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Veg Raita | Mix Vegetable Raita

Veg Raita is a raita variation made with curd (yogurt), spices and an assortment of veggies. This Mix Veg Raita is healthy and perks up your everyday meals in the flavor and nutrition department.

August 19, 2026
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Vazhakkai Poriyal | Raw Banana Poriyal

Vazhakkai Poriyal is a simple South Indian dry dish made with raw banana or plantain. The banana is cooked with a basic tempering of spices and curry leaves. Freshly grated coconut is mixed in at the end for taste and texture. This plant-based dish is served as a side with rice, sambar, or rasam.

August 19, 2026
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Vazhakkai Fry | Vazhakkai Varuval

Vazhakkai Varuval or Vazhakkai Fry is a spicy and slightly crisp stir fried dish made with raw unripe green skinned plantains. This South Indian plantain preparation pairs well as a side dish with rasam, sambar, and dal.

August 19, 2026
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Vangyache Bharit | Vangi Bharit

This Maharashtrian Vangyache Bharit is a smoky flavored preparation of fire-roasted eggplant, mashed and later cooked with onions, tomatoes, garlic and green chilies. Best served with some roti, chapati, paratha or naan.

August 19, 2026
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Urad Dal Recipe (Dry White Urad Dal)

This is a delicious Punjabi recipe of Urad Dal which is spiced and dry. It is made with hulled and split black gram also referred to as White Urad Dal. This comforting lentil preparation makes for an excellent protein rich dish with a side of roti or phulka.

August 19, 2026
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Ugadi Pachadi Recipe

Ugadi Pachadi is one of the most important dishes prepared during the Ugadi festival in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is a festive drink made with six ingredients that create six tastes – tamarind (sour), jaggery (sweet), raw mango (astringent), neem flowers (bitter), black pepper (

August 19, 2026
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Tzatziki Recipe (Greek Cucumber Yogurt Sauce)

Tzatziki is a classic Greek yogurt sauce or dip made with cucumber, garlic, olive oil and herbs. It has a creamy, thick texture with a fresh and tangy taste. This Mediterranean dip is commonly served with breads, grilled dishes and snacks. It is easy to prepare and works well as a dip, spread or sid

August 19, 2026
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Turmeric Pickle (Haldi Ka Achar)

A no oil, 3-ingredient and simplest yet tasty pickle – this Turmeric Pickle or Haldi Ka Achar is a Gujarati special and made with fresh and raw turmeric roots, lemon juice and salt.

August 19, 2026
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Tomato Sabji Recipe (Tomato Bhaji)

Tomato Sabji recipe is an easy and simple bhaji or sabzi made with tomatoes, jaggery, peanuts and desiccated coconut. Tangy as well as slightly sweet. This tomato sabzi goes very well as a side dish with chapati or paratha.

August 19, 2026