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Mixed Veggie Upma (Vegetarian Semolina Porridge) 5 (1)

A classic upma contains tons of onions, simmered in ghee (butter) and spices, cooked with semolina (sooji) and water and topped with cashews. It has a polenta-like texture and melts in the mouth if eaten warm. It also requires minimal prep. time and can be prepared in 15-20 mins. It’s the first recipe my mom […]

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Ambad Dal in Ratnagiri (Hot and Sour Lentil Soup) 0 (0)

This recipe is inspired by the Maharashtrian Ambad Goad Varan. Ambad means sour. Goad means sweet. Varan means lentil soup. My version omits the sugar, ups the heat and replaces the tuvar dal with a mixture of green and white vatana (dried peas). What emerges is a hot and sour lentil soup with the textural […]