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Protein packed super food dal/ stew

Ramya

Brahmi or Vallarai in Tamil or more popularly known as Gotu kola its Singhalese name is a very well-known ayurvedic herb. This herb is highly revered or its mind-enhancing properties (strengthen memory, focus and concentration and for the support it provides to the nervous system. Every time I find this herb in Asian shops specifically Indian and Srilankan grocery stores, here in England I make sure to buy a bunch of these healthy leaves and attempt including it in our diet in some way or the other. Whilst I have used Brahmi here, in the absence of this you could … Continue reading Protein packed super food dal/ stew

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Rustic Radish Greens sholapuri saag

Ramya

One of my favourite to grow in my garden is radish. I grow both the red salad radish and also the white long daikon radish or mooli. The mooli is a winter vegetable in India and I usually grow it in early summer for the greens and during spring and late summer for the radish itself. This time round when the radish was dug out, I was wondering what to make with the greens when my Mum reminded me of this beautiful recipe which is still a favourite at home. A recipe I had completely forgotten about. A rustic dish … Continue reading Rustic Radish Greens sholapuri saag

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Nankhatai

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The Indian version of shortbread. Here it goes – Ingredients 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup besan / gramflour / chickpea flour 2.5 tblsp rava / semolina ( the finer version ) 1/2 cup castor sugar Pinch of salt & cardamom powder ( I also added a pinch of cinnamon powder which is optional ) 1/2 cup partially melted ghee. 1 tblsp – greek yoghurt ( optional) Nuts of your choice for garnish ( optional ) Procedure 1.Sieve all dry ingredients. 2. Add sugar, ghee & yoghurt and mix well. Should resemble a crumbly pastry texture. Wet sand like. … Continue reading Nankhatai