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I am a working mother of two demanding but extremely sweet girls who also love learning how to cook, a culinary "scientist", an enthusiastic driver, a keen learner with a bachelors degree in naturopathy and yoga with a special interest in diet and nutrition.

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Pork Curry

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Tangy Spicy Bittergourd

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Maddh Putt (Made with the extract of aati soppu/Justicia wynaadensis leaves)

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