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GUACAMOLE
This is a dip made of mashed avocado mixed with chopped onions and other seasonings. It goes well with chips and is also used in many mexican dishes.Guacamole2 avocados, peeled, chopped & mashed...
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VEGETABLE FAJITA
Hearty and delicious vegetable fajitaThis is a healthy, easy and delicious main dish from mexican cuisine. I have had this dish in restaurants couple of times and I absolutely love it. So I tried it at...
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IDADA / WHITE DHOKLA
Idada / White DhoklaThis is a zesty snack made of rice and lentils. It is popular in the state of Gujarat, located in the western part of India. Gujarat is famous for its wide varieties of sweet and...
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MEXICAN TORTA !!
My show-stopper Mexican torta !!I am writing this post after many months but I had lot of stuff going on. Finally I decided to start what I enjoy doing - posting recipes, so here I am with my brand new...
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SUKHADI / GUL-PAPDI with a twist !
Sukhadi or Gul-papdiSukhadi - as in Gujarati or Gul-papdi - as in Marathi is a traditional sweet dish made from all the healthy ingredients. Kids love it and adults adore this rich sweet dish. Even...
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CABBAGE PAKODA/ SPICY CABBAGE FRITTERS
Cabbage pakodas/Spicy cabbage frittersThis recipe came to me when I was experimenting fritters with different vegetables. I wanted to create an appetizer which is quick, tasty and can be made when your...
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MANGO LASSI
Creamy, frothy mango lassiLassi is a popular, traditional yogurt-based summer drink from northern part of India. Lassi is a blend of yogurt, water, spices and sometimes fruit. Lassi can be sweet or...
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GHUGHRA
Scrumptious Ghughra !!The biggest and most important festival of India - Diwali / Deepawali (meaning : row of lamps) will arrive in a couple of days and I am sure you all will be busy preparing for the...
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KRACKJACK SHANKARPALE
Krackjack ShankarpaleHi All !! Today is Dhanatrayodashi (Marathi) or Dhanteras (Gujarati) - is the first day of the 5-day Diwali festival. So today Diwali has officially begun ! Today I am posting one...
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FRESH MAVA / KHOYA GULAB JAMUN
Fresh Mava / Khoya Gulab jamunsToday let's talk about my favorite topic - desserts !! I adore sweets, I would say desserts make my meals "complete" :) The recipe I am making today is from the Indian...
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THAI RED CURRY (feeds 4-5 approx.)
Thai red curry with thai rice Ingredients :-1 medium stalk of broccolli, cut into florets1 medium sized zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch cubes 5-6 white mushrooms, cut into...
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MEXICAN RICE AND BEANS
I am back again with quite a simple but filling recipe of rice and beans. I think it's a good way to end your weekend with a warm and hearty bowl of rice & sweet-tangy beans - a perfect comfort...
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STUFFED MUSHROOMS (serves 2-3)
Stuffed MushroomMy family loves mushrooms in general. About 4-5 years back, I had this appetizer at an Italian restaurant, that's how I fell in love with it. During the same time I used to watch a TV...
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ROASTED WHITE ASPARAGUS
Golden crisp asparagusI think the best way to introduce asparagus into your kitchen is by roasting it - the reason being it has a nice toasty crunch to it. I have tried roasting both - green and white...
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DUDHI MUTHIA / BOTTLE GOURD MUTHIYA
Dudhi / Bottle Gourd MuthiyaMuthiya is a popular and healthy tea time snack from Gujarat - which lies in western part of India. The name origins from "muthi" means "fist" in Gujarati and while making...
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FRESH MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO BRUSCHETTA
Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato BruschettaThis is one of my all time favorite Italian appetizers. Easy to prepare, delicious with an array of colors - this is a dish to behold !! You will find numerous...
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FRIED CHIVDA
Fried poha chivdaFried Chivda is a fried snack made from a special kind of flattened rice. This is a rich Maharashtrian snack prepared during Diwali or can also be prepared as an afternoon snack. It is...
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DABELI
Chatpati Dabeli !!Dabeli or Kutchi dabeli or Kachchhi dabeli is a snack food of India, originating in the Kutch or Kachchh region of Gujarat - located in the western part of India. Dabeli literally...
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SAMOSA
Chatpata Samosas !Samosa is a very famous spicy appetizer from Indian cuisine. It is shaped like a triangle and normally stuffed with potatoes, onions, green peas or lentil filling. It is normally...
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FRESH CORN BHAJI / FRESH CORN FRITTERS
Crunchy golden corn bhaji !!Summer is about to end but you can still entertain your taste buds with fresh corn bhaji or fritters. These are quick and easy to make so they work perfectly as an afternoon...
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STUFFED BRINJAL AND RED POTATOES
Stuffed brinjal and red potatoesThis is one of the many famous vegetables/curries from India. There are various recipes for the stuffing, I am making the one which my friend told me about. I made a few...
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VAL (serves 2-3)
Tangy, sweet and spicy valThis is a tangy, sweet and spicy curry made from a certain kind of flat dried beans called val. Traditionally this is one of the many dishes which is made during a sacred...
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FETTUCCINE ALFREDO (feeds 3-4)
Fettuccine AlfredoFettuccine Alfredo is a rich and creamy pasta dish made from fettuccine tossed with Parmesan cheese, cream and butter. This is considered one of the oldest and simplest ways of making...
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V's SPECIAL SANDWICH
V's special sandwichThis post is very dear to me since this is created by my son who loves to eat ! The combination of cheese and vegetables in this sandwich is so amazing that you will be compelled to...
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LOADED NACHOS
Loaded NachosI find these one of the most filling and delicious appetizers ! If you have the ingredients ready, it's easy to make. You can add as many or as less ingredients you want. And the plus...
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