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My Christmas pilgrimage to Mark Rothko’s Latvia

I took the scenic route to Daugavpils, birthplace of the abstract artist – a world of breathtaking colour, kindness and cold

It’s a funny time of year to be visiting Latvia’s second city, Daugavpils, in the far south-east of the country. It’s midwinter and an icy blast has swept across northern Europe, bringing with it some of the coldest temperatures Latvia has experienced in a decade. On my third and final night, I set a new personal best, or worst, of -30C, and all that matters now is survival.

Daugavpils is one of the most ethnically Russian cities inside the European Union today, a fifth of the population being Latvian, while half are ethnic Russians. During the Soviet occupation, Moscow sent tens of thousands of Russians to live in Latvia, as well as to other parts of the Soviet Union.

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Konkani Style Southe Koddel Recipe-Mangalore Cucumber in Coconut curry

Konkani Style Southe Koddel Recipe is an authentic recipe from the coastal region of Karnataka. It is a creamy and tangy curry simmered with Mangalore cucumber. The curry is then seasoned well with some crispy curry leaves and Crackled mustard seeds.

Southe means Mangalore cucumber in Konkani and Koddel refers to coconut curry. This recipe is made preferably in the monsoon season as it is very comforting to be eaten along with some steamed rice.

Serve the Konkani Style Southe Koddel Recipe along with Mangalorean Neer Dosa Recipe  and Solkadhi Recipe (Konkani Style Kokum Kadhi) as a refreshing drink at the end. 

If you are looking for more Konkani recipe here are some: 

  1. Doddak Recipe (Konkani Lentil Pancakes)
  2. Mande ( Mandige/ Chavde) Recipe- A Delicious Konkani Sweet
  3. Konkani Style Koli Masala Recipe



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‘You can’t just do a quick wee, you’ll be there for an hour’: Australian readers’ favourite highway pit stops

From natural springs and lookout points to country bakeries with the ‘best sausage roll of my life’, readers share where they rest and refresh on a long drive

Guardian Australia readers prove the journey is just as important as the destination. They share roadside eateries, welcoming country pubs, lovely rural towns and “epic” playgrounds in their picks of the best places to stop on a road trip.

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Restaurant Style Phool Gobhi Masala Recipe

Phool Gobi or Cauliflower is one of our favourite vegetable for winter and for a spicy alternative you may always try to make like punjabi restaurant style preparation. Restaurant Style Phool Gobhi Masala Recipe is a semi dry popular vegetarian recipe that pairs well with rice and roti speaks enough for North Indian tasty cuisine.

If you want to change the taste keeping the base recipe intact then try with a varied tempering of different cuisine. Shallow fried in mustard oil and having flavours of garlic ginger paste, garam masala and the redness of kashmiri chilli powder, it is mouthful to taste and lovely to eat.

Serve Restaurant Style Phool Gobhi Masala Recipe along with Tawa Tandoori Roti RecipeMushroom Do Pyaza Recipe and Boondi Raita for a dinner meal.

If you like this recipe, take a look at more Gobi Recipes such as:

  1. Aloo Gobi Ki Sabzi Recipe (Spicy Potato and Cauliflower Vegetable)
  2. Gobi Biryani (Spiced Cauliflower Rice) Recipe
  3. Shalgam Gajar Aur Gobhi Ka Achar Recipe



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Sweet And Spicy Thai Style Paneer Recipe

Thai style paneer is an intriguing dish that takes a healthier and more flavorful twist to everyone’s favorite good old “paneer chilli”. Cottage cheese marinated in simple Thai spices. Swap paneer for tofu, if you want to make it vegan. You can grill some assorted vegetables along with the paneer too and serve it along with the dish to add more nutrition to the dish.

This appetizer is easy to eat and makes a great starter for any kind of party. Make and serve to your guests and they will surely fall in love with this dish. 

Serve Sweet And Spicy Thai Style Paneer Recipe along with  Chilli Coriander Fried Rice and Roasted Eggplant in Schezwan Sauce.

If you like this recipe, you can also try

  1. Crispy Tossed Baby Corn
  2. Crispy Paneer Schezwan
  3. Mushroom 65
  4. Dry Chilli Baby Corn

 




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Lagan Ki Machli Recipe - Delicious Pomfret Curry

Lagan Ki Machli Recipe is a lovely fish curry made with a fresh pomfret fish. 

The base of the curry is a creamy onion-tomato base, made a tad bit sour with the addition of yogurt, while the pomfret is marinated in earthy spices along with some sharp ginger garlic paste. 

The pomfret is pan fried and then simmered in the delicious gravy. Lagan ki Machli can be served over the weekends to your family or even at the next potluck you go to. 

Serve Lagan Ki Machli along with Cheese Garlic Naan Recipe or Dhaba Style Spicy Ghee Rice Recipe Made From Whole Spices, Pickled Onions for a complete meal. 

Try our other Fish Recipes: 

  1. Amritsar Fish Fry Recipe
  2. Peri Peri Fish Fingers Recipe 
  3. Baked Fish In Coconut Milk Recipe



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‘I was not ready for this jaw-dropping place’: readers’ favourite travel discoveries of 2024

From the wild wonders of a national park in Ireland to a perfect pastry in a Portuguese surfing town, our tipsters revel in surprises on their travels

Sweet, soft, crispy, satisfyingly dense yet fluffy – we have found the perfect pastry. It’s all we think about when we wake up in delightful Ericeira, 30 miles north of Lisbon. We are here for the surf – Ericeira is in a world surfing reserve – but really the ouriço, a pastry unique to this town, is reason enough to visit. It translates as “hedgehog” but also “sea urchin” (Ouriço-do-mar) and sea urchin statues adorn the town. We enjoy the confusion – even our Portuguese friend seems unsure of the pastries’ origin. We get them at Casa da Fernanda. We say we’ll take them to the beach, it’s just a few steps down the road, but in fact we can’t wait and eat them right outside the cafe. We’ll be back for more.
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Broccoli Paratha Recipe

Broccoli has many health benefits. It reduces cholesterol, improves heart health and it is a powerful antioxidant. The high fiber content in this vegetable aids in digestion, prevents constipation, maintains low blood sugar, and curbs overeating. Make this paratha and you can pack in your kids lunch box also. 

Serve Broccoli Paratha along with Dhaniya Pudina Chutney and Boondi Raita for your weekday meal.

If you like this recipe, you can also try other recipes such as

  1. Ajwain Besan Ka Paratha Recipe
  2. Nutty Aloo Paratha Recipe
  3. Palak Paratha Recipe

 




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Spicy Bean Rice With Marinara Sauce & Jalapenos Recipe

This is a simple and delicious preparation of cooked rice, tossed and spiced up with marinara sauce, cooked rajma beans and Jalapenos. Perfect as a meal by itself or along with toasted garlic bread.

The Veeba Marinara Sauce has the flavours of the tangy tomatoes, onions and garlic are rightly combined to create a delightful taste which goes really well for a tossed rice.

Serve the Spicy Bean Rice With Marinara Sauce & Jalapenos along with Cheese Garlic Bread Recipe and a Zucchini Salad Recipe With Thai Hot Chili Dressing to make a fun weeknight dinner.

If you like Mexican food or spicy rice, you must try some of our favorites

  1. 3 Beans Stuffed Quesadillas Recipe
  2. Spinach And Cheese Enchiladas Recipe
  3. Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Stew Recipe



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Going solo: top European resorts for single skiers

From stunning scenery to great food and après-ski fun, here’s how to make the most of your time alone

Holidays for all budgets and levels of single skier are on offer from Ski Gathering, catering for beginners, under-35s and over-50s, with different room types at each hotel (single, twin or triple share, priced accordingly). If a week feels a bit over-long, there are four and five-night breaks available in the French resort of Les Gets, with welcome drinks, communal dinners and the chance to progress as a group. The hotel has its own wellness suite with good-sized pool, and an outdoor hot tub with lovely views.
A five-night break from £695 (shared triple) to £1,195 (single) half-board, theskigathering.com

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Chettinad Style Kara Kuzhambu Recipe with Potato and Brinjal

 Chettinad Style Kara Kuzhambu Recipe with Potato and Brinjal is a finger licking good recipe made the Chettinad way. 

The pearl onions in the kuzhambu along with the freshly ground spice masala and samabr powder give it the rich taste. Adding potatoes and brinjal, add nutrition and completely elevate the kara kuzhambu. 

Serve Chettinad Style Kara Kuzhambu Recipe with Potato and Brinjal along with Steamed Rice, Beetroot Thoran and Elai Vadam for a weekday meal.

If you like this recipe, you can also try other South Indian Potato recipes such as

  1. Chettinad Style Urali Roast Recipe
  2. Urulai Kizhangu Masiyal Recipe
  3. Spicy Potato Roast Recipe



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Grilled Tangy Lime Salmon Steak Recipe

In this Grilled Tangy Lime Salmon Steak Recipe, the salmon has a sour taste that compliments the hot sauce. This dish takes 30 minutes (if you use fresh fish) to do and is enough for 4 people. You can also use frozen salmon but it will take more time to cook. Prepare this dish for your weeknight dinner and enjoy the meal with your family. 

Did you know : Salmon is filled with the combination of omega-3's, selenium, and vitamins A and D. These nutritions are the key for improving immunity, both in the short and long term. Salmon is also a great source of protein too. It doesn't get any better than fish when it comes to healthy sources of protein, especially fatty fish like Salmon. 

Serve Grilled Tangy Lime Salmon Steak Recipe along with Roasted Tomato and Pumpkin Soup for a healthy weeknight dinner.

If you like this recipe, you can also try other Salmon recipes such as

  1. Spicy Roasted Salmon Recipe
  2. Broccoli Chilli Noodles With Grilled Salmon Recipe
  3. Baked Salmon Recipe Flavoured With Herbs



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24 favourite travel finds of 2024 - from turtles in Turkey to a Highland pub crawl

Guardian travel writers share their discoveries of the year, taking in food, art, history and wildlife

Travelling down Turkey’s Turquoise Coast, my wife and I stumbled on İztuzu beach by accident. Almost three miles of sand stretches in a slender spit between a river delta and the sea, ringed by high mountains.

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Spicy Asparagus Stir Fry (Indo-Chinese Fusion Recipe)

This is a twist on the Chinese way of preparing stir fry using a super healthy food (asparagus) as the star of the dish. Asparagus is very easy to cut and cooks fast and hence fits in on any busy weekday. I love this dish because it combines a super food (asparagus) in a spicy, tasty side dish recipe. Serve Spicy Asparagus Stir Fry (Indo-Chinese Fusion Recipe) with Vegetable Fried Brown Rice Recipe, Tofu Fried Rice Recipe or as a part of Naked Burrito Bowl Recipe.

Did you know : 1 cup of asparagus gives 2/3 RDV (recommended daily value) of folate (iron). Asparagus is very high in anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits while being rich in antioxidants (cancer prevention) and natural fiber. This food promotes heart health and helps regulate blood sugar.

Here are a few more fusion recipes that you would like to try : 

  1. Spicy Chow Mein Noodle Wrap Recipe
  2. Kerala Style Coconut Milk Stew With Pasta Recipe
  3. Tortilla Wraps With Onion Pakora And Chutney Recipe
  4. Spicy Eggplant & Capsicum Curry (Indo-Chinese Fusion Recipe)



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Spinach Mushroom Chickpea Curry Recipe

Spinach Mushroom Chickpea Curry Recipe is a delicious and wholesome curry made from Kabuli chana simmer along with spinach and mushrooms. It makes a wholesome and high protein dish that you can serve along with rice or even along with Malabar Parotta.

Serve hot Spinach Mushroom Chickpea Curry Recipe along with Dhaba Style Spicy Ghee Rice Recipe Made From Whole Spices and Pickled Onions followed by a dessert Whole Wheat Espresso Chocolate Streusel Cake Recipe with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

If you like this recipe, you cry also try our other Spinach Recipes

  1. Green Spinach & Oats Cutlet Recipe
  2. Spinach, Apple and Carrot Smoothie Recipe
  3. Whole Wheat Spinach Paneer Lifafa Paratha Recipe



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Chicken Yakisoba Recipe - Japanese Noodles

Chicken Yakisoba Recipe are Japanese style noodles made using the Yakisoba variety of noodles. 

Tossed in vegetables like carrots, cabbage, mushrooms, and some onions tossed in a lovely sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, and vinegar. Not to forget the addition of the chicken strips that bring in that bit of protein into the dish.  Serve it at your dinner parties or make it for your weekend dinners for the family. 

Serve Chicken Yakisoba Recipe along with Teriyaki Chicken Recipe and a dessert of Japanese Cotton Cheesecake (Fusion Recipe)

Try our other Noodle Recipes: 

  1. Sichuan Dan-Dan Noodles Recipe (Sesame Noodles With Crispy Tofu Recipe)
  2. Thai Flavoured Vegetable Noodles In Coconut Curry Recipe
  3. Sesame Noodles Recipe With Napa Cabbage



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Goan Style Mushroom Shagoti Recipe

A medley of freshly roasted whole spices combined with coconut, this Mushroom Shagoti is an authentic Goan curry that is bursting with flavours. With a hint of sourness from the tamarind and richness from the poppy seeds and mushroom as a star ingredient, this Indian recipe is something different from the usual and worth a try. 

Serve this Mushroom Shagoti Recipe with Goan Style Sana Recipe (Soft Steamed Rice Cakes) or Steamed Rice or pav for a weeknight dinner with your friends and family.

Here are some more Goan recipes for Indian dinner such as

  1. Goan Kaju Curry Recipe (Spicy Goan Cashew Nut Curry)
  2. Goan Style Tonak Alsanyache Recipe (Black eyed beans cooked in Tonak Masala Recipe)
  3. Goan Style Chicken Galinha Cafreal Recipe



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Tell us: what is your favourite Australian road trip pit stop?

From highway restaurants of surprising quality to wilderness walks that break up long drives, we want to know where you love to pull over

Left off the highway and then first right, and then down that long laneway behind the big car park. It’s only a few minutes off the beaten track but the homemade tomato relish on the bacon and egg roll makes it absolutely worthwhile.

Some road-trippers are very attached to their special little pit stops. Service centres are convenient multipurpose pullovers, but they’re not the only option for breaking up a journey. On Australia’s highways there are some perfectly placed options for pit stops that don’t require a massive detour.

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The magic of winter in West Cork, where music, food and drink lift the spirits

Ireland’s southernmost tip has been reinvigorated by new vibrant venues, markets and restaurants, which has brought an energy that brightens even the darker months

When our son was very young, we spent several Easter holidays in Baltimore, a beautiful harbour village in West Cork. We took the ferry across Roaringwater Bay to Sherkin Island and Cape Clear, where Fastnet Rock Lighthouse looms in the distance, wistfully known as Ireland’s Teardrop by mournful emigrants setting off across the Atlantic in centuries past.

We stayed at a friend’s holiday home on the hill overlooking the bay but the house was eventually sold and, sadly, Baltimore no longer played a recurring role in our lives. Recently, this maritime gem came up in conversation at a friend’s birthday celebration in Dublin. I was introduced to Stuart Musgrave, who explained that he had ditched his London life to return to Baltimore at the start of the pandemic, moving his young family into his own childhood holiday home. He described the freedom that had opened up during that time with Carbery’s 100 Isles to explore – the islands in and around Long Island Bay and Roaringwater Bay – and his own lockdown project reimagining St Matthew’s Church as a live music venue.

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Lemon Rosemary Sauce Baked Penne Pasta Recipe

Lemon Rosemary Sauce Baked Penne Pasta Recipe has a totally different flavour as compared to the regular pasta dishes you have eaten. Both the key ingredients in the dish; lemon & rosemary has to be added in the right quantities and they act as a lifting agent for each other. You can have it without baking as well in a regular pan method, but melted and baked cheese takes this pasta to a whole new level. This baked pasta is a must try if you love refreshing lemony pasta.

Serve this Lemon Rosemary Sauce Baked Penne Pasta Recipe along with Cantaloupe Pomegranate and Mint Juice and Summer Salad with Goat Cream Cheese, Apricots and Raspberry Dressing for a weekend get together with family and friends.

If you like this recipe, take a look at more recipes like

  1. Cheesy Spaghetti Pasta Pie Recipe
  2. Roasted Carrots & Mushroom Pasta In White Sauce Recipe
  3. Cheesy Pasta Casserole With Broccoli And Cheese Recipe



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Chettinad Pakora Curry Recipe

Chettinad Pakora Curry Recipe is a delicious lentil pakodas cooked in a spicy chettinad gravy. Chettinad recipes have a predominant flavour of fennel, cinnamon, garlic and red chillies making it very delectable. Though, this recipe is a bit spicy, you can alter the spiciness to your desired level. It is a semi gravy that goes very well as a side dish to indian meal. Serve the Chettinad Pakora Curry Recipe along with Tawa Parathas or Roti's, Steamed Rice, Poondu Rasam and Papad for a weeknight dinner.

Here are a few more Chettinad recipes that you can also try

  1. Chettinad Muttai Masala Recipe
  2. Chettinad Thakkali Vengaya Kuzhambu Recipe
  3. Chettinad Pattani Kurma Recipe (Chettinad Peas Curry)
  4. Chettinad Beetroot Kurma Recipe



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10 great Christmas getaways

Can’t face another year of turkey and tinsel? Here’s how to enjoy a complete change of scene this festive season

Verdant and rugged, La Gomera offers days of winter sunshine (but without the blistering heat that makes hiking a chore). The second smallest of Spain’s Canary Island chain, this gorgeous volcanic island has a network of hiking paths through its crenellated landscapes. They’re not for the faint-hearted, but you get rewards in pretty colour-daubed towns, like Vallehermoso in the north, or the larger Valle Gran Rey in the southwest. Make time to toast your escape while enjoying one of the dreamiest views in the Canaries from the Mirador de Abrante.
A seven-night B&B Christmas break at the Hotel Jardin Tecina from £1,289pp; sovereign.com

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Rosemary Chicken Rice Recipe With Spicy Tomato Garlic Sauce

Rosemary Chicken Rice Recipe is a lovely earthy rice preparation with flavours from the rosemary herb, served along  with spicy homemade tomato garlic sauce that is flavoured with basil. The rice is cooked along with freshly fried garlic, some browned onions and of-course rosemary from where it gets its rustic earthy flavour. 

Although this recipe uses chicken, another option could be prawns and the vegetarians can use a mix of vegetables like tofu, baby corn, broccoli. 

The Spicy Tomato Garlic Sauce is essentially has flavours of fried garlic, fresh basil that are all held together by the tomato base, made spicy with the addition of tabasco and paprika.  The sauce uses a dash of fresh cream to balance out all the flavours and give it a silky smooth texture. 

Serve Rosemary Chicken Rice Recipe With Spicy Tomato Garlic Sauce as a meal by itself along with a drink of Apple And Ginger Cocktail Recipe followed by a dessert of Greek Yogurt Chocolate Mousse Recipe.  

Try out some of our other interesting One Dish Recipes:

  1. Thai Green Curry with Chicken & Red Rice Recipe
  2. Orange Flavored Barbecue Chicken With Fresh Salad Recipe
  3. Lebanese Style Baked Chicken and Potatoes Recipe



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13 of the best and most beautiful shops in Paris

Chocolatier, fromagerie, parfumerie … Parisian shops sound as gorgeous as they look. We choose stores with a history of exquisite craftsmanship

There are multiple locations of much-loved chocolatier À la Mère de Famille around the city, but head to the 9th arrondissement for the original shop with its historic facade, tile floor and wooden cashier booth. Founded in 1761 and family-owned to this day, À la Mère de Famille is the oldest chocolaterie in the capital, and more recently acquired Stohrer, the city’s oldest patisserie. All the chocolates, caramels and jellies are made in France, and anything they don’t create in their own kitchens is made by small, independent artisans. Don’t miss the window displays around the holidays.
35 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, lameredefamille.com

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Plain Dalia Recipe- How To Cook Broken Wheat In Pressure Cooker

Plain Dalia/ broken wheat is a high fiber, full of nutrition tasty carbohydrate. It can be easily made in a pressure cooker. Broken wheat is great to be included in your diet. There are lots of recipes that you can make with broken wheat. They can all easily be cooked in a pressure cooker but if you like you can cook the broken wheat in a saucepan as well. When cooking in a saucepan ensure that you put enough water. Remove any excess water in the pan after the broken wheat/ dalia is cooked.

Broken wheat is made with whole wheat that is cracked.There are many varieties of broken wheat available in the market. Its best to buy the medium size kernels which are free from debris. 

Serve Dalia/ Broken Wheat along with Palak Tovve or Palak DalMasalewali Turai Sabzi and Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita for a wholesome lunch.

Try our other broken wheat recipes:

  1. Greek Style Broken Wheat Salad with Chickpeas Fresh Mint & Feta Recipe
  2. North Arcot Special Godumai Rava Puliodarai (Broken Wheat/Dalia Pulioga
  3. Broken Wheat Upma Recipe - Healthy Dalia Upma for Breakfast

 




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My secret corner of Paris: readers’ favourite places to visit in the French capital

From a traditional bonbon shop to a hidden jazz club, our tipsters share their favourite haunts in the City of Light

Of all the chocolatiers’ windows in Paris, Au Chat Bleu at 85 Boulevard Haussmann never fails to lure me in. It reminds me of an old-fashioned sweet shop I thought only existed in England – but it’s also very, very French. It brims with seasonal specialities and delicacies you never knew existed, alongside traditional pâtes de fruits, colourful bonbons in jars and novelties, such as the chocolate bouchées inspired by the founders’ beloved Blue Persian cats. The perfect place to stock up on gifts to bring back from your travels (or simply treat yourself).
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Chettinad Kathirikai Chops Recipe - Brinjal Curry for Biryani

A lip smacking robust spicy dish, the Chettinad Kathirikai Chops gets its aroma from the freshly roasted and ground spices. Although it can be served with Chapatis or Jeera Rice, the brinjal chops served with biryani is a match made in heaven. 

Serve Chettinad Kathirikai Chops along with Hyderabadi Biryani With Basmati Rice (Mutton & Chicken) or Ambur Star Chicken Biryani Recipe and Sweet & Spicy Coriander Tadka Raita for a complete Biryani meal. 

If you like this recipe of Chettinad Kathirikai Chops Recipe, take a look at some more Brinjal/baingan recipes: 

  1. Kathirikai Podi Curry Recipe (Roasted Brinjal with Spices)
  2. Safed Achari Baingan Recipe - White Aubergine in pickled spices
  3. Palak Baingan Ki Sabzi Recipe (Spinach Eggplant Stir Fry)



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Coriander Tamarind Millet Rice Recipe

Tamarind Rice is a common feature in a South Indian kitchen, but mostly loved everywhere, here is a little twist to tamarind rice with lots of coriander and goodness of millets, perfect for a working day. This is a low GI recipe suitable for diabetics. You can make it for your weekday dinners when you want to eat some healthy yet tasty.

Serve Coriander Tamarind Millet Rice along with Tadka Raita, Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita or any other raita of your choice.

If you like this recipe, you can also try other Millet recipes such as

  1. Spinach and Millet Pulav Recipe
  2. Foxtail Millet Lemon Rice Recipe
  3. Beetroot Millet Paniyaram Recipe



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Bengaluru Style Brinjal Gravy Recipe - For Biryani

Brinjal Gravy For Biryani, as the name suggests is a side dish recipe that makes a delicious accompaniment for any Biryani. This style of side dish is prepared in Bangalore restaurants or at Weddings and served along with spicy biryanis. The tanginess and sweetness of the dish pairs well with any spicy Biryanis or Pulaos.

In North India, Biryanis are usually served along with raitas and salans but Bangalore, being the melting pot of Indian culture, this brinjal gravy is served as a side dish to the biryani and absolutely everyone loves it. 

Serve Brinjal Gravy For Biryani  with Hyderabadi Vegetable Biryani Recipe or Ambur Style Chicken BIryani along with a Tadka Raita for a delicious Sunday Lunch.

If you like this recipe, here are a few more side dish recipes that goes along with Biryanis

  1. Tindora Ka Salan Recipe
  2. Ande Ka Salan Recipe
  3. Burani Raita Recipe (Garlic Based Yogurt)



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Suran Kebab Masala Recipe - Yam In Tomato Onion Gravy

A masaledar dish, this Suran Kebab Masala Recipe is an unique dish where, suran/yam is cooked like a kebab and added to a spicy tomato-onion gravy. Crispy cubes of suran coated in kebab masala, and added to this simple gravy. 

You can also make this dish for special occasions or when you have guests coming in for lunch or dinner. 

Serve Suran Kebab Masala along with Palak Raita, Panchmel Dal and Phulka for a weekend meal.

If you like this recipe, you can also try other Suran Recipes for your everyday meal such as

  1. Suran Kofta Curry Recipe
  2. Dahi Suran Ki Kadhi Recipe 
  3. Dahi Suran Ki Sabzi Recipe

 




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Sri Lankan Dal Recipe

Srilankan Dal Recipe is a creamy rich spicy dal made with split masoor dal. The dal is just flavored with two very strong ingredients and still feels flavorful. The pound fenugreek seeds and whole peppercorns lifts the flavor of the dal, what make it more rich and comforting is the addition of coconut milk into the dal. The dish is made in a pressure cooker, making it a one pot.

Serve the Srilankan Dal Recipe along with Steamed Rice, Cabbage Thoran (Poriyal) Recipe and Carrot Cucumber Tomato Salad with Lemon and Coriander by the side. 

If you are looking for more Dal recipes here are some :

  1. Punjabi Dal Tadka
  2. Green Moong Dal Biryani With Vegetables
  3. Yellow Pumpkin Dal Recipe



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Off the Cretan track: skiing and climbing on the Greek island

Away from Crete’s sandy shores, tall peaks dominate the landscape, offering great skiing without the crowds – or ski lifts

At the summit of Mount Ida on Crete, I discovered a stone chapel with a frozen free-standing bell leaning against it – it was as if time had stood still. Outside winter, Eastern Orthodox priests and worshippers hike to the highest point on the Greek island, and services are held in the chapel. But it was February, when Ida is often buried under several metres of snow and only mountaineers and skiers climb the almost 2,500-metre peak. I took a moment to admire the 360-degree panorama – the Aegean Sea to the north, the Libyan Sea to the south. There was no one else in sight.

Akis Parousis, my guide, claimed that on a clear day you can see the lights of Alexandria in Egypt from here before he skied off, racing through the fresh, light powder. I took one last glance at the horizon, where a marine blue sea met a pale blue sky, and set off in pursuit.

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Uttarakhand Style Black Gram Chainsoo Recipe

A traditional Garhwali recipe to support the energy level of Uttaranchal locals that helps them to survive the extreme weather and boost energy. Easy recipe to follow and the additional change of  cooking method will break the monotony of using Black Gram dal  for daily cooking. A high protein dish so be cautious in consuming a bigger portion. Simply roasting and later grinding makes all the difference in aroma, but once you try to cook it you will come to know and will use with other ingredients to suit your taste palette like onion, tomatoes and garam masala powder.

Serve Uttarakhand Style Black Gram Chainsoo along with Steamed Rice and Spicy Baby Potatoes for your weekday lunch.

If you like this recipe, you can also try other Uttarakhand recipes such as

  1. Uttarakhand Mooli Thechua Recipe
  2. Uttarakhand Style Singhal Recipe
  3. Roat Recipe



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Goan Kaju Curry Recipe (Spicy Goan Cashew Nut Curry)

Goan Kaju Curry is yet another delicious dish from the western coast of India or the Konkan region. Goan Kaju Curry is normally made using the best quality goan cashew nuts and served as a vegetarian delicacy in goan weddings and parties. The Goan Kaju curry is made by following the traditional style of goan cooking which consists of roasting grated coconut along with onion, garlic and spices and addition of tamarind. Tamarind is used as a souring agent in most of the Goan dishes.

Serve this Goan Kaju Curry for parties along with Phulkas, Jeera Rice and a Salad for a weeknight dinner or a special Sunday lunch.

Try More such goan delicacies like Moongachi UsaliPotato Vindaloo Recipe (Spicy Goan Potato Curry).

Did you know: Cashew nuts are good for health as it is packed with energy, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They are rich in calories and protect the heart by lowering the bad cholesterol in the body.




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The joy of ‘winterrailing’: my off-season rail adventure in France, Germany and Switzerland

Golden landscapes, cosy cafes and crowd-free sightseeing are just some of the highlights of exploring central Europe by rail in the cooler months

You’ve got broadly two options when planning an off-season rail trip in Europe. Hop on a sleeper train and speed as far south as you can in the hope of finding some sunshine, or lean into the oncoming winter.

With an October half-term holiday looming, our family decided to embrace the second option, planning a “winterrailing” itinerary that would take us on a nine-day loop through central Europe, stopping off at cities that know a thing or two about hunkering down in the face of inclement weather and long, dark nights. We would watch the autumn colours unfurl from the comfort of a train carriage, spend our days visiting museums and galleries, refuel with coffee and cake in cosy cafes, and maybe even sneak in some early Christmas shopping. Not only would we dodge the sticky discomfort of sightseeing in the heat of summer, we would avoid the crowds and inflated prices that come with peak-season travel.

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Sindhi Karela Bhaji Recipe - Sindhi Style Bitter Gourd Sabzi

Sindhi Karela Bhaji Recipe is a delectable bitter gourd side dish cooked in Sindhi style. Though bitter gourds are bitter, here it is cooked in a tangy onion, tomato and yogurt based curry, which makes its taste much palatable.

The use of cardamom powder and dry pomegranate seeds adds a distinctive flavour to the dish. 

Did you know: Bitter gourd has multiple health benefits. It is said that Bitter gourd juice is the best natural medicine for diabetes. Drinking it early in the morning on an empty stomach helps lower your blood sugar levels. 

Serve the Sindhi Karela Bhaji Recipe along with Sindhi Tidali Dal Recipe and Jowar Jo Dodo Recipe - Sindhi Sorghum Roti for a simple Sindhi meal. 

If you like this recipe, here are a few more Karela/Bitter Gourd Recipes that are diabetic friendly for your everyday meal

  1. Bitter Gourd Chips Recipe
  2. Konkani Style Karate Batate Puddi Sagle Recipe
  3. Bitter Gourd Peel Puri Recipe



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‘A welcome sight after any journey’: readers’ favourite European railway hotels

From Galway to Venice, our tipsters choose their favourite places to stay which are near a train station

Venice is a place where you want to maximise your time and enjoy its unique atmosphere; a stay at the Hotel Abbazia let me do both last summer. The hotel is a former monastery, home to Carmelite monks in the 15th century, and is just a three-minute walk from Santa Lucia station. It has a lovely courtyard, perfect for reading a Donna Leon detective book and sipping a spritz while waiting for the evening train to Rome, as I did. The rooms have lovely classical paintings and polished wooden tables. You can also relax around the wood fire in the lounge where the monks used to have their Bible readings.
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Kathal Masaledar Sabzi Recipe - Jackfruit Masala Sabzi

Kathal Masala Sabzi Recipe is a delicious and spicy gravy prepared with kathal/ raw jackfruit along with potatoes cooked in a spicy tomato and onion gravy.

Kathal is a seasonal fruit and is available during the initial months of the summer season in India - February, March and through the summer months. Kathal having a meaty texture, can be used as a substitute for chicken or mutton. 

Did you know: Raw Jackfruit comes with a whole host of benefits - it is a diabetic friendly fruit which also aids in weight loss and helps reduce cholesterol in your body. Raw Jackfruit is high in vitamin C and high in fibre content and also in calcium that is really essential in bone health. 

Serve Kathal Masala Sabzi Recipe along with Phulkas or even Jeera Rice along with a Carrot Salad and a bowl of curd for a complete and simple Sunday lunch.

For an Indian Diabetic meal, serve this Kathal Masala Sabzi Recipe along with Masala Jowar Methi Roti Recipe and Kollu Pachadi Recipe for a full meal. 

If you like this recipe of Kathal Masala Sabzi Recipe, here are a few more Raw Jackfruit recipes

  1. South Indian Style Raw Jackfruit And Peanut Masala Fry Recipe
  2. Jackfruit Biryani (Kathal Biryani) Recipe
  3. Kerala Style Chakka Adai Recipe (Rice Flour and Jackfruit Flatbread Recipe)



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Green Beans Salad Recipe

Green Beans Salad is a healthy side dish in which crunchy green beans are tossed together with a few spices and garnished with lime juice and nuts. This is a simple no-onion/garlic recipe made with ingredients easily available in the pantry. You can use fresh coconut instead of the desiccated coconut and use nuts of your choice (cashew nuts, pine nuts etc) for garnish. Use fresh, tender green beans for best results. You can make and keep the green beans salad for some time, so that the flavours mingle well which also makes it a great dish to make for potlucks or dinner parties.

Serve Green Beans Salad along with Penne Pasta Arrabiata and end it with Mascarpone Fruit Dessert Recipe for a delicious weekend dinner.

If you like this recipe, you can also try other Salad recipes such as : 

  1. Carrot Ribbon Salad With Asian Sesame Dressing Recipe
  2. Smoked Tofu and Grilled Vegetable Salad Recipe
  3. Creamy Potato Egg Salad Recipe With Herbs



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Poosanikai Rasavangi Recipe - Ash Gourd Curry With Dal

Poosanikai Or Ash gourd Rasavangi is an authentic recipe from tamilnadu. In a Rasavangi, Ash Gourd is cooked with moong dal, chana dal , tamarind and fresh ground spices.

Did you know: Ash Gourd is rich in vitamins and minerals. Ash gourd  is composed  primarily of water  (about 96%). So during summer just include this ash gourd rasavangi in your diet  to keep your body cool. 

Serve Poosanikai Rasavangi along with Steamed RiceCarrot and Beans Poriyal and Elai Vadam for a complete South Indian Style lunch

If you like this recipe of Rasavangi, here are a few more Tamilnadu Style Curry/Gravy Recipes

  1. Brinjal Mor Kuzhambu Recipe
  2. Raw Papaya Mor Kootu Recipe - Ayurvedic No Onion No Garlic Recipe
  3. Paruppu Urundai Mor Kuzhambu Recipe



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Konkani Style Southe Koddel Recipe-Mangalore Cucumber in Coconut curry

Konkani Style Southe Koddel Recipe is an authentic recipe from the coastal region of Karnataka. It is a creamy and tangy curry simmered with Mangalore cucumber. The curry is then seasoned well with some crispy curry leaves and Crackled mustard seeds.

Southe means Mangalore cucumber in Konkani and Koddel refers to coconut curry. This recipe is made preferably in the monsoon season as it is very comforting to be eaten along with some steamed rice.

Serve the Konkani Style Southe Koddel Recipe along with Mangalorean Neer Dosa Recipe  and Solkadhi Recipe (Konkani Style Kokum Kadhi) as a refreshing drink at the end. 

If you are looking for more Konkani recipe here are some: 

  1. Doddak Recipe (Konkani Lentil Pancakes)
  2. Mande ( Mandige/ Chavde) Recipe- A Delicious Konkani Sweet
  3. Konkani Style Koli Masala Recipe



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Dead cool and wolverine: from animal tracking to ski touring in Sweden

A prototype electric snowmobile and old-school wooden skis open up Sweden’s backcountry as our writer goes on the hunt for local wildlife

On the slopes up to the ridge, the snow is deep and fresh. Long frozen arms of it hug the trees. Behind us the tracks of our skis gleam with a strange blue light, and in front, delicately drawn into the snow, is the perfect feathery imprint of a bird – like a pale icy fossil. My guide, Jens Sarlin, from Next Step Nature, stops. “Capercaillie,” he says. “It was feeding on pine needles up top and has landed here, then dug a burrow in the snow. It may still be there.”

We edge forwards. A trail of bird footprints lead to a hole, but it’s empty except for some droppings. “They dig down and then sideways to fool the foxes,” says Jens. We move forwards again, silent on our hunters’ skis, antique wooden heirlooms that slip easily over deep soft snow. What we are hunting, with cameras only, is something rarely seen – the wolverine – and Jens knows the best places to find them.

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Italian Style Broccoli And Cauliflower Soup Recipe

This hearty soup is not only healthy but it is packed with flavours as well. This soup has got broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, onion & garlic which makes it so wholesome. Crunchy chunks of veggies make it more enjoyable and grated cheese added in the end makes it even more delicious. This soup is also perfect for the fussy kids who do not eat their greens usually. 

Serve Broccoli And Cauliflower Soup Italian Style along with some Garlic Bread for a healthy and light winter dinner.

If you like this recipe, you can also try other Soup recipes such as

  1. Thenthuk Soup Recipe
  2. Guacamole Soup Recipe
  3. Butternut Squash And Carrot Soup Recipe



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North Indian Chawli ki Sabzi Recipe | Yard Long Beans | Barbati | Karamani

North Indian  Chawli ki Sabzi Recipe is a dish that is eaten a lot by the people in North India. The long beans is type of legume that is used a lot in North India. They typically use the pod as well which is called the black eyed beans to make a sabzi out of it. The recipe is quick simple, all you need is to chop the beans and pressure cook and toss it along with simple masala to make this delicious tasting sabzi.

Serve the North Indian Chawli ki Sabzi Recipe along with Phulka,  Dhaba Style Dal Fry and Yogurt to make a healthy lunch or dinner

If you are looking for more dry sabzi recipes here are some :

  1. Shakarkand Beans Subzi Recipe
  2. Jain Style Whole Green Moong Dal Subzi Recipe
  3. Carrot and Beans Thoran (Subzi Recipe)



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A spa is reborn in Transylvania: a ‘healing hotel’ amid Romania’s forests and mountains

A castle in the Carpathian mountains with a turbulent history has been restored by the original family owners

The Zabola estate’s wrought-iron gates swing open and an avenue of chestnut trees stretches before me. Beyond them lies a serene Transylvanian landscape of rolling hills, lakes and gardens surrounding a grand yellow-ochre castle (which has the comfiest beds I’ve ever slept in). I instantly feel myself relax – this place, hidden in a forested valley in Romania’s Carpathian mountains, is a dreamy oasis for a winter weekend, and somewhere I have been before for proper R&R.

In past centuries, people from all over the Austro-Hungarian empire, of which the region of Covasna, surrounding Zabola village and castle were once part, came here to heal. The area, above a dormant volcano (last eruption: 20,000 years ago), has bubbly mineral springs below the surface but was never as famous as the spas of Bad Gastein in Austria or Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic, and hence is still affordable. Rooms at Zabola range from €80 to €300 a night, with treatments from €30, while the bus from Braşov city to Covasna takes an hour and costs less than €20.

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Chilli Chicken Cheese Quesadilla Recipe

Chilli Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla Recipe is a fusion recipe of a classic chili chicken filled inside a mexican quesadilla. Flavoursome chicken tossed in sauces and made spicy which is then filled in tortillas, and a generous helping of cheese to balance out the heat of the chilli chicken.  The chili chicken stuffed quesadillas are then lightly toasted to give it a crunch. 

Serve Chilli Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas  as a party starter appetizer along with a refreshing Pomegranate Mint Cocktail, followed by a dessert of Mini Key Lime Pie

If you liked the Chilli Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas, take a look at our other Quesadilla Recipes: 

  1. Mexican Style Broccoli Bell Pepper Cheese Quesadilla Recipe
  2. Guacamole Stuffed Quesadilla With Mint Mayo Recipe
  3. Chipotle Roasted Mushroom Vegetarian Quesadilla Recipe



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‘Skiing, hiking and ice-fishing from the door’: readers’ favourite Nordic winter trips

Our tipsters wrap up warm and head to northern Europe, finding glacier lakes, frozen seas, snowy forests, reindeer herds and – happily – saunas and hot tubs

We booked a brilliant skating experience in the Stockholm archipelago with True Nature Sweden. There are one-day guided tours for beginners and more experienced skaters (from 13 years upwards). Skating on the sea, or on lakes, feeling the wind blow (faster as you up your speed!) is truly exhilarating. The day starts with some training and a safety briefing. True Nature Sweden organises everything, including lunches made over open fires and fika (coffee and cake) at sunset.
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Goan Vegetable Curry Recipe

Goan Vegetable Curry Recipe is a classic dish from Goa. It is a part of day to day meal. It is made with mixed vegetables. This dish is simple and easy to make.You can add vegetables according to your taste and preference. Its creamy and coconut based and will spice up your everyday meal.

Serve Goan Vegetable Curry Recipe along with Beetroot Raita and Whole Wheat Lachha Paratha for a weekday meal.

If you like this recipe, you can also try other Goan Recipes for your everyday meals:

  1. Goan Kaju Curry Recipe
  2. Goan Moolyacho Ross Recipe
  3. Goan Brinjal Bharta Recipe



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‘A shelter from the growling Atlantic’: our stay in lighthouse keeper’s cottage on Ireland’s west coast

County Clare’s dramatic shoreline is the backdrop to Loop Head Lighthouse and its two holiday cottages. Binoculars for sea viewing included – but not wifi

We cross a narrow strip of land under vast skies and follow a slim road. It cuts a straight line through the heart of County Clare’s only peninsula – a jagged spearhead-shaped piece of land that dangles downward, like a tail, right into the Atlantic. The landscape tapers as the mouth of the River Shannon appears to the south, and the ocean to the north, until we reach the tip of the spear at what seems to be the very edge of the world; and there it stands, defiant and elevated on an outcrop – Loop Head Lighthouse.

From some point in childhood, my introverted self romanticised the role of a lightkeeper. Maybe it was Robert Eggers’ psychological thriller The Lighthouse (2019) that wreaked havoc with that elysium, but a lightkeeper’s cottage rental offered a flavour of the experience without the carnage.

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Chettinad Pakora Curry Recipe

Chettinad Pakora Curry Recipe is a delicious lentil pakodas cooked in a spicy chettinad gravy. Chettinad recipes have a predominant flavour of fennel, cinnamon, garlic and red chillies making it very delectable. Though, this recipe is a bit spicy, you can alter the spiciness to your desired level. It is a semi gravy that goes very well as a side dish to indian meal. Serve the Chettinad Pakora Curry Recipe along with Tawa Parathas or Roti's, Steamed Rice, Poondu Rasam and Papad for a weeknight dinner.

Here are a few more Chettinad recipes that you can also try

  1. Chettinad Muttai Masala Recipe
  2. Chettinad Thakkali Vengaya Kuzhambu Recipe
  3. Chettinad Pattani Kurma Recipe (Chettinad Peas Curry)
  4. Chettinad Beetroot Kurma Recipe



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A moment that changed me: a kind stranger saved my life – and changed my attitude

I was diagnosed with testicular cancer and at one stage was so ill I woke in hospital to find the nurses crying. A stem cell donor was found who rescued my health and followed this up with a life-changing note

In February 2023, I booked a one-way flight to Salvador in Brazil to see the carnival celebrations. Forty-four years old, physically fit after a long illness and with some savings set aside, I had decided to spend 116 days travelling around South America, a continent I had dreamed of visiting. It was the same amount of time I had previously spent in hospital.

On my first day in Salvador I was robbed at knifepoint: I swiftly realised I had a lot to learn about travelling alone. I didn’t know much about where I was and had no plan for where I was going next but I wasn’t tempted to go home, because I had already been through much worse.

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Menthi Aaku Badeela Koora Recipe - Besan Muthia Cooked With Methi Leaves

Badeela Koora is a traditional dry curry recipe of Telangana household made using just a handful ingredients where Fenugreek leaves and Chickpea flour are the main ingredients.

In this recipe, the Badeela or the Chickpea Flour balls are prepared and cooked along with methi leaves and tempered with mustard seeds and jeera added it a great flavor and making it a healthy indian diabetic friendly recipe.

Did you know: Fenugreek/Methi is very good for people with diabetes because it contains fibre and other chemicals that are thought to slow digestion and the body’s absorption of carbohydrates and sugar. 

Serve Menthi Aaku Badeela Koora along with Andhra Style Ingavu Chaaru Recipe and Steamed Rice for an Andhra Style Sunday Lunch and a indian diabetic meal.

If you like this recipe of Menthi Aaku Badeela Koora, here are a few more Dry Curry Recipes you can try




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Creamy Thai Sweet Potato Curry Recipe

Creamy Thai Sweet Potato Curry is an amalgamation recipe of sweet, sour, spicy, nutty and creamy taste and texture. Thai Cuisine is quite enchanting. The abundant use of coconuts, ginger, garlic, peanuts, and chilies gives them a lot of similarity with South Indian coastal cuisine. What stands out is their unique spicy taste from the famous Thai Red Chilies in combination with fresh coconut flavor. The sweet potatoes are first pan or oven roasted and is then cooked in a creamy coconut milk gravy. The aroma of lemongrass, garlic, ginger, turmeric, coconut milk, and the Thai red chilies will make you hungry.

Serve Creamy Thai Sweet Potato Curry recipe with steaming hot rice for a filling lunch.

Here are more of our Thai recipes that will interest you

  1. Thai Basil Vegetarian Fried Rice with Pineapple and Spicy Thai Red Chillies
  2. Vegetarian Thai Red Curry Recipe
  3. Vegetarian Thai Green Curry Recipe
  4. Spicy Vegetarian Thai Noodle Bowl Recipe



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Goan Style Mushroom Shagoti Recipe

A medley of freshly roasted whole spices combined with coconut, this Mushroom Shagoti is an authentic Goan curry that is bursting with flavours. With a hint of sourness from the tamarind and richness from the poppy seeds and mushroom as a star ingredient, this Indian recipe is something different from the usual and worth a try. 

Serve this Mushroom Shagoti Recipe with Goan Style Sana Recipe (Soft Steamed Rice Cakes) or Steamed Rice or pav for a weeknight dinner with your friends and family.

Here are some more Goan recipes for Indian dinner such as

  1. Goan Kaju Curry Recipe (Spicy Goan Cashew Nut Curry)
  2. Goan Style Tonak Alsanyache Recipe (Black eyed beans cooked in Tonak Masala Recipe)
  3. Goan Style Chicken Galinha Cafreal Recipe



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Great Dane: a tour of Denmark’s culture, countryside and coast

Lakes, saunas, art, food – and Hamlet’s castle. A whistlestop tour of the best that Denmark has to offer

Don’t make small talk with strangers. Or talk about the weather. Or even ask people you know how they are… I read these social etiquette tips in a Denmark travel guide – four days into a 10-day trip. I’d already blown it on day one. “Look at that!” I said to the couple opposite me in the hotel’s below-ground sauna. A window looked on to the deep end of the outdoor pool. “A human fish!” Neither replied.

But there is so much to talk about, starting with our hotel, the Bryggen Guldsmeden Eco Resort, a former shoe factory in Copenhagen’s harbour-front neighbourhood of Islands Brygge. In the reception area there are trees (fake, tasteful) of pink blossom, deer heads (also fake), wicker hanging chairs, funky stained glass – and that sauna. And then there are the Balinese bedrooms, chic pool loungers, the Babette’s Feast of a breakfast, and the silver bullet Airstream serving drinks by the pool.

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Chicken Mie Goreng Recipe - Noodles Tossed In Sriracha Sauce

Chicken Mie Goreng Recipe, also known as Mie Goreng is a classic hawker food specialty which is popular in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.

The dish is known to be derived from the Chinese chowmein and is believed to have been introduced by the Chinese immigrants in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.

This dish has many variations and can also be made with the addition of seafood, chicken and pork. The most popular version that is available in Malaysia and Singapore is the Bakmie Goreng (Chicken Fried Noodles). You are free to use your choice vegetables to make it as nutritious and rich as possible.

Serve Chicken Mie Goreng Recipe along with Crispy Chiili Chicken for a weekend dinner. Also serve Rich Dark Chocolate Mousse to end the meal on a sweet note.

If you are looking for more Noodle recipe, here are some that you can make for your weekend meals:

  1. Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles Recipe
  2. Korean Japchae Noodles Recipe
  3. Honey and Sesame Tossed Flat Noodles with Toasted Tofu Recipe



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