Matki Pulav

Matki pulao, this one is truly a protein treasure trove lined with the goodness of matki sprouts, this pulao is not only easy-to-digest but nutritious too. Try variations of this pulao by replacing matki with other sprouts.      Matki Pulav Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 8 mins Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 cup boiled matki (moth … Continue reading →

Chana Kofta Kadi

Here is a recipe to strengthen the bones of the body and increase your calcium levels. Combined with soft rotis or a steamy bowl of rice, this dish makes your meal a healthy & sumptuous one. Give it a try! (Image courtesy: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/)     Chana Kofta Kadi Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Servings: … Continue reading →

Handi Khichdi

Enjoy this sumptuous, wholesome, healthy recipe which serves 4 and can be perfectly accompanied with a bowl of raita! Try it out   Handi Khichdi Preparation time: 40 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 cup long grained rice (basmati) 1/2 cup cauliflower florets 1/2 cup potato cubes 1/4 cup green peas 1/4 cup chopped onions 1/4 cup finely chopped … Continue reading →

Vegetable Pulau – Recipe

Most of us who are working professionals do not get enough time to cook in the kitchen. With the busy work schedules, we find ways to prepare our food in least amount of time possible. Here is a quick recipe for Vegetable Pulau. Do try it and let us know how it turned out. Ingredients: … Continue reading →

North Indian Cuisine – Makhani Arbi Masala

Enjoy the blend of Arbi (colocasia) with Indian spices and onion garlic paste. This North Indian dish can be easily made at home. Try this recipe and let us know how it turned out. Ingredients: 250 gms Medium sized Arbi 2 tbsp Besan 3 tbsp Oil ½ Ajwain 1 Chopped Onion 1 Green chilli ½ tsp Red … Continue reading →

Besan Vadi – Recipe

This delicious item makes for a quick fix for your hunger pangs or a nice side dish to your main course meal. Ingredients: 4 green chilies 4 cloves of garlic 2 tsp cumin seeds Small piece of ginger (1 inch) 1 twig coriander 2 large onions. ½ besan 2 cup Water 2 tsp chili powder Salt 1 cup freshly grated coconut   Method: In a mixer, blend together the green chillies, garlic, cumin seeds, coriander and the ginger into a paste. Remove this mixture and keep aside. Now grind the onions in a blender and keep aside. Sift the besan flour and add water to make a paste of medium consistency. Add the masala paste and the onion paste in the besan mixture and stir well. To this mixture add chili powder, salt and grated coconut. Mix well. In a pan, cook this mixture on a medium flame till it becomes thick. Pour this mixture in a baking pan, and bake in the oven on pre-heated oven at 150 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove baking pan from oven and keep it to cool. Now cut the besan in triangular or square shape. Shallow fry the pieces till golden brown. Serve with green chutney or ketchup. You can preserve the besan vadis in a refrigerator and fry them whenever required. Serve these delicious besan vadis as starters as well as afternoon snacks.

Rajasthani Special – Dahi Papad Ki Sabzi

You just returned from office, dead tired and with no strength to prepare dinner. You might be considering to order from a restaurant, but your hubby doesn’t like “bahar ka khana”. You sigh and drag your feet to the kitchen towards the refrigerator. You open it to find any veggies you could get to cook … Continue reading →

8 Snacks below 100 Calories

  There are times, when we are hungry between the meals and search for anything that will satisfy our hunger. We glutton out on potato chips, chocolate, vada-pavs, samosas and what not. And then the guilt of eating fattening products! So how to combat this guilt? By eating foods that are less in calories of … Continue reading →

Power Foods: Foods That Empower Your Health

What exactly are Power foods? Researchers have found out that there are some foods which contain high amounts of vitamins and minerals, and when consumed, yield immense health benefits. Apart from being rich in vitamins and minerals, these foods have been found to help boost metabolism and energy. These food sometimes treat illnesses as well. … Continue reading →

5 Healthy Zero Calorie Foods

Are you trying to lose that extra weight but don’t have the time to work-out? Perhaps, you have a busy schedule and are not able to follow a strict diet. Here is a solution for you. Get in the habit of eating zero calorie foods when you are hungry in between meals. Zero calorie foods … Continue reading →