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Veg Thai Red Curry Recipe

October 1, 2017 by Nidhi 5 Comments

Veg Thai Red Curry recipe with step by step pics

Veg Thai Red Curry – Spicy flavourful curry made with Thai red curry paste and coconut milk and with lots and lots of vegetables. It is a very simple recipe and does not require much effort. This is one dish to make if you want to see your kids eat their veggies happily. Seriously there…

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For beginners, Homemade, main meal, quick and easy, Summer food, Thai, Vegetables, winters food

Rava Idli | Healthy semolina Idli

July 7, 2017 by Nidhi 6 Comments

Rava Idli - healthy semolina idli, vegetarian, breakfast, kids tiffin box, school lunch ideas, quick and easy recipe, suji idli, healthy snacking

Rava Idli – semolina or suji Idli. kids love to eat Idli in their breakfast, school lunch box, as an evening snack or as lunch or dinner. generally, we make fermented Idli which is very healthy and nutritious because of fermentation. This idli is also very nutritious and has the advantage of not requiring any advance preparations….

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breakfast, curd, For beginners, healthy, Homemade, indian, kids tiffin recipes, main meal, quick and easy, Recipe, snacks

Bean Quesadilla | vegetarian rajma quesadilla

April 28, 2017 by Nidhi Leave a Comment

Bean Quesadilla - vegetarian rajma quesadilla, protein rich, vegetarian, kid friendly, snack

Bean Quesadilla / vegetarian rajma quesadilla – Quesadilla are a favorite food of my kids. well, what is there not to like in quesadilla? 😉 right. and we have been making red kidney bean burrito for a long time. So thought of trying bean burritos because I thought kids would like beans in this too….

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Appetizers, breakfast, For beginners, healthy, Homemade, main meal, Mexican, quick and easy, Recipe, snacks, Spanish, Summer food, Vegetables, winters food

Hari Mirch Achar | Green Chili Pickle

March 14, 2017 by Nidhi Leave a Comment

Hari Mirch Achar – Pickles form an integral part of our Indian food. These not only make the food tasty, some are good for digestion, some preserve a fruit or vegetable so that it can be enjoyed later on, some provide necessary vitamins, minerals to our body. We simply can’t ignore them in our food.

For beginners, Homemade, indian, main meal, No cooking required, pickles, punjabi, quick and easy, Recipe, under 10 minutes, Vegetables, winters food

healthy turmeric ginger pickle

November 12, 2016 by Nidhi 5 Comments

healthy turmeric ginger pickle - healthy, instant, no cook recipe, fresh turmeric, ginger and garlic

Healthy turmeric ginger pickle – we all know health benefits of turmeric. it is a very important ingredient in most of the Indian recipes and a must in Indian spice box. It is anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, protects against cancer, heart problems, and Indigestion. Same can be said of ginger and garlic. All these foods are super foods…

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For beginners, healthy, Homemade, indian, main meal, No cooking required, pickles, quick and easy, Recipe, salads, under 10 minutes, Vegetables, winters food

Mango Raita

April 21, 2016 by Nidhi 3 Comments

Mango Raita –  This is probably one of the easiest recipes you can make. But it has such an amazing effect on your taste buds. In one bite you can taste sweet, tangy, salty, fruity, spicy and to top it all it is healthy. In summers Raita makes up for one side dish. So you…

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curd, For beginners, fruits, healthy, indian, main meal, milk, No cooking required, quick and easy, Recipe, Summer food, under 10 minutes

paneer matar kofta

January 28, 2016 by Nidhi 4 Comments

Paneer matar kofta - A unique alternative to regular paneer kofta. Healthy too as it is steamed | whatscookingmom.in

Paneer Matar Kofta A rich delicious paneer gravy dish. we all have grown up eating, enjoying and loving Matar paneer in winters to ours hearts content. This recipe is a glamorized version of our simple Matar paneer. Generally, if we are serving guests or we are tired of same Matar paneer we make some changes by adding cream…

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Homemade, indian, Indian Curry/ gravy dishes, main meal, Recipe, Vegetables, winters food

how to make kids eat Lauki

May 7, 2015 by Nidhi 2 Comments

How to make your kids eat Lauki - Lauki Paratha

How to make kids eat Lauki I know. It is so difficult. In fact, getting kids to eat green vegetables is tough but Lauki is on top of their never to eat list. Lauki is packed with so many nutrients that it is every mother’s desire to make their kids eat it. It is alkaline…

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Vegetable stir fry

December 30, 2014 by Nidhi 4 Comments

vegetable stir fry - healthy, delicious, nutritious, vegetarian side dish.

Vegetable stir fry –  is perfect for days when you do not want to eat heavy lunch or dinner. These are light, healthy and nutritious. I love Broccoli in stir-fry but it is not easily available in my area. In winters whenever I manage to get my hands on broccoli I make this stir-fry. We either…

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Appetizers, bread, For beginners, healthy, main meal, Nuts, quick and easy, Recipe, salads, under 10 minutes, Vegetables, winters food

Shakarkandi ki chaat

October 31, 2014 by Nidhi 11 Comments

Shakarkandi ki Chaat - healthy fibre rich vegetarian snack perfect for winter season

Shakarkandi ki Chaat – Shakarkandi ki chaat or sweet potato chaat is a very healthy snack. It is filling, full of fiber, packed with nutrients and yummy to eat. We all are aware of the health benefits of shakarkandi/ sweet potato. Sweet potato/Shakarkandi is a good source of vitamin A and Vitamin C, minerals and Iron….

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Appetizers, Chaat, For beginners, healthy, Homemade, indian, main meal, punjabi, quick and easy, Recipe, snacks, under 10 minutes, Vegetables, winters food

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Hi welcome to my blog. I am Nidhi Jain. I am an architect by profession, now a stay at home mom to two energetic boys. I love to cook and try new recipes. I’ve started this blog with the help of my husband Axat, to share and explore new vegetarian recipes which are not only delicious but are also healthy. Most of these dishes are easy to prepare and are made from locally easily available ingredients. Read More…

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