Dimpi's

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Recipes

Sticky Peanut Butter Balls

Posted by Dimpi  

This ultra-simple no-bake recipe is from Tony Horton of the P90X fame (www.beachbody.com). I love it because it's fast, easy, healthy and energizing. Enjoy! MORE»

Recipe #387672

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Dimpi's Garlic Dal

Posted by Dimpi  

Dal is one of the most common lentil dishes from India. There are countless variations and I make several kinds. This is my most simple, go-to recipe. MORE»

Recipe #370947

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Garlic Mushroom Rice

Posted by Dimpi  

Yet another simple recipe that I came up with long ago and want to post here for safe keeping. I serve this with grilled habanero tilapia and roasted veggies. Sometimes I substitute 2/3 cup whole wheat couscous for the rice. If using brown rice,... MORE»

Recipe #335361

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Parmesan Bay Biscuits

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This recipe is inspired by the buttermilk biscuit recipe in the newest issue of Cooking Light. I made a batch today with tweaks to our taste and it turned out great. So I decided to post the recipe here lest I forget what I did. This is a flaky,... MORE»

Recipe #333594

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Mosuranna (Curd/Yogurt Rice)

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Another traditional South Indian dish. Great for summer picnics (keep in cooler). MORE»

Recipe #278057

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South Indian Onion Chutney

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This is the traditional way of making red chutney with onions. Serve with hot idlis or dosa. MORE»

Recipe #277600

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Kelang Palya (Sweet Potato Curry)

(1 reviews) Posted by Dimpi  

This side dish used to be a popular addition to meals when I was growing up. We used the pale flesh sweet potato (second pic) that is more dry and not as sweet as the orange version (first pic). You can also make mashed sweet potatoes using the... MORE»

Recipe #202349

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Kujje Payasa (Jackfruit Dessert)

(1 reviews) Posted by Dimpi  

There are many kinds of payasa (also known as payasam) made in Karnataka in South India, where I am from. This one is made with the yellow flesh of the jackfruit, is seasonal, and not usually made as a holy offering. The taste, however, is... MORE»

Recipe #202344

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Spicy Creamy Pasta With Shrimp

(1 reviews) Posted by Dimpi  

This recipe is an accidental yet delicious result of many nights of experiments and mistakes. You can adjust the level of spice and the creaminess to your taste. I like it highy spiced and lightly creamy. MORE»

Recipe #201278

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Asiago Cornmeal Cookies

(2 reviews) Posted by Dimpi  

I found the original recipe on the iVillage site when searching for savory cookies. I made a batch for some friends and they were really good, so I adapted it slightly to our taste and here it is. I think these would make a great accompaniment to... MORE»

Recipe #184100

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Baklava

Posted by Dimpi  

This is my version of the popular Greek sweet after some experimentation with ingredients and quantities. I no longer remember which site I got the original recipe that I began modifying from, but it's wonderful. Made with care, this results in a... MORE»

Recipe #181170

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Pineapple Upside Down Cake

(1 reviews) Posted by Dimpi  

There are many recipes on 'Zaar for this cake, but I came up with this recipe after reading many others and lots of trial and error. It's a big favorite with my sister, so I'm posting it here for safekeeping. Note that this makes a 6" cake. I... MORE»

Recipe #181160

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Upittu ( Rava Upma)

(2 reviews) Posted by Dimpi  

This is a traditional South Indian breakfast dish, savory and very good with a cup of good coffee. This is the way it was made at home all through my childhood and the way I make it now. Edited 5/8/09 - I'm changing a couple of things to make... MORE»

Recipe #164799

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Lentil Croquettes

(9 reviews) Posted by Dimpi  

Yummy! MORE»

Recipe #121500

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Aloo Channa Chaat (Tangy Potato Chickpea Snack)

(2 reviews) Posted by Dimpi  

This is a delightfully sweet and tangy snack or side dish made with chickpeas and potatoes. Tamarind paste is readily available in Indian grocery stores. Update based on a review - Shallots can be substituted with mild onions and is meant to be... MORE»

Recipe #121493

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Strawberry Napoleon

(5 reviews) Posted by Dimpi  

This delightfully light dessert is easy and fun to make. It also looks gorgeous once assembled. MORE»

Recipe #114403

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Maddi

(1 reviews) Posted by Dimpi  

This is a sweet lentil dish from the Southern region of India. Note that the lentils used are dried split chickpeas NOT toor dal. It is readily available in any Indian grocery store. So is ghee. MORE»

Recipe #114134

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Coconut Ladoo

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Sweet coconut balls that are delicious and very easy to make. MORE»

Recipe #113872

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Spicy Cottage Cheese

(3 reviews) Posted by Dimpi  

This is for those of you who would like to include cottage cheese in your breakfast meal but find it too bland on its own. You can also have it as a healthy afternoon snack. MORE»

Recipe #113556

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Nutty Banana Oatmeal

(5 reviews) Posted by Dimpi  

This is a quick and delicious breafast. You can also add half a scoop of whey protein powder at the end to make it perfectly balanced nutritionally. MORE»

Recipe #113195

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