Recipe: Quick Roasted Potatoes Quick Roasted Potatoes are crispy on the outside with soft and fluffy inside. They are ready within 25 minutes as opposed to the oven roasted ones which take almost 30-45 minutes. For this quick roasted potatoes recipe I like to use baby potatoes. These quick roasted potatoes make an excellent side…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Mango Orange Smoothie Mango Orange Smoothie is a healthy, filling, creamy and delicious smoothie that you can enjoy for breakfast or as a snack. Sometimes when it is too hot, I prefer to have a smoothie for lunch. Provides the required nutrients, is filling but not heavy on the stomach and best of all…
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Continue ReadingWhat is Dahi Vada? Dahi Vada is a popular chaat originating from the Indian Sub Continent. Chaat is a savory snack that is usually enjoyed as a snack. Most chaat dishes have become popular as street food in the Indian Sub Continent which is enjoyed both by young and the old in the evenings. Dahi…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Avocado,Tomato & Feta Salad Avocado, Tomato & Feta Salad is so easy to put together, delicious and a healthy meal on its own or as a side dish. Feta pairs so well with both avocado and tomato. This is my favourite summer time salad especially when a variety of tomatoes are in season. What…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Strawberry Sauce Strawberry Sauce is easy to make at home, a versatile condiment without any artificial colouring, preservatives or flavouring. It comes together within 15 minutes from start to end. And it just needs a few ingredients. This sauce is generally used as a topping. Make it smooth or leave it chunky. Depends on…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Moriyo Khichdi | Sama Khichdi Moriyo Khichdi | Sama Khichdi is a gluten free, easy to make, healthy dish that is usually enjoyed during fasting days like Navratri, Ekadashi, Ram Navmi, etc. However, it can be enjoyed on non fasting days as moriyo or barnyard millet is easy to digest and filling. While I…
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Continue ReadingRECIPE: SABUDANA KHICHDI Sabudana Khichdi is a popular Indian dish made from tapioca pearls, potatoes, spices and peanuts or other nuts. It is mostly enjoyed as a breakfast dish especially in the State of Maharashtra. However, in many parts of India it is usually prepared on fasting or vrat days. These can be Shivratri, Ram…
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Continue ReadingFresh Pineapple Salsa Fresh Pineapple Salsa is a delicious combination of sweet and tangy ingredients with a bit of spiciness. Can be served with any Mexican Dish, as a starter with chips or simply enjoy it on its own as a salad. What is a Salsa? Technically, a salsa is a sauce made with cooked…
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Continue ReadingRECIPE: AAM PANNA/ KAIRI PANHA Aam Panna/ Kairi Panha also known as aam jhora is a sweet, tangy, cooling summer drink made from raw mangoes. Especially enjoyed during the hot summer months as raw mango has cooling effect on the body. It prevents heat exhaustion as its loaded with sugar and is rich in pectin,…
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Continue ReadingMoong Dal Khichdi Moong dal is split moong beans. Generally there are two kinds of moong dal available in the market. One is with the skin and the other one without the skin. Both can be used interchangeably. Both types of dals are used to make khichdi. Moong is a vital source of protein for…
