Anu's

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Recipes

Emergency Sweeeeeet Chocolate Fix

(8 reviews) Posted by Anu  

Girl-type comfort food. But guys, don't be afraid to approach! This works almost as well as a tub of ice-cream for drowning ludicrous sorrows, inextricable squabbles, non-existant hunger, unreasonable resentment, immature grumpiness, unnecessary... MORE»

Recipe #73848

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"Tide me over!" Indian Chaat (Simple Veggie Salad)

(7 reviews) Posted by Anu  

This version of the famous Indian Chaat (pronounce with the emphasis on the "aa", as in "aarmy") doesn't really do justice to it, but it sure is yummy anyway! (Chaat is a type of salad famous in the roadside food stalls in North India,... MORE»

Recipe #63793

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Pumpkin/Eggplant(Aubergine)/Carrot Chutney

(1 reviews) Posted by Anu  

And one more pumpkin recipe for Charishma. You can substitute eggplant for the pumpkin, but you will then have to use dried yellow lentils (moong dal) instead of Urad dal. Another variation is using grated carrots instead of pumpkin, and here... MORE»

Recipe #56401

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Matthan Erisheri (South Indian Pumpkin and Lentil Stew)

(6 reviews) Posted by Anu  

Another of my mom's pumpkin recipes for Charishma. According to my mom yellow pumpkin (the Halloween kind) is best for this recipe, but I don't see why you can't try other varieties. Then again, I'm always the rebel MORE»

Recipe #56400

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Paarikyaai Poolikootakari (Bitter Gourd side dish)

(1 reviews) Posted by Anu  

First, you gotta try and pronounce the name of this dish!!! Bitter gourd is a type of Asian squash (read http://www.foodsubs.com/Squashasian.html), and is NOT my favourite, because, well, it's downright bitter! But there ARE a few people who... MORE»

Recipe #56399

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Hearty Strawberry-Banana Smoothie

(1 reviews) Posted by Anu  

I made this one evening when I was hungry and needed something hearty, no-fuss, quick and preferably healthy! This smoothie will really keep you going for hours, trust me! MORE»

Recipe #54656

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Orange Rice Pudding

(1 reviews) Posted by Anu  

My mom made this for my 19th birthday (according to the Tamil calender, this year it's a day before my "real" birthday) and I was so touched and thrilled that she took the effort to make me something special that I would've posted this recipe even... MORE»

Recipe #51059

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Mom's Quick-n-Easy Kesari (Indian Semolina Sweet Dish)

(1 reviews) Posted by Anu  

My mom has made this ever since I was a kid, and this dish has made MANY of my back-from-school snacks. What makes it special is that not only does it take only 10 minutes to prepare, but it's yummy and relatively healthy! Kesari is called so... MORE»

Recipe #50690

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Spicy Dal Parathas (Indian Lentil-Stuffed Tortillas)

(1 reviews) Posted by Anu  

This interesting paratha is wonderful on cold winter nights, and is one of my favourite comfort foods. Parathas always bring back memories of Delhi winters with my cousins, long nights of talking, playing board games, and just having fun! You can... MORE»

Recipe #50647

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Easiest Protein Fruit Breakfast Bowl

(9 reviews) Posted by Anu  

I wasn't quite sure what to call this, because while it is sort of a fruit salad, there's too much "liquid" in here to call that part the "dressing". This recipe has basically 4 components: yogurt, nut butter, sweetener, and... MORE»

Recipe #49950

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Simple Spiced Apple Juice Tea

(6 reviews) Posted by Anu  

Desperate for something soothing while battling with a runny nose, I made this today using whatever I had on hand, and relished every bit of it! This is great for the cold weather, and just the perfect remedy for red noses and itchy throats... and... MORE»

Recipe #49451

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Indian Spiced Rice

(12 reviews) Posted by Anu  

This rice dish takes very little time to prepare and most of the ingredients are found in the common kitchen. I found this recipe on Allrecipes.com and altered it to add that little "heat" I thought it needed. Serve this with a plain... MORE»

Recipe #48540

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Disappearing Carrot Salad

(2 reviews) Posted by Anu  

Crisp carrots and apples are coated with a dressing of citrus and ginger. A sprinkle of toasted nuts and coconut add crunch and color. This wonderfully refreshing salad is from Meals.com. MORE»

Recipe #47937

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Kidney Bean Chili, Indian Style (Rajma in Masala)

(10 reviews) Posted by Anu  

This is one of the signature dishes of North India, and is spicy, aromatic, flavourful, and simply out of this world! For the authentic feel, try to stick to the original recipe ingredients as much as possible, but you may also use suitable... MORE»

Recipe #47936

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Chunky Eggplant (Aubergine) Sauce for Pasta

Posted by Anu  

Onions, garlic and basil add spice to tender eggplant in this rich and fantastic tasting tomato sauce, which goes a long way! Adjust the red pepper flakes according to your taste. This is from Meals.com. MORE»

Recipe #47365

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Crunchy Cold Bean Sprout Salad

Posted by Anu  

Today my mom chose to make this recipe for my post-college meal, and the only thing I loved more than its taste was her thoughtfulness in selecting something that was fresh, healthy, nutritious, non-greasy... just the way I love my food! Thanks... MORE»

Recipe #46883

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Corn Baby Corn Melange

(2 reviews) Posted by Anu  

I made this for mom today by just putting together her favourite ingredients, without even knowing what it would turn out to be! Yellow corn, green bell peppers and red tomatoes make for a beautiful presentation to accompany this healthy, mildly... MORE»

Recipe #45176

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Pizza Florentina

Posted by Anu  

I tried this today as my very first attempt at pizza-making and it turned out wonderful! Spinach and baby corn gives this pizza a nice twist, while grated nutmeg gives it a unique flavour. It is a tad time-consuming but nothing beats the kick you... MORE»

Recipe #44687

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Carrot Dill Velvet Soup

(3 reviews) Posted by Anu  

I found this recipe for a beautiful and tasty soup made with pureed carrots and fresh dill at allrecipes.com, and was so blown away by it's taste that I just HAD to post it here. Warm garlic bread makes the perfect accompaniment for this... MORE»

Recipe #42474

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Weird but Yummy Malted Corn Flakes

(2 reviews) Posted by Anu  

You might think I'm terribly quirky, but give this a shot... you won't regret it! I made this today afternoon when I felt like a quick and nutritious afternoon snack. I wanted to try something I'd never tried before, so I put this together, and to... MORE»

Recipe #42472

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