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Tomato Shorba Recipe | Tomato Dhaniya Shorba

Tomato Shorba is an easy to make spiced soup featuring tangy tomatoes, herby coriander leaves and and some fragrant Indian spices and herbs. Also called Tomato Dhaniya Shorba as the soup is flavored with fresh coriander leaves (dhaniya), this recipe is vegan and gluten-free.

August 19, 2026
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Mushroom Tikka Recipe

This recipe of Mushroom Tikka or Tandoori Mushroom has tender, succulent mushrooms that are marinated and later baked or grilled. Instead of baking, the marinated mushrooms can also be pan fried or shallow fried.

August 19, 2026
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Manchow Soup Recipe

Vegetarian Manchow Soup is a hot and spicy Indo-Chinese soup made with mixed vegetables, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. It has a bold flavor profile and a slightly thick consistency. This Manchow soup recipe is easy to make and comes together quickly. It’s popular in India and is commonly served as

August 19, 2026
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Hot and Sour Soup

Hot and Sour Soup is a spicy, tangy and lightly thickened soup made with vegetables, mushrooms, soy sauce, spices, herbs and vinegar. It is a popular Indo-Chinese restaurant style soup that can be made easily at home. This vegan version is full of vegetables and has a balanced hot and sour taste.

August 19, 2026
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Easy Pumpkin Soup Recipe

This Pumpkin Soup Recipe gives you an easy and tasty homemade pumpkin soup all made in one-pot. The slightly sweet, earthy flavor of the yellow pumpkin, along with added herbs and spices, gives this soup a satisfyingly sweet and savory taste.

August 19, 2026
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Cream of Broccoli Soup Recipe (20 Minutes)

Cream of Broccoli Soup is a smooth and creamy soup prepared with fresh broccoli, onions, garlic, flour, milk, butter, spices and seasonings. The ingredients are simmered together and blended to a velvety consistency. This vegetarian soup is made mostly in one pot and comes together in about thirty m

August 19, 2026
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Chilli Potato Recipe

Chilli potato is a spicy starter snack from the indo-Chinese cuisine where fried potatoes are tossed in a spicy, sour and slightly sweet chilli sauce. This is a semi-dry version and is simply addictive and tasty. The same recipe can be used to make a chilli potato gravy recipe by adding some more wa

August 19, 2026
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Cherry Tomato Salad Recipe

One of the easiest summery salads that can be tossed at home is this healthy Cherry Tomato Salad. This Cherry Tomato Salad recipe is vibrant, tangy, refreshing and oh-so good. The recipe is also gluten-free and vegan.

August 19, 2026
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Caesar Salad Recipe

Crispy romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, and salty parmesan get tossed with a creamy Caesar Salad dressing made without anchovies or eggs. This savory, tangy and umami salad is our absolute favorite. It can easily be made vegan, too!

August 19, 2026
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Brinjal Fry (Maharashtrian Style Baingan Fry)

This Maharashtrian-style Brinjal Fry, known in Marathi as Vangyachya Kaap, uses sliced brinjal coated with ground spices and rava (sooji/semolina) for a crisp texture. The slices are shallow fried until golden and crisp outside while staying soft and tender inside. It is made with minimal ingredient

August 19, 2026