…t often – all through the monsoons and during the cold winter months. Keep healthy and warm with a comforting bowl of soul satisfying Cream of Spinach Soup! 😀 Ingredients : ½ bunch fresh Spinach Leaves with tender stalks(pick, wash, blanch & puree) 1cup White Sauce Salt & Pepper to taste Water as required To Serve : 1/3 cup fresh Cream Bread Croutons Procedure : Blend spinach puree, white sauce with enough water in a saucepan/soup pot. Bri…
…; the sev used is deep fried but the chutneys & the fillings used are healthy as it is free from cooking oil. It also has fibre, vitamins, proteins.The ingredients used in the various chutneys are valued in Ayurveda & helps in bringing about a balance in vata, pitta & kapha. It is important & necessary to add the right amount of punch, zing & tang to the “Chaat.” To achieve this you need to have some lovely chutneys to top…
…remely easy & simple to make. They are full of flavor, delicious & healthy due to the goodness of fresh vegetables in them. They make a great appetizer or finger food at parties. It is good for children as an anytime snack or even as a mid morning snack at school. It is a light meal for weight watchers as well. If you prefer them vegetarian then they are loaded with vitamins but you can add an element of proteins by including chicken, sea…
…c, have antacids & protective health benefits. They are so nutritious, healthy & full of energy & yet many try to avoid this wonderful, humble fruit which is so delicious with natural sugars. Even doctors & dieticians do not encourage consumption of this fruit. For that matter, even I am advised to avoid it. But I absolutely adore bananas & eat them. My maternal grandmother loved bananas. There was no need to ask her which frui…
…nd celebratory list of Indian sweets. In this recipe, highly nutritive and healthy carrots and coconut make a super pair in a ladoo and is a sure winner especially during festive occasions. There are quite a few colors and varieties of carrots but the bright and deep orange carrots are popular and easily available in India.Small, crunchy and light orange carrots grown in Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani are famous in Maharashtra.Regular Indian carrots…
…d leaves. It is the red leafy variety that is known as Tamdi or Lal Bhaji. Healthy and rich in anti oxidants, this vegetable is so simple, easy and super quick to prepare. This vegetable is good for all as it is not very spicy. You can actually refrain from adding chillies, if you wish to prepare it for children, elderly and those who are exempt from spice. This preparation of Tamdi Bhaji requires a spice or two to accentuate the flavor and a gene…
…ts which enhances & defines the dal preparation. There are quite a few recipes for dal tadka and dal fry but the North Indian Dhaba style one is most popular. The North Indian dhaba style dal and most homes in Punjab have a smoky flavor as food is cooked over wood fire. In Pune, we have quite a few authentic Punjabi dhabas which are run by Punjabis. The food is so delicious and awesome. Today’s recipe is Dal Tadka which is also popularly known…
…n medallions with saffron sauce & colorful veggies is very nutritious, healthy & delicious! This recipe is elaborate but if you are organized in your pre-preparation then it is really very easy & quick… While browsing through my old hand written recipes, I came across this recipe which I felt should be a part of the thanksgiving meal this year. So here is the recipe for you… We enjoyed it & I hope you will too! 😀 For Poaching the C…
…p inspires and motivates me to bring to you my old favorites and share new recipes which I develop and re-create in my kitchen. I am so glad that you are the reason to the renewed energy and reviving long lost and forgotten Goan and Portuguese Cuisine. Blogging is now an integral part of my life and I think I am addicted to it. I value each one of you and all of you are so very dear to me. I am privileged to have a supportive family who love what…
…ontinue to love, support, motivate & encourage me in my quest for new recipes & sharing all my favorite, precious, tested & loved recipes! I will continue my culinary journey of bringing to you all the delectable & delicious food so that you can try out & enjoy with your loved ones.. Thank you once again & continue following “Hilda’s Touch of Spice.” Bon Appetit! J Ingredients : 500 gms Carrots 150 gms Sugar 100 ml Mi…