Coconut Chatni with Desiccated Coconut/ Dry Coconut Powder

Coconut Chatni made in 5 minutes using desiccated coconut/ Dry coconut powder. Tastes like chatni made from fresh or frozen coconut without compromising on taste. Made with pantry staples, its easy to put together without a special trip to the … Continued

Besan Chilla with Sprouted Methi

A high protein meal packed with the goodness of sprouts and vegetables. With 20 grams of protein in a cup of Besan/gramflour these chillas will keep you full for hours. I have used sprouted fenugreek/methi seeds though this can be … Continued

Mixed Dal Appe-South Indian Style

Made with four different types of dals/lentils, this is a very healthy,high protein appetizer that’s made in just a spoonful of oil. Though its low fat, its definitely not lacking in flavor! The tarka/tempering of mustard seeds,curry leaves and green … Continued

Mixed Dal Instant Idli-No Rice No Fermentation

Instant Mixed Dal idlis require no rice or fermentation. Made in a spoonful of oil its a healthy, high protein meal and ideal for those avoiding rice as well as diabetics controlling the intake of high glycemic food.  After my … Continued

Bread Katori Chaat

Bread Katori Chaat-An easy ,healthy, make ahead appetizer that uses everyday ingredients and tastes as great as it looks. White bread is rolled thin, cut out and baked to get bowls or katoris which can be filled with any filling … Continued

Sprouted Moong Salad/Chat

  A healthy,zero fat and high protein salad which combines the health benefits of vegetables with the goodness of sprouted Green moong/mung beans. Green Moong/mung beans is a  power house of nutrition and when sprouted its nutritional benefits double. You … Continued

Appe from Dosa Batter

Appe made from dosa batter that has been tempered with Mustard seeds,Urad dal and curry leaves makes excellent use of leftover dosa batter and makes a perfect tea time snack. If you are like me, you make a large batch … Continued

Sprout Green Moong without Sprout Maker

Sprout Green Moong in an easy,hygienic way,without tying in a cloth or using a sproutmaker. All my life I made sprouts the way I had seen mom make, the old fashioned way- tying the moong in a clean,damp muslin cloth. … Continued

Mixed Dal Instant Dosa-No Rice No fermentation

Instant mixed dal dosa, requires no fermentation or rice. It is very high in protein and is great for diabetics. Dals/lentils are the backbone of Indian cooking and the primary source of protein for vegetarians. Dosas usually require some rice, … Continued