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Gajar ki Launji (Sweet & Sour Carrot Curry)

noreply@blogger.com (Pavani) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:11:00 +0000

As I was thinking of Rajasthani recipes to make for the marathon, the first place I looked was Priya’s blog. Being from Rajasthan, Priya has some very authentic and rustic dishes that I’m sure are...

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Churme Ka Laddu

noreply@blogger.com (Pavani) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:50:00 +0000

Churme ka laddu is a very famous Rajasthani delicacy. These are made with atta or whole wheat flour. Traditionally the dough is deep fried in ghee, low and slow until golden brown, then powdered and...

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Dal Baati

noreply@blogger.com (Pavani) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:58:00 +0000

It's time for Blogging Marathon #12 and I chose "Rajasthani Specials" as my theme for this week. I've heard a lot about Rajasthani cuisine, but never tried to make any dishes...

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Corn & Carrot Rice

noreply@blogger.com (Pavani) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:46:00 +0000

Finally we had our first Snow of the season this weekend. Not that I was missing the snow, but I get a little paranoid when weather is not normal for a season, it makes me think of global warming and...

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Thotakura Pappu (Amaranth leaves dal)

noreply@blogger.com (Pavani) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:38:00 +0000

This recipe is from September of last year. I made this dish with thotakura/ amaranth greens that I harvested from my little container garden, took pictures and after a very emotional and whirlwind...

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Pistachio Cake

noreply@blogger.com (Pavani) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:48:00 +0000

Wish you all a Very Happy & Prosperous New Year. I know we are in the middle of January, but since this is my first post for this year, please accept by belated wishes. I wanted to kick start the...

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Kid's Delight-Deceptively Delicious Roundup

noreply@blogger.com (Pavani) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:32:00 +0000

First and foremost, big Thank you to Valli for giving me the opportunity to host Kid's Delight event. Thank you to all of you for sending in 'deceptively delicious' entries. Finally my...

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Split Level Pudding

noreply@blogger.com (Pavani) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:17:00 +0000

It's the final day of the Blogging marathon and I had so much fun making and eating all these yummy Holiday/ Weekend special dishes. I wanted to make something sweet for the last day with the...

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Mixed Vegetable Sambar

noreply@blogger.com (Pavani) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 02:04:00 +0000

For a lot of South Indians Sambar does not fall under holiday special dishes. But for me this sambar with freshly ground masala (spice) paste makes for a comforting weekend meal. I usually make...

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Creamy Mixed Vegetable Curry with Nutty Rice Pilaf

noreply@blogger.com (Pavani) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 02:36:00 +0000

This holiday season has been extremely busy for us with parties everywhere, at home and at work. The theme for one of the office parties was organic & vegetarian. I jumped up with excitement and...

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Nutella & Strawberry Jam Bread Pudding

noreply@blogger.com (Pavani) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 02:06:00 +0000

Today is the day after Christmas, last day of our 3 day long weekend and I woke up really late this morning. If it was like any other weekend I would have skipped breakfast and went straight to...

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Tiramisu Cake

noreply@blogger.com (Pavani) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:57:00 +0000

Here's Wishing everyone a Very Happy Christmas. Hope everyone had a fun holiday with lots of good food and got to spend time with family and friends. Talking about good food, I made this...

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Lentil Salad with Cranberries & Walnuts

noreply@blogger.com (Pavani) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:43:00 +0000

After hogging on these yummy cookies, I think it's time for something healthy, yet festive and delicious. This brown lentil salad is very easy to make and will make a great item for a holiday...

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Nutella Cookies, Scottish Shortbread Cookies & Mexican Wedding Cookies

noreply@blogger.com (Pavani) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 03:41:00 +0000

I'm back for the 11th edition of Blogging Marathon. I can't believe another year has almost come to an end and kudos to Valli for taking time and organizing these BMs. With the holiday season...

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Oriental Curd Rice (rice with yogurt)

noreply@blogger.com (Pavani) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:14:00 +0000

This is a special post for our blogging buddy PJ who is expecting her second child in a couple of weeks. Our ever enthusiastic blogging marathon group thought of having a virtual baby shower for PJ...

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Pancakes with Sweet Potatoes

noreply@blogger.com (Pavani) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:06:00 +0000

I've been thinking on what to make for Kid's Delight-Deceptively Delicious event going on in my blog. My 4 year old used to be very flexible and would eat everything that I gave him, but...

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Scallions & Cheese Scones

noreply@blogger.com (Pavani) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:57:00 +0000

It has been a long time since I took part in Nicole’s Taste & Create event and decided to sign up when Min @ Bad Girl's Kitchen asked for participants. For this month I got paired with Corina...

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Herbed Tempeh Stew

noreply@blogger.com (Pavani) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:43:00 +0000

We came to the end of yet another week long blogging marathon, as usual it went by pretty fast. I enjoyed making and eating all the “winter special” dishes and also the awesome dishes my fellow...

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Gajar Halwa (Carrot Halwa)

noreply@blogger.com (Pavani) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:21:00 +0000

For Day 6 of BM, I made the most widely made and liked dessert in India, Gajar Halwa aka Carrot Halwa. I read somewhere that carrot halwa is generally made in winters because the sweet carrots or...

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Ven Pongal & Gosthu

noreply@blogger.com (Pavani) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:18:00 +0000

For Day 5 of BM# 10 under Winter Special theme, I have a very comforting and hearty combo, Ven Pongal & Gosthu. I'm sure these dishes are made all year round, but a hot bowl of pongal with...

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Thai Style Split Pea Soup

noreply@blogger.com (Pavani) — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 02:40:00 +0000

Bowl of hot soup is such a comforting meal on a chilly winter day. I'm not a big fan of soup, but this split pea soup is so hearty and delicious that I went back for seconds. Original recipe is...

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Baked Manicotti

noreply@blogger.com (Pavani) — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:52:00 +0000

For Day 3 of BM, I made this hearty and comforting baked pasta dish. Turning on the oven makes the kitchen nice and toasty -- perfect for chilly winter nights, so you know where I spend most of my...

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Mooli Paratha

noreply@blogger.com (Pavani) — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 03:19:00 +0000

For Day 2 of BM# 10, I made some good old Indian style winter comfort food --- mooli paratha. These parathas are made with daikon radish which is generally available in the winter. My husband is not...

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Homemade Hot Chocolate

noreply@blogger.com (Pavani) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 02:27:00 +0000

I can’t believe it’s end of November and we will be in a brand NEW year in little more than a month’s time. Time seems to fly with no worries, but here we are trying to play catch up with time. My...

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Kid’s Delight Event Announcement – Deceptively Delicious

noreply@blogger.com (Pavani) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:36:00 +0000

I am sure most of you would agree that you would prefer a healthy brownie with beets/ spinach in it instead of a bowl of salad greens. I know I definitely would. Brownie to me means rich, decadent...

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