The goodness of ripe mangoes, tomatoes, crisp garlic bread, crunch of pumpkin & melon seeds, with protein coming from wheatgerm and fresh peas, with a fragrant Olive oil – Basil vinaigrette. Sounds yum, right! My first tryst with Mango Panzanella Salad happened during one of our holidaying times at Goa, a vibrant coastal town in…
These wholesome breakfast egg muffins pack the much-needed protein punch, in addition to fiber and essential micronutrients from whichever greens you choose to put in! Egg muffins are one of my go-to breakfast choices for obvious reasons – you need not break your head over macro-calculations, these are ready in a jiffy, and oh so…
Soft, spongy, instant variant of khaman dhokla made with easily available ingredients.. Makes for a healthy comfort food option too! Dhoklas were always a preferred food option in our home. Mother started making this variant of Dhokla some 10-15 years ago, and Suji/ Sooji (Wheat Semolina) Dhokla has stuck on as a favorite. For good…
Overnight oats and jamun (Indian Blackcurrant/ Black Plum) base topped with plethora of fruits and seeds. A nutritional powerhouse of a breakfast that pleases the eye too! I keep reiterating how smoothie bowls are versatile as crazy – you can choose from wide-ranging base and toppings, decorate them as much as your ingredients, time and…
A traditional, simple Indian breakfast or meal with rice, potatoes and ghee. Wondering how to add protein content to it and make it a balanced meal? Read on! Aloo Bhat/ Aloo Bhaat/ Spicy Potato Rice is considered the one-dish-cure-all kinda meal in my family. Sundays would begin in a laid-back manner with the vegetables being…
A lip-smacking combination of tomatoes, potatoes and eggs. Makes for a great balanced meal and is ready in a jiffy – what’s not to love! One visit to Papa’s Deli years ago in Indiranagar, Bangalore, is all it took me to understand how seriously Parsis take their eggs! That visit warranted another, and then one…
A nutritive powerhouse,, where Moringa or Drumstick leaves combine with moong dal and coconut flakes to bring forth a rustic, simple yet delicious preparation. Delicious balanced meal indeed! Moringa/ Drumstick greens are not new to me as they are to some who are waking up to the West embracing this near-superfood. Moringa oleifera, known popularly…
Goodness of jamun (Indian Blackcurrant/ Black Plum), bananas, topped with millet muesli, yogurt, apples and kiwis, seeds and coconut flakes. A hearty, healthy breakfast indeed! By now my love for smoothie bowls must be obvious! I find them extremely easy to whip up, and what is more, they’re versatile as crazy – you can choose…
Infusion of Lemon zest and crunch of poppy seeds in crumbly, soft, healthy flour base of buckwheat and whole-wheat flour. To me, that sounds and tastes like a perfect summer afternoon! Baking used to scare me. No, really! My preferred way to cook is by andaaz or estimation, and baking seemed to require exact, measured…
Spinach in a smoothie, did you say? You got that right. But did you know it could be tasty too! I do love smoothies, for several reasons. For one, they’re very easy and simple to assemble -prep time is just for cutting the vegetables and fruit for toppings. Decide on the base you want, blend…