Puran Poli – Sweet Flatbread

May 3, 2011Breads, Ganesh Chaturthi, Snacks, Vegan, YugadiBobbattu, Gujrati, Holige, maharashtra, Puran Pori, Puranpoli, Sweet Bread, Vegan, VegetarianManjula Jain

Puran Poli is a flatbread with a sweet lentil filling. This is a popular bread in the state of Gujarat and Maharashtra and makes a great breakfast dish. But it is equally delicious served as a mid-afternoon snack.

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Til ki Burfi (Sesame Seed Burfi)

February 14, 2011Desserts, Gluten Free, Snacks, Yugadibarfi, Burfi, Candy, Dessert, Gluten Free, milk, seed, sesame, sugar, Sweet, TilManjula Jain

Til ki Burfi is healthy and easy way to make home-made treats.

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Sabudana Vada (Fried Dumplings of Potatoes and Tapioca)

November 15, 2010Appetizers, Ganesh Chaturthi, Gluten Free, Krishna Janmashtami, Navaratri, Snacks, VeganFried, Gluten Free, Krishan Janmashtami, Sabudana, Sago, tapioca, Vegan, VegetarianManjula Jain

Sabudana Vada is a delicious snack with a great texture. It is crunchy on the outside and soft inside. This can satisfy just about anybody, even those on a gluten-free diet. This recipe is completely gluten free.

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Gatte Ke Kadhi

October 31, 2010Dal (Lentils), Gluten Free, Karwa Chauth, Vegetables Curry / GravyCurry, dumplings, Gate, Gathas, Gatte Ki Sabji, Gluten Free, kadi, Spicy, YogurtManjula Jain

This is a popular cuisine from the state of Rajasthan in India. Steamed gram-flour dumplings, cooked in spicy gravy. This mouth-watering dish will complement any meal.

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Sabudana Kheer (Tapioca Pudding)

September 10, 2010Desserts, Gluten Free, Krishna Janmashtami, NavaratriEgg Less Pudding, Gluten Free, Gourmet, Kheer, milk, Rice, Sago, tapioca, VegetarianManjula Jain

Sabudana kheer is a gourmet dessert. Kheer is lightly flavored with cardamom and saffron. This is easy recipe to make.

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Paneer Tikka Masala

May 23, 2010Gluten Free, Navaratri, Paneer (Indian Cheese), Vegetables Curry / GravyCheese, Curry, Gluten Free, marinate, Masala, Paneer, Spicy, tikka, Vegetarian, YogurtManjula Jain

Paneer Tikka Masala is a gourmet dish which is simple to cook but very flavorful. Marinated paneer with tomato gravy makes a delightful dish for a formal dinner.

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Stir-Fry Arbi (Taro Root)

April 12, 2010Gluten Free, Karwa Chauth, Krishna Janmashtami, Vegan, Vegetables Sauteed / DryApptizer, Arbi, Gluten Free, Snack, Taro Root, Vegan, VegetarianManjula Jain

Arbi is stir-fry and mildly spiced with light crunch makes a great side dish or also can be served as an appetizer. Aroma of carom seeds (ajwain) makes this dish very inviting.

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Laucki Chana Dal (Bottle Gourd, Ghiya, Doodhi)

February 8, 2010Dal (Lentils), Gluten Free, Low Fat, Makar Sankranti, VeganDiabetic, Doodhi, Ghiya, Gluten Free, Healthy, Home Made, Jain Food, Laucki, Opo Squesh, sorakaya, Vegan, VegitarianManjula Jain

Laucki chana dal is a healthy main dish and has both vegetable and lentil making a wholesome meal.

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Sabudana Khichdi (Spicy Tapioca)

January 12, 2010Appetizers, Breakfast Recipes, Gluten Free, Navaratri, Snacks, Veganbreakfast, cruncy, Gluten Free, khichdi, Kichdi, kichidi, peanuts, Peas, Snack, Spicy, tapiocaManjula Jain

Sabudana also known as Tapioca makes a great Khichdi. This recipe is mildly spiced and peanuts give it a light crunch. Tapioca khichdi is great for breakfast or as a snack and it tastes delicious.

This is a great gluten free dish.

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Besan Paare (Spicy Crackers)

December 26, 2009Holi, Snacks, Veganbasen, Fried Chips, Para, Snack, Vegan, Vegetarian, ZestyManjula Jain

These besan paares are crunchy and spicy. Paares makes a great snack. Serve anytime.

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Aloo Dum (Potato Curry)

October 14, 2009Diwali, Gluten Free, Karwa Chauth, Vegetables Curry / GravyAloo Dam, Aloo Dum, Aloodum, Exotic, Gluten Free, Gravy / Sauces, Kashmiri, Kashmiri Aloo, kuri, Potato, Shahi Dum Aloo, SpicyManjula Jain

This is an exotic delicious main dish. Just the smell of aloo dam can make you hungry! To make this dish, potatoes are fried and then soaked in the spicy aromatic gravy. This is a perfect dish for any dinner party.

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Spicy Squash – Kaddu Ki Subji

September 24, 2009Diwali, Gluten Free, Navaratri, Vegan, Vegetables Curry / Gravy, Vegetables Sauteed / DryAcorn, Butternut, chayote, Gluten Free, Kaddu, Sour, Spicy, squash, Sweet, Vegan, VegatarianManjula Jain

This is a north Indian dish, spicy, sweet and sour taste all in one. Typically this dish is served with puri and kachori (puri stuffed with urad dal).

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Spinach Raita

August 10, 2009Gluten Free, Karwa Chauth, RaitaDip, Gluten Free, Raita, Spinach, Spinach Dip, Spinach Spread, Spread, VegetarianManjula Jain

Spinach raita is a refreshing yogurt based dish, made with spiced spinach and yogurt. By adjusting it’s thickness, spinach raita can also be used as a sandwich spread or as a dip for fresh veggies. Spinach raita tastes delicious any way you serve.

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Lemon Rice

August 8, 2009Gluten Free, Lunch Box Suggestion, Rice, Vegan, YugadiGluten Free, lemon, peanuts, Rice, South India, Vegan, VegetarianManjula Jain

Lemon rice is a delicious south Indian dish. Lemon juice gives a very refreshing and tangy flavor to the rice.

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Cabbage Kofta

April 23, 2009Diwali, Gluten Free, Party Recipes, Vegetables Curry / GravyCabbage, Dumpling, Gluten Free, Gravy / Sauces, kofta, Party Food, VegetarianManjula Jain

Koftas are fried dumplings in a variety of spicy gravies. The dumplings can be made using a variety of vegetables and some popular ones are cabbage, laucki (bottle guard), zucchini, or a potato-paneer mix. This particular recipe uses cabbage.

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