Lotus Stem Potato curry| Kamal kakdi Aloo Sabzi popularly known as Aloo bhein Sabzi is a delicious gravy recipe made in north India.Lotus stem and Potato curry is rich and delicious North Indian recipe made from Lotus stems and potato in gravy.A simple reipe but made differently to bring out the best flavors. This Kamal kakdi…
Vegan Diet
Baingan Bharta Recipe (Roasted Eggplant Stir fry)
Baingan Bharta | Roasted Eggplant Stir Fry |Aubergine Mash | Chokha | Baigan Chokha |Smoky Eggplant Stirfry , A simple dish with a multi cultural presence. This is a simple recipe made with baigan / eggplant or Aubergine seasoned with simple Indian spices but with a not so simple flavor. Baingan Bharta or Roasted Eggplant Stir Fry is…
Beetroot Burgers
This has to be the best , most healthy ,yummy and the burger which got the biggest smile award.And it is so satisfying to cook a healthy and tasty meal for the Family.I know you’ll agree with me .So, my kids are anti -oats, anti -beetroot and i just love both. My imagination again went…
Navratri/Fasting Mezze Platter
Navratri Celebrations have begun. For all you who do not know what Navratri festival is all about,it is a festival dedicated to the worship of Hindu deity Durga. Navratri literally means ‘nine nights’ and each day is devoted to nine different Devi’s. Navratri falls twice in a year once in march during spring and again during Oct-Nov ,during Fall. We celebrate this festival with a lot of zeal all over India,but most people observe fasting in north of India. Navratri Fasting demands a no grain,no onion and no garlic meals.People usually eat and prepare their meals with either buckwheat flour,…
Pumpkin and kuttu singhare ke Appe
Gluten Free and Vegan Fating meal option. Appe made from pumpkin along with buckwheat flour and water-chestnut flour. A healthy substitute to the fried fasting recipes.They are light on the tummy and do not make you feel bloated at all.I tried them for the first time this year and instantly fell in love with them.Can be eaten in supper or a morning snack if you do.Super healthy as they have pumpkin.A perfect Fall recipe and can be eaten at as a halloween party appetisers .You may just substitute the flours with our regular all purpose flour or rice flours and…
Pumpkin Tortilla Chips: with waterchestnut flour and buckwheat flour
Baked Tortillas made from pumpkin pulp and buckwheat and water-chestnut flour. An apt recipe for fasting and a very healthy tortillas chips recipe which can be eaten with another flour substitute for other occassions as well. Notes:
Vrat Dosa/Buckwheat Pancake/Dosa eaten during Fasting
Vrat Dosa or Buckwheat dosa is made with buckwheat flour and waterchestnut flour.Made specially during fasting /Navratri fasting.Healthy, gluten free ,vegan fruit based diet. Food for your soul- Food for Purification Fasting in Ancient India had more spiritual meaning than religious. Fasting is to purify. Fasting is to calm the mind, body and soul. We…
Potato Curry/Vrat Ke Aloo
A no onion -no garlic recipe, vrat ke aloo is a simple curry made with boiled potatoes dipped and cooked in a tomato curry. No use of onion & garlic makes this curry very soft on your digestive system and is prepared mainly during the fasting periods. Its the same curry we make with our poori/fried wheat pastries. This recipe can go well with your poori ,kachori and all other occassions like pooja bhog etc. In India, all pooja / prayer meetings are held with a following lunch or dinner serving where no use of onion or garlic is common.This…
Sabudana Khichdi – Vrat Recipes/ Recipes for fasting
* Sabudana * This is my favorite and sometimes a staple diet during fasting.Although one can have this all year round but i like it during the fasting periods only. March and october. Its needless to say anything about the high nutritional value of this super food. So here is the recipe and enjoy your…
Moong Dal Idli
Moong Dal Idli | Lentil Rice Steamed Cakes are easy to make and a healthy breakfast or lunch idea. Moong Dal Idlis are easy to make at home. You can make them from scratch .These are a a all season recipe.High in protein and carbohydrates,these make a super healthy meal idea. Cooking is my passion…
