This is a recipe popular during the  Bengali wedding season.The gravy is rich and creamy curry.It is served in Bong Weddings along with the other non-vegetarian items like Bengali chicken curry or Bengali Mutton curry and steamed rice.Apart from prawns you can use any other fresh direct seafood like crabs,oysters in the curry. Ingredients Prawns
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4 of my healthy whole wheat cake recipes got published in online London glossy magazine on the occasion of Valentine’s day.Thanks to the journalist and editor for considering it for publication.
All these cakes are  approximately140 calories, sans the icing or glaze while normal chocolate cakes have around 400 calories. Healthy cakes Carrot whole wheat cake
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  This a cookbook is published in collaboration with Foodies+ community in Google+ which contains more than 100000 members from all over the world. It contains classy and traditional Christmas recipes from the kitchen around the world ,compiled in a way that they can be easily prepared by people who love to bake and cook
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The lives of Indians are intertwined with diverse traditions and rituals, wedding being one of the most important rituals in one’s life.It is also often an occasion to showcase the social standard of the affluent families. From the point of the announcement of the wedding in the family, the pressure on the parents and families to
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This is a good way to use any left over peas puree or use this seasonal super food in an innovative way.The peas are boiled and mashed with garlic and used for stuffing the chicken breasts.The breasts are then steamed to form dumplings which are simmered in the peas sauce to form a delicacy.The recipe
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This is a one pot meal  you can relish as a dinner on a cold night .The  light soup smoking hot with noodles ,meat and vegetables tender and juicy in it will make you feel warm and cozy .You can drizzle the soup with black pepper or green chilies if you want to spice up. This
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Alibag is a  town in the Raigarh district of Maharashtra which  is popular for its virgin  and serene sea beach.This trip was a sudden plan and we could not book the  MTDC beach resort located at Kihim 1.5 kms from Alibagh. Our friend has managed to get a decent discount from MakemyTrip to book a decent
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This is another beautiful Mumbai street food to die for.The spicy sweet and sour ragda or yellow peas curry over potato patties make a one pot filling meal.The curry can be customized to taste by adding various sweet ,sour or spicy chutneys .To make this dish,it  requires little preparation ,specially it is better if you
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Spent an amazing evening at “Bennies by Flags” ,Lokhandwala Andheri West trying my hands on a Desi Salmon recipe on 23rd January. Bennies by Flags is a multi-cuisine restaurant in Mumbai which specializes in authentic continental,Lebanese,Middle Eastern,Mexican and Thai cuisines.It had partnered with Norwegian Seafood council for  promoting the use of Salmon in Indian cuisines.Salmon as a
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Whether it is amritsari kulcha and chicken tikka or sarson ka saag and makki ki roti ,Punjabi cuisine is immensely popular among food lovers from all over the world.The ingredients used here in the dishes are locally cultivated and hence fresh and full of flavors.Palak paneer is one such dish which needs no introduction .The
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This creamy soup is perfect  as an appetizer on a chilly winter night .Green peas are high in protein and keep your body warm during the cold season. They also work as antioxidants in detoxifying your body. I prefer to make this soup with fresh green peas and not the canned or frozen ones. Ingredients
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Modak are the rice dumplings stuffed with coconut and jaggery filling are very popular in Maharashtra .Modak is generally prepared during auspicious occasions owing to its satwik or pious ingredients.They have a special shape which I find very  similar to the  temple top.The modak is prepared during Ganesh utsav in Maharashtra as it is considered
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Pitha are baked ,fried or steamed dumplings popularly relished in the Eastern part of India and Bangladesh .They have quite similarity to handmade pastas made in Italy ,only they are egg-less in India. Chushi are small elliptical dumplings of the length of approximately two rice grains taken together.They are traditionally made of rice powder.Some people may
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This is a comfort soup which can be consumed during the winter.It contains the goodness of the seasonal vegetables and protein packed due to addition of lentils.This is a childhood favorite which I used to sip sitting beside the wide airy  windows of my  house wrapped myself in a warm shawl or quilt.During winter this
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This is an authentic recipe from Assam in North East India.It consists of small whole river fishes or carps cooked in a gravy of curry leaves paste .The curry leaves which is a traditional Indian aromatic herb and is very popular in South Indian cuisines is also known as “Noroxingho paat” in Assamese language.The curries
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This is a flaky flat-bread which is prepared by folding the dough tactfully.I learnt it from my mom .She prepared and very enthusiastically narrated me the recipe over phone which she had got from a cookbook.For each flat-bread 4 small balls of dough are required.Each of them rolled into flat oblong strips and then folded and
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This is a flavorful tangy fish curry from the North Eastern part of India.The flavors here are fresh and subtle.Spices used are minimum.The state of Assam is situated on the banks of river Brahmaputra  and fish farming is predominant here.Fresh water fishes like carps are generally used in the fish dishes.”Maas” in Assamese means fish
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This is a simple and versatile recipe which will be loved by all and is fit for any celebration or if you are looking for something special on the weekends.We enjoyed this recipe for Sunday lunch and was thanking Azlin from the bottom of my heart for sharing this wonderful recipe.This recipe is published by
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The Christmas festival is incomplete without a rich spicy cake. Traditionally the cake is made with dry fruits and then soaked in alcohol like whisky or brandy. In India most commonly rum is used. This is a different cake where I have used chocolate. One can prepare and serve this cake during any festivals or
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This is a simple breakfast sandwich made of fresh ingredients which can make your day healthy and full of energy.I loved the freshness of the greens and wholesomeness of multi grain bread along with the goodness of protein packed boiled eggs. Serving:for 3 Ingredients Multi-grain bread (6) 3 Eggs (hard boiled ,shelled and chopped) Basil
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This is a spicy and sour fish curry prepared in the Western ghats of India .Ambat means sour and tikhat means hot in local Marathi language. Surmai is a sea fish locally known as king fish due to its price.It is an expensive fish pertaining to the fact that it is comparatively a difficult catch for
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This is a traditional recipe, which is prepared by the Christian community of West Bengal, India. The preparation for this grand dish begins 15 days before Christmas when the leg of a male goat or lamb is marinated in a rich sauce and then sealed in a clay pot. The sealed clay pot is then
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This was a small experiment which got successful when I was craving for a tea time cake and I thought why not mix both together.The cake contained the strong brew flavor from the tea besides its usual sweetness and chocolaty taste.I used black leafy tea which is used to make black liquor tea(non-alcoholic ) without
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http://www.indrani-will-teach.com/2015/03/pineapple-chicken-salad.htmlThis is an amazing salad which can be served during any festive dinner including Christmas.It is sweet and sour and mild spicy due to the addition of garlic.Its also juicy with a hint of flavor from the greens and this pretty authentic salad from France  and many more dishes like this can make your Christmas
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Tapioca is a starch extracted from the roots of cassava which is an original inhabitant of Brazil.The Spanish and the Portuguese explorers brought this secret ingredient and spread its usage in various countries of Asia. Khichdi is considered as a one pot nutritious meal and is prepared in different varieties in different regions. The popularity of
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This one is a Goan special ,I fell in love with during my recent trip to Goa.The sauce is spicy,sweet and sour with a hint of alcohol.Traditionally coconut feni is used which is the country liquor extracted  from the coconut palm tree…but I used rum instead.The prawns or fishes like mackarel, pomfret etc.  are stir fried in
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This is my own recipe and I am really satisfied and proud creating this one.It gives a nice texture to the fish meat and specially for the individuals who are picky fish eaters.It is crispy outside and soft ,juicy and rubbery inside..boneless soft  fish fillets are not the ones to be used in this recipe
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Another beautiful and colorful night has arrived.We are waiting for this day the whole year celebrate with kids,families and friends.Yes ,I am talking about deepavali .On this day we light up our house and the lobbies of our apartments with lots of diyas ,candles etc.The streets and and the building also shine with small multicolored
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This is a crunchy fried chicken recipe which you can quickly make during any time of the day.The chicken is first marinated and then coated with a crispy coating followed by deep fry in oil.Kids will love it. Ingredients for marination chicken with bones or chicken legs(500 gm) Lemon juice (2 tbsp) Salt ( 1
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This is a treat for the fish lovers who dream fish starting from breakfast to dinner.You can serve them during any time.you can serve this parathas with mayo,tomato ketchup or simply green mint and coriander chutney.Any fish can be used for making this stuffed flatbreads .The fishes need to be cooked and the meat should
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Birthdays are meant for celebration. Aren’t they ? and I always love to bake my own birthday cake to be shared with friends and colleagues.This time I tried the Red velvet cake and it turned out to be gorgeous and was liked by all. Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru ,the first prime minister of India once quoted
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This is  a popular Indian breakfast all over the world.The hot steamed ,soft rice and lentil cakes are traditionally served with a dal (lentils gravy)prepared with vegetables and special spices.Curry leaves are the only herbs which can endow this indigenous and authentic  taste for this dish.Apart from this gravy a chutney is also served which
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These chutneys prepared in the Bong community are similar to sweet pickles which can be stored for more than 15 days or even more than a month in the refrigerator.Pickle making is an age old tradition in Indian household.In my family specially because we are Bengalis ,having something sweet after meal is  a compulsion.The taste
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This dish  is  from the era of Nawabs and Mughal rule in India. It is said that Biryani came to India along with the Persian invaders .In Lukhnow ,the Biryani at first was not at all a Royal or Shahi dish. The construction workers who worked for the palace used to  prepare this wholesome meal
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This is a very quick recipe to adopt in a hurry .The dish does not need much preparation and is yet delicious.The dish is from the coasts of Kerala ,which is known for its natural beauty and the coastline bordered with coconut trees is heaven for seafood lovers.The Malayali people ,the residents of Kerala cook
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The traditional cooking methods are so close to my heart, as along with them they bring the memories of my childhood and fragrance of the soil which nurtured me .It also helps me to stand apart, and establish my  cultural identity through cooking. The hero of this dish ,which makes it immensely popular with the
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At home, I rarely get time to watch TV shows due to a busy schedule filled with traffic, office work, and household chores. However, the best time to relax is when my daughter returns from school and turns on the television. Frequently, I wait to hear the voice of the naughty but good-at-heart Japanese cartoon
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This is my childhood comfort recipe to cook.During my teens whenever I wanted to cook for the guests or my friends ,I used to cook this one as it is a sure shot hit and every body will praise about you.Oh! how I used to love that! Even now I don’t need to refer to
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Khichudi a delicious one pot meal , is one of the favorite meals of the people from the state of West Bengal popularly known as Bongs all over the world.It is a casserole which consists of nutritive and filling food items such as rice lentils ,vegetables ,meat etc. Khichudi is also known as khichdi is
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CLICK ON THE ABOVE IMAGE TO OPEN MY CORRESPONDING  GOOGLE+ COLLECTION Try this free collage maker Image map is a technique of partitioning images into multiple segments and then linking each segment to different files.With the help of this technique it is easy for the bloggers to share a collage of image in their blogs
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This is a drink which is very popular during Indian Summer season.It has digestive qualities as well due to the presence of Ginger and cumin.The  word Jal-Jeera contains the word Jeera which means cumin in English. Ingredients Cumin (whole) 1 tbsp Fennel seeds(whole) 1/2 tbsp Dry mango powder(1/4th tsp) Dry ginger powder(1/2 tsp) Black pepper
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These are extremely tasty  whole wheat breads which can be readily served with some raita or homemade curd  and can make a healthy meal. Radish is a vegetable which contains substantial amount of fibers or roughage and has digestive properties as well.Apart from being a powerful detoxificant which helps to improve the functioning of liver
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This juice works wonders for your body before you go out in the sun and work for the whole day. You don’t really need ice for cooling as this juice is in itself a body cooler. More than 90% of the fruit watermelon contains water which is essential for retaining the water content of our
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You can beat the blistering Summer heat with this wonderful drink which also detoxifies your body  and has minimum calories. Ginger  has been used in Ayurveda from ancient times for numerous digestive and healing benefits. This drink combines the health benefits of ginger and detoxifying properties of the seasonal fruit mango in one drink and
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This is a simple yet delicious chicken curry from North East India specifically the Khasi mountainous regions.The cooking here is very healthy using minimal or or not using oil at all .Instead the chicken skin and fats are used to impart taste to the dish.I have followed the recipe from a book “Recipe of Meghalaya”
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A few weeks before I had conducted a baking workshop at home for eggless cakes .It was fun.This pineapple cake was one of them.This was easy moist ,juicy and pretty to look at. This is an eggless fruit cream cake smelling heavenly and delicious with the natural flavor of pineapple.Decorated with dairy free whipped cream
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These fritters are fragrant  of childhood memories  with remembrance of evening get-together with neighbors at home or watching World cup or Wimbledon together with the whole family in television .During my childhood not every neighbor had their own TV  sets so we  as kids used to have fun in the evening watching TV serials or
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The North Eastern regions of India and its food are not among the most publicized ones. But these lush green Hilly regions are famous for its  forest,orchids,tribal culture and India’s Military base. The people in these regions display strong love for their rich culture. But like any other region, due to infiltration from different states
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This is a Croatian fish recipe which I prepared for the Foodies+ Croatian food event.I thoroughly enjoyed cooking the dish.thanks to the wonderful recipe which I got at from  Jasmina who gave me an opportunity to taste such international delicacy at home .I had Basa fish fillets which were skinless so did not try the grilled
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Murg musallam is an authentic Mughlai dish which is extremely popular  in Northern and Eastern part of India.Authentic  dish contains a roasted and marinated whole chicken stuffed with spices,prawns ,eggs or rice and then cooking it in a yoghurt based spicy gravy .Today I will teach a  royal dish which is still a favorite among
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