Bean Sprouts Salad is a refreshing gluten free, low fat, vegan , good for weight loss salad made by tossing sprouted and cooked moong with some veggies that go well together-such as chopped onions, carrots, bell peppers, lime juice. Finally, all that is required is a dash of salt, black pepper and chaat powder for zing.
Jal jeera drink is a popular cool refreshing drink of India. The Jaljeera recipe ingredients have many health benefits. One can make this Indian lemonade at home with fresh ingredients and spices or from instant Jal jeera powder. This spicy tamarind Jaljira water is also used for pani puri water.
Chhole Masala is a North Indian dish. It is all about boiled chickpeas, or kabuli chana, cooked in a rich, tangy gravy consisting of tomatoes, a little bit of onions, garlic, ginger, and a plethora of Indian spices sautéed or browned with the gravy. The chickpeas absorb the aromatic flavours of the spices in the gravy very well. The chickpeas maintain its shape but should be soft enough to melt in mouth.
This crispy snack is made from potato and chana dal (lentil) mixture that is perked up with flavours of garlic, ginger, fresh herbs and basic kitchen spices.
This Chickpeas Fattoush Salad is an easy-to-make filling salad with greens, vegetables, proteins and a zesty vinaigrette that makes it all come together. Toasted or fried pieces of pita bread Khubz (Arabic Flatbread) goes on top to give it a nice crunch.
Tabbouleh with Pomegranate Salad is traditionally a parsley salad with just a small amount of bulgur for texture. It is a vital salad on the Middle Eastern Mezze table.
Beetroot Cutlet | Beetroot Tikki Recipe makes an ideal snack or party starter. The main ingredients are potatoes, beetroots, some vegetables and spices. The robust red colour of the Beetroot and Potato Cutlets is definitely because of the beetroot. These Beetroot Tikkis or Cutlets can be made very easily at home. Veggies give a texture and go well with the natural sweetness of the beetroots.
Sabudana Khichdi | Tapioca Pearls Pilaf is a pilaf is made from tapioca pearls. Cooking is minimal,required only for sauteing a few ingredients. The soft and soaked sago pearls are slightly sauteed with cumin seeds, curry leaves, peanuts and chilies.
During fasting days of Navratras, Ekadashi or other such festivals, this Sabudana Khichdi is usually prepared without turmeric or table salt.
Pasta with Vegan Soya Sauce is a healthy and highly recommended option for vegan and vegetarian lovers. It is light and a very proteinaceous recipe. The sauce consists of soya granules cooked with onions and tomatoes to give a luscious thick sauce/ gravy.
A look alike of pilaf, boiled super food quinoa is stir fried with veggies and spices to perk up a one pot healthy meal. The pine nuts and veggies give it a great crunch. The nutty taste of quinoa and flavors infused from the spices form a great treat. This can be served as a warm salad, a pilaf or as a side dish as well.
Marinara sauce is made by blanching the tomatoes and simmering them with basic ingredients; that’s all!! It can be made chunky or smooth.
Soya Chunks in Gravy is a delicious and protein rich recipe for the vegetarians. Soya chunks are also known as soya nuggets. They are a good source of not only proteins but also calcium and iron. Soya chunks are dry and when boiled and cooked they become spongy. They do not have a taste of their own but absorb the flavors of the gravy or curry
"Cooking is not only an expression of creativity; it is a creation itself."
"Cooking is not only an expression of creativity; it is a creation itself."
