Alu Vadi - Pelting Mumbai rains call for the most comforting tea time snack -Alu vadi a perfect tea time match. Mumbai monsoons bring in the availability of fresh alu leaves in the market. Alu leaf is called colocasia in English. It is also known as Arbi ke Patte (Patte means leaf) or taro leaf rolls. Alu...
Dal Palak (Indian Lentil and Spinach Curry) Simple indian, all time favorite Maa ki dal made with the combination of lentils cooked with and tempered with basic Indian spices. Pressure cookerCooking pan ⅓ cup yellow lentil / dhuli moong dal / masur dal pre-soaked for 8 hrs3 cups water1 cup spinach / palak / fresh fenugreek...
Bottle Gourd Curry - Delish Desi curry Simple easy to prepare curry made from the wonder vegetable prepared with basic indian spices and served hot as a side along with roti /rice. Cooking panMixing ladle 1 medium bottle gourd (lauki, chopped into cubes)1/2 tbsp cold pressed coconut oil1 tbsp chana dal or yellow moong dal (pre-soaked and...
Poha Chiwda (Traditional Indian Snack) Recreate this healthy, easy-to-make, and snacking-favorite at home with rice flakes and readily-available spices. Relished by people of all ages, this festive savory is ready in less than 30 minutes. Cooking pan/iron kadhai 2 cups Poha/Beaten rice (preferably thin and roasted)Jeera/Cumin 1/2 tsp Rai/Mustard seeds 1/4 tsp Urad dal 1/4 tsp Chana...
Beetroot khichdi (BEET it Up) Nothing "BEETS" a happy healthy heart to celebrate love! Beets even bleed "red" - the hue containing powerful antioxidants. Pressure cookerMortar and pestle /mixer to crush the garlic 4 tbsp hand pounded rice (soaked for 6-7 hours)2 tbsp moong dal (soaked for 12-14 hours)1/2 beetroot (finely chopped)1 garlic pod crushed or minced...
Energy punch with a delicious crunch - Broccoli sweet potato tikki Broccoli sweet potato tikki can be made with simple and easily available ingredients. Easy to pack and a healthy tea time snack too which can be relished by all. Pressure cookerIron tawa 1 Sweet potato1 cup Broccoli (cut into florets)3 tbsp Grated homemade paneer 2...
Versatility and deliciousness-All in one pot Vegetable stew Nutrition rich veg stew is easy to make lightly spiced, delicious and aromatic made with mixed vegetables, coconut milk and hand-pounded spices. In short a gluten free ,vegan delicacy from Kerala relished with rice /roti or Appam. Cast iron kadhaiLadle ½ tbsp cold pressed coconut oil1 tsp...
Amla Candy Easy to make Vitamin C packed Post meal digestive using the wonder food "Amla" KnivesSterilised vessel 250 gm amla/gooseberry (seeds removed by slightly soaking them in hot water and cutting them into slices)150 gm chemical free jaggery powder2 tsp rock salt1 tsp jeera powder (cumin powder) Coat Amla with jaggery, jeera powder and rock salt.Keep this...
Vegetable Muthiya/Dumpling Muthiya, one of the famous snack originated from Gujarat.The name is derived from the way it is made, from the 'gripping' action of the hand. Rich in fiber, steamed and flavourful using Indian spices and can be relished as a snack, breakfast or an appetizer too. Pressure cookerSteamer For making muthiya 2 cups freshly grated...
Ramadan Special Chicken Khichdi Are you looking for a quick, delicious, and filling one-pot recipe for Suhoor? Suhoor is the meal that Muslims consume early in the morning before fasting begins, before dawn during Ramadan. Check out this Ramadan special chicken khichdi. Pressure cooker Wooden ladle 350 gms chicken breast (organic hormone free chicken) 4 tbsp presoaked masoor...
Non-dairy kadhi A dairy free version of delicous Gujarati Kadhi. A spicy soup made with coconut milk and sattu instead of the traditional yogurt. Whisker/hand blenderIron kadhai/steel kadhai 2/3 cup Thick coconut milk2 tbsp Roasted sattu flour1/2 tsp Cumin seeds1 tsp A2 cow ghee2 Green chillies2 inch Ginger (ground to a paste)Handful curry leavesJuice of 1...
Cumin has a number of health benefits ranging from burning fat to the ability to fight off diseases. It also has the ability to lower blood sugar levels, detoxify your liver, lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, fight off colds and virals and it is highly anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-microbial and antibiotic. (more…)
