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11 May, 2016

Pathar Bangla(bengali style mutton curry recipe without garlic)

Pathar Bangla(bengali style mutton curry recipe without garlic)
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This is a special bengali style mutton curry recipe cooked in special occasions .In older days this dish was cooked without onion  and garlic and the mutton used was the meat of a male goat (Patha)sacrificed in front of the Goddess Kali.Yes animal sacrifice in front of God was predominant among the community which was
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4 May, 2016

Alu vadi(Stuffed colocasia leaves pinwheels)

Alu vadi(Stuffed colocasia leaves pinwheels)
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This was a recipe which I was planning to make for a long time.I enjoy these very often when my colleagues bring these awesome snacks packed from their home.its  a fabulous recipe for Vegans specially, packed with nutrition and flavors and even for non-vegetarians it will not let one  feel the absence of meat.Alu means
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30 April, 2016

Simple fritata

Simple fritata
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 I tried out the simple Frittata recipe by +Afner Hernández as yesterday evening snack.It was easy ,healthy and awesome.I added some more vegetables,potatoes  and herbs to make it more filling.. My version:- Ingredients 1.Bok choy leaves (1 shredded) 2.Fresh Marjoram herb ( a bunch torn and chopped) 3.Thyme 4.Eggs(5) 5.Cheese (cut into small squares)cheddar 6.Tomato (1/2
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22 April, 2016

Lauki Raita

Lauki Raita
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This is a traditional recipe from Bihar which  is a place in Eastern India where the people suffer from heat strokes due to the flow of Hot air called loo during Summer.It is also a place where Buddhism was in its peak during the time Gautam Buddha (the spiritual leader of Buddhism) and due to
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13 April, 2016

Top 10 recipe ideas for Bengali New year

Top 10 recipe ideas for Bengali New year
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Poila Baisakh  is the first month of the Bengali Calendar). It’s the first day of the Bengali New Year, which usually falls in mid-April every year. It is celebrated in India and Bangladesh where Bengali is the mother tongue, and people wear new clothes, exchange sweets and gifts among friends and neighbors. Besides language if
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11 April, 2016

Keema stuffed egg(Egg dolma)

Keema stuffed egg(Egg dolma)
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This is originally a recipe from Hyderabad but  Dolma word is derived from the Turkish word “Dolmak” which means stuffed .Dolma refers to a family of stuffed vegetable dishes common in the Middle East. Dolma recipe is also common in Bengal where the vegetables are stuffed with potatoes, meat or even prawn. This is a
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2 April, 2016

keema dahi vada(chicken dumpling soaked in yoghurt sauce)

keema dahi vada(chicken dumpling soaked in yoghurt sauce)
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Dahi vada is a common North Indian dessert which contains lentils dumplings deep fried and then soaked in a sweet and sour yoghurt sauce with a lot of spicy and sweet chutney.Like any other North Indian street food it contains an interesting mix of flavors but then I read this recipe “keema dahi vada”  in
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14 March, 2016

  Holi, The  Festival of Colors

  Holi, The  Festival of Colors
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Holi, the festival of colors, is celebrated in India during the Spring season. The festival (originally a Hindu festival) celebrates spring, love, and life with colors. People drench each other in color waters and smear colors on each other irrespective of caste, creed, religion, and wealth. After the festival, they indulge in a grand feast
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7 March, 2016

Mahi biriyani( fish biryani recipe indian)

Mahi biriyani(	fish biryani recipe indian)
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Mahi in farsi means fish  and Mahi Pulao  is a dish which is originally Persian .But Mahi or fish biryani is a delicacy which originated in the Murshidabad province of Bengal where fish is a staple food and its presence in food  is considered auspicious and enjoyed by all .Murshidabad in west bengal was the capital
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29 February, 2016

Poda pitha

Poda pitha
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Odisa is situated on the coasts of Bay of Bengal.Rice is widely cultivated in Odisa and is the major base for most of the staple food in the state and like all other coastal regions coconut finds its predominance among the popular ingredients for making food. Pitha is a type of cake or dumpling common
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18 February, 2016

Prawn Pancake roll

Prawn Pancake roll
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This is an excellent snacks recipe which can be served during tea time or as a tiffin for the kids.It is a popular recipe in Goa.The recipe involves wrapping spicy prawn mixture by  soft thin pancakes .These small delicious parcels oozing flavors are aromatic as well as filling .I will like to thank http://www.goanfoodrecipes.com for this
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11 February, 2016

Daab chingri bengali recipe(prawns cooked in green coconut shell)

Daab chingri bengali recipe(prawns cooked in green coconut shell)
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It is certainly a very special dish worth mention in the cuisine of Bengal which was one among the most popular dish dated back to the British colonial rule when Calcutta (now Kolkata) was the capital of British India.The aromatic and beautiful looking dish in which tiger  pawns or medium sized prawns coated with mild
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3 February, 2016

kolhapuri pandhara rassa|how to make pandhara rassa

kolhapuri pandhara rassa|how to make pandhara rassa
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This is a popular recipe from the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra  made with mutton,(the meat of goat).Kolhapur is known for its spicy red chilies and the dishes from Kolhapur  are generally bright red in color.Pandhara rassa , an exception is  a rich medium spicy dish which is pure white in color.Pandhara means white in Marathi
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2 February, 2016

5 sandwiches recipe and procedure

5 sandwiches recipe and procedure
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 What is a sandwich? Sandwich consists of a pair of bread or buns with a filling in between which can consist of meat or vegetables or seafood making a small filling meal which can be eaten informally without using any cutlery. How the sandwich got its name? “Sandwich” is a historical town at Kent ,South
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31 January, 2016

Murg Pahadi tikka kebab

Murg Pahadi tikka kebab
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This post is more about a tour to a local beach in one of the weekends rather than only sharing a recipe.Kelwa Beach is situated about 80 kilometres towards the north on the outskirts of Mumbai.The residents of Kelwa beach are mainly from the Koli community who are involved in the fishing industry due to
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16 January, 2016

Grilled Peas sandwich

Grilled Peas sandwich
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Green peas are popular food during Winter season Because of their attractive color ,sweet taste and starchy texture.Besides being full of antioxidants green peas contain phytonutrients which can serve as a protection against stomach cancer.This is a very interesting filling which is generally used traditionally for stuffing flat breads but in this recipe the same
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14 January, 2016

Murgir Dom(Dum Chicken curry)

Murgir Dom(Dum Chicken curry)
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This is  a traditional chicken curry cooked the Bengali way.During my childhood around 30 to 40 years back the  poultry concept was not so predominant.In contrast local country hen was used for making authentic Bengali curries.The meat contained more flavor and the curries contain less spices compared to chicken cooked  in the Mughlai way.Bengali cooking
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1 January, 2016

Grilled vegetable mozzarella sandwich

Grilled vegetable mozzarella sandwich
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The sandwich is stuffed with one’s choice of veggies and mozzarella cheese.It is nutritional filling and beautiful looking dish per cfect for a Sunday breakfast or brunch. Ingredients 1.Lettuce(torn with hand ) 2.Tomato(sliced) 3.Onion(sliced) 4.Green bell peppers(sliced finely) 5.Red Black pepper(sliced finely) 6.Yellow bell pepper(sliced finely) 7.Cucumber (sliced) 8.Chilly flakes(1 tsp) 9.Black pepper(1 tbsp) 10.Lemon
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1 January, 2016

Grilled chicken mustard sandwich

Grilled chicken mustard sandwich
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This is a tasty sandwich with smoky grilled chicken filling ,spiced with mustard sauce…. Ingredients 1.Boneless chicken(100 gm) 2.Soy sauce (2 tbsp) 3.Salt(as per taste) 4.Lemon juice(2 tbsp) 5.Black pepper(1 tbsp coarsely ground) 6.Ginger garlic paste(2 tbsp) 7.Chilly flakes(1 tsp) 8.Onions finely sliced(1 onion) 9.Mustard sauce(grind Dijon mustard seeds(1/4th cup) ,lemon juice(2 to 3 tsp),green
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24 December, 2015

Peas Chicken

Peas Chicken
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I  recently had this wonderful invention in my kitchen where I made a chicken curry with fresh green peas sauce. It had lend a slightly sweet taste and nutty rich texture and beautiful natural color to the dish. Those who hesitate to try something new  fearing failure can also go for this dish as the
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16 December, 2015

Alu tikki Burger(Potato Oats pattice burger )

Alu tikki Burger(Potato Oats pattice burger )
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Enjoy this delicious burger packed with nutrition fit for any Sunday  breakfast or brunch. Ingredients Burger buns Potatoes (2 cups) boiled with 5 to 6 cloves of garlic and salt Beetroot(1/4th cup grated) Carrot (1/4th cup grated) Peas boiled( 1 cup) Lettuce (1 bunch) Oats (1 cup) Oil 2 tbsp Chilly flakes (2 tbsp) Black
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9 December, 2015

Strawberry chiller

Strawberry chiller
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A very refreshing drink made with the strawberries which are in season now.its vibrant color and fresh  natural flavor will make you feel fresh and cool  after a tiring day at work.Good for parties or simply as an welcome drink to any sudden guests   Ingredients Strawberries (4 to 5) Ice cubes (1 cup) Cold
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3 December, 2015

Bahamian sweet potato

Bahamian sweet potato
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This is a very simple yet delicious dish from Bahamas which is an archipelago in the Atlantic ocean  famous for its traditional seafood dishes.The main ingredient is sweet potato  which is packed with nutrients,Vitamin A and rich in dietary  fibers. This is a popular sweet dish which is taken during breakfast or as a dessert.This
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30 November, 2015

Burger or Sandwich patties with banana flower

Burger or Sandwich patties with banana flower
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This exotic vegetable comes from one of the most common and popular plant without which we cannot imagine our daily lives. Many people are not aware of the fact that the flower of our popular fruit ,the humble banana makes an interesting and delicious vegetable with several health benefits. Specially for vegetarians or vegans addition
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29 November, 2015

Lukhnowi chicken biriyani (with potatoes)

Lukhnowi chicken biriyani (with potatoes)
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Biriyani is a one pot meal which dates back to the era of Mughals.it is a Royal dish brought to India by the Nawabs and we still enjoy this rich delicacies in the various parts of the country .Among all the biriyanis the Hyderabadi and the Lukhnowi biriyani are the  most popular.While Hyderabad in the
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17 November, 2015

KingFish Fry(Malvani style)

KingFish  Fry(Malvani style)
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This is a specialty of Malvan region of Maharashtra.The cuisine of this region involves the usage of spices like red chillies,a sour fruit called kokkum,tamarind and green sichuan pepper called locally as tirphal.The region is populated with people who belong to the fishermen community also called kolis. This is a very popular dish of this
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17 November, 2015

Eral Murungakkai kulambu(Prawn Drumstick curry)South Indian style

Eral Murungakkai kulambu(Prawn Drumstick curry)South Indian style
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This is a tangy and spicy curry the sourness primarily comes from the tamarind juice.In Tamil Eral or Iral  meaning prawns, Murungai – Drumsticks which are widely used popular vegetables in South India and kulambu stands for liquid curry.The scientific name of drumstick trees is Moringa Oleifera a tree which is rich in vitamins ,minerals
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12 November, 2015

WEB INDEXING

WEB INDEXING
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Web indexing refers to various methods for indexing the contents of a website to make searching easy and efficient for the internet users. Whenever a spider or crawler crawls a new page, it stores information about the page in a large database. The information stored is different for each search engine, but in general they include
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9 November, 2015

Padma Nimki

Padma Nimki
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Diwali ,the festival of Lights is near the corner .During this festival we make our traditional sweets and savory dishes and share among our family,friends and neighbors. Traditionally this festival not only attempts to light our home and surroundings which also signifies eradicating the darkness from one’s life but also lighten the inner soul with knowledge
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Indrani Sen