Category Archives: Healthy Options

VEGETARIAN THALI / TANGY DAAL , SPICY POTATO AND PURI

Daal is our staple food in India and we have a huge range of lentils ( daals) and a million ways to make them. I hail from the state of Sindh and we have our own typical way of cooking … Continue reading

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EASY PEASY QUICK ONION DIP

This is one of my signature dishes which I take to every potluck and picnic. It is so embarassing when I am asked how I made it because it is so easy ! I made up this recipe once after … Continue reading

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QUICK PEPPER CHICKEN

We are always looking for quick and delicious recipes which use easily available ingredients specially in these trying times. Chicken is very versatile and can be made in many ways.  Todays simple recipe is delicious and light. The spice can … Continue reading

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SINDHI CURRY / TOMATO CURRY

Sindhi Curry is one of the most famous Sindhi dishes. Think Sindhi and our curry comes into your mind. People all over India who are non sindhis and who have sindhi friends just love it and loved to be invited … Continue reading

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CAULIFLOWER MINCE

Cauliflower mince is a very popular way of cooking this versatile vegetable . It tastes very different from the regular cauliflower recipes. It can be used as pie or wrap filling too. I honestly just love to have it with … Continue reading

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DAAL AND PURI / LENTILS WITH FRIED BREAD

Daal ( lentils) are a staple part of the Indian diet, with so many vegetarians . They are a great source of protein and there are umpteen ways to cook them. They are not expensive and a small amount goes … Continue reading

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Tomato Rice

This recipe is an excellent way of using left over white rice. It is delicately flavoured with a few spices and ofcourse the goodness of tomatoes. INGREDIENTS : 2 cups of cooked basmati or any kind of rice 1/2 teaspoon … Continue reading

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MANGALOREAN FISH CURRY

This recipe comes from the fishing village Mangalore  which is South of India. The staple food ofcourse is fish. My nanny Rosy was from Mangalore and I remember her making this fish curry which was so spicy and giving me … Continue reading

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CORONA CHICKEN CURRY

Don’t let the title scare you ! This recipe was created at the start of Spains lockdown. A lot has been said about how good certain spices are good for our immunity system. This is a simple, easy recipe for … Continue reading

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CHARGHA CHICKEN

This recipe originates from Pakistan and its a popular street food there. I first saw the recipe on several blogs and was truly fascinated by it. The original concept  to marinate , steam and then deep fry a whole chicken … Continue reading

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