Dumplings are delightful parcels destined to touch the heart and hence they are called dim sum which means ‘touch the heart‘ in Chinese. The dumplings are said to have originated at China and contribute to a significant portion of the meals in China. They are available in different varieties and avatars all over the world.
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Halloween is celebrated on the eve before the All-Saints Day in Europe to commemorate all saints of the Church who have attained heaven. The festival originated among the Celt, also spelled Kelt which is a community of Indo-European tribe spread all across Europe. They are the ancient occupants of Britain and Ireland. Why do we celebrate Halloween? This
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Goddess Lakshmi the Hinduism is considered to be the Goddess of wealth and abundance. As per Hindu mythology the churning of ocean was performed by the Gods and the daemons (Asuras) to extract the heavenly nectar (Amrit), which will impart immortality to creations of the Universe. Mount Mandara was uprooted and used as the churning rod
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My fascination towards hummus and pita bread developed during my trip to Dubai. I was mesmerized by the beauty of this city, be the dessert or the beaches, and the freshness of the ingredients, their food is made of. I tried several recipes after returning home from Dubai trip, Mandi biryani, shakshuka, kuboos and hummus.
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Chicken chaap is one of the Mughlai delicacies which became popular in Bengal during the rule of Nawabs in Bengal. It has been an intricate part of the food popular during the Bengali festivals like Durga puja. The Biryani and chicken chaap are the most cherished food combination served as part of the traditional Mughlai
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Moong dal stands out as a nutrient-rich powerhouse, providing an abundant reserve of essential vitamins and minerals, specially vitamin B9, commonly known as Folate. Folate plays an instrumental role in DNA synthesis and the nurturing of cells, important for expectant mothers, as it helps in the development of the fetus in the mother’s womb .

This recipe is about a healthy vegetarian snack rich in protein made from moong dal and corns and steamed .

We are all aware of seasonal food cravings. Specially during the rainy season, we crave for consuming fried foods and often indulge in roadside deep-fried snacks (collection of street food recipes). Medically the source of this cravings may be due to the dip in the level of serotonin in our blood stream during the rainy
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USAPEEC (USA Poultry & Egg Export Council) who had launched one of the finest delicious American poultry products in the past , On Sunday 12th of March , launched 3 products , a whole duck for roast, duck breasts and marinated ready to eat duck confit. The launch event was organized at Food Hall by Food
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This are beautiful, sweet treats made of chickpea flour, dunked in sugar syrup and made into balls. Each bite is a blend of aromatic flavors, rolled in dried fruits. These are consumed as temple food or prasad offered to the Lord. The chickpea flour batter is passed through a sieve and deep fried to form
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It was a beautiful morning at the Club, Mumbai,when I arrived at this seminar organized by USDA in collaboration with FBAI on 16th December 2022. There was hustle bustle and excitement all around and we were all excited to learn about the nutritional benefits and Nitty-gritty of cultivation of these superfoods which have revolutionized the
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The fruits are called cranberries as the flowers of this plant resemble the head of a Crane and it is the favorite food for these birds. These are super food rich in antioxidants. Their bright red color look appetizing when added in dishes and their sweet and tart taste gives a perfect balance taste in
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These gooey delicious healthy brownies are topped with California walnuts which are top quality walnuts grown in the fertile soils of California’s Central Valley. The Walnut production at California contributes to 2/3rd of the total Walnut trade worldwide. Nutritional benefits of California Walnut They are excellent source of: Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) Plant-based omega-3 fatty acid
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This is a fusion recipe which is inspired from various recipes, we have a number of traditional Indian recipes which uses the rice flour for making dumplings. But these dumplings are mostly sweet prepared during the festivals, or the harvesting season filled with sweetened coconut fillings. One of the rice dumplings with sweet fillings which
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This is a delicious crab curry popular in South African homes with a slight twist to the Indian curry. I heard about it from a South African student, who I used to give Computer Science lessons. It does not use dairy products and nuts like yoghurt, cream, cashew paste for thickening the curry, and it
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This is one of my childhood favorites you can say. According to Wikipedia the word “Dolma” is of Turkish origin meaning ” something stuffed” .In Middle Eastern and Greek cuisine, Dolma is a recipe in which the grape leaves are stuffed with lemon flavored rice and meat. In this recipe the pointed gourds are stuffed
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This recipe will make 10 square brownies gluten free and nutritious with the goodness of millets , organic jaggery and seasonal pumpkin. The pumpkin puree in addition to the spices and extra sweetness and softness to the brownies. The brownies are not dry. They are melt into mouth delicacies chocolaty and perfect for Halloween celebration
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A couple of months ago I had done a collaboration with Indian millets co which is a team of Doctors, farmers and food enthusiasts who started promoting food grown through organic farming and millets in particular for better health and healing. I had received this beautiful pack of millets and this pretty bottle of groundnut
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Chaat is a popular Indian street food which appeals to the masses. The sweet spicy and tangy flavors imparted by the chaats sold by street side vendors are mouthwatering. In this post  the author has prepared a chaat using bitter gourd. Bitterness is one of the six tastes mentioned in ancient Ayurveda and essentially should
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I am fascinated by the Korean cuisine and the inspiration is my daughters love for K-pop followed by Korean Drama, Korean language and Korean food. Its an established story that children are the decision makers in the family and she made me fall in love with Korean food and Korean fried chicken is one of
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The name of this curry is derived from palm fruit which is called nungu in Tamil and ice apple in English. This is a wonderful Summer fruit which can be consumed raw as well as in drink to relieve from the intense Summer heat. This curry is mildly spiced and has an interesting texture because
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The word Biryani is derived from the Persian word Birian which means fried before cooking and Birinj which is the Persian word for rice. The Biryani was brought and made popular in India by the Mughal dynasty during their reign in India. India being the land of spices the flavors of biryani varies from region
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This is a rustic quick biryani prepared in Malvani style. Malvan is a coastal town in the Sindhudurg district of Maharastra, surrounded by the blue Arabian sea and bordered by the green lace of coconut trees. Being coastal town seafood and coconut are an inevitable part of the cuisine. This biryani is more like a
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Mandi is a traditional dish originated in Yemen consists of meat and rice cooked in a pit resembling a clay oven or tandoor. The word Mandi is derived from the Arabian word ‘Nudaa’ meaning ‘Dew’ owing to the soft texture of the meat. I had the opportunity to taste this dish in Dubai during a
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Scorching heat during Summer especially in certain places in India, temperatures soar beyond 45 degrees. We need a coolant for our body to ease digestion and act as a detoxificant. These are five top drinks to start your day on a healthy note beating the heat. Lemon grass coconut milk crusher Watermelon cooler Mango ginger
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This is a beautiful prawn curry with pineapples cooked in a creamy gravy of coconut milk with few South East Asian ingredients. I shot this video for a Bengali news channel so the primary language of the video is Bengali. However you can view the subtitles and the recipe in English. The word “masak” means
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Crab is my favorite seafood. Compiling 7 of my favorite crab recipes here. Crabs can be bought live from the market. Their claws are tied. You can freeze the crabs to kill them at home or tell the vendors to break their claws. Then you need to clean the crabs as lots of mud are
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This is a Maharashtrian dish that I had in Koli festivals and fancied making. It is cooked in a green paste that contains coriander leaves, green chilies, and freshly grated coconut apart from the Maharashtrian garam masala which is composed of a variety of whole spices. The dish has strong flavors and apart from crab,
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National restaurant near Bandra Talao is a 60-year-old restaurant serving traditional Dhaba style Punjabi food. presently taken over by Mr. Amit Singh Gulati who is the third generation running this restaurant serving authentic food cooked in clay ovens over coal. Been there with my friend Arti for lunch #collab and it had been an extremely
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The green Thai curry is one of my favorite dishes and adding crabs to this dish causes an explosion of flavors. The vibrant green color is due to the coriander leaves stalks, green chilies, and sweet Thai basil and coconut milk impart a creamy texture and aroma to the dish. The addition of seafood in
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Valentine’s day is celebrated in the United States on 14th February and this festival slowly has become a popular festival around the world to exchange gifts, candies, sweets, chocolates among loved ones. Why not! we are always ready for special days to showcase and celebrate love. Showering love for our loved ones never seems to
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Vegan diet is a plat based diet which consists of vegetables, legumes, oils etc. which are free from animal protein and derived only from plants. Vegan food is thus free from dairy products derived from animals. In this post I am listing 5 vegan mains which you can serve with your choice of flatbreads like
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It was time to get wonderstruck with my fellow bloggers , foodies and chefs at Foo Mumbai Powai with delicious platter of food and drinks. We had gathered there on Saturday afternoon for lunch for #wildasperagustable meet which was much awaited after lockdown. Wild Asperagus Table #Wildasperagustable is a community of foodies, home chefs, bloggers
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Green peas is a magical winter vegetable. They are soft tender and luscious and can be consumed raw and cooked. They are a versatile ingredient and used to prepare all types of dishes starting from appetizers to main course and desserts. Even the empty pea pods can be used to make delicious soups and fritters
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I had this dish once in University canteen and fell in love with this preparation forever. Whenever there is abundance of spinach in my pantry I procure some green peas and make sure that I prepare this dish at least once during the Winter season for those fresh flavors together. The sweetness of green peas
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Cooking with leftovers is a old and traditional method to unleash your creativity and give a unused food items a new delicious makeover to make them suitable or more palatable to the taste buds. In the kitchens of West Bengal , there are many delicious dishes which are cooked with the vegetable peels and unused
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Makar Sankranti is a festival celebrated all over India by different names according to the Hindu Solar calendar. It marks the movement of Sun toward the Capricorn or Makar and hence the name Makar Sankranti. It marks the end of Winter solstice. Black sesame seeds are of great health benefits are used widely in snacks
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The enclosed E-book contains 50 dessert recipes containing variety of desserts including eggless, dairy-free, gluten free and vegan varieties. The recipes are grouped into 7 sections:- Kheer recipes Kheer is a Indian sweet pudding prepared by thickening milk oftenwith rice, grains, vermicelli, or vegetables. It is also known as payesh, payesam, phirni and so on
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This is a wonderful creative recipe, heaven for vegan foodies completely dairy free and tastes delicious. The dish needs the use of Aam papad or Amavat which is sun dried mango pulp made to sheets available in stores for use during the entire year. Instead of Aam papad you can also use any store bought
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This is a beautiful saucy crab dish thickened with egg bits partly cooked in hot sweet and sour spicy broth. This dish is very popular in Singapore and actually popular across all parts of the world for crab and seafood lovers. I have cleaned the crabs and mashed its claws before cooking. Any medium to
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Soup is a comfort heart warming meal during any time of the day. Specially during a winter morning it can really make you feel safe, comfortable and brighten your day. Historically the age of soup dates back to 20000 BC when it was considered to be a filling one pot meal with all ingredients boiled
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Kheer kadam is a delicious sweet one of my childhood favorites from Kolkata sweet shops. This is authentically made with mawa or khoya or reduced dried milk cooked with sugar till it forms a firm dough which can be stored for long. It is stuffed with small rasgullas or cottage cheese balls cooked in sugar
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It is traditional sweet pulao, prepared traditionally in Gujarati households with Basmati rice and Chana dal. About Author Pallavi Vakil Pallavi Vakil has travelled several paths in her 69 years. She has worked in a bank, taught at pre-school, written articles and short stories for magazines. During all this time, however, she always made time
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This is a very easy and nutritious snacks perfect for breakfast, brunch and dinner. It is proteins packed power breakfast with the goodness of eggs and chicken. I have a simple egg muffin recipe with veggies too. you can have a look at this recipe here. I prepared this dish for the event #HomeChefMatters by @foodbloggerai is brought
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This is a one pot meal with macaroni pasta, layered with vegetables cooked in a creamy tomato based spicy red sauce aromatic with mediterranean herbs and topped with crispy chicken nuggets and baked with loads of cheese. Ingredients Main Ingredient 1 packet of Godrej Yummiez masala chicken nuggets pasta and sauce 100 gm of macaroni
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This is a prawn recipe cooked with colocasia leaves. It has a spicy flavor from mustard and green chilies and nutty flavor from poppy seeds.It tastes exotic and unique refreshing due to the addition of coconut and colocasia leaves. Ingredients 10 to 12 prawns 2 tbsp. poppy seeds soaked in water 2 tbsp. yellow mustard
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Halloween is celebrated on the eve before the All Saints day in Europe to commemorate all saints of the Church who have attained heaven. The festival originated among the Celt, also spelled Kelt which is a community of Indo European tribe spread all across Europe. They are the ancient occupants of Britain and Ireland. This day
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pancakes are American classic breakfast drizzled with maple syrup ,honey butter and topped with fruits and nuts or cheese. In ancient Greece and Rome pancakes were made from wheat flour ,olive oil ,honey and curdled milk. American pancakes are often made gluten free with buckwheat and corn meal. Indian pancakes are called chillas and even
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These are healthy gluten free pancakes great for any day breakfast or brunch or kids school lunch boxes. gluten free diet is great for your gut and . for people who are sensitive to ingredients and food allergies. A gluten-free diet is essential for managing signs and symptoms of celiac disease and other medical conditions
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I have a funny story associated with this dish. I was going home from the University ,was very hungry and wanted to have some snack at the restaurant associated with the University guest house. I was craving for a bread omelet and when I saw this dish tomato omelet on the menu I was in
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