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Jowar Upma Recipe (Serves 2)

Ingredients:
2 tsp ghee
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 green chili, finely chopped
A pinch of hing
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup carrot, finely chopped
1/4 cup tomato, finely chopped
1/4 cup green peas
Splash of water (optional)
1/2 cup cooked jowar (cooked in 1.5 cups water in Instant Pot, high pressure for 30 minutes)
Salt, to taste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp sugar (optional)
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped

Method:
- Heat ghee in a pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, green chili, and hing. Let them splutter.
- Sauté onion, bell pepper, carrot, tomato, and green peas until tender.
- Add cooked jowar, salt, turmeric, and sugar (if using). Mix well and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, stir in lemon juice, and garnish with coriander leaves.

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Rajma Masala Ingredients: 1 cup cooked rajma (kid

Rajma Masala

Ingredients:
1 cup cooked rajma (kidney beans)
1 tsp ghee
1/4 tsp cumin seeds
A pinch of hing (asafoetida)
1 small green chili, finely chopped
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 tsp ginger & garlic paste
1/4 cup tomato puree
1/4 tsp red chili powder
1/2 tsp coriander powder
A pinch of black pepper powder
1/8 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp garam masala
1/3 cup rajma water (water from cooked rajma)
Salt to taste
1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped

Method:
- Heat ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds, hing, and green chili. Sauté briefly.
- Add onions and cook until golden. Mix in ginger & garlic paste and cook until aromatic.
- Stir in tomato puree and spices. Cook until the oil separates.
- Add rajma and rajma water. Simmer for a few minutes and season with salt.
- Finish with garam masala and garnish with coriander leaves.

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Soya Pulao Ingredients: 1 tsp ghee Whole spices:

Soya Pulao

Ingredients:
1 tsp ghee
Whole spices:
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 bay leaf
1 small cinnamon stick
2 cloves (optional)
2 green cardamom pods
1 small piece of star anise (optional)
A pinch of dagad phool (optional)
Veggies (2.5 cups total):
1/2 cup baby corn, sliced
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup carrot, diced
3/4 cup cooked edamame
1/4 cup corn kernels
Marinated Soya Chunks:
1/2 cup soya chunks
1/4 tsp red chili powder
1/4 tsp cumin powder
1/4 tsp coriander powder
1/4 tsp garam masala
Salt to taste
1 tbsp Greek yogurt
1 tsp lemon juice
Other ingredients:
1/2 tsp ginger paste
1/2 tsp garlic paste
1 tbsp mint chutney or a few mint leaves (optional)
1/4 cup water (to deglaze, if necessary)
1 cup cooked rice

Method:
- Heat ghee in a wok and add cumin seeds, bay leaf, and other optional whole spices. Sauté until aromatic.
- Add onion, ginger paste, and garlic paste. Cook until onions are translucent. Add veggies and sauté.
- Stir in marinated soya chunks and cook for 5–7 minutes, adding water if needed to avoid sticking.
- Mix in cooked rice and optional mint chutney or mint leaves. Combine everything well and heat through.
- Serve hot with yogurt or raita on the side.

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Chocolate Protein Power Laddoos Ingredients: 1/4

Chocolate Protein Power Laddoos

Ingredients:
1/4 cup almonds
1/4 cup cashews
1/4 cup flax seeds
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup pistachios
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/2 tsp ghee
3 scoops protein powder (optional)
1 cup chocolate-flavored peanut butter
2 tbsp dry coconut flakes
1/4 to 1/2 cup warm milk

Method:
- Roast almonds, cashews, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, pistachios, raisins, and chia seeds in ghee until aromatic, then let them cool.
- Blend the roasted nuts and seeds into a coarse or chunky mixture.
- Mix the nut mixture with protein powder, peanut butter and dry coconut flakes, warm milk until it forms a sticky dough.
- Shape into 14 laddoos and store in an airtight container.

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Curried Teriyaki Rice with Veggies and Tofu Ingre

Curried Teriyaki Rice with Veggies and Tofu

Ingredients:
1 tbsp oil (e.g., sesame or neutral oil)
1 tsp ginger, finely minced
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tbsp cashews, halved
3 cups mixed veggies (onion, bell pepper, zucchini, green onion, carrot, cauliflower)
1 cup chickpeas, cooked
½ block air-fried tofu, cubed
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 cup jasmine rice, uncooked
1 tsp curry powder
3 tbsp Kikkoman’s garlic and green onion teriyaki sauce
Salt, to taste
splash of water

Method:
- Cook jasmine rice in an Instant Pot using your 1:1 ratio and 4-minute method. Fluff and set aside.
- Heat oil in a pan, sauté ginger, garlic, and cashews until fragrant and golden.
- Stir-fry veggies and chickpeas, adding curry powder and teriyaki sauce until well coated.
- Fold in air-fried tofu and fresh basil leaves, cooking briefly until flavors combine.
- Mix in the cooked jasmine rice, ensuring even flavor distribution. Adjust seasoning and serve.

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Teriyaki tofu bowl Ingredients: 1 tsp oil 1 onion

Teriyaki tofu bowl

Ingredients:
1 tsp oil
1 onion, sliced
1 bell pepper, sliced
1 carrot, julienned
1/2 cup baby corn, chopped
1 cup air-fried tofu (no oil)
2 tbsp cashews
1/2 cup vegetable broth
2 tbsp Kikkoman Takumi Original Teriyaki Sauce
A few basil leaves
Salt & pepper to taste
1 cup cooked quinoa

Method:
- In a pan, heat the oil and sauté the onion, bell pepper, carrot, and baby corn until tender.
- Add the tofu, cashews, vegetable broth, and Kikkoman Teriyaki sauce to the pan. Stir to coat the tofu and veggies in the sauce. Simmer until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with basil leaves.
- Serve the stir-fry mixture over a bed of cooked quinoa.

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Paneer tikka pulav Ingredients: Paneer Marinatio

Paneer tikka pulav

Ingredients:

Paneer Marination:
100 g paneer
2 tbsp yogurt
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1/8 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp garam masala
1/4 tsp cumin powder
1/4 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt

Pulav:
2 tbsp ghee
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 medium sliced onion
2 cloves
1 small cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
8-10 halved cashews
1/4 cup diced carrots
1/4 cup chopped purple beans
1/4 cup peas
1 small piece dagad phool (optional)
1 slit green chili
1 cup rinsed and soaked basmati rice
2 cups water
Salt to taste
2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

Side:
Cucumber raita

Method:
- Marinate paneer with yogurt, spices, ginger-garlic paste, and lemon juice.
- Sauté lightly in ghee and set aside.
- Heat ghee and temper cumin, cloves, cinnamon, bay leaf, dagad phool, and cashews.
- Add onions, green chili, and veggies, and sauté until softened.
- Mix in rice, water, and salt. Cook covered until rice is tender.
- Fold in paneer tikka and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve with cucumber raita.

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Moong Dal & Quinoa Chila Ingredients: 1 cup moong

Moong Dal & Quinoa Chila

Ingredients:
1 cup moong dal (split green gram)
1/2 cup quinoa
Salt to taste
Water (as needed to adjust consistency)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/4 tsp Eno (optional, for fluffiness)

Optional Ingredients
Grated carrot (1/4 cup)
Grated zucchini (1/4 cup)

For Cooking
Ghee (to roast the chila)

To Serve
Greek yogurt
Mint chutney

Method:
- Soak moong dal and quinoa for 3–4 hours, then blend into a smooth batter with water.
- Mix in salt, turmeric, cumin powder, and optional grated veggies. Add Eno if using.
- Spread a ladle of batter on a heated, greased pan, cook on both sides until golden.
- Serve with Greek yogurt and mint chutney.

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Sabudana Thalipeeth Ingredients: 1 cup soaked sab

Sabudana Thalipeeth

Ingredients:
1 cup soaked sabudana
1/3 cup crushed roasted peanuts
1/2 cup cooked moong dal
1/2 cup grated paneer
1/2 cup cooked and mashed potato
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves
6-8 curry leaves, finely chopped
1 tsp grated ginger
1 green chili, finely chopped
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp sugar (optional)
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Ghee for roasting

Method:
- In a mixing bowl, combine soaked sabudana, crushed roasted peanuts, cooked moong dal, grated paneer, mashed potato, coriander leaves, curry leaves, grated ginger, green chili, cumin seeds, sugar (if using), salt, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly to form a soft dough.
- Place one portion between two sheets of parchment paper. Roll into a thin disc (about 1/4 inch thick). Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and lightly press them in.
- Heat a tawa on medium heat. Transfer the rolled thalipeeth onto the tawa and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, drizzling a few drops of ghee. Flip gently and roast until both sides are golden.
- Serve warm with Greek yogurt and mint chutney for a protein-packed, flavorful meal.

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Hello, I’m Sindhu. I moved to States in March of 2021, after my marriage. Pandemic was still a major factor in our lives, but life was slowly getting back to normal. We would exercise all precautions and travel to all beautiful places around

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