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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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 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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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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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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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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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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This festive season during Diwali I decided to make these soft core chewy caramel chocolates.The kids love it but due to my hectic schedule in College I cannot make time.Holidays are a perfect time for making these sinful delicacies and definitely for making caramel,you do need to keep your head very cool.I hope you enjoy
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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 tastes and
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This is very popular breakfast recipe among the people of East India mainly Bengal.These small rolled  stuffed wheat breads can be deep fied in oil ,vanaspati(hydrogenated oil)or ghee.We eat these with a side dish made of Chana dal or a curry made of potatoes.I made these recently during Navratri for my young little guests(friends of
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The world is full of vegetarian people and I always was in search of a good vegetarian variety for baking a nice moist soft cake.It is because whenever I wanted to make a cake on any of my family members birthdays I needed to order an egg-less variety also from the shop.But I can do
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My husband loves spicy food a lot so you will always find a lot of chilies and jalapenos in my vegetable basket.But I am fond of bland food and my daughter won’t eat spicy dishes.So to satisfy both of them I made this stuffed Jalapenos with cilantro and garlic paste.It was tasty and had a
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Guava is very helpful for those who want to lose weight without compromising upon their diet . Guava is very high in roughage and rich in vitamins, proteins and minerals, but it has no cholesterol and a low number of digestible carbohydrates. It is a is very filling fruit and satisfies the appetite very easily.So
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This is a traditional recipe from eastern part of  India to where I belong. In this recipe the vegetables specially potatoes, okra etc. are simmered in the poppy seeds paste. Poppy seeds are dried seeds of the poppy plant. They are rich in carbohydrates and are considered good source of energy. Poppy seeds soaked in
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This is  a traditional Indian dish in which I have added a few new spices .The technique is basically special.No oil is used in making this dish except for seasoning and it is cooked in a pot not in a wok .Spices you can vary depending on your personal choice.The curry will have a flavour
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It is a colorful romantic fruit punch appealing to the eyes and absolutely yummy to taste..I used White chocolate but if you love dark chocolate you can make a variant with dark chocolate too. To make 2 glasses you need the following Ingredients 1.Kiwi crush (4 tbsp) 2.Srawberry crush(2 tbsp) 3.Whipped double cream topping (Dairy
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This is a very popular dessert and it is must in our home during any festive season.It goes well with fried rice,pilaf,steamed rice,khichdi ,anything.You can add your choice of fruits like apple ,pine apple ,papaya ,mango etc to make a variant.You can vary the sugar content as per your taste.Taking a photo of it was
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I became a fan of this recipe at once when I had this in College canteen.Its favourite among the students.We make khichdi at home which is made by cooking rice in dal but this seemed different.The dish is not very dry and does not need any accompaniment and its a filler and full of health.So
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There are endless benefits of this purple vegetable called Eggplant (in US ) or Brinjal( in India). We also call it “baigan” which means without any value but in contrast it is a rich source of vitamins and minerals and is an important food for the brain. Eggplant also contains important Phytonutrients, many which have
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Cilantro is also known as coriander leaves  or Chinese parsley. Its seeds and leaves are used as a spice and it can be used as a herb as well.Cilantro bears strong resemblance to Italian flat leaf parsley with the latter having less fragrant or smell.Cilantro is full of  healing elements and anti-oxidants. It is a
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  Methi is a green leafy vegetable used readily in India and is known for its medicinal properties.It is extremely useful for digestion and is good for diabetes not withstanding the fact that  it is little bitter to taste and may not be liked by kids.But my today’s recipe tastes good  and is healthy.You can
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Spinach is a wonderful green-leafy vegetable and full of anti oxidants.It is also considered to be anti cancerous.Feeding spinach or palak to kids is a big challenge.So I decided to make this recipe palak rice on a weekend ,which is so wonderful and full of nutrition and my daughter just loved it. Benefits of Spinach
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As a Bengali,I have always loved traditional Bengali food and one of these is stuffed kakrol. Kakrol is a vegetable which is also known as Teasle gourd in English.You may recognize the image even if you can’t recollect the name.But you need these vegetables a little bigger in size so  that it is easy for
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