Author page: Reetika Mitra

Mainstays

Kala Chana or Black Chickpea Curry

This is a homestyle traditional Punjabi dish. It’s heathy, tasty and easy to cook. Quite popular and versatile, it can be served for lunch or dinner with rice or Indian bread. The Kala Chana (Black Chickpea) is an ideal protein supplement for vegetarians being high in fiber and plant protein...

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Egg Varuval

The three years spent in Chennai was a gastronomic adventure for the family. From the traditional fare of the Saravana and Vasantha Bhavans to the enchanting Murugan Idlis. This was all vegetarian fare. Our non-vegetarian expedition started with the quintessentially southern Karaikudi...

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Turkish Pide

I never had any idea there could be any other Pizza than the ones made in the western world in Italy and the US and other western countries. I was pleasantly surprised therefore to come across the delicious Turkish Pide on our vacation trip to Turkey. One first glance they look different. The...

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Startup Ideas

Mango Smoothie Bowl

This bowl packs quite a punch and can be a healthy and nutritious kickstart to your day. The best time to make this dish is during the mango season when you can get your hands on fresh juicy mangoes. For the rest of the year one can use pureed canned mango as well. This is a vegan version of...

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Asian Orange Chicken

Did you know that the Orange chicken is popular both in the west and in the Orient. The recipes, ingredients and the style of cooking are quite different for the continental and the oriental versions of the Orange Chicken as they cater to diverse palate.  So when my son returned from University...

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Peaches, Figs and Passion Fruit in Honey Yoghurt

Stumbled upon this unique combination and decided to experiment with it. Was surprised and delighted with the result. This is a light dish that is filled with the goodness of fruit and can be served as dessert or as a healthy start to the day for Breakfast. Have lightly caramelized the Peaches...

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