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19 December, 2019

Easy Saffron-laced Baked Badam Burfi or Almond Fudge (gluten-free, vegan, low-sugar)

Easy Saffron-laced Baked Badam Burfi or Almond Fudge (gluten-free, vegan, low-sugar)
Comments : 8 Posted in : Desserts, Indian sweets, snack on by : apsara

This year for Diwali/ Deepavali, I had made a baked version of almond burfi and my friends loved it during a potluck dinner. After a friend asked me for the recipe recently, I finally made it again to finally document the recipe and share it. It is almost Christmas now, so there is more opportunity
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19 September, 2018

Roasted, Curried Spaghetti Squash or Upma

Roasted, Curried Spaghetti Squash or Upma
Comments : 9 Posted in : Gluten free baking, Main course, snack on by : apsara
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Talk about spaghetti squash in the summer!  I have been making this incredibly easy and simple snack/ meal in my home for a year now, and have had multiple friends ask for the recipe.  I  finally got down to posting the recipe today! Make this for your kids while we get this wonderful vegetable and
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29 September, 2016

Two Ways To Make Sprouted Black Eyed Beans Sundal

Two Ways To Make Sprouted Black Eyed Beans Sundal
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The Indian festival of Navaratri is here! I regularly make sprouted black eyed bean sundal during this time. Here is the way to prepare a sweet and a savory version of this protein-rich snack: Black eyed peas are one of the easiest beans to soak and sprout, next to mung beans. If you can get
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19 September, 2016

Ragi and Brown Rice Idli (Steamed Multigrain Savory Cake with Finger Millet)-Meatless Monday recipe

Ragi and Brown Rice Idli (Steamed Multigrain Savory Cake with Finger Millet)-Meatless Monday recipe
Comments : 10 Posted in : Breakfast, Easy lunch box recipes, Meatless Mondays, snack on by : apsara
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Idli, the ubiquitous south Indian   breakfast,  or evening tiffin/snack can be made healthier by substituting some of the white rice with whole grains. An excellent low glycemic index food for diabetics as well as weight watchers. If you worry about a poor digestive system sensitive to whole grains, this is an excellent choice as fermentation
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24 August, 2016

Shallow-fried Vella Seedai (Sweet Rice flour balls) for Krishna Janmashtami

Shallow-fried Vella Seedai (Sweet Rice flour balls) for Krishna Janmashtami
Comments : 4 Posted in : Appetizer, Indian sweets, snack on by : apsara
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It is Krishna Janmashtami, or the birthday of Lord Krishna tomorrow. I am here with an easy and healthy way to prepare his favorite sweet rice flour balls, shallow-fried with just a Paniyaram or Aebleskiver pan. Yes, and no compromise in taste! It is advisable to use only oils with a high smoke point for
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12 August, 2016

Soft and Chewy Cranberry Almond Granola Bars (gluten-free, vegan)

Soft and Chewy Cranberry Almond Granola Bars (gluten-free, vegan)
Comments : 12 Posted in : Eggless cookies, snack on by : apsara
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It feels so good to be writing a recipe post again, after a long hiatus! I did not plan for the break to be this long… in fact I had “withdrawal symptoms” initially, but then life got so busy that I got used to not blogging after a few days. This summer has been a
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12 May, 2016

Kid’s Friendly Lettuce Wraps for Diabetes Friendly Thursdays

Kid’s Friendly Lettuce Wraps for Diabetes Friendly Thursdays
Comments : 24 Posted in : Appetizer, Diabetes Friendly Thursdays, Easy lunch box recipes, snack on by : apsara
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Creating Recipes with a Cause! I am a proud DFT blogger. To learn about DFT, click here! Celebrate the month of May with Team DFT, indulging on some delicious and hearty wraps that are diabetic friendly and weight watchers friendly. I have a delicious lettuce wrap that is even kid friendly, as it was well
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11 March, 2016

Millet Chivda – A Quick Whole-grain Savory Snack and Co-hosting Fiesta Friday #110

Millet Chivda – A Quick Whole-grain Savory Snack and Co-hosting Fiesta Friday #110
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Yay, it’s Friday again! And guess what, it is a special friday for me, because I’m co-hosting Fiesta Fridays for the first time! Have you heard about it yet? Fiesta Fridays is a party started by the super awesome Angie 2 years ago, to bring bloggers together. It is a place where bloggers from all
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