Ivy gourd is a popular vegetable in Asian and African countries. This vegetable is also known as Kovakkai in Tamil, Tendli in Marathi, Tindora in Hindi, Kundri in Odia, Dondakaaya in Telugu etc. Ivy gourd plant is an aggressive climber which …
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Kakharu Danka Rai | Pumpkin Stem in Mustard paste
Well rainy season is going on in India. And there is greenery all around. So to match that the Healthy Wellthy Cuisines group this time has come up with the 74th theme as “Green Mela at HW” which is suggested by Poonam. She …
Beetroot Idli Waffle (steamed in Microwave)
Beetroot is one of the healthiest vegetables and is the taproot part of the beet plant. Beetroot has the highest sugar content of all vegetables still is very low on calories and have negligible quantities of cholesterol. Beets are packed with …
Achari Aloo Raita with Tempering | Pickle flavored Potatoes in curd
Raita is made with yogurt which is often known as dahi / curd. This is a very classic and traditional Indian, Pakistani and even Bangladeshi accompaniment. The main ingredient in the raita is Curd, then any raw / cooked vegetables and …
Maple Pumpkin Spice Latte without Coffee
Pumpkin, a certain variety of squash family is although technically a fruit, still is usually considered as a vegetable. Pumpkins seeds are nutrient powerhouses. But the pumpkin flesh is also rich in nutrients. It is packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals and …
Chaula Khiri | Odia Rice Pudding
The day has come again. Exactly on this date just 3 years back I have created my food-blog www.firsttimercook.com. This is my second child which turns 3 years old today 😊😊 So some celebration must be here. And for that type of …
Uddina Vada | Medu Vada
Monday is here again !!! And the theme no 209th of the Foodie Monday Blog Hop foodie group is decided as ‘Thindi Yenu‘ which is suggested by Aruna. I love her space basically the pickle collections :). Well ‘Thindi Yenu’ in Kannada means …
Stuffed Parwal Gravy (no-Onion-no-Garlic)
Festive time is going to started. And in Indian subcontinent, festival time means particularly there is no use of onion, garlic in the dishes. No non-vegetarian dishes are allowed to enter the houses. There are numerous festivals in India …
Bhapa Sondesh | Steamed Cottage Cheese Fudge (microwave steaming)
Festivals are the celebration of togetherness in India. They play an important role to build a better society, where positive values flourish and the spirit of co-operation prevails. There are many auspicious days in India, which are celebrating by Indians …
Vegetarian Laal Maas
In Indian subcontinent, the state of Rajasthan is famed for its rich regal culture and heritage. The arid nature of the region, the extreme climatic conditions, scarcity of water and vegetation has witnessed evolvement of unique cooking styles and food habits of …