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Vegetarian Shepherds Pie Recipe

Vegetarian Shepherds Pie Recipe

By Madhu | March 10, 2009

The well-known British dish called Shepherd’s Pie is named after the fact that its main ingredient is usually lamb or mutton, and that shepherds traditionally look after sheep. This recipe however, is a meat free recipe of the same dish. History says that traditionally Shepherd’s Pie was served on a Monday, using up the leftover Sunday [...]

Categories: Brit-Asian, Food
Tagged: chili powder, cooking, cuisine, Desi, Food, garlic cloves, ginger root, grated cheese, learn, meat substitute, mexican, oxo, recipe, sheperds pie, spring onions, tomato puree, uk supermarkets, vegan, vegetarian recipe

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Video Recipes - Dosa

Video Recipes – Dosa

By Nazhat | January 14, 2009

Dosa is a dish that originates from South India.  Its roots go back to the Temple Streets of Udupi. It is a crispy savory pancake which is usually enjoyed for breakfast or dinner, and is rich in carbohydrates and protein. Dosa is primarily made from batter that consists of  split,  skinned Urad bean (lentils) and [...]

Categories: Food
Tagged: daal, dosa, easy, fenugreek seeds, Food, hot, idli, idly, indian, masala dosa, recipe, south india, spicy, udupi, video

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Video Recipes - Chicken Karahi

Video Recipes – Chicken Karahi

By Naila Abz | October 8, 2008

In India and Pakistan some of the dishes are cooked and served in a  ‘karahi’ (also spelled karai, kadai, kadahi or kadhai). A karahi is a circular, deep, bowled dish and is similar in shape to a wok. Some have handles on either side. It is also referred to as a ‘handi’ as well. Karahis are [...]

Categories: Food
Tagged: balti, british asian, chicken karahi, chicken karahi recipe, cooking, cumin seed, dish, Food, indian, kadai, pakistani, paneer, recipe, recipie, skinless chicken, video

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A Passion for Pakoras

A Passion for Pakoras

By Anita | June 7, 2008

Pakoras, also known as bhajis, are versatile gluten-free snacks that can be made using vegetables, paneer, chicken or fish deep-fried in a crispy, spiced batter. Protein-rich gram flour (besan) is used to form the batter which is bound together with water. With little preparation time or cooking expertise required, you can impress your guests without [...]

Categories: Food
Tagged: Desi, features, gluten-free, hot, indian, indian food, pakoras, recipe, recipes

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Quick Recipes - Tandoori Chicken

Quick Recipes – Tandoori Chicken

By Sam | March 26, 2008

Tandoori Chicken is a dish enjoyed by many in restaurants and at home. It is one of the most popular chicken dishes originating from Punjab between the border of India and Pakistan. Tandoori chicken actually dates back to the Moghul period. A popular story about the dish is that it was created by Kundan Lal [...]

Categories: Food
Tagged: cooking, Desi, Food, indian, indian cooking, indian food, pakistani, punjabi, recipe, tandoori chicken

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Quick Recipes - Basic Chapatis (flat bread)

Quick Recipes – Basic Chapatis (flat bread)

By Madhu | February 19, 2008

Chapatis are one of the most staple food from the Asian sub-continent. It is a simple flat bread made from flour called atta that can accompany any South Asian dish, especially vegetarian dishes such as daals (soup based curries) or sabjis (vegetable based curries). The chapati has different names in different parts of India. For [...]

Categories: Food
Tagged: bread, chapati, Desi, flour, Food, indian food, recipe, recipes, roti

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