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Vegetable Korma Curry

September 23, 2011 by Mansi

Vegetable Korma - Fresh Vegetables in Coconut-based Indian CurryVegetable Korma is a favored curry recipe in Southern India, and as all recipes become global at some point of time, Indians all over the world have started enjoying the taste of this delicious and nutritive coconut-based curry. If you are non-vegetarian, you can add some cooked chicken pieces to make Chicken Korma, which is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Indian Recipes, Main Course Recipes Tagged With: curries, indian

Shahi Matar Paneer (Paneer & Peas Curry)

September 6, 2011 by Mansi

Shahi Matar Paneer RecipeNo one needs introduction to Paneer, and while it can hold its ground in a gravy that has only paneer in it, here's a version where this crowd favorite is paired with another popular ingredient - green peas! Matar Paneer is the quickest way to enjoy these two crowd-pleasers in one easy recipe. And this must be one of the very few Mughlai-style curries which does not even … [Read more...]

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Vegetable Curry With Coconut Milk

July 1, 2011 by Mansi

Vegetable Curry with Coconut MilkJust like Thai food, you'll find a lot of Indian recipes incorporate coconut milk in the ingredient list, especially curries that harbor a South-Indian influence. This classic recipe that you see below is one such Vegetable Curry, which uses coconut milk to form the base for a variety of fresh vegetables as well as heart-warming spices. If you are someone who is … [Read more...]

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Indian Chickpea Bruschetta

June 7, 2011 by Mansi

Chana Masala (Chickpea) Bruschetta I had some left-over Chana Masala from last night's dinner, and I was wondering how to use it up in some fancy way. I also had only one day remaining to create a recipe for the ICBINB Toast Ambassador contest. So when I saw some garlic bread in my pantry, I thought, wouldn't it be nice to have something like Bruschetta, where I could use my chickpeas too? And … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizer Recipes, Food, Healthy Recipes, Indian Recipes, Kid-Friendly Tagged With: appetizers, indian

Manchuria – Vegetarian Manchurian Gravy

April 5, 2011 by Mansi

Vegetable Manchurian Gravy (Indo-Chinese)Those of you who have been following my blog for some time now, shold know that I am a huge Indo-chinese food fan. And frnakly, most of the Indians fall into this category. The rich spicy taste native to this realm of fusion cooking is hard to resist, and if you haven't tasted Indo-Chinese food yet, you are surely missing something. Today we talk about one … [Read more...]

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Paneer & Asparagus Lollipops (Appetizer Recipe)

March 9, 2011 by Mansi

Paneer & Asparagus LollipopsWhen it comes to choosing an Indian dish for a fancy gathering, Paneer tops the charts in the ingredient list. Its versatility makes it an obvious choice to make any recipe special. Just like these Paneer Lollipops, the perfect appetizers for a party. This time, I decided to try something new, so I paired it with Asparagus, and besides Indian flavors, I also threw in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizer Recipes, Food, Indian Recipes, Paneer Recipes

Paneer Masala (Paneer Makhani)

January 2, 2011 by Mansi

Paneer Masala (Paneer Makhani)This year, it looks like Winter came early to the west coast, and to add to the chill, rain seems to have become a daily ritual! I hate it when it becomes dark and gloomy when before I head out from work - its like all the energy is literally sapped out from the body and soul. The only thing that can bring a little smile on the face is the thought of some hot and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Indian Recipes, Main Course Recipes, Paneer Recipes Tagged With: curries

Pomegranate Rice (Salad) with Toasted Pecans

November 16, 2010 by Mansi

Pomegranate Rice with Toasted Pecans When you think about fruits, more often than not you'll end up enjoying the fruit by itself, or try to use it in making a dessert. However, once you start using fruits to cook savory recipes, you will so enjoy the experience of opening a new channel of cooking! Indian dinners generally feature a Rice dish, so I was looking to make some thing different and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Indian Recipes, Rice Recipes, Snacks & Sides Tagged With: salads

Quesadilla Recipe with Paneer Spinach & Roasted Peppers

November 8, 2010 by Mansi

Vegetarian Quesadillas with Paneer, Roasted Red Peppers & SpinachQuesadillas are a quick and tasty way to pack some veggies and cheese into ready-made tortillas and whip up a meal option that is delicious and healthy. From simple to dainty, you can make these as elaborate as you want. And here's an Indian take on the Mexican classic - Vegetarian Quesidillas stuffed with Paneer or Cottage Cheese, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch Recipes, Food, Healthy Recipes, Kid-Friendly, Main Course Recipes, Paneer Recipes

Kesar Burfi or Peda (Easy Diwali Sweets)

November 2, 2010 by Mansi

Kesar (Saffron flavored) Pedas or Burfi for DiwaliI love October, as it marks the beginning of the Holiday season! We just finished with Halloween, and now its time to shift gears and get cooking some tasty Indian sweets and snacks as Diwali, one of the biggest Indian festival is just around the corner! What better way to start the festival fervor than by making some delicious sweets! These lovely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Indian Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: diwali, indian-sweets

How to maintain healthy glowing skin as you age…

Image Credit: Alexander Grey from Unsplash. Getting older is often seen as a good thing, but it also comes with its drawbacks. One of the more notable is how it affects peoples’ appearances. Fine lines, wrinkles, and gray hairs all start setting it. It’s not uncommon to want to prevent these, and you could want to maintain your appearance as you get older. It’s a natural desire to have, even if it seems like it’s impossible. It could be more within your reach than you’d think, though. In fact, it doesn’t even need to be complicated. Once you know what you’re doing, there shouldn’t be anything to worry about. Some steps and tips could … [Read More...]

Seasonal Depression is a Thing – Here’s how to win over it…

Image credit As the days get shorter and winter settles in, it’s no wonder that many people start to feel a bit low. Actually, a large number of people tend to feel this way! So, it’s usually called the “winter blues,” “seasonal depression,” or even the more official term “seasonal affective disorder.” it’s just a common struggle that lasts for multiple months. If you live in places in the world with six months of darkness, then the rates go up a lot higher. But why is this so common? Well, there are a lot of reasons, such as less daylight (meaning less vitamin D and A), holiday pressures, colder weather, and those sky-high heating … [Read More...]

6 Unique & Unheard Ways To Reduce Stress…

Pexels - CC0 License There are so many of us who are absolutely sick of feeling stressed all day, every day, and if you are one of those people, it can almost be overwhelming to see the wealth of options for treating our stress levels. We need quick ways, we need ones that benefit us over time, but we also need access to things that are not necessarily conventional. There are plenty of unique ways to reduce stress levels that you may find interesting but also, more importantly, effective: Purify the Air We need to remember that cleaner air is something that can help us with our overall well-being, and this could reduce … [Read More...]

How to plan for a stress-free retirement…

Source: Unsplash (CC0) Thinking about retirement planning already? Whether it feels miles away or just around the corner, planning for your retirement doesn’t have to be an overwhelming experience. The key is to break it down into manageable steps and, most importantly, make sure it’s something you actually want to achieve. So let’s walk through some tips that’ll help you build a retirement plan you feel confident about, plus we’ll tackle important topics like Medicare and Medicare Advantage along the way. Tips for Defining Your Retirement Goals Visualize your day-to-day: Think about where you’d like to live, what activities … [Read More...]

Going Beyond Digital Marketing: Expanding Your Business Horizon…

Digital marketing has quickly become an indispensable strategy for reaching and engaging consumers. However, in an era where brands vie for attention online, simply relying on digital tactics can become restrictive. If you want your business to move to the next level, expanding its horizon beyond digital may require innovative thinking outside the digital box. In this blog, we will look at a few approaches you could try that will increase its reach while deepening your customer relations. Photo by Luca Bravo on Unsplash Cultivate a Community Forming a sense of community around your brand goes far beyond traditional digital … [Read More...]