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Phalahari kadhi/Karhi

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 5 minutes. Cooking time: 10-12 minutes. Total time: 17 minutes. The “Chandraghanta” is the third form of nav Durga. The people who worshiped on this day are blessed with eternal strength and everlasting happiness. “Phalahari kadhi/Karhi” made with singhare ka aata (water chestnut flour) and bottle gourd is a light, nutritious, […]

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Phalahari Thali day 2

On the  third day of Navratri, I crafted a light and refreshing thali featuring a blend of flavours and textures. The highlight of the meal was Paniyaram in Curd—soft and spongy dumplings soaked in seasoned yogurt, offering a delightful balance of tangy and mildly spiced flavours, perfect for a vrat-friendly feast. Alongside, I served a

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Phalahari Thali (day 1)

For the day of Navratri, I prepared a wholesome and flavourful thali, starting with Phalahari Idli—a special vrat-friendly variation of the traditional idli, made using vrat ingredients like samak rice and served with a delicious Peanut Chutney. The chutney, rich in flavour, offers a perfect nutty complement to the soft and fluffy idlis, adding a

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Corn kachori

Servings: 6 Preparation time: 20 minutes. preparing stuffing time: 15 minutes. Frying time: 15 minutes(each batch).. Total time: 50 minutes. Corn Kachori: Experimental Recipe: I love experimenting with cooking, the recipe with basic ingredients. As an experiment I decided to cook something special with limited ingredients and the result was awesome, that’s what I am

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Tomato radish salad (stir fry)

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 5 minutes. Frying time: 6-8 minutes.. Total time: 13 minutes. “Tomato radish salad (stir fry)” is a refreshing, crunchy, and colorful salad that brings together the natural sweetness of ripe tomatoes and the sharp, peppery bite of fresh radish. In this version, both vegetables are chopped into big chunky pieces, which

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