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
Instant Khaman Dhokla is a very popular and irresistible Gujarati snack. It is a steamed cake savory cake made with chickpea flour (besan) and spices. It is a vegan, nutritious and healthy snack. Traditionally, khaman is made by soaking the chana dal, grinding it coarsely and then fermenting it for 7-8 hours. Spices are then … 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
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
