Leftover Khichdi Muthia / Steamed Dumpling is a very healthy, delicious, easy dish made from the leftover khichdi. Flour and spices are added to leftover khichdi and binded together to make logs. The logs are then steamed and cooked. A tempering of mustard seeds, sesame seeds and curry leaves is made and the muthia … Read more
Baked Cream Cheese Crackers / Baked Cream Cheese Puri are healthy and non fried snacks made from whole wheat flour, rice flour, chickpea flour and cream cheese. These crackers can be munched at any time of the day, enjoyed as after school snack, served with tea or coffee or enjoyed as … Read more
Tandoori Aloo / Spiced Grilled Potatoes is a grilled dish made by marinating boiled baby potatoes in the marination made using yogurt, chickpea flour, ginger garlic paste and spices. The marinated potatoes are then grilled or baked in the preheated oven, or coal barbecue or pan and served hot with onion slices and mint coriander … Read more
Jowar Na Khatta Meetha Dhebra/ Sorghum Flatbread is a flatbread made with jowar (sorghum ) flour, wheat flour, yogurt and spices. The dhebra are sour and sweet due to addition of yogurt and sugar. Carom seeds enhances the flavor of dhebra. They can be served in breakfast, lunch or dinner with tea, yogurt, any … Read more
Malai Paneer Tikka / Grilled Cottage Cheese With Cream is a appetizer made by marinating paneer/cottage cheese and vegetables with a mild marinade that is made with cream, hung curd, cashew nut powder and flavored with kasurimethi, fennel seeds and cardamom powder. This marinated paneer and vegetables are than grilled either in a griller, oven … Read more
Apple date Shake is a very healthy and delicious shake made by blending apple, dates, nuts together and topped with chia seeds. It is sugar free and gluten free. It is a perfect breakfast to kick start your day. To make it vegan, use almond milk. This shake can be enjoyed while fasting or … Read more
Eggless mango mousse is a creamy dessert made using fresh mango and cream. It is enjoyed by all and is a perfect dessert after having a good meal. I have made this dessert during summer when fresh mangoes are available in plenty. I like using fresh mangoes for this dessert. However you can use … Read more
Coconut Biscuitpara/ Coconut Cracker is a variation of traditional Indian snack “shankarapara”. It is healthy, is baked and is made with wholewheat flour and oats. It is made by adding coconut and sugar to the flour. It is flavored with fennel seeds and cardamom powder. You can also deep fry instead of baking. It is … Read more
Paneer in capsicum curry is rich gravy made with tomato, onions, capsicum and cashew nuts. It does not use any cream or butter for cooking. The cashew nuts gives a creamy texture and rich taste to the gravy. You can swap paneer with tofu/ mixed vegetables/granules/mushroom to make it vegan. It is gluten … Read more
Vegetables Vermicelli Upma also known as Seviyaan Upma is a popular South Indian Breakfast made with noodles made with wheat, semolina or rice. It is a very quick, easy, delicious recipe and is light on stomach. It can be cooked with or without vegetables. It is also a very healthy option for breakfast, lunch, lunch … Read more
Moongdal Ka Sheera is a very delicious sweet for sheera lovers. This sweet is very rich, made from moongdal. The cooking of sheera is long but the end result is simply delicious and irresistible. The tempting dessert finds a place in wedding food, celebration. It is from Rajasthani cuisine and is glutenfree. At my home … Read more
Multigrain cookie is a nutritious and healthy cookie made using different flours. The cookie uses clarified butter (ghee) and is enriched with dates and honey. It is a very healthy snack and can be enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee. I have made diabetic friendly cookie using same flours and same method. I … Read more
Vegan Date Phirni is a creamy pudding made by boiling ground rice in almond milk ,dates, sugar and is flavored with cardamom powder. It is a variation to the Indian pudding “Phirni” where ground rice is cooked with milk along with sugar, cardamom and saffron. It is vegan and gluten free too. To make it … Read more
Eggless Zucchini Cake With Chocochips is an eggless and healthy cake made with whole wheat flour, oats, zucchini and chocochips. It is a perfect healthy accompaniment with tea or coffee. It is enjoyed by kids in their lunchboxes or a small afterschoolsnack. The flavor of cinnamon and chocolate enhances the taste of the cake. … Read more
Green Moong Dal Palak Paneer Uttapam/Savory Moong Pancake With Spinach and Paneer is a savory pancake made with green moong dal, spinach, paneer along with spices. It is fibre rich and has iron from spinach and calcium from paneer. It can be served as breakfast , lunch or a complete meal for a quick weeknight … Read more
Avocado Coconut Oats Slice is an eggless and healthy slice made by baking oats, coconut, avocado. It is a very healthy breakfast and can be enjoyed as an afternoon snack with tea or coffee. It is a good option to pack for kid lunchboxes. Avocado has good fat. I have used less butter … Read more
Hummus is a traditional spread or dip made with cooked chickpea blended together with garlic, tahini paste, salt, lemon juice, and olive oil. It is served traditionally with pita bread, lavash, falafel or chopped vegetables. It is a Lebanese or Middle Eastern Cuisine. It is protein-rich, healthy, gluten-free and vegan. The homemade hummus is tastier … Read more
Kaju katli (Cashew nut Slices) is a popular Indian sweet made by cooking cashew nut powder in sugar and water solution. It is enjoyed by all age groups and is the perfect way of celebrating happy moments and festivals such as Diwali, Janmashtami, Navratri or Holi with family. It is gluten-free and can be enjoyed while fasting … Read more
Baked Palak Paneer Samosa is a nonfried variation of samosa dish made with an outer covering made with spinach and stuffed with spicy paneer (cottage cheese) filling. It is baked and a perfect treat for people avoiding the deep fried food. Click for the for regular baked samosa below: Baked Samosa You can this try out … Read more
Falafel is a Middle Eastern Food, that has originated in Egypt. It is deep fried and is traditionally made with Fava beans or Chickpea. I have made it using chickpea. It is served with pita bread, tahini dip, tabouleh, fresh salad, pickled veg, and hummus. It is vegan and is protein rich. It can … Read more
