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Hi, so far the New Year is going as planned. I have been successfully de-cluttering my home but it’s taking a little longer than I planned. I keep on finding things that I have forgotten about but they bring back lots of memories. Basically that’s what takes so much time. I have saved lots of […]
Add to favorites Why I Am Late For New Videos
It has been a while since I have posted a video. I am getting over a bad cold that I’ve had for few days. My husband (my video grapher and person responsible putting every thing together) is quite busy this week. He will be available this weekend, so I will make sure to take a […]
Add to favorites Taking Care Of New Moms
As I mentioned before, my younger daughter-in-law is pregnant and is due at the end of January. Everyone in the family is very excited about the new baby! The postpartum period begins after the delivery of the baby and ends when the mother’s body has returned close to its pre-pregnant state. I am looking forward […]
Add to favorites Happy New Year!
This year has flown by quickly! I am looking forward to 2009 and will be posting many more video recipes. Your support means a lot to me. This year I would like to receive more feedback and interaction from you, the viewers. I may not be able to address all of your suggestions, but I […]
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If you’ve had trouble printing the recipes from manjulaskitchen.com before, please try again now. We finally had a chance to create printer-friendly versions for all the recipe pages. You needn’t do anything different. You can use the print preview option from your browser’s file menu to see the difference. We’re continually working to make this […]
Add to favorites Anniversaries Time
December is an important month; the old year is ending and a New Year is about to begin. In December, people think about their lives and make New Year’s resolutions; I don’t know how many of us follow our resolutions but it is still good to make the resolutions and try to live up to […]
Add to favorites Enjoy Namak Paare
We just did the video for Namak Paare. This is a very traditional staple snack. Usually Namak Paare is made with all-purpose flour (plain flour, maida) but I make it using half all-purpose and half whole-wheat so I can keep my husband and daughter-in-law both happy. My daughter-in-law likes to replace all-purpose flour with whole […]
Add to favorites Happy Holidays
I always look forward to this time of year. I don’t celebrate Christmas as I am not a Christian, but I do enjoy the Christmas spirit that my community shows. I enjoy seeing the festive spirit in my students and neighbors. This time of year also means that I get to spend more time with […]
Add to favorites Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day is a time to offer thanks, for family gatherings and holiday meals. There are lot of things I am thankful for, but I have to say I am most thankful for the unconditional love and support of my family. My two sons and their families will be coming to my house this Thanksgiving holiday […]
Add to favorites Apple Crumb Pie almost finished.
Yesterday, we went out with my younger son and his wife for a movie and dinner. We saw Slumdog Millionaire and we liked it very much. The movie is about social awakening of the poor in India. My younger son always likes to tease me about how much time I like to spend with him and […]
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Today’s Dinner – Fettuccini with Balsamic Vinegar and Bruschetta
Besides Indian, Italian food is my next favorite cuisine. Today, I experimented with pasta cooked with butter and balsamic vinegar and it came out really good. My family really enjoyed the pasta and I think this recipe should be shared, though I have not decided on a name yet for this dish. Most likely, I […]
Add to favorites Upcoming videos
I am behind schedule in producing video recipes. Today, we finally recorded the video recipe for Moong Dal with Spinach. I am hoping the video will get uploaded to You Tube later tonight. Last week I was really busy entertaining guests that were visiting from out of town. Also we had a wonderful baby shower […]
Add to favorites Herbs and Spices do more than taste good
Here is an interesting article about herbs and spices in the Washington Post that a friend sent me: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/15/AR2008081504079.html
Add to favorites Cooking class tonight at Torrey Pines
As some of you already know, in additional to providing cooking recipes on this website, I also teach cooking classes in person. I give evening lessons at some of the high schools in the San Diego, CA area, which is where I reside. This evening I will be giving cooking classes at Torrey pines high […]
Add to favorites No butter in butter paneer masala?
Another frequently asked question is why do I call this recipe Butter Paneer Masala when I don’t use any butter in this recipe. Personally, I call this recipe Paneer Masala. I have had lots of requests for Butter Paneer Masala, so I researched this recipe and discovered that butter isn’t used. My recipe uses yogurt […]
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