidants. It has healing properties also. In winter  tender fresh peas are available in abundance and you can use them in variety of ways .Preparing a recipe with green
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This recipe is inspired by a dish I had in Waldrof ,a restaurant in Calcutta.It is known for it traditional and fusion Chinese cuisine.My mother in law was all in praises for this place so I decided to give it a go for celebrating my daughter’s birthday with my mom and my friend when I
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This is an old traditional fish recipe from Bengal in which the fishes are cooked in milk.In Bengali cuisine this dish is known as “doodh koi”.The gravy is spicy and creamy.You may cook any fish which has tougher texture otherwise the fishes will get blended in the gravy.You may fry the fishes in mustard or
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A recipe by my mother .The gravy is spicy and colorful and the use of mustard oil adds a sharp taste to the gravy.Fit to be served in any festival get together.You can use any other vegetable oil in case mustard oil is not available. Ingredients 1.Prawns (6 to 8) cleaned keeping the tail and
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I always loved the Christmas celebrations.When I was a child I used to wait for my father bring a fruity Christmas cake on 25th December  from the market which me and my brother will relish and eat the whole day.This Christmas wanted to make a chocolate cake with orange flavor because chocolate goes well with
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The credit for this dish entirely goes to my mom who called me up one fine day morning and told me this recipe which she had tried. She has High B.P and thyroid problems and she is a very choosy eater. But she too mentioned about the healthy sides of this dish ,how good it
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It is a semi dry chicken recipe which can be served with bread,roti ,naans or bhakri.There are two special ingredients here,which adds to the flavour of chicken .Poppy seeds paste which is used in  Hyderabadi cuisines  and tamarind which is used to add sour taste to the dish Ingredients 1.Chicken (With bones or boneless) 2.Onions
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Bhakri is a special type of roti made with rice.It is made is different parts of india in different ways .Rice can be substituted with different grains like Jowar(Sorghum),Bajra(Millet) etc.The procedure to make bhakri is little complicated because it is made with gluten free substitute so it is difficult to knead.Wheat binds easily but if
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 This is a traditional spicy dish which originates from the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra .Kolhapur is famous for its spices and dishes.Chilly garlic chutney,Misal pav,Keema pav and Mutton Kolhapuri are some of the famous dishes of Kolhapur.Though red spicy food are not among my favorites I accept that the dishes are extremely delicious and absolutely
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 This recipe makes a nice flavored home made nutritious vegan chocolate fudge.Chocolate fudge is a dessert which is similar to chocolate but is softer and has a grainy texture.I used peanuts,sesame seeds and coconut apart from cocoa powder which is the main ingredient.You can add dry fruits if you like a nutty fudge.You can serve
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I went to attend some seminar in Grand Hyatt Mumbai,where I happened to taste this dish which looked gorgeous and seemed easy to make during my busy schedules.So after I came home I gave  it a try.I am not sure whether the chef used the same ingredients or not but it is an interesting vegetarian
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It was a relaxing day for me at home today.Yesterday after our college annual function till late night ,our college authorities had declared a holiday today.It was a great opportunity to spend time with my kid surprisingly in the middle of week .So after she came back from school we decided to make chocolate chip
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Providing kids with a filling and nutritious snacks for their school tiffin is a challenge.During the morning among the hustle and bustle you often have to follow your instincts and cook with whatever is ready at hand.This recipe is a fusion of the Maharashtrian Bread pakora and french toast.The French toast contains sugar and vanilla
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This is a traditional dish which belongs to Hyderabad in India  (city of pearls) and is very close to my heart.After my marriage I stayed in Hyderabad for two years and the city is famous for its authentic Mughlai dishes .Other than  the famous Hyderabadi Biriyani,the city has tasty spicy vegetarian dishes.Mirchi Ka salan is
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My family loves fish meals ,so innovative recipes of fish is a necessity.Combining fish with fruits makes it stand out.The fruit provides its natural color ,aroma and sweetness to the dish.This recipe is also an innovation when there was a cut pineapple in my refrigerator and fish fillets left  to be cooked.Fish and vegetables can
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Baingan bharta is a common Indian dish made with eggplants.So I tried chicken bharta the same way I cook grilled eggplants with eggs .I served it during the dinner with Mooli ka parathas.Every body enjoyed it.It is quick and easy to make recipe.   Ingredients 1.Boneless chicken 400 gms. 2.Onion 3 to 4 finely chopped
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It is a traditional snacks of South India.It is made from split black gram lentils which is rich in essential fatty acids.This snacks is one of our family favorites though our origin is not South India.The Lentils is ground and the batter is immediately deep fried in oil.For fluffier vadas I add a pinch of
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Medium sized prawns baked on bed of potato wedges with coriander and garlic sauce Ingredients 1.Prawns (Medium deveined 7 to 8) 2.Coriander or cilantro leaves(1 cup chopped) 3.Garlic cloves(7 to 8) 4.Green Chillies(2 to 3) 5.Potato 3 to 4 (Peeled and cut into wedges) 6.Chilli flakes(1 tbsp) 7.Salt as per taste 8.Mozzarella(1 cup grated) 9
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Tofu and Sprouts Bhaji Pav(Mashed Mixed vegetable sauce with sprouts and tofu served with bread) Pav bhaji is a street food in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra.It is quick snack or a whole meal.It is nutricious and very popular among children.You have to serve this paste of mashed cooked  vegetables with breads or buns
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 This is a nice paneer recipe which is tasty and extremely easy to make at home.It will be popular with kids as they love cheese.You can make the paneer or cottage cheese at home easily. Making of cottage cheese 1.Heat half liter of milk and bring to a boil. 2.Keep 2 tbsp of lemon juice
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It is said that necessity is the mother of invention.Something similar happened to me yesterday when my mom asked me to prepare some chocolates for her as she loves the chocolates made by me and as she  will be travelling on 13th ,I had little time left.I hardly get time to go to the market
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It is inspired from Kashmiri dish “Mutton Roghan Josh” which is very popular across the world. The original authentic recipe from Kashmir does not have onion, ginger, garlic and mint leaves but I included them for an added flavor. The dish came out to be awesome. For the first time, I cooked mutton on slow
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It is a traditional recipe which is popular in West Bengal.it is made with chicken and eggs.It is said that this recipe originally belonged to Great Britain and is popular from the times since when British used to rule India and Calcutta was their capital. The main attraction of this recipe is that the cutlet
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  I had a get-together at my home a week back and after that there was a Basa fish fillet left in my freezer yet to be cooked.Instead of going for regular fish fries or fish fingers I thought of making grilled fish which was a healthier option .Grilled fish and Chips can make a
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I love experimenting with food and learn new techniques .Thus I came across this dish called teriyaki.Teriyaki is a cooking technique used in Japanese cuisine in which foods are broiled or grilled with a glaze of soy sauce, mirin, and sugar.Mirin is an essential ingredient  used in Japanese cuisine. It is a kind of rice
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This is another great street food around the Dakshineshwar Kali Goddess temple in Bengal. The samosas are fried in Vanaspati (Dalda) and are super crispy and has that extra flavor . At home I fry in vegetable oil. But there is something special about the filling which is simple not too spicy and bursting with
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