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Continue ReadingA delicious and easy Kerala prawn curry, creamy with coconut yet balanced by the tang of tomatoes, raw mango, and kokum. A favourite recipe for both for the family and guests. Ingredients: 350g-400g / about 20 pieces medium-large prawns, cleaned and deveined (without shell) 1 small onion (about 3” diameter), sliced thinly 1” piece…
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Continue ReadingA super-simple recipe of healthy sweet potatoes that can either be served as a side dish or a dessert. Ingredients: ½ kg sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into ½ cm slices (with the skin) ½ liter (2 cups) water 6-7 whole cloves Pinch of salt 3 tablespoons grated or powdered jaggery 2 teaspoons ghee…
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Continue ReadingWith the fresh, green bitterness of fenugreek balanced by the nuttiness of roasted dals, chilies and coriander seed, and the fragrant aroma of basmati, Fenugreek Rice is a healthy meal in one needing accompaniments of only yoghurt, papad, and pickles. Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice/ leftover rice 1 tablespoon urad dal (skinned black gram)…
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Continue ReadingA quick, delicious Kerala recipe of juicy prawns fried until crispy in coconut oil, marinated in a fragrant blend of grated coconut, coriander leaves, cumin, Malabar peppercorns, and fiery red chilies, enhanced by tangy tamarind. Ingredients: 350g-400g / about 20 pieces medium-large prawns, cleaned deveined (without shell) a 1½ inch ball of tamarind pulp…
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Continue ReadingAn easy and delicious summer dip that combines the quick-cooking lentils with the fragrant flavour of fresh, ripe mangoes and Indian spices. Ingredients: ¼ cup split moong dal (yellow lentils) Click here to buy ¼ teaspoon turmeric ¼ teaspoon red chili, ground ½ teaspoon salt 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh coriander…
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Continue ReadingEggs are ubiquitous in Indian Parsi cuisine and used in a variety of innovative ways. This unique and delicious breakfast or brunch dish of spicy, soft scrambled eggs enhanced by sweet and fragrant ripe mangoes, is always a big hit! Ingredients: 4 eggs ½ teaspoon salt freshly ground black pepper, to taste ¼ teaspoon…
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Continue ReadingThis watermelon curry meets all my requirements of a good recipe! It’s easy, quick, beautiful, and delicious! It’s also a low-waste dish, as you can cook the tougher white inner rind of the watermelon as well. A sure hit at any dinner party! Ingredients: ½ a large watermelon (about 800g) 1 teaspoon nigella seeds (kalonji)…
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Continue ReadingThe perfect mildly spiced North Indian breakfast dish or afternoon snack with cumin and chili adding freshness to green peas. Ingredients: 200g green peas (fresh or frozen) ½ teaspoon cumin 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 2 green chilies, slit ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons water chopped coriander for garnish (optional) a squeeze of lime…
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Healthy, spicy long beans cooked in lemongrass, cinnamon, chilies, and coconut for a perfect vegan lunch or dinner. Ingredients: 250g long beans, cut into 2” pieces 1 tomato, cut into wedges 1 long green stem lemongrass ¼ cup water ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds 2 pieces cinnamon stick 1 medium onion, sliced lengthwise 3 cloves…
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Continue ReadingPungent mustard, chilies, and roasted coconut give this unique easy, healthy, vegetarian recipe an unusual but delicious combination of flavours. Ingredients: pumpkin cut into ½” dice, about 150g ¾ teaspoon salt – divided into 2 2 teaspoons grated ginger – divided into 2 1 cup plain, unflavoured yoghurt 2 tablespoons milk ½ teaspoon whole…
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