I have started adding the trendy power food, quinoa, to my diet these days as long as it is prepared in a flavorful fashion! Did you know that although referred to as a grain, quinoa is actually a seed from a vegetable related to Swiss chard, spinach and beets? Interesting isn’t it! The recipe that… Continue reading Quinoa Spinach cakes with Avocado Mango salsa
Pulao or Pilaf is an aromatic rice dish that is cooked with vegetables or meat, spices and dry nuts. Vegetable Pulao is a very comforting and easy rice dish that is full of mild flavors from whole spices and vegetables. It is a simple recipe that can be prepared using any vegetables you have at… Continue reading Vegetable Pulao – Aromatic Rice with Vegetables
Carrots are a family favorite in my house so I usually buy them in bulk. I was thinking of trying something new to make with the big bunch I got last week. I make banana bread all the time ….so decided to try the carrot version of it and that’s how I came up with Carrot… Continue reading Carrot Nut Bread
Chole bhature is my childhood favorite food! My mummy would make it for us on special occasions, and sometimes on our Birthdays! I am so glad that my hubby and kiddos are a big fan of this North Indian delicacy as well! My 6-year-old starts dancing with joy when she sees me making chole bhature… Continue reading Chole Masala – Chickpeas in Indian curry sauce
It is starting to feel like summer outside and my kids ask for ice cream or a Popsicle everyday. I came up with a healthier option of an icy treat for them, Granita!! It was a huge success as even my pickiest kid loved it and asked for more! This is perfect refreshment on a… Continue reading Watermelon Granita
Looking for some healthy, quick and easy snack option for kids? I make these flaxseed and oats laddoos that are perfect for a healthy snack or to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings!! These energy balls are packed with proteins, omega 3 and fiber. Flaxseed and Oats are very popular these days and are consumed in… Continue reading Flaxseed, Oats and Peanut Butter Laddoos
Chocolate is an instant mood uplifter for me. Everyone in my family knows about my obsession for dark chocolate! My kids are very fond of chocolate chip cookies and I try to come up with healthier options for these sweet treats. I add oatmeal, and substitute the milk chocolate chips with dark ones. These dark… Continue reading Oatmeal and dark chocolate chip cookie bars
The foodie in me looks forward to eating variety of foods when I visit India, whether they are my childhood favorites cooked by my mom or nostalgic street foods. A must on my list is Chow Mein or Hakka noodles! The ones sold in the food trucks are the best! There used be a food… Continue reading Vegetable Chow Mein/Hakka noodles
Green veggies and my kids don’t mix very well! I have to come up with creative ways to sneak in vegetables in their meals. Broccoli has always been the hardest to incorporate in their diet. After few trials and errors, I have finally created a recipe that was a big hit with the kids and… Continue reading Broccoli Paneer patties
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