…; are looking for something attractive to munch on. Above all this dish is healthy & filling too. Here is this lovely recipe for you to try & enjoy.. J Ingredients : 3 Chicken Breasts (boneless) 2 Red Bell Pepper (diced) 4 Baby Corn (sliced diagonally) 2 Spring Onion Greens (chopped) 1 Green Capsicum (diced) 3 tbsps. Sesame Seeds (toasted) 2 tbsps. fresh Ginger Paste 3 tbsps. fresh Garlic Paste 4 tbsps. Sesame Oil 1 tbsp. dark Soya…
…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…
…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……
…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…
…d sea food or even add mixed meats. Above all, it is very nutritious & healthy. In case you do not like deep fried noodles you can bake the noodles! It is great on weekends, if you have a lot of chores to finish or just want to relax & unwind. It is a wonderful brunch option or just superb for a light dinner. I am very happy to share my version of this delectable Chop Suey … Do try this one & enjoy… 😀 Ingredients for the Sauce : 1 cup…
…but looked down upon by weight watchers & those who are in favor of a healthy diet. According to me, if you eat within limits & prepare in the comfort of your home then it is fine. At home, everyone uses fresh oil for deep frying so it should not be a problem. Besides, one does not deep fry every day. Today’s post is the ever popular Irani samosas which are also called patti samosas. These samosas are triangular in shape, crispy & cru…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…it is sometimes served at weddings & Navjotes. Dhansak is very tasty, healthy & full of nutrition. It is mildly spicy, pleasantly sweet & aromatic. Dhansak is perfect to serve at a party & it is one of our favorites. I have enjoyed this dish at many Parsi homes, Parsi occasions & at restaurants. In fact, I love all Parsi food… each one of them I have relished & savored every morsel. Parsis have great taste in good food &am…