A mouthwatering dahi based bhindi/okra sabzi with a twist. The taste of caremelized onions and soft bhindi in spiced yogurt makes it very delicious as it looks. It is very similar to kadhi, but is thicker and creamier.Serve it with hot phulka’s and guaranteed that you will fall in love this simple and tasty dish.

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Sambar is a very traditional dish served in almost every South Indian household. The lentil based gravy has many different variations in each region. The sambar gets its spice and tanginess from the tamarind extract and sambar powder. The spice powder called “Sambar Powder” that is added is also atypical to every household. Each family, each region has their own subtle variation of this powder that it makes a huge difference to the way sambar tastes.

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The most basic and important ingredient in making “Sambar”. This spiced powder is made with a blend of roasted coriander seeds, tuvar dal, channa dal, fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and few more which adds to this unique taste which exemplifies the taste sambar.

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A very popular dish among the Tamil Brahmin and Kerala community. A very unsual curry made with coconut is roasted with fenugreek seeds and dried red chillies and cooked along with tamarind paste, makes it deliciously tangy and spicy.A variety of vegetables can be used for this recipe. The most popular combinations are lonely drumsticks or carrots and green bell peppers or cut okra’s or eggplants. Experiment and add vegetables to suit your palate. The recipe below uses carrots and green bell pepper’s.

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A deliciously tasting snack, much savored on a rainy day in India. Popular all over India and known by different names. In the south, it’s called a Bonda, and north a Vada, so much for this potato which is coated with a gram flour batter and deep fried and savored with Chutneys like Green Chutney and Date and Tamarind Chutney or just plain old Tomato Ketchup.

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A very popular dish all over India and each region in India as its own recipe for making these Vada’s. In the Southern India coconut is added to the yogurt mixture along with some green chillies and seasoned with mustard seeds and curry leaves. In the North, it’s a very popular street food, garnished with Date and Tamarind Chutney and Coriander leaves.An ever popular recipe which can be made 1 day ahead in time and served along with the main course or for a chaat/ tea party. So go ahead and indulge in these simply delicious savory and sweetened lentil dumplings in yogurt.

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This whole wheat pancake with strawberries and bananas can make a very quick healthy and wholesome breakfast. The goodness of whole wheat, coupled with almond powder and eggs makes the pancakes filling and nutritious. Serve it with bananas drizzled with honey or any other fruit of your choice.

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Kadhai Paneer has an irresistible flavor with the blend ofGreen Bell Peppers, dried fenugreek leaves and the cardamom. Very healthy and nutritious dish, as it consumes very less fat and no cream. A very popular North Indian dish, which has spread to the palates around the world. Serve it with hot phulka’s or a Indian bread of your choice.

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These sweet, tangy and chillied potato’s are simple delicious and make a great appetizer for any party. The best part of these is that they get made in a jiffy if you already have some boiled potatoes. The sesame seed gives the crunchy texture; in addition, the garlic, ginger and the soy sauce adds the required kick for this sweet potato.

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The ever popular “Manchurian” is an Indian Chinese dish. Indian Chinese cuisine is the adaptation of Chinese seasoning and cooking techniques to suite Indian tastes. It is said to have been developed by the tiny Chinese community that lived in Kolkata for over a century. Immensely popular with Indians, it is widespread in major Indian metropolitan cities such as Mumbai, New Delhi and most importantly Kolkata (formerly Calcutta).

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