…ll in advance & served at a short notice. It is a pure wholesome & healthy dessert. It is an awesome treat visually as well as in flavor! Kulfi is traditionally sold on the streets in India, in small terracotta/earthenware pots/moulds (matka) & is known as matka kulfi. The matka kulfi has a lovely earthy flavor. In Maharashtra, you have street vendors with moving carts which has a box of aluminium with popsicle slots & a thin bambo…
…read. It can be enjoyed with rice & curry too. Do try this light & healthy Goan Tendli Bhaji & I’m sure you will relish it … 😀 Ingredients : 250 gms. Tendli (Ivy Gourd) 2 med. Onions (peeled & finely sliced) 1 Red Tomato (finely cubed) (optional) ¼ tsp. Mustard Seeds ¼ tsp. Cumin Seeds ½ tsp. Red Chilli Powder 1 tsp. Turmeric Powder 1 tsp. Coriander Powder ¾ cup fresh Coconut(scraped/grated) 1 sprig Curry Leaves (optional) 1 tbsp….
…ti), Ragi (Hindi), Finger Millet (English)… Nachne is very nutritive & healthy. Since it contains iron & calcium, it is excellent for lactating mothers & growing children. However, it is especially valuable to people who consume a lot of starchy foods as nachne contains the amino acid methionine which is essential for good health. You can make bhakri, rotis, flat breads, dosas, porridge, pudding, cakes with the dry ground powder. It is…
…is a great boon to mankind. Today’s post of Drumstick Soup is very tasty, healthy, refreshing & a great healer. It is very simple & quick to prepare. Enjoy this nutritious bowl of soup which is full of health & vigour… 😀 Ingredients : 3-4 Drumsticks 5 flakes fresh Garlic paste 2 tbsps. Onion paste 1 tsp. roasted & powdered Jeera ½ tsp. Black Pepper pwd. 1 sprig Curry Leaves A pinch of Hing (Asafoetida) 2 tbsps. fresh Coriander Lea…
…a low calorie dal which is easily digestible. This dal is wholesome & healthy. It is rich in proteins & minerals. The simplicity of this wonderful dal enriched with the aromatic flavors of ginger & garlic makes it very tasty. It is very good for children as well as adults especially for the elderly. Enjoy this nutritious palak masoor dal steaming hot with a dash of lime which can be cooked in a jiffy with very little pre-preparation……
…for Holi is the traditional drink… Thandai. Thandai is a refreshing & healthy drink which is savored when people are exhausted after playing with colors. A glass of thandai offers instant energy & sets the mood for playing with colors. The tradition of Thandai is prevalent in North India. Banaras/Varanasi, is the hub for Thandai & is their speciality. Banarasis have a passion for milk based drinks & sweets. During Holi, special th…
These muffins are delicious, healthy & have very low fat content which kids as well as adults will enjoy. Banana & chocolate combine to form a perfect pair in these moist muffins. Have you ever wondered what to do with those over ripe bananas that just sit in that fruit bowl? Well, nobody will eat them because they are just a bit too brown & soft. I don’t mind them a little soft but the rest of the family likes them firm & not to…
…indulging in a snack. It is a delicious & very fulfilling meal. These healthy, thick, crispy pancakes can be prepared with a combination of various spices & vegetables of your choice. You can make large, small or mini uttappams & they will still be very tasty…I usually prepare a big batch of batter & then it is like a South Indian food festival. Today’s post is a sizzling hot onion uttappam which is very simple, easy & tasty….
…uran Poli is considered a highly skilled task… an art!! This Puran Poli is healthy to eat & easy to prepare. I just love this traditional & authentic poli with these flavorful sweet spices… It can be enjoyed hot with amti as well as cold with sweet milk. It stays well & can be kept in the fridge for upto 3-4 days. You can even make the puran & keep in the fridge & use it to make during the week. I hope you enjoy this wonderful…
…n Coriander Soup is an all time favorite. This soup is hearty, nutritious, healthy & fragrant with two of my favorite herbs…lemon grass & coriander. Besides, my family loves tangy foods & lemon/lime lends the right amount of tanginess to this wonderful & refreshing soup. This soup truly warms the heart & satisfies the soul in the cold winters. It is a great comfort food during the heavy monsoons too. If you love a vegetable sou…