6 Indian Dishes To Make Using Food Waste For Sustainable Cooking

Why Sustainable Cooking?

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1.Bhetki Macher Kata Chorchori

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2. Watermelon Rind Chutney

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3. Dal Paratha

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4. Banana Peel Thoran

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5.Idli Upma

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6.Murabba

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Which of these are you excited to make today?

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