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The Novice Chef
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Hi, I am Aparna and am based in Hyderabad. I and my husband have lived in different parts of India and therefore on this blog you will find a variety of Indian recipes.
Recent Posts
Egg Curry
Egg Curry I don’t eat eggs but my son and husband love this side dish and so it is made often. I just add boiled potatoes instead of eggs to my share of gravy. Here is how this dish goes- Ingredients- 5 Boiled Eggs 3 Large Onions (finely s...
Easy Fruit and Jelly Custard Recipe
Fruit and Jelly Custard My Mom used to make Custard Jelly for us when we were kids and she still does when we visit her. Mom used to add a layer of home-made cake to this and lots of mango pieces. My son has friends coming over today and I decided ...
Palak, Mooli ki Sabji (Spinach and Radish Leaves)
Paalak and Mooli ki Sabji Back in school, a close friend of mine used to bring mooli ke patte (Radish leaves) ki sabji. I used to love it and wait for her to offer me her Tiffin box. My Mom never used Mooli leaves in cooking. After coming to Hyderaba...
Baingan Methi Matar
Baingan Methi Matar I added matar (peas) to the recipe of Baingan Methi. We had it for brunch today and my husband loved it. Baingan methi matar served with hot chapatis made a complete meal. ...
Shrikhand- Delicious to eat and quick to make!
Shrikhand- Delicious to eat and quick to make! Shrikhand takes me back to my days in Indore…I did my Masters from there. The first time I had it, I was with my hostel mates. My family loves this dish. Charit finds sweets irresistible anyways,...
Baingan Bharta
Baingan Bharta Like I mentioned in one of the earlier posts, I started eating Brinjals at a friend’s house when her Mom had made Baingan Bharta. But Ma never made it at home as Papa did not like it. I had no clue how it was made (not that I kne...

