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Share recipes and cooking tips. Every fortnight, a selected entry will be featured in What’s Cooking? and its sender crowned NRI Pulse’s Gourmet Chef. Pls. send contributions to contact@NRIPulse.com with What’s Cooking? in the subject line.

Kitchen Classics
BY P.S. LAKSHMI RAO

Aritikayi Koora (Plantain Curry)
Narinjakayi Charu (Spicy Orange Soup)

Mung Dal & Fresh Methi Leaves Curry
Kothimeeri Chutney (Fresh Cilantro Chutney)

Black Eyed Beans Wada
Cranberry & Yam Chutney

Vegetable Tempura
White Gourd Idlies

Kitchen Classics
BY P.S. LAKSHMI RAO

*Italian Green Beans Curry
*Cucumber Pickle

Kitchen Classics
BY P.S. LAKSHMI RAO

*Vegetable Soup (Mukkala Pulusu)
*Stuffed Tindora

Hot & Bitter Tongue Twisters
BY P.S. LAKSHMI RAO

*Stuffed Karela or Bitter Melon Curry
*Green Chili Pickle

Diwali Sweets
BY P.S. LAKSHMI RAO

Have a sweet Diwali & Eid!

*Bandar Laddu
*Cashew Brittle

Mango Dal &
Stuffed Eggplants with Cilantro
BY P.S. LAKSHMI RAO

Try something out of the ordinary...

*Mango Dal &
Stuffed Eggplants with Cilantro

Dibba Rotti & Coconut Yogurt Chutney
BY P.S. LAKSHMI RAO

It is called “dibba rotti” because of its thickness and heaviness and is very popular in some parts of Andhra Pradesh.

*Dibba Rotti
*Coconut Yogurt Chutney

Perfect Ravva ( Soji ) Dosa
BY P.S. LAKSHMI RAO

Unlike other dosas there is no planning ahead or blending; you can have it plain or with curry and chutney.

*Rava Dosa

Make Indian Sweets Healthier without Sacrificing the Taste
BY RAJNI HATTI.

Some simple substitutions can make a dessert healthier...

*Rasmalai

Simple Dessert Recipes
BY RAJNI HATTI.

Whether you are entertaining guests or just want something special for your family, you can always use a dessert recipe that is simple to prepare.

*Carrot (Gajar) Halwa
*Tapioca Kool (Tapioca Pudding)

Hot Drinks
BY RAJNI HATTI.

Make Hot Drinks at Home Instead of Going to a Coffee Shop.

*Masala Chai (Spiced Indian Tea)
*Garam Doodh (Hot Flavored Milk)

Coconut Shrimp & Saffron Rice
BY RAJNI HATTI.

Classic dishes that are quick enough for a casual meal but fancy enough to use when entertaining guests.

*Coconut Shrimp
*Saffron Rice

Golden Turmeric
BY RAJNI HATTI.

Turmeric, a spice that has long been used in Indian cooking, has recently been the subject of numerous health studies. The findings suggest that turmeric has properties that are beneficial to your health...

*Potato and Ginger Lentil Soup
*Garlic Herb Butter

Quick and Delicious Dishes in 30 Minutes or Less
Introducing our new What's Cooking? columnist RAJNI HATTI.

Here are three recipes that I use all the time because they are so versatile. You can make these recipes when entertaining or if you want something quick for a weeknight dinner. Each recipe is very easy and takes less than 30 minutes to make.

*Chunky Homemade Salsa
*Easy Quesadillas
*Italian Garlic Bread

Think Inside the Wrap

Great ideas for healthy school lunch boxes and quick fix meals.

*Tomato Chicken Wrap
*Crunchy Chicken Wrap
*Cheesy Wrap
*Veggie Wraps

A Delicious New Year

Ring in the new year with these delectable delights.

*Jalapeno Poppers
*Hot Cheese Puffs
*Broccoli Quiche Recipe
*Shortbread with Dates

Christmas Cheer

Three recipes to set the mood for Christmas.

*Plum Cake
*Boiled Custard
*Hot Mulled Apple Cider

That's Corny!

Ever since the native Indians greeted Columbus with corn, the sweet cobs have been an integral part of American meals. Five delicious recipes that are sure to fare well on your dining tables.

*Corn Salad
*Corn Stuffed Peppers
*Corn Potato Cake
*Corn Cutlets
*Indian Corn Bread

Happy Thanksgiving!

Don't miss out on a traditional Thanksgiving meal this year. Recipes to suit the Indian palate.

*Roast Chicken with Stuffing
*Spicy Sweet Potatoes
*Corn Relish
*Pumpkin Pie

A Sweet Diwali

Feast upon three delicious traditional recipes this festive season.

*Kaju Burfi
*Peda
*Gujia

Tofuesque Magic

Tofu is rich in protein, low in fat and is cholesterol free. Use it as you please- as the main ingredient, as an added ingredient for that extra bit
of protein, in the place of paneer, or in salads and sandwiches.

*Hot and Sour Tofu
*Tofu Mutter
*Toasted Tofu Sandwich

Autumn Medley

Keep up with the changing seasons. Three recipes to welcome fall.

*Fall Salad
*Fall Pasta
*Autumn Cheesecake

Spirited Cocktails

Ready to party? Create a splash this summer with these exotic, heady cocktails.

*Mojitos
*Hawaiian Mai Tai
*White Satin
*Blueberry Bliss
*Mango Margaritas
*Strawberry Daiquiri Punch

Exotic Indian Meal

From starters to chutney to main course to dessert- six exotic recipes for a complete Indian gastronomic experience.

*Masala Papad
*Cilantro & Mint Chutney
*Hare Chane aur Ambi ka Seekh
*Green Peas & Mushroom Curry
*Sprouts & Mushroom Rice Ring
*Apple Phirni

Cool Coffee

As the temperatures rise, nothing can rejuvenate like a tall glass of cool, delicious, creamy coffee. Five cool recipes to life your spirits this summer!

*Coffee Freeze
*Coffee Latte Shake
*Coffee Soda
*Irish Coffee
*Chocolatey Coffee

Oodles of Vermicelli

Unlike its other pasta counterparts, vermicelli has been used in traditional Indian dishes for a long time now. Here we reproduce four delicious possibilities.

*Vermicelli Upma
*Vermicelli Cutlet
*Vermicelli Kheer
*Vermicelli Cheese Toast

Recreating with Leftovers

It only takes imagination to infuse fresh life (and form) into leftover food. Three tasty, easy recipes to clear your refrigerator of yesterday's food.

*Dal Dosas
*Tadka Rice
*Chicken Salad

Jaggery Delicacies

Enjoy the flavors of Spring with two popular traditional jaggery based sweets.

*Puran Poli (Holige)
*Neyyappam Sweet Pancakes

Archives:

March 16th issue: Purely Vegetarian

March 1st issue: Go Bananas

February 16th issue: Fruity Soufflés

February 1st issue: Sweets for My Sweet: Valentine's Day Recipes