Recipe: 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: 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…
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Continue ReadingWatermelon, Feta & Spinach Salad Watermelon, Feta & Spinach Salad is delicious, refreshing and filling. It is a perfect salad for hot summer days. With feta, mint, spinach and olives it provides a balance of sweet and savoury flavours. What is a Salad? Salad is simply a mixture of raw or cooked vegetables and fruits…
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Continue ReadingEvent: Foodies_Redoing Old Posts RECIPE: BRUSCHETTA Bruschetta is a classic Italian antipasto or appetizer dish. It is an easy dish to put together at home with some rustic bread slices, tomatoes, olive oil, herbs and garlic. The Group: Foodies_Redoing Old Posts Cannot believe that we’re on the 87th event of Foodies_ Redoing Old Posts. Admittedly,…
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Continue ReadingBaked Broccoli Baked cauliflower is a popular dish, but have you tried baked broccoli? I really don’t like steamed or boiled broccoli on its own. So the best way I like enjoying this vegetable is baking it with some sauce, cheese and sometimes adding other veggies like cauliflower, corn or mushrooms.Baked Broccoli makes a delightful…
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Continue ReadingCRUNCHY APPLE SALAD WITH HONEY LEMON DRESSING Crunchy Apple Salad with Honey Lemon Dressing is a delicious, crispy, tasty, healthy and nutritious salad. Enjoy it as a starter or as a light meal. This crunchy apple salad is a very easy to prepare and comes together in a jiffy. Use any variety of apples you like. …
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Continue ReadingRECIPE: TOMATO CARROT SOUP Tomato Carrot Soup is an easy to make, delicious, creamy soup. Doesn’t require many ingredients and the best part is that you can either roast the ingredients or simply stir fry and cook them in a pot. If I’m not time constrained then I prefer to roast the tomatoes, carrots, onion…
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Continue ReadingVaghareli Rotli Vaghareli Rotli is an easy, quick snack or light meal prepared from leftover rotli/roti, yogurt and spices. Remembering my Mum My mum was a very good cook where traditional Gujarati dishes were concerned. Actually, can’t remember her ever wanting to try out the new western dishes like pizza, tacos, burgers etc. Instead, she…
