Month: August 2012

Easy Chickpeas Salad

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Off late we have been experiencing moderate weather unlike the scorching heat we get during this time of the year. It does not mean that we are completely out of the woods yet, there are some spikes and we still have days on which the temperature climbs over the 100F. On such days, I don’t feel like staying in the […]

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Category: Appetizers / Snacks, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Light Vegetarian Lunches, Low Fat Recipes, Pasta Salads & Soups

Palak /Spinach ka Raita

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Raita a yogurt based Inidan condiment is a favorite in our family and so I make it often. With variations like cucumber raita, okra, potato raita , boondi raita etc the possibilities are endless. It is served as side dish along with vegetable rice, pulao, biryani or with rotis/parathas. This spinach raita is an easy, healthy and a good way […]

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Category: Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes, Kid Friendly Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Pasta Salads & Soups

Baingan Masala/ Eggplant Dry Curry

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Brinjal is a frequently used vegetable in our house maybe after okra, potato, tindora.Another plus is that it is available in the Indian stores throughout the year and so I cook with it often.  Baingan Masala is one dish I learnt few months ago and I have tried it many times since.  There are so many variations of this classic […]

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Category: Coconut based Curries / Gravies, Dry Vegetable Dishes, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes, Low Fat Recipes