Healthy, wholesome and did I mention mangoes!! Muffins that are really dessert but can be devoured for breakfast as well. Antioxidants from blue pea flower, welcoming fragrance of mangoes and saffron, goodness of oats and whole-wheat flour – need I say more?? More than year ago, I began experimenting with healthier, wholesome flour mixes suitable…
Wholewheat spaghetti meets oodles of cheesy creamy goodness. How do we make it way more nutritious and easier on the conscience? Simple – add in a handful of green peas & my new adoption aka nutritional yeast to substitute calories from cheese/ make it vegan and add nutrients. Did I already mention the ‘ready in…
Nasi Goreng with Black Rice & Chickpeas An interesting twist to the classic stir-fried rice dish that makes it heartier and healthier! The result is a fragrant Nasi Goreng that will remind you of the shacks by the emerald-blue beaches of Indonesia, even as it stands desi-fied. Deceptively easy and quick meal-fix that also serves…
Kissir and Tsemik, Savory Buckwheat pancakes with a spicy yogurt chutney, a delicacy from Turtuk They say the strongest bonds and memories are created over food – whether with a person, place or just good times. Meet Kissir (savoury buckwheat pancakes) & Tsemik (cucumber yogurt chutney) – the main characters that stole a piece of…
The ultimate comfort food, apt for the evening you want something light yet tasty. Works wonders as an appetizer too, thanks to its creamy, smooth texture! Have trouble including more greens in your diet? Try this soup recipe, and trust me – you’ll want to repeat this often. I’ve admitted this several times on this…
Barley risotto is a balanced meal idea that’s easy to cook and takes lesser time than your traditional bowl of risotto. Rich, wholesome and healthier. What’s more, the taste and texture of cooked barley is staggeringly similar to Arborio rice, but has higher fiber content and thus better for you. I love Italian specialties –…
Mashed peas scrambled with shredded tofu using desi spice mixture. Clean-eating food option that does not compromise on taste or nutrition, and is ready in minutes! Give this recipe a try – not only does it pair great with rotis, rice or omelette, it can also be used as a sandwich stuffing or eaten on…
Soft, juicy, spongy – this khaman dhokla can be made with easily available ingredients with a recipe that’s a breeze to follow.. Eat this for breakfast, lunch or a light dinner – comfort food that packs in a healthy punch too! I come from a family that loves its Dhoklas, although we’re not even remotely…
Classic stir-fried rice noodles – reminiscent of the street-side Pad Thai counters in Bangkok – dunked in creamy, sweet and spicy peanut sauce. Deceptively easy and quick to prepare, (as long as you get the cook on the noodles right :P), top marks in the nutrition department if you take care to balance the macros…
Rich, decadent, smooth texture and perfect mingling of sweet and spicy undertones can never go amiss – This peanut sauce is everything that is expected of it, and more! All you need is a few minutes to make it from scratch, so it can be made in a jiffy for a lazy dinner, or when friends…