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Julienne salad with pea nuts and sesame seeds

Julienne salad with pea nuts and sesame seeds by Gouri Haldar

A little fact: Roman introduced the salad preparation to the world. They use to call it “herba salata”. The word herba referred to greens and the word salata referred to salad. The greens were served raw with vinegar, oil and little salt. Very healthy. Over time, the salad preparation has changed tremendously. The simple dish took…

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Zeera Raita (Cumin seeds Raita)

Zeera Raita (Cumin seeds Raita) by Aisha

Raita is a famous and delicious side dish in subcontinent. This mouth watering dish is prepared at every home in Pakistan with pulao and biryani (RicE).

1 vote
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Chinese Chicken Salad

Chinese Chicken Salad by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a tasty Chinese chicken salad that I've adapted and added to over time. The original recipe did not call for cabbage, but I like the crunch it gives. Enjoy!

4 votes
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Sweet Red Shrimp Sashimi

Sweet Red Shrimp Sashimi by Yu

If you find fresh, live sweet red shrimp, this is the best way to enjoy its sweetness.

1 vote
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Mint chutney

Mint chutney by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Mint chutney

5 votes
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Fire Up The Grill, Toss the Slaw, I've Got The Fastest Salad Ever!!! Plus, Enter To Win Tropical Traditions Coconut.

Fire Up The Grill, Toss the Slaw, I've Got The Fastest Salad Ever!!! Plus, Enter To Win Tropical Traditions Coconut. by kathy gori

There are days when no matter how much I love it, I just don't feel like cooking. When the lazy don't feel like cooking, the lazy go out to eat. That does happen sometimes but most of the time, since we try to watch what we eat and keep it on the…

3 votes
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Carrot salad

Carrot salad by mildlyindian

The recipe is utmost simple, a grater, a few fresh carrots, some spices, a lemon and pretty much you are in zone. In under 10 minutes a sumptuous side is ready.

1 vote
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Mango Lassi

Mango Lassi by pshinde2109

Mango Lassi is very rich and royal summer drink with yogurt and mangoes. It is perfect summer drink when served chilled.

1 vote
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Mint chutney

Mint chutney by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Mint chutney

1 vote
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Shabu Shabu salad

Shabu Shabu salad by ASHRAF ABD ALEEM

Shabu Shabu salad

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Bewitching Strawberries Salad

Bewitching Strawberries Salad by Blackswan

Besides the bright red colour, I like Strawberries for their amazing nutritional facts; their antioxidants, vitamins & minerals help fight diseases. Most of all, they’ve anti-aging properties :) My Garden Glory consists of: Red & Green Oak leaves, Red Coral, Coriander, Parsley, Dill & Baby Chard.

1 vote
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Strawberry Coconut Cream Soda

Strawberry Coconut Cream Soda by Renu Guru

Strawberry Coconut Cream Soda is a mock tail made with strawberry,sugar,coconut milk,club soda and ice cubes. Going from March to June, the summer scorches almost all the parts of India with sweltering heat.Hot winds and scorching sun are the two most inseparable constituents of Indian summer.And this is that time of the year when…

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Watermelon Jalapeno Quencher - A Happy 4th July

Watermelon Jalapeno Quencher - A Happy 4th July by A2Z Healthy Vegetarian Cuisine

Know What You Eat: Tired of same old sweet watermelon juice with different fruit combinations????..try this watermelon quencher with a KICK...On a hot summer day if you find your watermelon did not turn out to be sweet, hey no ugly faces, no worries...just blend in all with a kick(jalapeno) and see the difference, with a whole bunch…

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Bittergourd salad

Bittergourd salad by mildlyindian

It is really tough to add this vegetable to your diet. But it is one which is immensly healthy. So here is my grand mothers recipe to make it a bit easier to have.

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Sweet And Simple "No-Cook" Carrot Salad For A Hot Summer Lunch

Sweet And Simple "No-Cook" Carrot Salad For A Hot Summer Lunch by kathy gori

When I named my website The Colors of Indian Cooking I was thinking about the colors of the many, many spices used in this cuisine, from the gold of turmeric, the deep crimson of kashmiri chili, the sable browns of cumin and coriander and the vivid…

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