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Gondh Panni Recipe (Sweet Gum Tree Almond Drink Recipe)

Archana's Kitchen | Sunday, 25 September 2016 00:12

Gondh Panni Recipe ( Sweet Gum Tree Almond Drink Recipe) is a traditional drink made from gondh or gum tree relished with almonds and jaggery. Gondh also known as "Taragacanth gum" is tasteless , odourless, viscous water soluble natural-gum. Many people are unaware of using this ingridient but it is the best used as a stabiliser, emulsifier and texture additive.…

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Published in Indian Drink Recipes

Tangy & Spicy Ridge Gourd Peel Chutney Recipe

Swapna | Sunday, 25 September 2016 00:00

We tend to forgo the vegetable peels most of the times neglecting their nutritional values which are at times higher than the actual vegetable. Ridge gourd is loaded with nutrients such as dietary fiber, vitamin C, zinc, thiamin, iron and magnesium and so is its peel. Comparatively the peel is richer in dietary fiber than the gourd itself. The Tangy…

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Published in Indian Chutney Recipes

Apple Tamatar Sabzi Recipe (No Onion No Garlic Spiced Apple Tomato Curry)

Archana's Kitchen | Sunday, 25 September 2016 00:00

Apple Tamatar Ka Sabzi (Spiced Apple Tomato Gravy) is a semi-gravy made with cubed apple cooked in a cinnamon infused tomato based gravy. It rightly brings out the flavour in the dish. As apples goes well with the cinnamon,the gravy us a sweet and tangy taste. The dish was found to be originally from Jammu and Kashmir. Since most of…

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Published in Indian Vegetarian Curries (Gravy Recipes)

Singhara Atta Cheela Recipe (No Onion No Garlic Navratri Fasting/Vrat Recipe)

Archana's Kitchen | Sunday, 25 September 2016 00:00

Singhara Atta Cheela Recipe (No Onion No Garlic Navratri Fasting/Vrat Recipe) is a kind of pancake made from Singhara Atta/Water Chest Nut flour.The batter is spiced up with green chilli coriander and the basic Indian spice. Singhara Atta is mainly preferred during the Navratri Vrat.The flour contains a lot of health benifits such as proteins, calcium and vitamins which makes…

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Published in Indian Paratha, Phulka, Bhakris, Puri, Naans, Theplas & More

Sweet Boondi / Meethi Boondi Recipe

Sasmita | Saturday, 24 September 2016 00:57

Sweet Boondi / Meethi Boondi Recipe is an Indian sweet recipe with crisper surface and sugary juice within. This homemade Sweet Boondi / Meethi Boondi Recipe is apt for Prasad during festivals or as a sweet munch after meals. If you like this recipe, explore more of our Indian sweet recipes Badam & Besan Ladoo Recipe Dry Fruits Suzhiyam (Boorelu)…

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Published in Indian Sweets and Mithai Recipes

Tomato Gojju (South Indian Style Tomato Curry Recipe)

Madhuli Ajay | Saturday, 24 September 2016 00:35

Tomato Gojju is one of the easiest side dish (South Indian Style Tomato Curry Recipe) that can be made, especially when you are pressed for time. Tomatoes are cooked with jaggery and a couple of spices to make this quick accompaniment for rotis or rice. This no onion no garlic side dish is also good for those days when you…

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Published in Indian Vegetarian Curries (Gravy Recipes)

Beans And Matki Bhaji Recipe (Maharashtrian Green Beans And Sprouted Moth Beans)

Madhuli Ajay | Saturday, 24 September 2016 00:00

Beans and Matki Bhaji (curry) is a simple Maharashtrian style curry made using green beans and sprouted moth beans. This no-onion/garlic side dish is part of many festive fares. The simple curry is spice with Goda masala. You can add sprouted moong beans to it along with moth beans. Usually kokum syrup or dried kokum skin is used as a…

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Published in Indian Vegetarian Curries (Gravy Recipes)

Night Jasmine & Creamy Coconut Rice Recipe

Sai Priya | Saturday, 24 September 2016 00:00

Parijata, also known as Ganga Shiuli in Odiya & Night Jasmine in English is Lord Krishna's favorite flower. Though i have seen my mom using the leaves to make fritters, using the flowers came into picture only a few years back. While Assamese add these to fish curry, many use these as a replacement of Saffron. These flowers are sun-dried…

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Published in Rice

Palak Makhana Recipe(Navaratri Fasting/Vrat Recipe)

Archana's Kitchen | Saturday, 24 September 2016 00:00

Palak Makhana is a North Indian gravy made with with toasted makhana blended in a creamy palak gravy. This is a dish that is famous during the festival of Navratri where people fast according to their tradition. Since there are no onion and no garlic added it makes a perfect dish to be eaten while fasting. Lotus being spiritual to many…

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Published in Indian Vegetarian Curries (Gravy Recipes)

Sabudana Tikki Recipe ( Spiced Tapioca Pearls Patties Recipe)

Archana's Kitchen | Saturday, 24 September 2016 00:00

Sabudana Tikki ( Spiced Tapioca Pearls Patties) are a delicious snack meal which is made by combining the soaked sabudana with a starch such as potato and is flavoured with some Indian spices. The patties are then pan fried with a little bit of oil on both the sides till it is crispy and golden brown. Sabudana Tikki ( Spiced…

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Published in Tea Time Snack & Healthy Evening Snack Recipes

Sabudana Pulao Recipe (No Onion No Garlic Fasting/Vrat Recipes)

Archana's Kitchen | Saturday, 24 September 2016 00:00

Sabudana Pulao is a very simple dish made with the Tapioca pearls cooked with assorted vegetables and flavoured with simple Indian spices. It is a one pot dish and does not take much time to prepare unlike the regular pulao. Since it does not contain onion and garlic it is best eaten during the Navaratri fasting. Sabudana being originally from…

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Published in Rice

Sago Yogurt Parfait Recipe ( Creamy Tapioca Pearls With Assorted Fruits Recipe)

Archana's Kitchen | Saturday, 24 September 2016 00:00

Sago Yogurt Parfait Recipe ( Creamy Tapioca Pearls With Assorted Fruits Recipe) is a quick and healthy breakfast made from tapioca pearls mixed into a creamy yogurt mixture of assorted fruits and drizzled with honey on top. Tapioca pearls are mainly originated from Tapioca roots which is found to have a very good nutritional value. Parfait are usually served frozen…

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Published in World - Breakfast, Wraps & Drinks

Potato Patties Stuffed With Bell Pepper, Coconut & Dry Fruits Recipe

Reena Vyas | Saturday, 24 September 2016 00:00

Potato Patties Stuffed With Bell Pepper, Coconut & Dry Fruits is a very delicious recipe with tasty coconut and dry fruit stuffing covered in a crispy layer of mashed potatoes. Its prepared widely during the festive season. Also, Potato Patties Stuffed With Bell Pepper, Coconut & Dry Fruits make for a great tea time snack and can be served with masala chai.…

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Published in Tea Time Snack & Healthy Evening Snack Recipes

Here’s The Weekend Menu For Goan Inspired Lunch

Suprabha S Matt | Friday, 23 September 2016 15:00

Rice, vegetables, coconut, seafood, are major ingredients in Goan cuisine. The Goan cuisine is greatly influenced by Portugal and Mughal cuisines. The blend of local ingredients with the exotic ones bring in the zesty taste that is needed for one to fall in love with the Goan food. Fish is an inseparable part of Goan meals. Many times, rice is replaced with soft bread. Goan food is often accompanied with the most popular regional alcoholic beverage “fenny” along with other cocktails.

No Onion No Garlic Black Eyed Beans Curry Recipe

Madhuli Ajay | Friday, 23 September 2016 00:56

No Onion No Garlic Black Eyed Beans (Chawli/Lobia/Cow peas) Curry is a tasty side dish usually served with Roti or Rice. This simple, quick no-onion/garlic recipe is made by cooking the nutritious beans with some flavourful spices and hence can be served for religious festive fares too. Groundnut powder adds taste and helps to thicken the gravy. Serve No Onion…

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