Author page: Reetika Mitra

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Dimer Dhoka (Steamed Egg Cake Curry)

Many of you would have heard of the more famous cousin of this recipe, the Dhokar Dalna which is made with ground lentils and select spices. The Dimer Dhoka (steamed egg cake curry) is a variation of the original recipe and much simpler to execute. The entire grinding process which is quite...

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Breakfast Yoghurt Popsicles

A breakfast with a difference. No Cereals, Bread or Egg. Ah there is a bit of cereal which I will come to later. But nothing traditional about this affair. You’ll know what I mean. Ideal for summer, this is an on the go, ready to eat quick breakfast option. The Popsicles can be made the...

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Bacon and Cheddar Quiche

Summer is the worst time to be spending a lot of time in the kitchen and so of late, I have been looking for those quick recipes which one can make without having to really sweat it out. Came across this recipe on one of the numerous food blogs but added my own desi twist. Instead of the...

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Cucumber Mint Lemonade

The heat is on and as we wait eagerly for the onset of the monsoons to provide some relief, here is a healthy Summer drink to keep us cool and refreshed throughout the day. This is a simple recipe to execute. Kids in particular would love it. You are better off making it in a large portion and...

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Dhaba Style Chicken

This is a popular and widely available north Indian chicken dish. As the name suggests, you can definitely find this on the menu card of the numerous Dhabas dotted along the highways. I was pleasantly surprised to find that this dish is not loaded with cream, spices, nuts etc. which tend to make...

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Homemade Focaccia Bread

Baking is really not my forte but I did want to share this handy bread recipe which may take a couple of attempts to perfect but once you get the hang of it you will keep coming back for more. It’s an excellent option when hosting tea meets or entertaining guests for dinner as an accompaniment...

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