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Zucchini fritters (zucchini pakora)

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 5 minutes. Frying time: 5-6 minutes(each batch). Total time: 11 minutes. When I was in Japan, I received a heartwarming call from my daughter-in-law. With joy in her voice, she said, “Mom, your zucchini fritters are just too good!” Her words made me so happy that I decided then and there […]

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Arbi patta (colocasia leaves) ki sabji

Servings: 2-3 Preparation time: 14 minutes. Boiling time: 10 minutes Frying slices time: 6- 7 minutes( each batch) Frying masala time: 10 minute Cooking time: 20 minutes. Total time: 60 minutes. “Arbi patta (colocasia leaves) ki sabji” is my favorite preparation… the delicious and exciting recipe…my children called this “vegetarian fish” in their childhood. This

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Stuffed bitter gourd (karela) with dry coconut

Servings: 4-5 Preparation time: 10 minutes. Preparing stuffing time: 5-6 minutes. Cooking time: 15-20 minutes. Total time: 36 minutes. Do you love the bitter gourd? If yes, then must prepare this delicious “Stuffed Bitter Gourd”. Stuffed bitter gourd, or bharwa karela, is a celebrated dish in Indian kitchens known for transforming the strong,  bitterness of

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Kachche papita ki tarkari (Raw papaya curry with poppy seed)

Servings: 4-5 Preparation time: 15 minutes. Frying time: 7-8 minutes. Cooking time: 6-8 minutes. Total time: 31 minutes. It was hot sultry evening, a fresh breeze coming from the sea make it ideal climate. I was strolling in my lawn at Anuvijay Township very near to Kanyakumari. There is a papaya plant in my garden;

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