Pudina | Mint Pulao is a rice dish packed with flavors of mint and coriander with a subtle hint of whole spices like cinnamon, cardamom and cloves. The addition of vegetables like carrots, beans, potato, cauliflower and capsicum/bell peppers makes this a wholesome meal with a simple raita or chips.
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Mint/pudina Pulao with vegetables
Pudina | Mint Pulao is a rice dish packed with flavors of mint and coriander with a subtle hint of whole spices like cinnamon, cardamom and cloves. The addition of vegetables like carrots, beans, potato, cauliflower and capsicum/bell peppers makes this a wholesome meal with a simple raita or chips.
Biriyani or any rice dish with over powering spice or masala is not a kind of food Amma makes at home (then and now) but has her own signature rice dishes... Cream of Pumpkin soup
Cream of Pumpkin Soup
I use yellow pumpkin to make Erisserri, Pumpkin bread or this soup. The Soup has become so wished for that I hardly make the other two recipes these days. It’s a creamy filling soup that tastes delicious the next day too. We make a big batch of the soup so we can enjoy it for two continuous days.
Ingredients you’ll need:
1 tbsp Olive oil
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Many friends shared their version and then I knew, even within Kerala, it’s made in a few different ways and differs from city to city, home to home. I decided to follow Edible garden’s recipe because it is a no onion – garlic recipe and her pics of avial is so tempting.
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Vietnamese spring rolls/summer rolls, are “perfect for Summer”. They are non fried, wrapped in translucent rice paper that are the best way to show off a in-season produce. Just grab the few simple ingredients, sauté tofu, and wrap!—you’ve got an eye-catching quick finger food that’s healthy. Isn’t this a great snack option? The Asian flavored sauce and these are a perfect light meal.
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A perfect snack if you are craving for Indo-Chinese food.
Ingredients you will need:
15 Spring rolls Pastry sheet
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I have a recipe for homemade paneer, Click here! Homemade paneer works best!
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