healthy vegetarian cooking
Recipe for avocado quinoa salad with a lemony mint dressing I had never experienced an avocado growing up in Bombay. I doubt the hot and humid climes of Bombay provides the right environment for growing an avocado tree. Bangalore on the other hand, has had… [Read More…]
Recipe for Soya chunks curry – a protein rich vegetarian curry In a recent survey, the Indian Dietetic Association revealed that 73% of Indians consume a protein deficient diet which is a matter for concern. In association with the Protein Foods Nutrition Development Association of… [Read More…]
Recipe for Maple popcorn – a healthy, homemade snack that is a favourite with kids because it mimics caramel popcorn. Only way healthier! “Mummy, will you make some popcorn for home time snack?” My son presents this request to me a couple of times a… [Read More…]
Pudla – Dudhi na Pudla – Gujarati style savoury crepes made with chickpea flour and addition of grated bottle gourd Dudhi or bottle gourd rarely makes it to anyone’s favourite veggies list. A watery, bland vegetable, one would think the best thing to do with… [Read More…]
Bengali Ghughni is a simple Indian curry made using dried white peas, served by itself or as an accompaniment. It is also a popular street food in various parts of India. Ghughni – such a musical name for a dish, right? This one dish has… [Read More…]
Baby Corn Pakodas made with tender baby corns, dipped in a flavourful chickpea flour batter, minus the effort, hassle and calories of deep frying. These Pakodas turn out real good in the Air Fryer. I’ve been quite vocal about my dislike for corn and baby… [Read More…]
Recipe for Corn Cucumber Salad with Chimichurri Sauce, and a bunch of other colourful vegetables, a must try when corn is in season! Corn is in season and we can’t help but use it in as many dishes as we can. I’ve been grilling up… [Read More…]
This grilled corn salad with orzo pasta and asparagus is a colourful healthy addition to a summertime menu. Read my post and get this easy recipe for a delicious salad. It’s always fun biting into a well grilled corn on the cob – the sweet… [Read More…]
I have a MUST try summer recipe for you – Chilled corn soup! Corn finds itself in every summer barbecue in the United States and contrastingly a much loved street food in India in the monsoons. Did I tell you that I spotted corn and… [Read More…]
Saag aloo recipe is popular on the menu in most Indian restaurants outside India. If you want to try it out at home, it is one of the simplest Indian dishes that you can get started with. In case you were wondering what the… [Read More…]
These avocado cinnamon pancakes are yet another beautiful recipe in which to harness the power of a ripe avocado. We know that avocado on toast is still a raging hit, but let’s reserve that for the hurry of weekday mornings. Weekends are for a little… [Read More…]
Gongura Pulihora recipe is quick and simple. It is a sour and spicy rice dish from Andhra Pradesh, that uses one of the popular local greens- Gongura, which is called Roselle in English. Taste wise, it is similar to Puliyodharai or tamarind rice. Gongura leaves Gongura or… [Read More…]
