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August 14th-2018
Happy Independence Day!
Dear readers, India is celebrating its 72nd Independence Day on Wednesday August 15th-2018. It is an important day especially for us who live abroad. Food is an interesting way to discuss the topic. Here are some delicious and easy to follow tri color recipes on this special occasion. Try out these recipes and please do share your valuable comments. Happy Independence Day, Shuchi
Some Tri Color Recipes for Independence Day
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Indian Tri-Color Pasta
The Indian Independence Day is on August 15th. It is important for us, who live abroad to teach our kids about this special day. Food is an interesting way to discuss the topic. How about pasta? Now-a-days kids appreciate pasta over any regular food. So, on the special occasion of Independence ... Read More..
July-27th-2018
Fasting Recipes for Saavan Month
Dear readers, as per Hindu lunar calendar Saavan is the 5th month. This year Saavan is starting from July 28th and it will conclude on August 26th with Raksha bandhan festival. Many people fast on Mondays of Saavan. Here are a few healthy and delicious recipes for fasting....
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Raw Banana Cutlets
Raw bananas are rich in dietary fibers, carbohydrates, and also in vitamins C and B6. Bananas are one of the best sources for potassium. Raw bananas do not have natural sugars like ripened bananas. Raw bananas can be easily found in grocery stores. Bananas are usually eaten in most fasts......
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Singhare Ki Namkeen Burfi
Singhara, also known as water chestnut, is rich in carbohydrate, starch , vitamin B6, riboflavin etc. In India they are eaten raw as a fruit, and also boiled. There are plenty of delicacies made out of Singhara flour. Singharas are most commonly used in delicacies made for fasting days. This is a low calorie delicacy of Singhara flour...
July-18th-2018
Growing Vegetables at home!
Dear readers, growing vegetables at home is becoming popular these days. There are plenty of reasons as to why people like to grow things in their own garden....Some people worry about the use of chemicals/ pesticides in vegetables and fruits, while others like to be close to nature, and find it relaxing to work in the garden. Some enthusiasts also grow rare and hard to find vegetables.... Whatever may be your reasons for thinking about growing your own vegetables; it should be fun for you, and not a chore...
Enjoy Gardening,
Shuchi
Vegetable Gardening ideas-
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Homegrown Tomatoes
Tomatoes are one of the easiest vegetables to grow at home, in ground or in containers. Tomatoes come in a wide range of sizes, shapes and colors. For several years we have been growing tomatoes in our kitchen garden. Tomatoes are rich in vitamin A and C, and are also rich in minerals. Tomatoes are used in salads, soups, curries....
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Homegrown Chilli/Peppers
There ia a large variety of chilies all around the world. Some of them are real hot while others are mild. These chilies/ peppers are used as spices, vegetables, and also as medicinal products. Chilies contain a substance called capsaicin, which gives the characteristic pungency/ hotness to the chilies. Shimla Mirch, also know as Capscium.....
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Homegrown Tulsi/ Basil
Basil can be easily grown at home. You can start by planting basil seeds or can plant a baby plant directly. Basil seeds as well as plants can be easily found in most of the nurseries in spring season. One can plant basil in the ground or in pots. Basil is a summer plant and it cannot tolerate even a light frost.....
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Homegrown Lauki (Bottle Gourd)
Lauki, Ghiya, Kaddu, Doodhi, Bottle Gourd and here in America it is also called as Squash. One vegetable and so many different names. Bottle gourds contains about 96% water. They are rich in dietary fibers, and are also a good source of vitamin B and contain iron as well. Bottle gourd is one of the lightest vegetable and it is very easy to digest...
April-10th-2018
Carrot and Pepper Pickle / Gajar aur Mirch ka Achar
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Carrot and Pepper Pickle
Carrot and pepper pickle is a very quick and delicious Indian style pickle. You can use Jalapeno or serrano pepper. I have used serrano peppers, which are easily available in the USA. These are spicy peppers which are very close to Indian thick green chilies used for pickle. You can use any thick and spicy peppers available in your part of world...... Read More..
Paan Thandai
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Paan Thandai
Paan- paan, also known as Betel is an evergreen perennial from tropical climate. Paan leaves are strong and peppery in taste. The paan leaves are heart shaped and are often consumed as mouth freshener along with fennel seeds and areca nuts in India.Thandai -thandai is a traditional milk based spiced Indian drink. It is made with selected spices grinded with nuts. Thandai is considered as a good coolant. In North India this special drink is made for Holi (the festival of colors). Read More..
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Potato sandwich or desi style sandwich
Potato sandwich or desi style sandwich is a North Indian style of sandwich. It is made with potato masala. For desi style sandwich boiled and mashed potatoes are cooked with chopped onions and tomatoes and flavor with garam masala. This sandwich makes a hearty breakfast. You can also make this sandwich for kids' lunch box.... Read More..
November 8th-2017
Sarson ka saag!
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Sarson ka Saag
Sarson saag (mustard leaves preparation) is a very famous delicacy from Punjab. This delicious saag is served with makke ki roti (bread made with cornmeal). Sarson ka saag amd makke di roti is a very popular combo in Punjab. Now a days in winter time one can find this combo all the restaurants... Read More..
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Lunch Box
These Idlies are steam cooked savory cakes of fermented batter of Semolina (sooji/ rava ). Usually in South India Idlies are served with chutneys for the breakfast. This is an ideal meal for kid's lunch boxes. You can also put some coconut chutney. Add your kids favorite fruits and sweet!
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Italian Cuisine
Italian cuisine is one of the most popular cuisines around the world. The words bring to mind the world of pizza, pastas, ravioli, spaghetti, delicious breads, salads, mouth watering cakes, pastries, coffee .
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