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Food is an important element of all parties, so getting smart preparations right for Diwali festivities should be a priority, says an expert who feels

What’s Cooking? by P.S. Lakshmi Rao 1 cup chana dal 1 1/2 cup water 1⁄4 cup ghee (clarified butter) 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup

What’s Cooking? by P.S. Lakshmi Rao 1 Lb bachchali koora,Wash thoroughly before cutting. Separate leaves from stems and chop the leaves fine. Cut the stems

Ingredients: Dal 1 cup split chana dal, soaked Salt to taste ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder ½ teaspoon red chilli powder ¼ teaspoon garam masala powder

What’s Cooking? by P.S. Lakshmi Rao Kaaja 3 cups all purpose flour (maida) 1/2 cup hot oil 3/4 cups water to make stiff dough plus

What’s Cooking? by P.S. Lakshmi Rao This salad is a very refreshing dish for summer time pot lucks, lunches and picnics. I have been making

This is a light, pretty and scrumptious dessert that is easy to make and can be done in advance! Fresh strawberries are readily available in

What’s Cooking? by P.S. Lakshmi Rao Ingredients: 3 russet potatoes peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces 3 cups cauliflower, cut into pieces 2 large

What’s Cooking? by P.S. Lakshmi Rao 2 cups black eyed beans soaked over night  (or run beans in blender for 30 seconds to split them,

What’s Cooking? by P.S. Lakshmi Rao                 Almond Barfi 1 cup almonds with skin or without the skin