Finnish Christmas Cookies

      This recipe is inspired by ‘Scandinavian Sweet Treats’ – Karen Berg Douglas. I was impressed by the simplicity of recipes and the use of simple ingredients. Most of the recipes were quite easy and  ready in less than 30 minutes ( yes, that includes  the baking time…

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DIY : Hot Chocolate

 The homemade cocoa powder is made up of only 3 ingredients as compared to the store bought hot cocoa which has preservatives and other unwanted stuff. And it tastes way better than the ready made ones. These are also great DIY edible gifts especially during Holidays.     My kids…

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Jeera Aloo / Chatpata Aloo ( Spicy Potato Wedges)

    Jeera Aloo / Spicy Potato Wedges   Sometimes the humble potatoes save your meals. With a few boiled potatoes resting in the butter box of our refrigerator, I knew what the dinner menu should look like. It’s good to have boiled potatoes handy !!        …

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Hot and Sour Soup ( Indo – Chinese )

  #006   Most restaurants serve Hot and Sour soup which is unpalatable. I’m not saying it because I’m a hot and sour soup lover and I could not find a single restaurant serving a good bowl of this soup in our own city. When you make huge batches of…

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Fish Curry

A well cooked curry speaks volumes in flavor & for any curry, taste is what it is all about. Most of the times, curry making is thought of as a time consuming activity, something one might not consider for a busy weeknight dinner. But I would like to invite you…

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Custard Pot Pies With Vermicelli

          This recipe is a fusion of two popular Indian desserts – custard  ( vanilla pudding ), usually served chilled and sweetened vermicelli which is always relished hot . It may look like a long recipe but trust me it is ready in thirty  minutes. We…

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Calming Turmeric Tea

 Spring has definitely sprung but it has brought high amounts of allergens in the air as well. Many of you have been asking for this recipe. Try this tea as soon as you begin to feel sick. Or just drink it couple of times a week to keep a check…

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Carrot Pudding – Gajar Ka Halwa

Gajar halwa is essentially a winter dessert in North India since carrots are in season. Also known as gajar pak / gajrela , this winter favorite is made by cooking raw carrots along with milk and ghee. Traditionally grated carrots are used and slowly cooked with milk but this recipe…

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