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Rama Navami Panakam
Simply put, Panakam is an Ayurvedic energy boosting and thirst quenching summer drink. While it is associated as a Rama Navami festival prasadam, in my house we enjoy it during hot months to...
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Blender Banana Oatmeal Muffins
I am not one to eliminate anything in food (with few exceptions of course) since I feel that every food comes with its own benefits. I genuinely believe in an Indian adage that, even elixir in excess...
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Karuppu Ulundhu Sadham (Urad Dal Rice)
Lentils are indispensable in an Indian’s kitchen. The variety is complemented with the myriad dishes from every region that’s both nourishing and delicious. But you know, eating healthy is such a...
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All-Purpose Corny Cornbread
I know I have blogged Cornbread before – a low calorie version with milk and another moist Jalapeno and Cheddar Skillet version. But looking at the various variations (along with Northern and...
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Homemade Tamarind Paste (OPOS®)
Today amongst the many precious commodities, to me, are time and energy. We invent gadgets to make our life easier and earn more time in the process; yet we seem to be running around like a headless...
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Easy Applesauce ( OPOS® method)
I cannot help shaking my head every single time I pass my grocery aisle and spot those stacked readymade applesauce. It pains my heart to spot fellow shoppers place quite a few in their shopping cart...
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OPOS Bottled Tadka
According to me, there are 3 types of cooks – experienced, passionate and smart. I think the combo of these traits would make for an extremely formidable chef. Years of cooking and love for food has...
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6 minute OPOS Pav Bhaji
Street foods! Aaaah, brings back some wonderful memories of my childhood in northern parts of India. What a candy/chocolates is to many a kid, Chaat was to me when I was little. And it holds true till...
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Pineapple & Strawberry Smoothie
Few years ago during a wellness visit, the doctor and I got into a discussion. She insisted that I supplement my junior’s diet with a multivitamin. I wondered why especially since she said...
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OPOS Bottled Tadka (with Lentils)
This post is a sequel to my previous OPOS Tadka recipe. An extremely handy pantry addition, it has saved me countless minutes in my cooking and cleaning process. While the previous was a basic tadka,...
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Easy Pulikachal (OPOS©)
I hail from an Indian community that is famous for its Puliyodharai - a verity rice that is flavored with a spiced tamarind paste. Also known as Puli sadham, Pulihora and puliogare , this South...
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5 Ingredient No-Bake Nut & Fruit Energy Bites (Dried Fruit Laddu)
Life – every day seem to be passing by fast, like a blurry image out of a train window! I joke that my “to-do” list is inexhaustible like Arjuna’s quiver!! For every line struck, I seem to be adding...
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Capsicum Cheese Paratha
Email Print Share Tweet Stumble My husband calls me a paratha queen – of course he is biased, but to clarify, he means it more to poke fun than as an awed spectator! I tend to make parathas out of...
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Watermelon Limeade
Email Print Share Tweet Stumble Continuing the story from my Pineapple, Carrot and Ginger Juice, this Watermelon Limeade was another of my go to drinks in place of water. With the natural sweetness...
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Carrot Oats Dosa
Given that I hail from southern India, I have a comforting affinity towards all things dosa. An Indian Breakfast is incomplete without Dosas. Dosas are lentil crepes that are served plain or with...
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Easy Carrot Peas Pulao
Its summer, the blissful days when I don’t have to worry about school and the likes. But I am not free from packing lunch and snack boxes unfortunately (no) thanks to sport camps and office! Though I...
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Jamaican Coconut Okra Rice
Growing up, my childhood was all about logical frugality. We were comfortable- yes, but it was never about lavish living. But I was surrounded by people who were into “in-your-face” opulence. I was...
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6 min Mor Kulambu (OPOS©)
Mor Kulambu is a South Indian dish which basically translates to “Buttermilk Stew”. Growing up, my mom made this during festive occasions. Though it can be enjoyed on a regular basis, it especially...
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Desi Ghee (Indian Clarified Butter)
Email Print Share Tweet Stumble Over the last few years, my exposure to the food industry has made me aware of the food I consume. Various food blogs have also helped to enlighten me with what is...
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Moros Y Cristianos (Cuban Black Beans & Rice)
Making lunchboxes can be stressful when you don’t have a plan. I pack both snack and lunchboxes for my little one and husband every day and it becomes crucial that I have a plan in place for the week...
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