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Chickpea Potato Curry AKA Aloo Chole Masala
Dinner

Brand New Chickpea Potato Curry aka Aloo Chole Masala

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This Aloo Chole Masala (Chickpea Potato Curry) has so many funny stories behind it. When I just started going to college my mom used to pack this for lunch either with some Poori (fried puffy breads) or chapathi (soft oiled bread similar to butter naan but made with whole wheat). And every time I used […]

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Beet Borani - A traditional Persian Dip with Yogurt and cooked beets
Dips, Snacks

New Beet Borani – A Traditional Persian dish made of yogurt and cooked Beets

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This beet dip called Beet Borani is a traditional Persian dish made of yogurt and cooked vegetables. This is my taken on the Borani with beets. Who doesn’t love a good dip that’s bursting with flavors. That’s exactly what this lip smacking delicious beet dip is. It has earthy flavors from the beets, it’s slightly […]

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Jackfruit Birria Tacos
Brunch, Dinner

New Vegetarian version of Jackfruit Birria Tacos Recipe

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Jackfruit Birria Tacos to get your taco fix.

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Beet Burrata Salad with Pomegranate Honey Dressing
Brunch, Dinner

Love beets? Try this Beet Burrata Salad with a Delicious Pomegranate Honey Dressing!!

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A cheese lovers and beet lovers dream come true recipe that super simple & packed with so much flavor that you cant just stop at one serving. Do you know the difference between regular Mozzarella cheese ball and a Burrata Ball? Mozzarella is made with cows milk whereas a Burrata is made with Buffalo milk. […]

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Swiss chard Salad
Salads

Swiss chard salad with quinoa – Easy recipe & under 30 mins

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This swiss chard salad with toasted quinoa topped with toasted pine nuts, arugula & micro greens over Greek Yogurt with simple lemon & olive vinaigrette is a must have. Swiss chard is a nutrition power house and is loaded with Vitamin A, C & K along with magnesium, potassium & iron. With 3 times the […]

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Butterhead Lettuce Salad
Salads

Quick 5 mins Spring inspired Butter Head Lettuce Salad

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When we think of spring, we think of all the colorful trees and flowers blooming all over the place. I live in Washington DC, so for me it’s Cherry Blossoms blooming all over the city. Daffodils & Roses blooming on every street corner. Butterhead lettuce in the front yards of most houses. The view and […]

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Brussel Sprouts
Brunch, Snacks

Oh So Good! Perfectly Crispy Brussel Sprouts With Tadka

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If you don’t know Tadka, it’s infused oil with spices like Cumin, Mustard, Garlic and Red Chili Peppers that’s added at the end of the cooking to add an extra depth of flavor.

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Oats Upma - Breakfast
Breakfast, Dinner

Oats Upma: A Beloved Indian Breakfast Staple Made Healthy & Easy

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Upma is a delicious South Indian Breakfast staple that’s either made with Semolina, Crack Wheat, Poha (flattened rice) or Vermicelli. It has minimal ingredients, light on the stomach and literally takes no time to come together. This Oats Upma is simply a take on the traditional Poha Upma. What is Poha? Poha is nothing but […]

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Sourdough Milk Bread - Vegetarian
Sourdough

Easy, comforting Sourdough Milk Bread Loaf

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This is a new sourdough milk bread recipe that I tried recreating to taste and look like the Japanese Milk Bread. I wanted to see if I could achieve similar texture and taste without the tangzhong. The final result is superior than you’d expect and is very very close to the Japanese Milk Bread. Honestly […]

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