Tag: Potato
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Bitter gourd Potato Curry / Karela Batata Sabzi
For ages, bitter gourd has been the one vegetable that does not have many takers due to its bitter taste. The health benefits of bitter gourd are numerous and it should be made in a way that appeals to kids as well as grown-ups. During my childhood in India, we had a Gujarati family in…
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Potato Okra Stir Fry / Lahsuni Aloo Bhindi Sabzi
Potato and okra are two basic vegetables in Indian cooking that come together beautifully in this dish. The spice powders add heat and complexity and the garlic twist adds a huge amount of flavour to the dish. This simple preparation goes great in lunch boxes and appeals to all ages. Recipe Details : Serves: 4…
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Herb-Roasted Baby Potatoes
When planning a party for a large group of people, you are constantly on the lookout for dishes or ingredients that can be cooked simply, quickly, and in large batches. Potatoes fit the bill perfectly as they are versatile enough to fit into any course of the meal. The ‘Herb-Roasted Baby Potatoes’ dish works wonders…
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Yellow Pumpkin and Potato Soup
When I want a simple and comforting meal, my go-to meal is soup. This time I chose yellow pumpkin/squash as my main ingredient. They give great texture and a hint of sweetness to soups. Try out this recipe – even if you don’t like yellow pumpkins! Potatoes were added to give the soup body and…
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Potato and Purple Cabbage Fritters / Aloo Gobi Tikki
Whenever I feel like having a burger, I create fritters (or tikkis) and pair it with bread or buns. This time, I wanted to try something new. I had never tried cooking with purple cabbage. When I found some fresh cabbage and picked it up, I had no clue what I was going to end…
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Quinoa with Chickpeas and Black Bean Salad with Lemon-Cumin Vinaigrette in Potato Basket/ Quinoa with with Chickpeas and Black Bean Salad with Lemon-Cumin Vinaigrette in Aloo Katori
I’ve been reading up on healthy foods and came to hear a lot of good things about quinoa. It is being touted as a healthy grain as it is a rich source of protein and fiber. When cooked, it fluffs up nicely and almost resembles couscous or sabudana (tapioca). What I like about cooking is…
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Potato and Peanut Khara Kootu / Potato and Peanut in Spicy Tamarind Gravy
The humble potato is a highly versatile veggie that works equally well with rice and rotis. All that’s needed is the idea to make a dry sabzi or a gravy. I decided to try an interesting combination of potatoes and peanuts in a mildly spicy gravy which goes perfectly with rice. Recipe for Potato and…