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Hummus Pizza
For this month’s We Knead to Bake, we were given the choice to bake a pizza that is different from the usual ones. I was definitely excited because kids love pizza and it was an opportunity for me to...
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Capsicum Paruppu Usili (Bell Pepper Lentil Curry)
Lentils can jazz up any dish for me and this one is no exception. I always sneak in lentils into most dishes because it is a good source of protein. ‘Paruppu’ means ‘lentils’ in our language and this...
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Whole Wheat Bread Sticks
I had posted a version of bread sticks earlier and the main difference here is the use of whole wheat flour along with bread flour. My kids love to eat this as a snack, rather than with a meal and they...
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Potato Karasev (Spicy Potato Fritters)
It is the festival season in India and Diwali is fast approaching. During Diwali, lot of sweets and snacks are made and distributed to family and friends. It is the “Festival of Lights” and kids have...
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Butter Murukku
Another Diwali delight that is very addictive. Anything deep fried is addictive right? . My kids have different levels of tolerance to spiciness. My boy loves hot spicy stuff and wanted the spicy...
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Badusha (Badhusha)
Wishing everyone a happy and fun filled safe Diwali. Badhusha is a rich dessert that is slightly hard on the outside and flaky and juicy on the inside. To be frank I have never dreamt that I would be...
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Poppy Murukku (Kasa Kasa / Khus Khus)
While making Badushas, I decided to also make murukku since I was anyway heating up oil for deep frying. While glancing through Mallika Badrinath book, I noticed this recipe that was quite different...
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Moong Flour Murukku
This is another crunchy and addictive snack that I made a couple of weeks back for Diwali. I had bought moong flour sometime back and it was sitting in the pantry unused. After talking to my mom, she...
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Simple Vegetable Rice (Pulao)
If you are looking for a simple and quick weeknight dinner, then you have to give this rice a try. This is a simple rice that is mildly spiced with cumin seeds and loaded with vegetables. If you are...
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Whole Wheat Burger Buns
I had been wanting to make burger buns at home for a while and this recipe caught my eye. The recent addition to my kitchen is a 10 pound bag of organic whole wheat and I have been replacing some of...
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Sheermal / Shirmal (Saffron Flavoured Flatbread)
For November’s We Knead to Bake, we baked “Sheermal” that is a saffron-flavored slightly sweet traditional leavened flatbread. This is one of the easy breads out there and for a change it uses ghee...
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Tomatillo Dal (Tomatillo Lentil Gravy)
Today is a very simple recipe using tomatillos and lentils. I find tomatillos to be similar to raw green tomatoes, but slightly on the tangier side. This recipe was a welcome change to the usual dal...
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Grapefruit Lemonade (Pink Lemonade)
What has lemonade got to do in the peak of winter? Well, our bountiful basket for the week had some pretty grapefruits in them. Just the mention of the name “grapefruit” made my kids walk away saying...
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Healthy Ragi Mix (Sathu Maavu / Ragi Kanji)
Ragi is known for its health benefits and in India this mix is normally made for little kids. The mix is made in bulk and stored in air tight containers for a few months. You then dilute the needed...
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Julekake / Julekaga (Norwegian Cardamom Scented Christmas Bread)
First of all, Merry Christmas to everyone. For this month’s We Knead to Bake, we are baking Julekake, that is a rich holiday bread flavored with cardamom and is traditionally served at Christmas in...
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Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies
Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. This was a last minute treat that I made for the kids particularly the little one who, was eagerly waiting for Santa. Shortbread cookies uses simple ingredients...
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Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
We use a lot of burritos and home and one of our favorite dip to use for wrap is hummus. There is a ton of variations of the same and today I am using the sun-dried tomatoes that have been sitting in...
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Potato Kale Lentil Soup
Wishing everyone a “Happy New Year”. Kickstarting new year with a healthy and filling soup made with potatoes, lentils and kale. If you are not a kale lover or do not like kale on its own, try it in a...
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Nutritious Oats Breakfast
Breakfast is supposed to be a filling meal and with the fast-paced life, it has become very hard to find time for the same. This is an easy breakfast idea that is very nutritious and can be put...
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Wheat Rava Pongal (Godhumai Rava Pongal)
Pongal is a very easy dish that is normally had for breakfast in the southern part of India. As a kid I was not fond of this dish, but of late I have begun to appreciate Pongal for its simplicity and...
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