Recipes by Sowmya Soundararajan (Page 2)
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Thattai (Rice flour thin crisps)I'm surprised at how I hadn't thought of posting my husband's favorite savory rice flour thin crisps (thattai) so far. This is my grandmother's traditional recipe, also one of the items I made this Diwali. While it is not difficult to make, it certainly is time-consuming, but the result is well worth it.Ingredients:Method:Soak bengal… |
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Kaju Badam Katli (Cashew Almond Thins)I've been meaning to try out Katli for a while now. What could be a more ideal occasion than Diwali, the awesome festival of lights and sweets?! It's also a nice way for me to celebrate my comeback to the blogging world after a long, three month break! My parents visited us for a couple of months and we had great fun visiting a lot of… |
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Spicy sweet-potato fryWhen I visited my physician for the annual check-up, I shared my general diet chart with her and asked for suggestions. She mentioned to include sweet-potatoes at least once a week, given the enormous amount of Vitamin A and other essential nutrients it contains. But that posed a bit of a challenge as my husband does not like anything… |
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Quinoa chocolate halwaWe have tried different things with the nutrition-rich quinoa, but I wanted to figure out how well it lends itself to a sweet dish. Quite surprisingly, its nutty flavor passed the test with flying colors! I should confess that I needed a good amount of vanilla extract to mask its smell which put me off a bit, but the added flavor did… |
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Chayote Squash StewChayote squash is probably not a major favorite in any household. It is one of those less-talked-about vegetables that seems to vanish into the background of the veggie world. This simple, tasty, fiber-rich stew is the only recipe I make with chayote squash, which is one of the few vegetables my husband eats without… |
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Whole-grain Chinese vegetable fried riceMy husband and I are usually on opposite sides of the spectrum when it comes to Chinese food. This version of Chinese fried rice is the only exception. The colorful medley of vegetables combined with the goodness of whole grain and the crispiness of bean sprouts, simmered in Chinese seasoning, caters to every taste.Ingredients:… |
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Grilled veggie sandwichThis has been a "back to basics" week for me - getting back to good health, starting off on a new project, minimal cooking, etc. Just to give a fresh start to my kitchen as well, we settled for this refreshing bite today.Ingredients (makes 5 sandwiches):Method:Cut bell peppers into 4 slices (removing the seeds, stem, etc.) Cut… |
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Stuffed mushrooms with creamed spinach and nut fillingMost party foods, especially appetizers, end up being rich and greasy. This is a great option for someone looking for a healthy appetizer that would be a definite party hit. Well, it does take a while to prepare, but the results are well worth the labor!Ingredients:Method:Add a little salt to the olive oil. Brush mushrooms with the… |
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Vegetable sagoSago is widely used as a "fasting food" especially in North India. This recipe is slightly different and quite tasty - something I would love for a change, although I've not found any particularly appealing information on health benefits as such from sago.Ingredients:Method:Soak sago until soft. Drain on a kitchen towel and keep… |
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Roasted red pepper snack with cream cheese toppingThe first thing I need when I get home after a long day's work is a light snack. Needless to say, a person starving for a snack wouldn't have a lot of time or energy to prepare it. If it is a healthy one, that is definitely an added bonus. Most of my evening bites are sweet, but there are times when I need something salty and spicy.… |
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