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Sarson Da Saag and Makki Di Roti (Tempered Mustard Greens with Cornmeal Flat Bread)

December 14, 2015

Winters brings with it a respite from the scorching hot summers, where temperature drops in and the spirits soar. Along with cosy blankets and quilts it brings with it variety of food, vegetables, fruits and sweets. This is the time when the markets are flooded with lush greens saags and vegetables. Come winters Makki di roti (coarse maize bread) and Sarson da saag (mustard plant) are culinary delights that are savoured in every household of North India especially Punjab . The prominent names that come to mind whenever Punjabi cuisine is mentioned are tandoori chicken and butter chicken. But one…

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Oats &Dryfruits Cigar

December 6, 2015

Oats Dry fruit Cigars are delicious and very festive is one of the sweet which makes everyone happy in my family as it is mildly sweet and full of flavor. Since these are made with sugarfree Natura, everyone can indulge in this sweet temptation called Oats Dry fruits Cigar. This recipe has been created for Sugar Free Dessert Challenge on http://sugarfree-india.com/.

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Brown Rice Biryani

November 14, 2015

A whole grain of rice has several layers. Brown rice is produced only when the outermost layer, thehull, is removed which does not affect much to the nutritional value of the rice. White rice is produced when the brown rice is further milled to remove the bran. During this process the rice has lost many of its nutrients. The resulting white rice is simply a refined starch that is largely bereft of its original nutrients. Brown rice is a very important source of food fiber that is necessary to improve health in general and digestion in particular. Food fiber is…

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Muttabal – A Creamy Roasted Aubergine Dip

October 26, 2015

Middle Eastern cuisine is known for its massive selection of appetizers, referred to as “Mazze”. The different types of Mazze prepared by people from this region add to more than a hundred dishes. Some dishes are cold, others are hot, but all are a feast to the eye as they build up to form this colorful mosaic on the table. Mazze’s are customarily eaten dipped with warm pita bread. Usually, the main dish is preceded by a table full of Mazzes that people enjoy as they are having a drink and chatting together. This setting of happy chattering and sipping…

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Apple Malpua with Apricot Rabri ( Sweet Apple Fritters served with Apricot Condensed Milk)

October 19, 2015

Navratri is celebrated to glorify the spirit in us. The spirit in us alone can destroy all negative qualities (inertia, pride, obsession, cravings, aversions, etc). By turning inward during Navratri, and getting in touch with the spirit within, we can overcome these negative tendencies and invoke the position qualities that are within us, thus feeling elevated and renewed. Navaratri is a festival dedicated to the worship of the Hindu deity Durga. The word Navaratri means ‘nine nights’. In Sanskrit, navameans nine and ratri means nights. The nine nights of Navratri celebrate and honor the nine different aspects of Mother Divine…