This has to be my favorite post. After all, the only reason i ventured into serious cooking is for my kids .Am a very protective Mom as far as the Food and its health quotient is concerned.And that drives me to find new options for them to enjoy their tiffin and provide them full nutrition at the same time. Its not that we do not eat things like pasta, pizza,noodles etc. But we have segregated our days .We do Healthy weekdays and Fun Weekends.And since my son has two breaks i also have to make it a filling one. Presenting…
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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…
Yam Burger
A delicious Burger made from Indian Yam, raw banana and bottle gourd. The flavors will match with that of a crispy chicken burger. A delight for vegetarians. A super healthy Meal. An excellent source of energy with multiple nutrients, a very good option to serve to your little one too .It’s a power packed meal with mouthwatering flavors. A Burger normally forms part of the junk food family. But this Yam-Burger is going to be an exception. With its endless list of health benefits, especially in summers, make this a super healthy meal. I have been fascinated by yam or…
Black pepper rice/Pilaf -Kali Mirch
Pilaf –Kali Mirch A simple pilaf recipe. Beautiful basmati rice infused with the flavors of star anise and cinnamon. Cooked in clarified butter/ghee which makes it rich and healthy along with enhancing the flavors many folds. This rice is cooked with only salt and black pepper, which keeps it simple to digest and light on your stomach. But at the same time the combination of black pepper, ghee and the whole spice with some green cardamom make the rice soft and scented with a beautiful aroma, which directly reaches your soul. Adding a bit of protein with soft paneer/cottage cheese…
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…
Doli Ki roti- Traditional Indian Bread- Fermented, stuffed and fried.
A whole wheat fermented bread /Roti, activated with an age old and traditional recipe of homemade yeast. The ingredients which make the yeast, give the entire flavor to the bread and take the taste of the bread to just another level. In my family these breads are just to die for. A heirloom recipe from my maternal grandmother and it still connects all of us together. It’s like a strong bond. Wherever, in whichever house they are prepared, they just travel automatically, with no prior invitation or demand, as the aroma and the whisper of their mere preparation brings the…
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….
Mini Tortilla Pizza Cups
Mini Tortilla Pizza Cups. A kids party snack.Easy ans quick snack.
Wholewheat Veg Momos/Dumplings
Vegetarian Momos/Dumplings
Nadru Ke Kabab /Lotus Stem Kabab in Makhani Gravy
Nadru ‘Ke’ Kabab In Makhani gravy If you happen to know any person of Kashmiri Origin, then you probably have not only heard but relished this Delicacy before. This dish is mostly served as dry kebabs with chutney. I have tasted the Dry Kebabs on a formal occasion at a friend’s place and became a…