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Car Pooja - What, Why and How to bless and protect your vehicle?
Yes! Car Pooja is a thing (sometimes misspelled Puja). Many of us desi folks value and treasure our cars and being able to afford one and...
Vaishali A. Patel
Jul 16, 20203 min read
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Celebrating Moon Cycles
The first time I got my period, my best friend Aditi and I were going up the stairs at school. She said to me, "I think you sat on...
Vaishali A. Patel
Jul 15, 20203 min read
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Chanaa Methi nu Athaanu/Pickle
by @laviextraordinaire Loving this recipe collaboration with Pankti @laviextraordinaire. She is an amazing momma of two with a love for...
Vaishali A. Patel
Jun 26, 20202 min read
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GF Bell Pepper nu Shaak
Bell Pepper Sabji Need: 2 large Green Bell Peppers 2 large Red bell peppers 2 tbsp oil (yes this one takes oil but the chanaa no lot will...
Vaishali A. Patel
May 25, 20201 min read
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Gluten Free Gor Papadi
What if I tell you, Gluten Free folks can also enjoy this Gujarati Treat? . 🔆 GOR PAAPADI - Gluten Free . I grew up eating Sukhadi...
Vaishali A. Patel
May 21, 20202 min read
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Guvar Dhokli -- Gujarati Food Friday
Guvar Dhokli is an authentic Gujarati dish that millennials are not aware of. Wheat and Sorghum(Jowar) flour dumplings made in a spicy...
Vaishali A. Patel
Jan 17, 20203 min read
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Methi Paak - by @thecardamompod
Methi Paak is made of gram flour (Chanaa no lot), methi (fenugreek), ghee and many other warming spices for winter. When I was growing up...
Vaishali A. Patel
Nov 21, 20192 min read
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Gajar nu Athanu (Indian Pickled Carrots) --- Gujarati Food
Gajar nu Athanu (Indian Pickled Carrots) By Milk and Cardamom A tangy and spicy Indian pickled carrot recipe made with split mustard...
Vaishali A. Patel
Nov 8, 20191 min read
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GUJARATI FOOD: DAAL, BHAAT AND RAITU
Traditional Gujarati thali (plate) has a variety of foods. It has two to four different types of shaak (curries), athaanu (pickles),...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 13, 20192 min read
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GUJARATI BABY SHOWER – SHIMANT
Shimant: Gujarati Baby shower Gujarati blessings and traditions begin with the conception of a child. The arrival of a new baby is...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 12, 20193 min read
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GUJARATI DAAL RECIPE
Gujarati Daal For 4 People Need: 1/2 cup Tuver daal (Split tuver daal you can find on amazon or at Indian stores) 11/2 cup water 4 medium...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 11, 20191 min read
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PAPADI NO LOT
Papadi no Lot by Priyanka Patel (Gluten Free and Vegan) This is a great snack most Gujarati folks love. If there is a picnic, beach party...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 11, 20192 min read
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KHAMAN: (YELLOW SAVORY SPONGE CAKE)
Khaman: (Yellow savory sponge cakes) by Gita Patel Gluten free (Can be made Vegan) 1. 1 cup Chanaa ni daal 2. 2 tbsp Greek Yogurt/ or for...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 10, 20192 min read
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JEERA RICE
Jeera Rice (Gluten Free) Need: 1. 1 cup Basmati Rice 2. 2tsp Cumin seeds 3. 2 bay leaves 4. 1 tbsp Ghee (Purified butter) 5. 2 1/4 cup of...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 10, 20191 min read
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DABELI RECIPE
For 4 People For stuffing: 2 large Potatoes boiled 1-2 tbsp Dabeli Masala from the Indian store 1 tsp Tamarind Paste 1-2 tsp Dhaanaa...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 10, 20191 min read
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BHEENDA NI KADHI
For 4 People Ingredients: Medium size bowl diced Bhinda 1-2 tsp Salt 1 tsp Ajmo 1 tsp Coriander Powder—Dhaanaa 1 tsp Curmin —-Jeeroo 1...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 10, 20191 min read
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MATAR PANEER: (PEAS AND PANEER CURRY)
Matar Paneer: (Peas and Paneer curry) by Dipti Patel (Gluten Free and Vegan) This is one of the easiest and tastiest Matar Paneer recipes...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 10, 20192 min read
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