Punjabi Kala Channa Curry.

Punjabi Kala Channa Curry was something that I had tasted at a friend` s home at dinner and I flipped at the simplicity and taste of this particular dish. The Kala Channa like any other edible legume are extremely high in protien. It is also believed to be one of the earliest cultivable legume!!! The [...]

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Omapodi / Sev.

  I am guessing the name itself is derived from the main ingredient that differentiates this fried snack from its other variations – Omam/ Ajwain. Omam is an excellent aid in digestion and a cure for low appetite and colic and flatulence. Omapodi is a delicious snack in itself and also aids as a main [...]

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Karaboondhi – Cripsy Fried Spiced Besan Balls.

One of the most easiest snacks to make, yet requires sleight of hand and knowledge of a few tips as its tricky. The only tricky part being the consistency of the batter. Runny batter results in “boondhis” with little tails. A batter which is too thick would not even fall through the holes and not [...]

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Deepavali Special – Madras Mixture.

  Every year Deepavali has been a special occassion for the entire family to get together and celebrate the festival of lights. These days, there is a lot of TV involved, but when we were little kids, Deepavali was getting up early in the morning and having oil bath and then wearing new clothes and [...]

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Cracked Wheat & Oats Instant Idlis.

  In my constant endeavour to find meals that are low in calories but on the other hand rich in protein and fiber, I picked out this packet of cracket wheat from the global store I regularly visit.  I did not pick out the Indian brand but from the meditteranean brand “Sadaf” which brings out [...]

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