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So glad you like this recipe Poornima! Thanks for the feedback.
Toggle Commented Mar 6, 2013 on Dunt Dalun Chin Hin- Burmese Drumstick Sour Soup at thecookscottage
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Thanks for the feedback Gita.And the good tip not to overcook the syrup.
Toggle Commented Mar 4, 2013 on Rice and Khus /Poppy seed cake at thecookscottage
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HI Gita, Thanks for pointing out one big mistake! Add half a cup of grated coconut to the khus to make a paste. Do let us know how it turned out.
Toggle Commented Feb 25, 2013 on Rice and Khus /Poppy seed cake at thecookscottage
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Dunt Dalun Chin Hin- Burmese Drumstick Sour Soup
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There are tales of miraculous cures through the use of the drumstick tree and it is no coincidence that many kitchen gardens in rural areas feature a hedge of Moringa Oleifera. Continue reading
Posted Jan 18, 2013 at thecookscottage
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The Three Sisters Quick and Easy Indian Cookbook
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The Kashmiri origins of the sisters is revealed in the Kashmir Lamb Rogan Josh, Safed Gajar ka Shorba and Haak amongst others, but there is a genuine attempt to cross borders . These recipes that could be replicated in most countries . Continue reading
Posted Jan 14, 2013 at thecookscottage
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Talking with Suvir Saran
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I do my best to make food as much a tasty treat as it is a visual feast for the eyes and all senses. Education and experiences never leave us. They show up in the most unexpected ways. You can find my life coming out in every dish that I create and share, that I borrow and feature and which I celebrate even in the comforting meals cooked for family at home. Continue reading
Posted Dec 31, 2012 at thecookscottage
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The Best Restaurants in North Goa 2012-2013
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December means Goa to our family. One morning at dawn all is packed into the boot of the car, minimal clothing (in size and quantity), much in headgear and footwear, a standard picnic of egg mayonnaise sandwiches and chai and-... Continue reading
Posted Dec 21, 2012 at thecookscottage
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The Verandah in The Forest
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One of the modest pleasures life still affords is a short train ride through the post monsoon countryside of Maharashtra. Green fields surrounded by the low craggy hills of the Western ghats, the day cool and bright and, if the... Continue reading
Posted Nov 15, 2012 at thecookscottage
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How to get to Matheran- November 2012
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Recently a friend and I took off for Matheran, a place so near and yet -so far. It is impossible to get accurate information online on how to get there. So many conflicting accounts of trains and timings and distances exist, it was difficult to plan the journey. Continue reading
Posted Nov 8, 2012 at thecookscottage
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Healthy Heart diet- Fat free- Vegetarian Biryani Pulav
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2. Reversing heart disease with Indian food. This is the second in a series of recipes that may help in reversing heart disease. An Indian recipe without a drop of oil. The main problem with Indian food is that almost... Continue reading
Posted Jul 2, 2012 at thecookscottage
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Quick-Fix Indian- a new cookbook by Ruta Kahate
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Ruta Kahate’s latest cook book is written for people new to Indian cuisine living in countries other than India. A couple of pages into the book and I was hooked. The very first thing that strikes you is that it’s... Continue reading
Posted Jun 25, 2012 at thecookscottage
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Reversing heart disease- no oil diet- Sweet potato and red lentil soup- Ratalu and masoor dal
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Lately we are cooking a great deal of no oil recipes. This has been an attempt to follow a Dr Dean Ornish type of diet to reverse heart disease along with yoga, lots of exercise and meditation. Needless to say... Continue reading
Posted Jun 22, 2012 at thecookscottage
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The Flour Works- or does it ?
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Quantities were painfully small. This main course is meant to be fattened with a salad, an appetizer and a dessert. Do NOT expect to share it amongst two people. Continue reading
Posted May 12, 2012 at thecookscottage
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Thanks for the info Riti. I have updated the list.
Toggle Commented Apr 3, 2012 on Organic Food Outlets and Resources in India-updated March 2012 at thecookscottage
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Poornima you are right about the lack of taste. Strawberries in Pune are outsize too and nothing like the little deep red tiddlers we used to get a long time ago when strawberries were not cultivated on the scale they are now.
Toggle Commented Feb 20, 2012 on Strawberry Fair 2012 at thecookscottage
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Strawberry Fair 2012
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Do you associate strawberries with India? I think of Wimbledon, the Beatles (remember Strawberry Fields Forever ? ), Strawberry Woman- from the musical Porgy and Bess, all in all not very Indian connections. Continue reading
Posted Feb 17, 2012 at thecookscottage
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Fresh Turmeric Pickle- Fresh Haldi Pickle
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This has a lovely piquant taste and the turmeric, which looks so much like carrot when sliced, has a great taste Continue reading
Posted Dec 10, 2011 at thecookscottage
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Wonton a Wonton ?
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..comfort food means dal chawal, I find wontons rank a close second, and sometimes, I am guilty to admit , they take precedence over the traditional and nostalgic fare of my birth. Continue reading
Posted Nov 25, 2011 at thecookscottage
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Aubergine, Baingan Pickle
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Saute the salted brinjal in 4 tbsp of oil till tender and set aside. Heat 2 tsp oil and pop the mustard seeds. Add the ginger garlic paste to the mustard seeds and saute for a minute or two. Continue reading
Posted Nov 22, 2011 at thecookscottage
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Green Bean Casserole- A New Way with an Old and Worn out dish
They are great as an accompaniment to any meat or poultry dish, not just on Thanksgiving but all through the year. Continue reading
Posted Nov 19, 2011 at thecookscottage
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Whats wrong with your/our food system- an 11 year old tells it like it is.
Its not too late for us in India. Continue reading
Posted Nov 19, 2011 at thecookscottage
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Bottle Gourd Chutney - Doodhi Chutney
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This is a quick tasty chutney which lasts about a week in the fridge. Continue reading
Posted Nov 19, 2011 at thecookscottage
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How to keep herbs fresh
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One of the problems about fresh herbs is that they don't stay fresh very long and soon become a sodden mess when kept in a plastic bag in the fridge. Continue reading
Posted Nov 16, 2011 at thecookscottage
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BBC GOOD FOOD magazine -India edition
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The original GOOD FOOD Magazine always has several tried and tested recipes, and is a dependable guide. The Indian edition promises a section for Vegetarians Continue reading
Posted Nov 15, 2011 at thecookscottage
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Karela -Bitter Gourd Pickle 1
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As with all pickles this one too depends on the quality of the raw material for the final result. So pick your karelas carefully. Choose bitter gourds which are light green or even whitish in colour. Dark green denote extra... Continue reading
Posted Nov 13, 2011 at thecookscottage
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