Greek Salad, also known as Horiatiki Salad, is a traditional Mediterranean salad made with fresh vegetables, olives and feta cheese. It is prepared with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and green bell peppers tossed in olive oil, red wine vinegar and oregano. Chunks of feta cheese add a creamy and slightly salty flavor. Greek salad is usually...

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Baba Ganoush is a Middle Eastern eggplant dip made with fire roasted eggplants, tahini, yogurt, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil. The eggplants are charred on an open flame or oven-grilled until soft, then blended to a smooth paste. It has a mild smoky flavor with a creamy texture and a bit of tang. This...

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Moong Dal Recipe is a simple, healthy and protein-rich dish made with split and hulled yellow moong dal, also called dhuli moong dal. This post shows you how to make classic Moong Dal Tadka, where cooked lentils are finished with a flavorful tempering of spices in ghee or oil. I am also sharing an easy...

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This dhaba style shalgam ki sabji is a robust Punjabi turnip curry made with browned onions, tomatoes and everyday Indian spices. The gravy has a medium consistency, neither thick nor thin, and is moderately spiced to let the natural flavor of turnip come through. Known in India as shalgam ki sabji, or simply turnip curry,...

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Paneer Sandwich is a popular Indian vegetarian sandwich made with spiced paneer stuffing layered between bread slices and grilled until crisp. The filling is made with crumbled paneer, yogurt and aromatic Indian spices. It is layered with green coriander chutney, onions and bell peppers for extra flavor and texture. This grilled paneer sandwich is perfect...

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Apple jam is a classic fruit preserve made by slowly cooking apples with sugar and a little fruit based acid until thick and spreadable. It is traditionally prepared on the stovetop, allowing the fruit to release its natural pectin and develop flavor as it cooks. This homemade version is free from artificial pectin and preservatives....

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Beguni is a traditional Bengali fritter made with thin slices of eggplants coated in a lightly spiced gram flour batter and deep fried. The coating turns crisp while the eggplant inside stays soft and tender. The name comes from the Bengali word begun, which means eggplant or brinjal. Traditionally, beguni is fried in mustard oil for...

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Tahini (also called Tahina) is a smooth, fine paste made from ground sesame seeds and oil. It is a staple in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking. This homemade version uses lightly toasted white sesame seeds and sunflower oil. The taste is clean, nutty, and balanced, with a mild, natural bitterness from the sesame seeds. About...

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Waldorf Salad is a classic cold salad prepared with apples, grapes, celery, walnuts, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing. It originated in the United States and is known for its balance of crunch, sweetness, and richness. Traditionally served chilled on lettuce leaves, it is enjoyed as a starter, side dish, or light meal. In this recipe,...

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts are a simple oven-baked vegetable dish made by tossing fresh Brussels sprouts with olive oil, herbs, salt, and pepper. The sprouts are roasted in an oven at a high temperature until tender inside and browned at the edges. This method reduces bitterness and brings out a nutty flavor. It works well as...

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Peanut Chaat is a simple Indian snack made by mixing peanuts with onions, tomatoes, spices, herbs and lemon juice. It can be prepared using boiled peanuts made from fresh peanut pods or roasted and salted peanuts. The boiled peanut version has a soft texture, while the roasted peanut version is crunchy. Both methods use the...

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Balushahi, also known as Badusha in South India, is a traditional Indian sweet made with a leavened dough that is deep fried and soaked in sugar syrup. The sweet has a lightly crisp outer layer with a soft, slightly flaky center. It is flavored with cardamom and saffron, which give it its characteristic aroma and...

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Gobi Manchurian is a popular Indian-Chinese appetizer made with batter-coated, crispy fried cauliflower tossed in a spicy, slightly sweet, umami sauce. The sauce is prepared with spring onions, capsicum, green chillies, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and tomato ketchup. The dry version is most commonly served in Chinese restaurants as a starter or snack. While it...

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