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Lotus Stem /Root (Kamal Kakdi) Poriyal (south Indian)

Lotus Stem /Root (Kamal Kakdi) Poriyal (south Indian)

Serving: 4-5 Preparation time: 5 minutes. Boiling lotus stem time: 10 minutes. Frying time: 10-12 minutes. Total time: 27 minutes. Last week I cooked “Lotus Stem /Root (Kamal Kakdi) Poriyal (south Indian)” paired with Rice-Dal (Dal–Chawal). My daughter-in-law appreciated the lotus stem poriyal recipe and is interested in learning how to prepare it! Lotus stem […]

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Kachchi Haldi (Raw Turmeric) Dry Sabji with Onion and Garlic

Kachchi Haldi (Raw Turmeric) Dry Sabji with Onion and Garlic

Servings: Preparation time:  10-12 minutes. Frying time: 14-15 minutes. Total time:  27 minutes. Nowadays (Winter in India) my husband loves and often include  “Kachchi Haldi (Raw Turmeric) Dry Sabji (Bhujiya) with Onion and Garlic” in his daily diet for health benefits. It is a vibrant and healthy dish with robust flavour and medicinal properties of

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Serve hot with “Steamed Rice

Hare Arhar/Tuhar phalli ki sabji (Tender/ Green Pigeon Pea with Poppy Seed)

Servings: 3-4 Preparation time: 10-12 minutes. Frying tomato time: 4 minutes. Frying masala time: 8-9 minutes. Cooking time: 7-8 minutes. total time: 33 minutes. “Green Tuar Pod ki Sabji”, also known as “Green Pigeon Peas Curry”, is a popular dish in Indian cuisine, particularly during the winter( Fresh Tuar Pod Season). Yesterday I cooked the

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Drumstick Curry/Shevgyachya Shenga Chi Bhaji (Maharashtrian Style)

Drumstick/Moringa Curry/Shevgyachya Shenga Chi Bhaji (Maharashtrian Style)

Servings: 3-4 Preparation time: 10-12 minutes. Frying time: 11-12 minutes. Cooking time: 9-10 minutes. Total time: 34 minutes. “Drumstick Curry (Maharashtrian Style)”, prepared in the traditional style, is a delightful and nutritious dish that highlights the unique flavours of drumsticks (Moringa pods). It is locally known as “Shevgyachya Shenga Chi Bhaji,”  often cooked with a

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Kalongi Tamatar Chutney (Nigella Sativa-tomato Dip/chutney)

Servings: Preparation time: 10-12 minutes. Puree cooking time:   20 minutes. Cooking time: 14-15 minutes. Total  time: 47 minutes. I recently prepared a unique chutney using Kalonji (Nigella Seeds) and Tamatar (Tomatoes), which turned out so delightful. Kalonji, known for its distinctive flavour and health benefits, pairs wonderfully with the tangy sweetness of tomatoes. In this

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