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Mambazha Pulissery

Another recipe with mango and which tastes much like our mambazha mor kuzhambu is this Kerala special. With the mango flavour not very overwhelming though, it is just perfect with hot rice and potato curry. Recipe source: Sharmis Passion INGREDIENTS Mango cubes 1 cup Curd 1 cup Grind into paste...

Veena

September 14, 2016

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Yeasted Pumpkin Bread #BreadBakers

Breads

I have been thinking of baking bread with pumpkin but never got an opportunity to do so. That is because my daughter will eat only savoury breads and son is selective with fruits. Hence couldn’t bake this bread for them, instead baked it for ourselves now and it is definitely...

Veena

September 13, 2016

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Strawberry Nectarine Milkshake

Cooking Time: 10 mins

Beverages and Drinks

These bright red strawberries and a very good source of vitamin C, manganese and potassium. They are rich in anti oxidants too.Nectarine which is close to the peach family is rich in vitamin B, iron and is also rich in antioxidants and hence it is recommended that we use it...

Veena

September 12, 2016

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Fresh fig spread

Jams & Preseves

In the series of jams and preserves that I have been preparing these days, here is a sandwich spread made with fresh figs.If the figs are sweet , we need not add extra honey too and which makes it very health. INGREDIENTS Figs 12 Honey 2tbsp Ghee 1tbsp Apple cider...

Veena

September 10, 2016

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Plum Jam

Jams & Preseves

As I told you earlier in my Peach Jam post, I like jams that are prepared at home without the added preservative. And when you see the stores stacking all the seasonal fruits, I tend to buy more than what I generally use and finally I make them into jams...

Veena

September 9, 2016

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Pomegranate Raita

Side Dishes

Are you bored with the regular onion raita or cucumber raita? I am definitely. So, I tried out this delicious pomegranate raita and paired it with a spicy Vegetable biryani and the combination is totally out of the world. Lets see the preparation of this simple colourful raita INGREDIENTS Pomegranate...

Veena

September 8, 2016

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Spicy Pear Apple Relish

Jams & Preseves

Just like the strawberry chutney which is unique in its flavour and taste, this apple pear relish is also very different with a distinct touch of Indian flavours mainly because of the garam masala that is used here. Now the market is flooded with pears, do get some and try...

Veena

September 7, 2016

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Muskmelon sago Pudding

Desserts

Melon and sago make a perfect combination for a dessert. This is a very simple and easy to make dessert. Serve it cold and you will love this dessert. INGREDIENTS Sago 1 cup Water 7 cups Musk Melon 4 cups Milkmaid 1/4 cup PREPARATION Wash the sago well till...

Veena

September 6, 2016

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Panchamrutham

Indian Sweets

For Ganesh Chaturthi, abhishekam at our Luz pillayar koil is a must. And having his darshan the prasdam is something what my daughter waits for. Here in this temple it is a mixed fruit panchamrutham with some fruits like dates, cashew and raisins. I have tried to recreate and it...

Veena

September 5, 2016

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Sweet and spicy Strawberry Chutney

Jams & Preseves

Strawberries are generally used in juices, jams, cakes, pies and ice creams. Have you used them in spicy chutney and an Indian flavour added to it. You should try this out as it is very simple to make and you have very delicious yummy sweet and spicy chutney which can...