Honey Almond Balls/ Laddoo are gluten free , no cook, no sugar balls, healthy balls made using only three ingredients .The balls are made by mixing almond meal (powdered almonds) with honey and good fat like nut butter or coconut oil or ghee and shaping them into round balls. They are a healthy treat and … Read more
Kesar Badam Puri / Saffron Almond Cookie is a gluten free, flourless, eggless , easy to make sweet made with powdered almonds, milk, cardamom and saffron. Saffron gives nice flavor and bright colour to the puri. The puri can be made and stored in the air tight container for 8-10 days . Enjoy it any … Read more
Suran (Yam ) Nu Farali Shaak is a very delicious shaak made quickly by cooking it with oil , cumin seeds, curry leaves, ginger green chili paste and roasted peanuts. It is gluten free and vegan and is enjoyed with rajagira puri or farali roti or samo khichdi. Khao dilse, Khilao dilse aur banao dilse..
Samo Khichdi / Moriayo /Bhaghar /Samak Chawal is a quick and easy recipe made using the gluten free barnyard millet. The khichdi can be made under 20 minutes by sauteing and cooking all ingredients together. The cumin and ginger green chili uplifts the taste of the bland samo or barnyard millet and peanuts give a … Read more
Zucchini Raita is a quick recipe made by cooking zucchini in oil with cumin seeds, curry leaves, green chili, crushed roasted peanuts. . Yogurt is then added to the cooked zucchini, mixed and served chilled with the dish of your choice such as roti, thepla, rice, pulao, or can be served as an accompaniment with … Read more
Sugared Sweet Potato Chips (slices) /Meetha Shakkariya Ni Katran is a very easy to make sweet for any day. The sweet potato slices are cooked with ghee, sugar and flavored with cardamom powder. The trick is to add the sugar after the sweet potato is cooked to give it a nice caramalised taste and texture. … Read more
Tricolor Halwa (Carrot Halwa, Coconut Halwa, Zucchini Halwa) is easy and quick to make traditional sweet arranged in three layers representing our National Flag. The top orange layer is made with nice bright orange carrots, middle white layer is made with coconut, bottom green layer is made green zucchini. All layers cooked separately with milk … Read more
Sabudana / Sago Fritters are the deep fried snacks made with mixture made with soaked sago (sabudana), boiled potatoes, peanuts, ginger chili , coriander. They are gluten free and vegan and are usually made during Hindu fasting festivals such as Navratri, Shivratri, Ekadashi, Chaturthi, Janmashthami. They can also be enjoyed as a snack with a … Read more
Carrot Apple Orange Date Smoothie (Thick Juice) is a refreshing vegan, gluten free, sugar free drink made fresh by blending together carrot , apple , orange and dates. The flavor of cinnamon combines well with all the ingredients . The thick juice is a perfect way to start your day or a good energy giving … Read more
Creamy Honey Pumpkin Gelato is a quick, healthy and easy dessert made by combining fresh pumpkin puree, milk powder, and honey together. It is flavored with cinnamon and vanilla essence. The gelato is creamy and melt in mouth and is a perfect healthy treat for the sweet cravings. It can be enjoyed in any season. … Read more
sin Instant Koprapak Using Condensed Milk / Nariyal Burfi / Coconut Fudge is a quick and fuss free way of making the traditional koprapak with the help of condensed milk. Just mix desiccated coconut with condensed milk and cook on medium heat till everything comes together. This is a very quick and easy sweet and … Read more
Mint Flavored Roasted Makhana/ Foxnut / Lotus seed is a very healthy and light snack made by roasting the makhana/foxnut/lotus seed with mint and spices. This vegan and gluten free snack is perfect mid morning snack or can be munched while watching a movie by replacing it with the fried or store brought snack. The … Read more
Watermelon Orange Juice is a refreshing juice made with sweet watery watermelon and tangy juicy orange. It is an instant source of energy and helps to quench thirst and beat the summer heat. It is gluten free, vegan and can be enjoyed while fasting (upwaas/ vraat). My friend Kavita in Sydney had invited us one … Read more
Pomegranate Apple Tomato Juice is a refreshing, healthy, quick, easy and sugarfree drink loaded with vitamins and minerals that boost your immunity. It is vegan and gluten free and can be enjoyed while fasting. You can add a pinch of black salt (kala namak/ sanchal/pink salt) or chaat masala to make it chatpata. Here is … Read more
A glassful of Muskmelon Apple Orange Tomato Juice is an instant boost of energy , refreshing , filling and is enriched with vitamins and antioxidants. The sweetness of muskmelon and apple is balanced with tangy and juicy orange and tomato. It is gluten free and vegan and gives you energy while fasting. I have started … Read more
No Sugar Mango Burfi / Mango fudge is an Indian dessert made using only three ingredients – milk , mango and cardamom powder. Milk and mango pulp are cooked together till all the moisture is evaporated and the mixture thickens. Mango gives natural sweetness to the recipe and hence it can be enjoyed guilt free. … Read more
Anjeer Badaam Milkshake / Fig Almond Milkshake is a healthy, fibre rich, thick and creamy milkshake made with blending soaked dried figs, almonds and chilled milk together. It is gluten free energy drink and can be also enjoyed during vraat (upwaas/fasting). It is a very nutritious and a quick breakfast or cooling after school snack. … Read more
Happy, Healthy and Prosperous Diwali and New Year!! Edible Diwali Diyas With Dried Nuts And Fruits is a quick and easy option to be served as a healthy snack to your guest by decorating the serving plate with cashew nuts, almonds , raisins and pepitas. The shape of cashew nut and half anjeer … Read more
Mini Sabudana Khichdi /Sago Khichdi is a popular dish made during fasting/upwaas/vraat by stir frying soaked mini sabudana/sago or tapioca pearl along with potatoes and crushed peanuts. It is spiced with green chilies, ginger, salt, sugar and lemon juice. It uses very less spices and yet is full of flavors. It is gluten free … Read more
Kesar Rasgulla / Saffron Cottage Cheese Balls In Sugar Syrup is a saffron flavored rasgulla made by making balls from chenna (cottage cheese) and soaking it in the saffron flavored sugar syrup. It is a popular sweet from Eastern parts of India and is famous world wide. It is gluten free and can be enjoyed … Read more
