Tag - nutrition

Energy punch with a delicious crunch – Broccoli sweet potato tikki

  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...

Craving Something Sweet? Try this Grandma’s Special Recipe of Besan Laddoo

  Craving Something Sweet? Try this Grandma’s Special Recipe of Besan Laddoo These golden, aromatic, and delicious Besan Ladoos are packed with nutrition and will melt in your mouth. A festive favourite, try making them at home during special occasions and relish with your family. Cooking panCast iron kadhaiWooden ladle 1/3 cup A2 cow ghee1 cup roasted...

Versatility and deliciousness-All in one pot Vegetable stew

  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...

Phool Makhana Paratha (Navratri special)

  Phool Makhana Paratha (Navratri special) Phool Makhana Paratha (Lotus Seed Paratha) recipe is an easy to make delicious, flavorful and healthy dish prepared with gluten free flour, Makhana pops (fox nuts) and Indian spices.These parathas can be relished during the fasting days too. Cast iron tawaWooden spoon 1 cup Amaranth/Jowar/Sattu flour as per choice1 heaped cup Phool...

Vegetable Muthiya/Dumpling

  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

Ramadan Fasting Guide

Ramadan, the holiest and most spiritual month for the Muslim community world over. 30 days of the sacred month, each spent in discipline and abstinence. However, cultures have transformed to where numerous household kitchens now go into overdrive to satisfy the family's cravings during the day-long fast. The sweetest, fattiest, saltiest, and most calorie-laden fest...

Kidneys

Are You Taking Care of Your Kidneys?

World Kidney Health day is celebrated every year on the second Thursday of March. It is a joint initiative of the International Society of Nephrology, and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations. This day is celebrated to create more awareness amongst the population to take care of their kidneys, and reduce the impact of...

Holi Thandai

HOLI SPECIAL – Almond milk Thandai

  Thandai Traditional beverage prepared specially during the festival of Holi . As it has a cooling effect on the body and hence the name "Thandai " . It is refreshing and at the same time rich in nutrition with the addition of Nuts and seeds . Presenting a New version of Thandai ,a Must add...

Manna millets

10 Reasons for Adding the Wonder Grains to your Plate

A long time ago, around 4500BC, the most farmed crops in India were the tiny cereals like, kodo, barnyard, foxtail, proso, and so on, belonging to a wonder grain family called millets. The benefits of these millets have been mentioned in some of the oldest Yajur Veda texts. Even 50 years ago, millets were...

Hair Loss

Best Foods to Help Prevent Hair Loss

The health of our hair is mostly an inside out approach. While losing a couple of strands is normal, when our hair starts to fall or shed in bunches, it mostly means an underlying nutrient deficiency or lifestyle factors like excessive stress, poor sleep or habits like smoking and drinking. Many times, the condition...

Expert’s Advice On Weaning A Baby

Becoming a parent is one of the biggest accomplishments and challenges in an individual's life. Your whole life revolves around that little life you have just created. Everything revolves around the baby, and as parents, we give it all we have to make sure that the baby develops healthily.   One milestone in the baby's life...

Moong Sprouts Dosa

Moong Sprouts Dosa

Ingredients:  1 cup soaked overnight green split moong dal or 1 cup sprouted moong 1 inch ginger/adrak crushed 1/2 cup sattu flour 1 green chilli optional 2 tbsp poha (powdered) or groat oats powder salt as required 1/2 tsp hing/asafoetida 2 tablespoon coconut oil (as required) 1 cup water   Method:  In a mixer, grind together moong (soaked...