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Garam Masala Tuesdays: Bhindi Raita

….or put in english- Roasted Okra in Yogurt. I have posted this recipe long, long back. It was one of the initial few recipes that were put on the blog, when only my close friends knew about the blog....

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GMT: Khandvi and a Video Tutorial

Khandvi is a delicious gluten free snack, traditional to the western state of Gujarat. Made from cooking a mixture of gram/chickpea flour and sour yogurt, to which a mustard seed and curry leaves...

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Oven Baked Chicken Tacos

Its fun staying with family and a different kind of fun when its that side of the family that you haven’t had a chance to spend much time with. My mom’s parents and her brother and his family stay in...

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Garam Masala Tuesdays: Gluten Free Microwave Dhokla

Dhokla is a very popular snack in India, and although its from the western state of Gujarat its a favorite across India. It is a plus that it is also gluten free. A lot of snacks in India are made...

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Tofu Burger on Homemade Spinach Buns

So as I mentioned before I have been struggling with writing posts these days. And I feel really bad because I have a ton of great recipes in the line up. But I just cant think of what to write. Yup,...

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Couscous Salad with Chickpeas, Roasted Tomatoes and Boiled Eggs

This couscous salad with roasted tomatoes, cumin and garlic tossed chickpeas, and eggs covered in a cumin flavored yogurt dressing happened last weekend. I would have posted the recipe sooner, but my...

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Creamy Raw Chocolate Ice cream

My one week of raw food is over. I did not lose as much weight as I wanted (I was quite disappointed yesterday about that but after eating a hot meal today I am fine), but I do feel a difference in my...

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Croque Madame Muffins (or my version of it)

While I do have a recipe for this french lunch time snack of a bread muffin cup with a cheesy egg filling- to share today, I also have some news. The reason for my absence after my last post. Two...

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Thai Glass Noodle Salad

Things have been a little busy at my end and I will be updating you soon about that, but lets talk about this Thai glass noodle salad first. Trying to lose weight? Trying to eat healthier? Looking for...

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Vegan, sugar free, gluten free Date Truffles

Diwali, one of India’s biggest festivals, is right around the corner. Known as the festivals of lights, Diwali celebrations generally last 5 days, with Indians all over the world celebrating it in...

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Copy Cat P.F. Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps

So I wont bore you yet again with I have been busy and apologize yet again for being MIA. I think thats just been so overdone on the blog lately. So let’s get past that and let’s concentrate on...

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Book Review: Green Smoothies By Fern Green and my seven day detox

Posting about a green smoothies book or a detox just before Christmas might not seem right, but you would surely appreciate this information post all the holiday binging and while making your 2016 new...

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Warm Goat Cheese Salad and the Top 5 posts in 2015

The last post of 2015 and I am ending it with a recipe for this warm goat cheese salad. The warm breaded goat cheese is perfect for the cold weather and the salad leaves with the homemade dressing...

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Chinese Chicken Salad

I’ve been dying to share this Chinese chicken salad recipe. It has become one of my absolute favorite salads. Its quick to put together and the dressing, made with classic chinese/asian ingredients,...

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Tofu Tacos

When I posted the photo of these tofu tacos on my social media accounts, soon I started getting requests for the recipe. And rightly so. These tacos are super easy to make and taste great and are...

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Polenta with sautéed vegetables and Review of “Healthy Fats, Low-Cholesterol...

To be very honest, on receiving the American Heart Association Healthy Fats, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook, I was not very excited about cooking from it. I love and actually look forward to pictures in my...

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Turmeric Milk

Spices are what make Indian cooking. Besides giving flavor to Indian dishes, spices carry a lot of antiseptic properties and the reason why they are used in a lot of Ayurvedic medications. While I...

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Chicken Fajita Quinoa Bowl

The Chicken Fajita Quinoa bowl that I am sharing today is adapted from What’s Gaby Cooking’s Chicken Fajita recipe. I have only recently joined the snapchat bandwagon. I am yet to post anything but...

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GMT: Whole Green Lentils with Cilantro and Mint

Whole Green lentils (whole green mung dal) with cilantro and mint.  I was a picky eater growing up. The only lentil dish I would eat was maa ki dal – a lighter version of the popular dal makhani. My...

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GMT: Poha Patties

One of my favorite Indian breakfasts (besides aloo paratha) is Poha. Poha is flattened dehusked rice and is an easily digestible form of raw rice. Being quick to cook with, you will find poha as a...

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