South Indian "Rasam"

I almost always have Rasam in the fridge, for many reasons-- This is the Indian dish that my son loves the most. He likes it best with slightly smashed white rice, drizzled with a tsp of Ghee and plenty of Rasam, topped with scrambled eggs.. I love to drink it on rainy days and when my tummy needs helps with digestion. Or when I am...

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Banana, Mixed Sun-dried Fruits and Whey Protein Milkshake

A nice fiber and protein packed milkshake that is healthy and scrumptious. Ingredients: 6-8 Tunisian Deglet Noor Dates 2-4 Sun-maid California Mission Figs 1-1/2 Tbsp Sun-maid Cape-Cod Cranberries 1-1/2 Tbsp Sun-maid Zante Currants 1 Ripe Chiquita Banana 1 to 1-1/2 Scoop(s) Whey Protein  1/3 Cup Water 1...

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Khichiya Papad And Lentil Curry

This is a divine curry that tastes awesome with Lime Rice or Plain Rice. I had a whole packet of these sun-dried papad that prompted me to make this curry which is somewhat similar to my mom's and MIL's "Appala Poo Kootu". This is for the theme "Cooking with Sun-dried foods" Ingredients: 25-30 Sun-dried Khichiya Papad/Papadam/Appalam 1/2...

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Ratnapuri Sweet-Potato Kheer "Ratnapuri Gadda Payasam" With Quinoa

I had to do something memorable with the last batch of Sweet Potatoes that I bought from the Grocery last month. As I was pondering what I could do, I recalled that I had bookmarked this recipe a while back. I had some leftover cooked Quinoa that ended up into the pot at the very last minute. How's that for an interesting twist? Lovely...

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Beet Halwa, just like Mom's

I borrowed this recipe from Mom and slightly modified it. Made this for potluck at hubby's workplace. Ingredients(~25 Servings): 4 to 4-1/2 Cups Shredded Beet 1 Cup Skimmed Milk 1/2 Cup Evaporated Milk (Mom uses sweetened condensed Milk) 1/2 to 3/4 Cup  + 1 Tsp Granulated Sugar 5 Green Cardamom Pods 1/4 Cup + 1 Tbsp Ghee/Clarified...

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