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India has a tradition of stuffing its vegetables. Usually with a pungent masala and fresh ingredients, but sometimes even with mince meat. The stuffing of the sabzi turns simple vegetables into particulalry tasty delights.
Election times in India are also Laddoo Times. Politics and laddoos have always gone together and laddoos really come into their own post chunavs.
Kadhis made from yoghurt have many avatars all over India. It takes on countless forms. Creamy and thick in the north with the addition of besan and malai-wallah dahi. Coconut-rich in the south or the thinner Mor Korumbu. Much sweeter in the west.
The sweet taste of a laddoo is believed to attract prosperity and abundance.
If you're a big fan of Bread Pakoda, you'll definitely love this chatpata snack with a cheesy centre too.
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Pack a punch with this chutney that goes well with just about everything.
Your Rajasthani dish can be put together in 30 minutes.
A khatti-meethi chutney for snacks or a meal that can be made swiftly.
A raseela aloo that incorporates nutritious drumsticks.
Why settle for one grain when you can start your day with multiple super-friendly grains.
Jaggery and wheat come together to make the fastest and most perfect Diwali sweet.
Ingredients like paneer, nuts, gulkand and coconut powder ensure these laddoos are a yum treat.
An easy recipe for a mid-week meal.
Afternoon hunger pangs can be kept at bay with a healthy Indian-style corn-on-the-cob snack.
A healthy recipe with coriander seeds and nuts.
Surprise, surprise, your kids, who were no karela fans earlier, will love this recipe.
Sama or samak rice is a great source of energy and has lesser calories than rice and when made into a traditional vrat pulau is very tasty.
Before the monsoon begins, let your system stock up on enough panna.
Treat yourself to something Rajasthani and traditional on Ganeshotsav.
A dish is meant for those who would like something light, healthy that goes well with parathas or rotis.
Bottle gourd is far more tasty than you realise especially when had in steamed dumplings along with Dahi Kadhi.
This dish is sure to get your tastebuds grooving.
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The protein-rich dal goes well with baafle that's deep-fried in ghee.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating the Ganesh Utsav festival.
While the days are still not that warm, nourish your soul with two unusual khichdis.
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