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Spinach Dal / Palak Dal / Palakura Pappu

Spinach Dal / Palak Dal / Palakura Pappu

Spinach Dal is a very nutritious dal made with Toor dal and Spinach. I consider it as a healthy comfort food due to the simpleness of the cooking procedure. Spinach dal(Palak dal) is a south Indian cuisine and is known as Palakura Pappu in Andhra Pradesh.

Majika – Spicy Yogurt

Majika – Spicy Yogurt

By     |    Oct 10, 2011
Posted in: Side Dish     |    4 Comments

Majika used be a regular part of lunch menu in my house. Specially during summer days. The buttermilk soothes the stomach, just perfect in summer. Easy and quick to prepare as the indigents are very very basic.

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Idli

Idli

By     |    Sep 13, 2011
Posted in: Lentils     |    6 Comments

My apologies for not posting for long. Last week was very hectic at work and on the weekend had been to Stockholm. Had a really nice time there and the weather was also kind. While on a Taxi, I chatted with the taxi driver about Indian food in Stockholm and asked him about his favorite Indian Restaurants. To my surprise he said he doesn’t go to Indian Restaurants much as [...]

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Coconut Lentil Chutney

Coconut Lentil Chutney

By     |    Aug 25, 2011
Posted in: Side Dish     |    5 Comments

Coconut chutney is one of the most famous side dish from South Indian Cuisine. Served mainly with Idly, Dosa, Vada in breakfast or with lunch also. There are many versions of chutney using different variations but this recipe is what I grew up eating. Adjust the number of green chilies according to your spice level. Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Ingredients Grated coconut or coconut pieces: 1 cup [...]

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Paneer Butter Masala

Paneer Butter Masala

By     |    Aug 4, 2011
Posted in: Paneer     |    1 Comment

Paneer butter masala is one of the most popular vegetarian dish of India. Almost found in the menu of all Indian Restaurants. The combination of milk, cream and butter makes the dish rich and creamy. Perfect if u have a party at home.

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Dal with Ridge Gourd/Zucunni

Dal with Ridge Gourd/Zucunni

By     |    Jul 15, 2011
Posted in: Lentils     |    No Comments

This recipe gives a different taste as the dal is dry roasted before being cooked. Dry roasted dal is very famous in western part of Odisha.

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Bitter Melon/Karela Stir Fry

Bitter Melon/Karela Stir Fry

By     |    Jul 10, 2011
Posted in: Vegetables     |    No Comments

Well some don’t like the bitter taste of Karela and for some its one of their favourite vegetable and for some its part of their everyday lunch. Whether you like it or not but you can not deny the nutritious facts of bitter melon and how good its for stomach and skin. So here is a very simple karela stir fry mostly prepared in Odia kitchen.

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