Eggless Sooji Mawa Cake/Eggless Semolina Cake is a very easy recipe for beginners in baking. It uses very simple ingredients and simple home utensils. My mother used to prepare the eggless sooji cake when we were young. It was very basic with few ingredients available at homes such as ghee, sooji, curd, milk, and sugar. … Read more
Since I am trying to avoid deep frying, I am making different snacks by baking. I am thankful for this wonderful kitchen gadget – ” oven”, to help me out in baking. I had earlier shared different recipes for making baked puris/ cracker. I had tried out different recipes for making baked chaklis. Some recipe … Read more
I have now almost stopped frying and use my oven to the fullest for making different types of snacks. The nonfried snacks are a healthy option to munch on when hungry. It is also good to pack for the school lunch boxes. I had earlier shared with you the recipe for the … Read more
Gajar ka halwa or carrot halwa or carrot fudge is a popular traditional Indian dessert and is enjoyed by all age groups. In India, during winters we get red and juicy carrots. The carrot halwa made with red carrots gets a nice red colour. However, you can use the orange carrots if red color … Read more
Pumpkin Soup is a thick and creamy soup. Pumpkin is rich in antioxidants. The soup is quick and easy to make. It is gluten-free and vegan. You can make the soup in big batches and freeze into small containers and enjoy it warm for a comfort weeknight meal with a piece of bread of your choice. … Read more
Pomegranate Juice is a refreshing juice made from fresh pomegranate. It is easy to make and can be prepared under 10 minutes. It is gluten-free and Vegan. It is a good source of energy to the body, especially during fasting (upwaas). Enjoy this fresh and sugarfree homemade juice for breakfast or any time of the … Read more
This creamy pasta is a treat for mushroom lovers. The process of making the mushroom sauce is very simple and yet it gives a very nice flavor to the dish. When we were moving to Sydney from India, we had a stopover and flight change at Singapore Airport. My son was hungry and we ordered … Read more
Dhokla is the identifying feature of a Gujju. It comes from the land of Gujarat, India and is now popular around the world. Dhokla is considered to be a very healthy snack as it is made by steaming the batter. It is made with very less oil. It can be served as breakfast, snack with tea or … Read more
Our family enjoys trying out different types of soups. I had earlier mentioned in my other soup recipe (“Mix vegetable soup with beetroot“) about the differently colored soups made with various veggies. The Broccoli leek potato soup falls in the category of green soup – made by using green color veggies -spinach, peas, green capsicum, … Read more
This is my mother in law’s recipe and I love it. The ‘methi na puddla’ is irresistible. This is a very simple, quick and easy to make dish. It uses fresh green fenugreek leaves and is full of flavor. The batter is made using whole wheat flour, gram flour, curd, spices, and water. The batter does … Read more
Sattu, dates masala milk with turmeric has become my son’s favorite this winter. He likes to have it as an afterschool drink before his music or sports class. I make and pack it hot when I go to school to pick him up. He has some time for a quick snack before the lesson … Read more
Winter brings in fresh veggies. The best way to utilize these veggies is by preparing soup. I like to treat my family with healthy soups the use a lot of veggies. At my home, my son requests to make soup of a particular colour. For example: red soup – made by using red color veggies … Read more
Be it for breakfast or for an after-school snack for my son, I love making a smoothie. Smoothie is an ideal, quick and healthy breakfast. It is a thick drink made by blending different fruits, vegetables or nuts with a dairy product such as yogurt, ice-cream or milk. Many people like to add protein powder … Read more
The king of fruits “Mango” is loved by everyone. It is enjoyed in summer. Many dishes can be made with this king of fruits. Dishes such as Ice cream, pudding, cake, salad, juice, milkshake, custard, pie and more. I am sharing with you all the recipe for Mango Milkshake – the way I make it … Read more
Baked homemade bread is yummy, tasty, healthy and most importantly preservative free. I want to try my hands on baking different types of bread with different ingredients. Masoor Dal (whole red lentil)is a very important part of the vegetarian diet in Indian Cuisine. Masoor Dal contains a high level of protein. It also contains fiber, folate, … Read more
Kiwi is the national fruit of New Zealand. It was first found in China. It was known as Yang tao then. Missionaries brought the kiwi fruit to New Zealand only in the early 20th century. It gained such popularity in the country that it started being cultivated commercially and was marketed as ‘kiwi’ (bearing a close … Read more
I love making healthy, eating healthy and encouraging everyone to eat and cook healthy. Nowadays my son hates eating beetroot in salads. So then instead of forcing him to eat the beetroot, I thought of making muffins out of it. He was thrilled and happy and enjoyed eating the muffins and has requested me to make more. … Read more
Fresh fruit juices are always good to have. They are very easy to make and contain more nutrients than packed juices. They do not contain any preservative and hence are very healthy. This is the recipe for strawberry pomegranate juice. Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamins C and K and provide a good dose … Read more
Sweet Potatoes are a great source of vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin A, C, and potassium. They have a great taste, are starchy and can be enjoyed baked, roasted, grilled, steamed or fried. Sweet potato also tastes good in the traditional curries. Click below for other recipes that have the sweet potato. Surati Papdi, … Read more
We all prefer eating something warm and cheesy on chilled winter evenings. Friends, winter has set in Sydney. It’s cold and chilly here!! My friend and her husband (originally from Coorg, India) came over to our house with their son for a cup of tea. Her son and Aarav are schoolmates and so they … Read more
