What is the significance of Shravan month? The month of Shravan is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the supreme Hindu God associated with creation and destruction of the world. Many people abstain from non-vegetarian food during this month and prefer vegetarianism . Many people also do fasting for certain days of the week or certain hours
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Gavar fali , gavar or cluster beans has low glycemic index and high in fibre content. Crunchy and with a hint of bitter sweet in taste this forms a very delicious vegetable sides to be served with dal and rice or flatbreads. It forms a balanced meal when cooked with potatoes and served with any
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This is a easy  quick Gujarati  snacks which will test your patience a bit but will give you a delicious lip smacking  dish. The chickpea batter is spiced and cooked and set on a cold greased surface and rolls made out of that. Ingredients 1 cup chickpea flour 1/2 cup curd 3 cups of water
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Spinach is a superfood which has amazing health benefits. This is available with the vegetable vendor throughout the year and can be included in your daily diet to reap its benefits. Is it good to eat spinach everyday? Spinach is a versatile ingredient rich in nutritional values which should be a part of your daily
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During this period of pandemic outburst we are all locked down at home forced to lead a quarantine life. We need sustainable homemade food which is nutritious to help us keep our body healthy and fit for doing all the chores at home, office work ,build immunity and stay happy and joyful. Since we are
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These are gnocchi styled potato pasta which are stir fried in butter and seasoned with herbs. Unlike Italy the origin of these handmade pasta is in Germany. This is a dish made popular by the Swabian region of Germany like the classic maultaschen.  These are a great side dish to be served with meat and
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Kachori is  one of the most favorite Indian snacks ,hundreds of varieties and versions of whom you can find  in the local regional sweet shops.They are essentially deep fried flat breads with a spicy ,savory or sweet filling inside. Kachoris seems to be invented by Marwaris ,who are vegetarians,and hail from the land of Rajasthan
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Christmas is coming ,time for making a pie.Why not go for a fusion of flavours combining the European and Indian seasonal favorites.These mini gajar halwa pies do justice to the season in the best possible way.The pie is soft ,yet crispy ,and a bite will give you the best seasonal flavors of India ,a gooey
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Potol or pointed gourd is a vegetable which is found in abundance in any part of India.But the vegetable varieties found in West Bengal are amazing and are best for the Bengali recipes as they are prepared from the local yields.Most of them are seedless and have a soft texture which gets tender quickly and
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I felt the need to prepare ghee from scratch at home after the birth of my daughter .She was so  delicate  and I did not want to give her anything from outside.When she started her rice meals,I felt the need of adding a tsp of this traditional aromatic liquid to make her food special.But clarified
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Pretty,beautiful ,elegant and unique!! ,No I am not talking about any beautiful lady but this dish, which will mesmerize you with its charm and deliciousness.We call it “chutney” in Bengali which is homophonous to the other  spicy chutneys which are popular in India but it is actually a dessert  ,without which food in any grand
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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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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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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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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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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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Mumbai earlier known as Bombay is the commercial capital of India .The people come  here from different parts of the country  for making money in stock market or fulfill their dream of making big in the Bolywood film industry .For this fast life a fast  food is needed which can match the pace of fast
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The use of fruits in the curry always excite me  and when I got this beautiful and sweet pineapple from the market ,the fruit seller was asking me whether I was planning to consume it raw or will use it for  extracting  juices as on that basis he will  remove the hard skin and the
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Tomato rice is an excellent recipe you can make with leftover rice.It traditionally belongs to the city of the Nizam ,Hyderabad where tomato is considered animportant component.Because of the huge cultivation of red chilles in Andhra Pradesh the local cuisines are spicy and red colored with the use of red hot chili powder.But you can
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Khichdi is considered to be an easy and healthy one pot meal which is delicious and filling .Whenever one does not feel like cooking ,one can cook up this delicious filling meal.It has similarities with the Italian risotto.There are hundreds of varieties of khichdi which are prepared in various regions in India. This is a
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Bolani is a stuffed flat-bread which originally hails from Afghanistan which is stuffed with vegan fillings such as potatoes,spinach etc.But it has many variants made in Western countries where meat fillings are also used. The Afghans prepare bolanis on special occasions or festivals and also when they need elaborate breakfasts.It is also served as an
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I make these corn filling canapes very often during small parties organized at my home or during my daughter’s birthday parties.They are a huge hit .some times I add the fillings to ready made shells brought at stores.During time constraints they are a great rescue..In this dish in addition to mozzarella cheese,I used cottage cheese
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Dhokla is a snacks which traditionally  belongs to the state of Gujrat.It can be made of various ingredients of which the most popular ones are rice dhokla made of rice and white urud dal and khaman dhokla made of besan. It is a savory and looks like a cake but instead of baking it is
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Sev batata puri is a popular Maharashtrian street food recipe ,a typical canape suitable for serving in any parties.Canapes are small bite sized snacks served as a starters.These can be easily make at home.Sev are crispy fried thin strands made up of chickpea flour.If you are staying outside India you can get it in any
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Banana is an amazing fruit with so many health benefits but unripe bananas also make a range of tasty food which you can intake for good health.if you have some kind of food poisoning and stomach infections result in loose motion and severe pain in the lower abdominal area a traditional childhood remedy was boiled
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I had made this cake on my 14th anniversary.My objective was to give the recipe a healthy touch as well as making it eggless as most of my colleagues don’t touch any eggs or non vegetarian items in this month “Shravan” which is the fifth month of the Hindu year beginning in late July  and
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I was looking for an egg-less chocolate cake recipe which I can make for my daughter almost daily as she is in love with the same.In my busy schedule it becomes difficult for me to measure ingredients and bake a 25 to 30 minute cake.SO I was looking out for mug cakes ,when I discovered
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This is a traditional recipe of West Bengal .The name “Dhoka” meaning in Bengali or Hindi is deception. This is actually a lentil curry but made in a very unusual way. I had earned many good review about this dish when I cooked it during get-togethers or packed in lunch boxes at work, among my 
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Palak paratha or spinach paratha is a great way to integrate taste and health together in one dish.It is a wonderful way to include green in your kids diet specially when spinach is not favorite among the kids. These green color spinach paratha are very attractive to look at and they are wholesome and mouthwatering
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Vada pav is the most popular street food in Mumbai.People here ,are in love with “pav” which is a form of bread almost similar to burger buns and the food which are soaring in high demands are Pav-bhaji,misal-pav,vada-pav etc.Being originally from Bengal I am a born rice lover.But slowly and slowly I started developing the
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The black-eyed pea or black-eyed bean also called lobia in India, is a variety of  cowpea, grown around the world for its medium-sized, edible bean. There are lots of benefits of cowpea 1.It lowers cholesterol level 2.It is rich in anti oxidents 3.It is a major component of weight loss diet 4.Rich in Dietary fibre
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This is very popular snacks on the streets of Mumbai. The street food vendors have very special way to prepare this snack which makes it very appealing to the masses. Originally this dish belongs to South India, a city Mysore. Mysore a city in the state of Karnataka also known as the City of Palaces
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This dish is made with inspiration derived from the recipe of Dan dan noodles which is a noodle dish originating from Chinese Sichuan cuisine. It consists of a spicy sauce, chili oil, Chinese five spice powder, sesame paste and other spices in addition to vegetables or meat. I made this on a day. when I
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It was time for me to to return home from college suddenly my HOD told me that I have to judge some case studies presented by some Company Secretary intern students.Hot afternoon, and then I have to stay back, was not an welcoming thought at all and in addition to that I was tensed as
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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 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 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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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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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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