Some years ago, I would religiously share weekly menu plan on my blog. I thought of spending some time on this and doing it for the coming week. Weekly Menu Plan – Healthy Vegetarian MONDAY B: Mung dal Chila, dahi, avocado L: Green beans usili, avial kuzhambu, rice D: Matar Paneer, roti TUESDAY B: […]
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Easy recipe for a homemade granola
how to make a healthy homemade granola [Originally published on July 2, 2014. Updated and edited on Feb 2, 2021.] True to my south Indian genes, I like my breakfast hot and savoury. Top of the list are dosai, upma (can’t get all the upma haters out there), pongal (if someone makes it for me), […]
10 High Protein Foods for Vegetarians
“Being a vegetarian, how do you get enough protein in your diet?” is a question I get asked often. It is a common concern that vegetarian and vegan diets are lacking in the protein department. The recommended daily intake for protein is 0.8 -1 gram per kilogram of body weight (more in pregnant and lactating […]
Stocking up on pantry essentials in a coronavirus situation
Stocking up on some essentials in coronavirus situation Firstly, let me get the most important message out of the way. This post does not encourage hoarding in any manner. Its only aim is to help you stay stocked up with the essentials in case we face a lockdown. In Bangalore (India), we are in the […]
Summer Meal Prep for Salads | Recipe for a summer salad
Let me tell you how I came about this idea for summer meal prep for salads… Today, I came back from my music class in time for lunch. There’s something about an hour of singing that makes me ravenous. Invariably I am trying to wrap up a lot of work before leaving for class so […]
5 ways to jazz up your salad
How to jazz up a salad OR in other words, how to make a salad IRRESISTIBLE.  In this post, I share with you 5 amazing tips that will make anyone a salad lover. No more boring salads!
Handmade Gifts and a Month of Making
On the joy of handmade gifts and the happiness in the creative process I may not have blogged much this month, but November has been a month of making. I realised this while I was journaling this morning and listing down all the positives from this month. This is NOT your cue to eye-roll and […]
Semolina Recipe for Breakfast | Buttermilk Upma
Semolina Recipes | Buttermilk Upma with vegetables for breakfast The word Upma evokes strong reactions. Comfort food for some and the stuff nightmares are made of, for others. Funny, isn’t it? My reaction towards upma can swing between these two extremes depending on how it is made. I once feigned a stomach ache so I […]
Quick and Easy Bhindi Masala | Indian Okra Curry
Bhindi masala – A popular Indian curry made using Bhindi (lady’s finger / okra), onions and tomato, using common Indian spices. Best served with roti or dal & rice. Get the simple recipe here.
21 easy tea cake recipes that provide the best company to your cup of tea
Best and easy tea cake recipes – a round of 21 tea cakes Let me tell you why I love teacakes…sitting down with a cup of tea or coffee and a slice of tea cake allows you to take a mental break in the middle of a busy day. I like to think of it […]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Recipe for Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins – no refined flour, no refined sugar, moist and totally perfect with a cup of tea or coffee or for a kiddie snack Muffins are a beginner baker’s best friend. They are the most forgiving of bakes, unlike more exacting recipes like pound cakes, sponge cakes or cookies. While […]
Soya Chunks Curry
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 India, a protein week has been announced from 24 July […]