Recipe: Protein Rich Banana Smoothie This protein rich banana smoothie is creamy, nutritious, filling and versatile. Along with the banana, add other fruits, replace cottage cheese with Greek yogurt, enjoy it the milk of your choice, etc. The possibilities are endless. In fact this is my go to all time favourite breakfast. Quick, easy and…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Vegetable Poha Vegetable Poha is a version of the popular traditional Indian breakfast, lunchbox or snack food known as Bateta Poha. Instead of adding only potatoes to the flattened rice, I like to add mixed vegetables. This makes it more healthier and an excellent way to get more veggies in one’s diet. What Is…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: White Dhokla White Dhokla also known as Idra, Idada, Idla or Khatta Dhokla is a traditional Gujarati steamed snack made from a batter of rice and lentils or dals. Enjoyed usually as a snack or as a part of a thali, it is commonly served with mango ras and puri. It is different from…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Peach Baked Oatmeal Peach Baked Oatmeal loaded with fresh juicy peach, flavoured with cinnamon and vanilla extract makes a perfect refined sugar free breakfast or brunch treat. And the best part is that you can make it for one or for a crowd. Did I mention that it is so easy to make this…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Vegetable Upma Vegetable Upma makes a filling, nutritious and healthy breakfast option. I also add some yogurt to make the meal more wholesome. Upma is a popular South Indian breakfast dish made from semolina. To make it protein rich I like to add cooked chickpeas,beans or paneer. Today I am sharing a recipe where…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Quinoa Paniyaram Quinoa Paniyaram is a healthy, protein rich, gluten free, vegetarian breakfast or snack dish. Usually enjoyed with some chutney, this delicious dish is filling. What I like about paniyarams is that they can be enjoyed hot or cold. Therefore it is ideal for lunchboxes too. What Is Paniyaram? Paniyaram is a popular…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Palak Paneer Paratha Palak Paneer Paratha is a popular breakfast or lunch box flatbread that is filled with paneer, making it protein rich. I prefer using the no cook filling and add fresh spinach puree to the dough to make it more appealing for the kids. I remember my kids loved these parathas and…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Moong Dal Chilla Moong dal chilla is a savoury flatbread or thin pancake made from moong dal, herbs and simple spices. It’s one of the easiest and healthy breakfast or brunch option. A versatile recipe, one can add vegetables and herbs of your choice. Also known as pudla or puda it is a popular…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Savoury Chickpea Flour Pancakes These savoury chickpea flour pancakes are loaded with vegetables, filling, nutritious, gluten free, versatile and easy to make. What I like about this recipe is that unlike the traditional chila pudla recipe, I am able to add a generous amount of vegetables. The eggs added to the batter not only…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Dangella | Tawa Handvo Dangella | Tawa Handvo is a traditional Gujarati recipe where the handvo batter is cooked on a tawa instead of baking it. It is a Gujarati style savoury pancake. Above all, it is a delicious and healthy breakfast, tea time snack or a light dinner or lunch meal. The advantage…
