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Who doesn't like dhaba food? And for those who do not know what are dhabas....Dhabas are roadside restaurants found all over India....

 Here is another salad! This is such a versatile salad that can be made with any type of pasta, mixed up with a good serving of crunchy...

Made this salad last month when I found these beautiful heirloom cherry tomatoes at the local store. This is not the season for tomatoes a...

 I am all for cooking with garlic and onions but I also enjoy simple flavors of fresh vegetables with minimum seasonings. This recipe for g...

This is my version of mung dal halwa, a popular Indian dessert.Yellow split mung dal (lentils) are known for their nutritional v...

 I love rice based dishes and therefore the mushrooms that I had bought to make a soup ended up in this pilaf. Mushrooms and...

  Happy Diwali to all! Diwali is a fun time except, the noise and pollution in India seems to be getting worse every year. The fun ...