spices

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Shrikhand {Thickened Yogurt with Saffron & Cardamom}

September 18, 2015 Desserts

Hung yogurt or thickened yogurt – call it however you want, its a revelation. Alas, my family is divided when it comes to yogurt. Which is silly by the way and I can’t do anything about it. Well, at least I can get things done my way. Allow me to elaborate.

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Paneer Bhurji {Scrambled Indian Cheese}

September 11, 2015 Indian

We don’t like cheese. There, I said it. Sacrilege for a food enthusiast to dislike an ingredient that is so widely used in many recipes all around the world. But I digress. Everyone is entitled to dislike ingredients. Don’t get me started with peas. Ewww 😀

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Bottle Gourd & Fenugreek Flatbread

March 24, 2015 Indian

Hi friends!! Hello Spring!! I’ve been buried under so much work lately, that it feels so good to be able to sit down and blog. Finally. 24 hours a day is never enough for me. Ever.

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Spiced Ivy Gourd

March 13, 2015 Indian

It’s a BLAH Friday. So gloomy out here, which certainly explains my laziness to do anything at all. Even cooking. That’s when Maa’s easy and delicious recipes comes in handy. This spiced ivy gourd takes literally minutes to cook! With the exception of making rotis and dal. Anyways.

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Ginger Tea with Coconut

March 10, 2015 Beverages

Parts of the country is still experiencing harsh winters, and the rest, remains mellow in comparison. I’ve found the perfect drink for these two conditions. Though air is nippy, sometimes you just have to sip something tropical in hopes for a better weather. Throw in coconut and everything just feels tropical.

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