Wraps are made with a big roti /tortilla as a base. They are then filled with patty, rolls, shredded salad and some sauces. I had made Aloo paneer rolls and palak parathas earlier. I generally have coriander pesto refrigerated in my kitchen. I had shared the recipe for making aloo paneer roll, spinach paratha, coriander … Read more
Kebab is an Arabic word. It is a dish in which small pieces of meat are cooked on skewers along with some cut vegetables like onion, tomatoes, bell peppers etc. These are then cooked on a grill or a barbeque. Sheekh Kebab is a dish where usually a mixture of minced meat (ordinarily lamb), … Read more
I had made baked samosa. For the samosa pastry, I had made chapati/tortilla from wholewheat flour. It was then filled with the stuffing made from potato, peas, and spices by making a cone from the chapati and then sealed. I was left with extra chapati and so thought of baking it to make crispy chips. I … Read more
Samosa is the most popular street food in India. But do you know the history of samosa? This popular snack did not belong to India and it was not invented in India. It traveled to India from Central Asia centuries ago. Various recipes of this dish could be found in the 10th-13th-century Arab cookery books … Read more
A “burger” is a sandwich made by placing veggie or meat patty between the two slices of burger buns. It is flavored with different types of sauces, ketchup or mayonnaise. Placing different veggies such as iceberg lettuce, tomato, onions, cucumber, capsicum, pickles, jalapeno or cheese adds flavor to the burger. The burger is a satisfying meal … Read more
Chhole Tikki /Chickpea Patties are made from chickpea, potato, breadcrumbs. It is flavored with spices and shallow fried in a pan. It is crisp from outside and soft from inside. The tikki/patty can be served to your guests as an appetizer with mint yogurt dip, mint chutney, ketchup. It can be used in making Indian … Read more
I heard of “Scones” when I came to Sydney. They are a single serve dish, similar to bread or cake, but not made with yeast and are less sweet. They are very quick to make and are made with flour, fat and leavening agents. They are then placed on a baking tray and baked … Read more
Dhebras are a traditional Gujarati dish. There are different types of dhebras such as methi dhebra, dhoodhi (bottlegourd) dhebra, dhana (coriander) dhebra, palak (spinach) dhebra. These are made from different vegetables. They can be also made using different flours like jowar (white millet) flour, bajra (pearl millet ) flour, makkai (maize flour). They are generally … Read more
Avocado has higher fat content than the other fruits. It is fleshy and has a buttery texture. It is loaded with monosaturated fatty acids which are good for a healthy heart. Besides, avocados are rich in potassium, fiber, antioxidants and many vitamins like B, K, C and E. It is good in taste and goes well with many … Read more
Idli is a very healthy traditional South Indian breakfast. It is now popular everywhere in India and also outside India. Idli is a soft, steamed savory rice cake. It is made by steaming the fermented batter made by grinding soaked rice and split black gram. The batter can be made using plain rice, idly rice, … Read more
Pasta is a very popular dish in Italian cuisine. It is loved by all. Kids love the creamy and cheesy white sauce pasta. Here is the recipe for a pasta dish prepared very quickly using a healthy white sauce. The white sauce is made with olive oil, whole wheat flour, low-fat milk and bottle … Read more
Frozen banana, strawberry, raspberry candy is a very healthy treat for the ice cream lovers. It is loaded with fresh fruits and is without sugar. There is no milk or cream added to it and thus makes it fat-free. It is suitable for vegan. It is a good dish for people having fast. It is … Read more
I love blueberries. I like to use fresh blueberries until they are available. Blueberry and strawberry taste very delicious together and this milkshake uses both. Milkshakes are very quick to make and are very healthy. You can make them with the fruit of your choice. Some fruits are sour and so while making a milkshake … Read more
Khichdi is a dish made by cooking rice and lentil together. The dal can be moong dal (split yellow moong dal and split moong dal with skin), tuvar dal, chana dal, urad dal or masoor dal. Plain moong dal khichdi is a comfort food to have on any day. It is prepared by pressure cooking … Read more
Less oil handvo flour palak vada is made using spinach and handvo flour. It is made with less oil in a paniyaram /appe pan. Handvo flour is mixed flour made with roasting rice, tuvar dal (pigeon peas), chana dal (gram), urad dal (split black gram). The mix of flour and spices gives a very unique … Read more
Seviyan or vermicelli are noodles made from wheat. They are a kind of pasta similar to spaghetti and are used in many Indian dishes both savory and sweet. They are egg free and are very quick to cook. Since they are like noodles, they are kids’ favorite. Savory dishes such as upma, pulao, … Read more
Masala Milk is a very healthy beverage made by boiling the milk along with powdered nuts mixture, saffron, and cardamom. If you like you can also add nutmeg. It is good to have it hot in winter and cold in summer. Masala milk is very often made in our house. My son loves the … Read more
Eggless whole wheat banana choc chip muffin is a good healthy option for sweet cravings. It is made from whole wheat flour. The banana provides energy and is a good source of potassium. It gives moisture and softness to the muffin and hence is good for eggless baking. I have also used flaxseed powder. It … Read more
How about making something healthy and tasty with Kasuri methi? I made baked Kasuri methi puri with whole wheat flour and oats. It came out very tasty and crispy. The flavor of Kasuri methi was prominent. It reminded me of the crispy puris that my mother used to pack for me when I was in a … Read more
Plum is a very nutritious fruit. It is a good source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Ripe plums are sweet to taste. Plums can be black, red, orange or green in color. Plums can be eaten fresh. They can also be used in making jams, juices, wines, cakes or salad. Dried plums are known as … Read more
