This is a protein rich salad bowl with all the goodness of fresh vegetables. Seasoned with olive oil, red chilli flakes,lemon juice and mixed herbs powder makes it a tasty and refreshing salad. If you keep cooked rajma and chickpeas ready, preparation of this salad will not take more time. Even though it is a…
Month: August 2016
Nankhatai(Biscuits)
My mom used to prepare these soft,buttery Nankhatai biscuits when i was a kid. She used to prepare them in a flat heavy pan filled with sand and used to bake them on a gas stove or on a charcoal stove. Now also these biscuits in some places are prepared on hot charcoal stoves and…
Ridge gourd and moong dal curry
Ridge gourd and moong dal curry is a very very easy and quick curry to prepare. No need to use chilli powder, coconut, coriander powder, tomato or any rich gravy to prepare this tasty curry. This curry is for those days when we prefer to eat a light and satisfying meal. This is an ordinary…
Mixed Bean and Vegetable Soup
Mixed bean and vegetable soup is prepared with red kidney beans, white kidney beans, cooked pasta and whole lot of vegetables simmered in tomato pulp. Seasoned with some red chilli flakes, crushed black pepper,chopped garlic and olive oil makes it tasty and irresistible. This dish is a perfect combination of protein, carbohydrates and vitamins and…
Murukku ( Chakli)
South Indian Murukku or Chakli is a deep fried savory snack. Rice flour, black gram flour/split chickpea flour and spices are some of the important ingredients required to prepare murukku. There are various types of murukku very popular in south India. Rice flour for murukku is prepared by following two basic methods. One is the traditional…
Avocado & pumpkin Paratha
Soft and tasty Avocado & pumpkin paratha is prepared with whole wheat flour, soft ripen avocado pulp, grated pumpkin, onion, green chillies and some spices. This Paratha is ideal for serving for breakfast or packing for children lunch box. Many of us know that avocado contains monounsaturated fatty acids , which helps to reduces bad…
Coconut Puff Pastry (Coconut Dilpasand)
Coconut puff pastry is a baked sweet bun stuffed with sweet coconut mixture, tutti fruti and nuts. In Indian bakeries it is sold as Dil Pasand. Iyengar bakeries in Bangalore, Karnataka are famous for this sweet coconut filled puff pastry. The aroma of the baked coconut pastry is unforgettable. Ready made pastry sheets available in…
Kesari Bhath (Sooji Halwa)
Kesari bhath or Rava kesari is a south Indian sweet prepared with semolina, sugar,ghee, saffron and nuts. In north India it is called suji halwa. Some people also add ripened banana or pineapple pieces to make this halwa. This sweet can be prepared with or without milk. Very tasty and easy sweet to prepare. Usually…
Easy Egg Curry
This curry is my husband’s one of the favorite egg curry. When ever he gets time or feel like cooking he prepares this curry. Eggs,onions, tomatoes and some basic spices are required to prepare this tasty and easy egg preparation. You can chop onions and tomatoes in whatever way you want and can season it…
Cluster Beans curry (Gawar Ki Sabzi)
Cluster beans curry / Gawar ki subji is prepared with simple ingredients like cluster beans,fresh coconut and onions. Cluster beans is loaded with high levels of folic acid. The presence of dietary fiber, potassium in this vegetable prevents various cardiovascular complications. Guar beans contain calcium, which helps in strengthening the bones and thus prevent bone loss….
Sesame seeds Ladoo 2 (Til ke ladoo)
Sesame seeds ladoo is a traditional Indian sweet prepared especially during winter season. Sesame seeds are good source of calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, molybdenum, selenium, and dietary fiber.Sesame seeds helps to lower cholesterol levels, because it contains phytosterols that block cholesterol production. Black sesame seeds are especially high in phytosterols. This ladoo…
Sesame seeds Ladoo 1 (Til ke ladoo)
Sesame seeds ladoo is a traditional Indian sweet prepared especially during winter season. No need to use any jaggery syrup,butter or ghee to prepare this sweet. We need only 2 ingredients and 15 to 20 minutes time to prepare this tasty,healthy and easy ladoo. Sesame seeds are good source of calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin…
