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Chaas/ Masala Chaas/Buttermilk -Summer cooler to beat the heat, desi style.....
Indian summercan get really mean. Being closer to the equator means it is bound to get really hot. For a couple of days the heatwave here makes the place feel like a hot furnace and one feels like...
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Dhokar Dalna ( Lentil fritters in Potato & Tomato gravy)
Dhokar Dalna (Lentil fritters in Potato & Tomato gravy) is a traditional dish from the Bengali Cuisine that's purely satvik, which was originally created by the Bengali widows who were not allowed...
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Khichdi - A Feast of the Lord
To many, the humble khichdi or khichri or Khechudi, evokes a medley of emotions, by the mere mention of the name, one either loves or hates it. Almost every state in India has it's own name for...
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Pulihora - Tamarind Rice
Pulihora or Andhra tamarind rice is often prepared during festivals and is offered as naivedyam to the gods. As Hindus consider turmeric powder a symbol of auspiciousness, this dish is cooked on almost...
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Kulfi-The Traditional Indian Ice cream-How to make no cook kulfi using Bael...
Kulfi is a creamy traditional Indian Ice cream that has been India’s best dessert on a stick. Kulfi recipe has similarities to ice cream in appearance and taste, however it is denser and creamier than...
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Aam Panna Recipe, How to make Aam Panna preserve for the summer
Now that the summer has fully made its presence felt scorching heat and soaring temperature, it is time to bring down the heat with some desi thirst quenchers- Aam Panna, the ultimate summer drink...
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Chuin -Aloo –Baigan-Badhi- Tarkari( Drumstick-Potato -Brinjal in mustard sauce)
The cuisine of Odisha has a distinctive rusticity in it which has not withered with the passage of time. A typical main course consists of rice along with dali( daal), bhajja( Bhajji),tarkari( curry),...
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Shikanji: how to make Nimbu Shikanji
Traditionally, Shikanji is a spiced lemonade, which has lemon juice, roasted cumin powder, mint and black salt. It is so refreshing with loads of vitamin C. Shikanji is always made with fresh lemon...
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Sattu ka Panna - Celebrating Maha Bisubha Sankranti
Pana Sankranti or Maha Bishubha Sankranti is celebrated as the Odia New Year.This day marks the beginning of the New Year in the traditional Odia calendar.Pana Sankranti, like all other new year...
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Mango Pomegranate & Tender Coconut Salsa- How to make easy Salsa Recipe for...
Every summer has a story. With the mercury rising here, it brings with it sweet memories of my childhood, when we would wait for the summer vacation to start so that we can visit our grandparents...
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Buta Dali Aloo Kakharu Tarkari – Chana dal with potato and pumpkin curry
Buta Dali Aloo Kakharu Tarkari – Chana dal cooked with potato and pumpkin is a a very sought after dish in every odia household. This daal is liked by all for it’s amazing taste of spicy lentils...
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Wood apple Tamarind Aquafresca- Fruity Refreshing drink for Summer
This light, refreshing non-alcoholic drink served throughout Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, as well as Mexican cafés are made by combining fresh fruits, grains, seeds, with sugar and...
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Vegetables in Hot Garlic Sauce- Learn how to make this simple Indo-Chinese...
Indo Chinese cuisine is the adaptation of Chinese seasoning and cooking techniques to Indian tastes through a larger offering of vegetarian dishes. This type of cuisine is said to have been developed...
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Badi Chura
One best thing about Bhubaneswar is that you get plenty of cool breeze in the evening, such a pleasant respite from the humid heat. With the summer on with full swing and the scorching sun, this recipe...
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Bhapa Mach- Steamed Fish in Mustard sauce
After experiencing terrible heat for the last few days, today the wind is whistling outside, the sky dark and looming with a streak of lightning flashes once in a while. The stage is set for the rain....
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Maah choliyan di daal (Slow cooked Punjabi Style Mixed Lentils gravy)
Maah di Dal, Kaali Dal or Urad Dal with skin – This Daal has so many different names which only indicates how widely loved and popular it is. “Maah di Daal” is a famous lentil curry savored with rice...
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Sugar Palm Ice cream- How to make Ice cream at Home without Ice cream Maker
Ice Apple,Palm fruit, Sugar Palm, Tala Saja or Nungu is one such fruit you will find on every street corner during summer . Palm fruits or Sugar palm are called Taal Shaja in Odia, Nungu in Tamil,...
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Story of my Pickle Journey- A Mother's Day Post
Every Summer brings with it memories of my childhood and the excitement in seeing the bounty of fresh mangoes. So this time was no exception when a bagful of raw mangoes arrives from my home…..wait...
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Kanji- How to make odia/oriya Dahi Kanji recipe
Kanji is an authentic Odia dish that is quite popular in Southern part of Odisha which is basically a soupy based dish with a unique sour taste. Normally Kanji is cooked during winter months when all...
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Lychee Mojito- A refreshing summer mocktail
Mojito is a traditional Cuban highball consisting of white rum, sugar, lime juice, sparkling water, and mint. A mojito which does not have alcohol in it is a ‘virgin mojito’ and is categorized as a...
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