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Kurkurit Bhendi-Maharashtrian recipe-Bhindi Kurkuri-Crispy Okra Fry

November 22, 2017 by Smita Singh Leave a Comment

Kurkurit Bhendi

Dear readers, by now you must have figured out our love for Okra – we have a separate playlist on our YouTube Channel for this queen of the palate.

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Filed Under: Bhindi/Okra Recipes, Lunch Box recipes, Maharashtrian Recipes, Veg Recipes

Bhoplyachi Bhaji-भोपळ्याची भाजी-Pumpkin Stir Fry-Kaddu ki Sabzi

November 17, 2017 by Smita Singh 2 Comments

Bhoplyachi-Bhaji

Often, during my discussions with others, when people find out that I hail from Ratnagiri, one of the most beautiful areas in the picturesque Konkan coast, the inevitable question that I get often posed with is “so you must be adept in sea-food and non-vegetarian dishes”?

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Filed Under: Konkan Recipes, Lunch Box recipes, Maharashtrian Recipes, Veg Recipes

Phodnicha Bhaat- फोडणीचा भात-Fried Rice-Tadka Rice-Quick rice preparation

November 15, 2017 by Smita Singh Leave a Comment

Phodnicha Bhaat

“Childhood is the most beautiful of all life’s seasons.” As rightly quoted, “Sometimes the smallest things take up the most space in your heart.” Being a 90s kid, we grew up seeking happiness and joy in those little moments and things that may appear trivial to the current generation.

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Filed Under: Comfort Food, Lunch Box recipes, Maharashtrian Recipes, Ramadan recipes, Rice Preparations, Veg Recipes

Idli-Idli recipe-Best South Indian Breakfast

October 30, 2017 by Smita Singh 1 Comment

Idli

While I was pursuing my post-graduation in Culinary Arts, I had an opportunity to hear Dr. Meera Baindur, a renowned speaker & associate professor at Manipal Centre for Philosophy and Humanities, on the topic “Food and Landscape in Indian Tradition: Rethinking Ayurveda Diet”. The speaker explained about how the climatic conditions & geography of different Indian states have affected flora & fauna and ultimately their effect on food habits.

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Filed Under: Karnataka Cuisine, Kerala cuisine recipes, Lunch Box recipes, Mangalore recipes, Snacks/Breakfast Recipes, South Indian Delicacies, Veg Recipes

Sukhe Kaale Chane | Navratri Ashtami Prasad | सूखे काले चने | नवरात्री के लिए प्रसाद की रेसिपी

September 27, 2017 by Smita Singh Leave a Comment

Sukhe Kale Chane

“Navratri“– is not just a ritual, in a deep sense it is the festival to celebrate and respect womanhood! In my point of view, none other than Goddess Durga metaphorize the strength & capabilities, a woman possesses.

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Filed Under: Comfort Food, Fasting/Upwas recipes, Lunch Box recipes, Navratri recipes, Uttar Pradesh Recipes, Veg Recipes

Konkani Batata Song (Potato with Red Chilies, Coconut and Tamarind)

August 28, 2017 by Smita Singh 1 Comment

Batata Song

For many foodies, a simple no fuss meal would definitely feature potatoes as an important ingredient. Potatoes have attained that distinction of being a perfect comfort food- thanks to numerous easy yet delicious recipes that can be made using it.

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Filed Under: Comfort Food, Konkan Recipes, Lunch Box recipes, Maharashtrian Recipes, Veg Recipes Tagged With: accompaniments, Batata, konkani, Potato, Sides, Spicy

Kala Chana Sundal

July 23, 2017 by Pranay Singh Leave a Comment

Kala Chana Sundal

Sundal is one of those recipes originating from Southern India that is primarily prepared during festivities of Navratri. It is prepared as a part of ‘prasadam’.

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Filed Under: Accompaniment, Comfort Food, Fasting/Upwas recipes, Lunch Box recipes, Navratri recipes, Snacks/Breakfast Recipes, South Indian Delicacies, Veg Recipes

Suran Fry/Elephant Foot Yam Fry

July 16, 2017 by Smita Singh Leave a Comment

Suran Fry

In my last post Mozzarella Cheese Sticks I declared how the fried food is gradually inching up in my list of “food that I crave for”. It’s a pretty volatile list that alters itself with the changing season with the fried items making it to the top in monsoons.

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Filed Under: Accompaniment, Comfort Food, Diwali recipes, Konkan Recipes, Lunch Box recipes, Maharashtrian Recipes, Snacks/Breakfast Recipes, Suran/Yam recipes, Veg Recipes

Bisi Bele Bath

June 25, 2017 by Smita Singh Leave a Comment

Bisi Bele Bath-Sambhar Rice

Being a foodie, I can lay my claim to anything and everything that gets served in a plate to me. However, I must admit that some regional cuisine in India are more dear to me than others.

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Filed Under: Comfort Food, Karnataka Cuisine, Lunch Box recipes, Mangalore recipes, Rice Preparations, South Indian Delicacies, Veg Recipes

Methichi Bhaji/ Methi ki sabji

May 22, 2017 by Pranay Singh 2 Comments

Methichi Bhaji 01

Fenugreek leaves popularly known as Methi possess a great deal of medicinal value and is one of the important ingredients in an Indian household. It is known to possess anti-diabetic, anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant properties.

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Filed Under: Comfort Food, Konkan Recipes, Lunch Box recipes, Maharashtrian Recipes, Veg Recipes, Winter recipes

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