The Dabba Express :

MOONG DAL BONDA

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I like the discipline and nearly perfect way of life in Singapore. But there are certain things about home India that I miss very much ...like my friends...like my affectionate neighbours..who are such an integral part of my childhood and life.[...]

GINGER CHUTNEY/THOGAYAL

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Today a lazy saturday morning my brain is in no mood to play the 5 minute "what to cook today" game ..Yes this surely is my one of the top 5 activities for the morning...pick the right vegs and decide the menu.... So I decide to quick fix the[...]

SIMPLE GREEN GRAVY

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Our trip to Bintan was full of fun..a lovely beach side resort in Indonesia....lush green trees ...blue waters and complimentary massage...what else could I ask for :) Much to my surprise ...I found a good variety of vegetarian dishes at[...]

7 GRAIN LADOO

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Back from slumber...There has been a lot happening ..that has kept me away from action ......THANKS for checking on me my dear friends... :) Lets make a sweet start again ..and a healthy one at that .... I found this super healthy multi grain[...]

HORSEGRAM- KOLU THOGAYAL

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I was introduced to Horse gram thogayal/chutney by my dear friend Priyanka. I loved this version of thogayal/chutney. Truly a welcome change , no coconut . A sweetheart she is , we share all the news..from toy land to cruise trips :) Shes tough[...]

RED BEAN SALAD

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I had a pack of karamani, or the red beans waiting for my attention. So I decided to try a wholesome healthy salad, which would double up as my evening snack too.... These days I have become a big fan of lettuce leaves and am now eager to try[...]

CHANA DAL VADA

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Dal vada is an age old recipe and in most households made on all occassions. Diwali, navratri, birthday, weddings and all almost all pooja offerings and sathi (elaborate lunch) feature the vada. Vada is a crispy yummy snack mostly made from udad[...]

AVAL PAYASAM

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Its almost a week since the onset of new year. I had too many things to juggle. So my prasadam for the Lord Krishna was simple and saral.I made the avil /aval/beaten rice flakes payasam..sweet pudding. Its yummy and quick to make. Do you know the[...]

AMERICAN CHOP SUEY

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I am a big fan of Indian chinese food. I was first introduced to this fusion at home. Mom makes the yummiest vegetable fried rice and veg machurians ..i have ever had. Shes an avid reader ..guess she picked up these recipes from Womans era[...]

MANGO MORKUYAMBU

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Presenting Mango Morkutan or Mambaya Morkuyambu as it is popularly known!! Name is certainly full of mmmms and the taste matches it too ...is yummy... Super popular in Iyer homes and is a special preparation along with Aviyal and other[...]