Eggless Chocolate Cake

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.;Life is a theater. People come and go. They play their roles and once done, they move forward. I strongly believe there are reasons that almighty brings some people in your life. He knows you will need their support in the difficult times to come. Sometimes we don’t realize their presence in our life and how they played their part and moved again. But for me this was the second time, I came across such situation. And know how much their presence has influence my life and well being.

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 I met Vipula ma’am through a friend. A trained yoga teacher full of life and most welcoming face. And a positive attitude. My first thought was, she is so much like Ammi.  Full of positivity and a smiling face. My ammi always had a smile on her face. And her daughters  genetically got it from her. Whatever the life situation or crisis , face it with a smile and courage was her attitude towards life. Till her last breath , there was a smile on her face. That is how I want to keep her memories.  Past these two years life has been  rough patch. Loss of both ammi & papa in a year had been too  painful. We knew this was destined but letting it go is difficult.  Vipula ma’am during this time time supported me a lot. There was a time and still is when breathing becomes difficult. In the silence of the night memories take over and yearning to be near ammi and feel her warmth of her smiles and hugs. Though it’s the way of life and each has to cease but the human nature cannot accept the truth and seek answers .  Continue reading

Saffron Flavored Pistachios

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Saffron flavored pistachios are perfect for everyday snacking. Pistachios are loaded with flavor of saffron.
Saffron Flavored Pistachios
 The beauty of Dubai is you get to meet many people from different countries. And do you know what binds them with each other. Food. Yup food. It’s like we are trying to please each other with our food habits, our culture. Whenever we return from India, we have special packets of mithai and chivda to give them.
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Mutabbal – A Middle Eastern Dip

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Returning to the space I love after a long time, words are getting meshed. There is a lot to say but it is  difficult to translate my feeling into words. Words get choked. Though trying to move on . But the emptiness within me has surrounded too much. I am doing things mechanically. It seems , I  was just cajoling myself that I am totally prepared for this day. But I am not.  Life has become a reflection of an  empty space which will be eternally void. During this time I am only trying to keep myself busy. Pretending to be unfeeling. Though I weep internally each second for loss  which was already destined.
Moutabbal or Mutabbal is Syrian dip. Mr.K is too fond of it. So I prepare and keep a weekly stock of it  along with Hummus for his instant craving. We only have to order Khubz (Lebanese bread)to go along with it ,  which is just a call away.

Mung Dal Soup / Green Gram Soup

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Mung Dal  soup is full of fiber & a great source of protein. 

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Being vegan. No I am  not going completely vegan but sometimes you need to chill and just go with the flow of the circumstances. I don’t have any issues with being vegan. There are loads of options to cook. But sometimes it is  difficult for carnivorous people like us to become vegan. Since two months , we have been following a vegan diet and the journey till now  has been pleasant . Cooking & experimenting different recipes to suit our taste buds.

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