Aval (Poha) Masala Mixture is one of those versatile Indian snacks that brings back memories of afternoon tea and festive gatherings. I make this version often at home. The combination …
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Aval Payasam is one of those comfort desserts that brings back childhood memories with every spoonful. This South Indian classic uses poha (flattened rice) as the star ingredient, cooking it …
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Kanda Poha (Kande Poha) is a very popular Maharashtrian breakfast dish. It is also served as an evening snack or even as a light dinner. Ingredients: Poha – 1 cup …
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A yummy and quick breakfast recipe that is popular in South India. This can also be served as an evening snack. Ingredients: Poha (Aval) – 2 cups Ginger – 2 …
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A delicious evening/tea time snack with poha (rice flakes). Ingredients: Aval (Poha) Cutlet – 2 cups + 1/4 cup Potatoes – 4, boiled, peeled, mashed Green Peas – 1/4 cup …
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A quick and tasty breakfast dish or can also be served as a snack. Ingredients: Poha (Aval) – 1 cup Potato – 1, peeled, finely chopped Onion – 1, chopped …
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Ingredients:Puffed rice (Poha) – 50 gmsMixed vegetables – 1/2 cup (Peas, cauliflower, carrots – cut into small pieces)Peanuts – 1 tbspMustard seeds – 1/2 tspCurry leaves – fewAsafoetida – 1/2 …
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Ingredients:Jaggery – 2/3 cupFresh coconut – 2/3 cup, gratedMilk – 1/2 cupPoha – 1 1/2 cupWarm water – 1/2 cupGhee – 1 tbspCardamoms – 2, crushed into powder For garnishingRasisins …
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Vegetable Upma earns its place in my kitchen mostly because of mornings when I have not planned anything and need something real on the table fast. It is not a …
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Every September, my neighbour Nirali stops buying onions. Not because she’s run out, and not because prices have spiked. Paryushan has begun, and for eight days her kitchen runs on …
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The kitchen goes quiet an hour before midnight, and that’s usually when you smell it: roasted coriander seeds and ghee, somewhere between a temple and a home. Someone’s mother is …
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There is a moment, just after you drop a handful of mustard seeds into hot oil, when the kitchen comes alive. The pop and crackle, the sudden cloud of sharp, …
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Key Highlights Mallika Badrinath kitchen tips focus on smarter and more organised home cooking methods. Traditional storage ideas help keep pantry ingredients fresh for longer periods. Popular dishes like dosa, …
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Picture a Tuesday afternoon at 4pm. Your child has just dragged their school bag through the door, shoes still half on, already announcing they’re ‘starving to death’. The lunchbox came …
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Key Highlights Virundhu Sappadu is a traditional Tamil feast served on a banana leaf during weddings, festivals, family gatherings, and special occasions. Vegetarian Virundhu Sappadu meals commonly include sambar, rasam, …
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You wake up late. The alarm was ignored twice. You splash water on your face, grab your bag, and tell yourself you’ll eat at the office. Except you never do. …
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Key Highlights Brunch dishes combine breakfast and lunch into one balanced weekend meal. Indian brunch ideas offer more savoury variety and regional flavours than regular brunch menus. A balanced brunch …
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Key Highlights Famous food of Madhya Pradesh includes comforting breakfasts, rich curries, vibrant street food, and festive sweets. Popular dishes like Poha, Dal Bafla, Bhutte Ka Kees, and Garadu reflect …
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Key Highlights Skipping breakfast is common due to busy mornings, low appetite, or weight-loss misconceptions, but it often leads to energy drops and poor focus. Missing your first meal keeps …
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Key Highlights Plant-based foods include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, and minimally processed soy products that form the foundation of balanced eating. A whole-food, plant-based approach prioritises nutrient-dense …
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Vermicelli Upma is one of those recipes I turn to when I need something warm and filling without spending half my morning in the kitchen. It takes roasted vermicelli and …
