Poha | How to make Poha | Kanda Poha |Onion Poha, a staple Indian breakfast and a perfect evening snack .Made with flattened rice flakes /beaten rice, tempered with onions, green peas, carrots and crispy peanuts with perfect aroma of curry leaves and adding a little spice with green chilies. Poha is a originally a…
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Soya Parantha / Soya stuffed Indian Flat bread
Soya Parantha /Soya stuffed Indian flatbread stuffed with soy granules and Indian spices.Its not only delicious to eat but also is an excellent source of protein for vegetarians. How to make Soya Paratha: Soya granules are first boiled and then cooked in the pan with the spices and condiments.You can boil it in the microwave also. Once…
Vermicelli Upma/ Semiya Upma/ Vermicelli Pilaf
Vermicelli Upma Vermicelli Upma a popular south indian breakfast and north Indian appetizer/snack.Loaded with vegetables and tempered with kadi patta / curry leaves and mustard seeds is a light but filling snack. Also know as Semiya Upma, is a adaptation form the popular south indian breakfast recipe of Upma. Upma traditionally made from semolina and…
Grapes Vanilla Cranberry Almonds Cake-Wholewheat
A lovely Cake made from deep black grapes at the top and a beautiful vanilla almond base with cranberries. I can happily say that this has been the best recipe made using the black grapes. I can’t really explain the beautiful flavors of this cake. But, you can see for yourself. The deep purple…
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…
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…
Wholewheat Pan Cake Pops-Lunch Box Idea
Pancakes are our all time favorite .I make these healthy versions with wholewheat.These are my kids favorite and i like them as they are healthy.Pancakes although served hot ,but they taste as good cold .These pops are just another interesting presentation for kids and are easy to eat in the tiffin as you don’t have to use any fork and spoon to eat them.Just pick up the stick and have a bite.They also look fancy and look very inviting.Super Pancake in a new avatar. Kids will love it.They are super easy to make.The batter can even be prepared the night…
Mushroom and Baby corn Poha/Flattened Rice
Poha or popularly know as Flattened rice is popular dish in the North of India. Breakfast for some and evening snack for others.A perfect company for Tea and for few it takes new avatars as a party snack.I have tried many recipes with this wonder ingredient and you may like my Poha Broccoli Idli which has got crazy views on my blog here: Poha Broccoli Idli. I keep trying out recipes for my little ones.My Daughter just started school and she needs a healthy snack for Tiffin .She loves Poha,but i wanted to make it healthier and more nutritious for…
Chole Bhature Baked Mini Bites |How to make Baked Chole Bhature
CHOLE BHATURE Baked Bites How many of you love chole bhature? Presenting our very own chole bhature in a healthier Avatar!BAKED!!!With no compromise with the taste,these are just delicious.A crunchy bhatura base with masaledar/spicy chana .Served with aam ka achchar as topping. You’ll fall in love with it and might even replace the original with these.There are certain dishes ,which can bring your spirit and moods up anytime they are served. One such dish for me is Chole Bhature. A childhood favorite. I could hog on to these endlessly as a kid. But now you have to keep a close…
Bulgur /Peas and Onion porrige/Daliya
A healthy start to a healthy and fulfilling Day! Bulgur as popularly called in Turkish or Daliya as known in India is the most common cereal in India and Europe. Its high nutritional value makes it a perfect breakfast option. Daliya in India is prepared in very many ways. Sweet, salty, khichdi with pulses or vegetable daliya with seasonal veggies and fruit daliya with milk and fruits. Its many uses include breads, patties, snacks, halwa and many more. It’s such a versatile food and so rich in proteins that you must include it in your diet if you haven’t already….