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

Green Moong Dal Instant Dosa/Chilla

A high protein, low fat meal which requires no rice or fermentation, unlike the traditional dosa. Its great for breakfast,lunch or dinner,for vegans and those suffering from gluten intolerance.   It goes really well with  Saravana Bhavan Style Tomato Onion Chatni/Kara … 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

Moong Dal Ka Halwa

Moong Dal Ka Halwa-A traditional Indian dessert made during special occasions, festivals and weddings. The lentils are browned in ghee and then cooked in sugar syrup. The result is a rich, indulgent dessert well worth the effort involved in browning … Continued

Mexican 7 Layer Bean Dip

An appetizer that needs only 10 minutes, feeds a crowd, looks as good as it tastes-look no further!!!  This 7 layer dip is so easy to make that my teenage daughter is the one to regularly make it in our … Continued

Chipotle Style Black Beans

Chipotle style Black Beans are simmered in onions,garlic,jalapenos and seasoning to make a delicious meal as is or accompanied with Cilantro lime Rice and topped with Chicken  or Sofritas (Mexican Style Tofu), lettuce, Pico de gallo, corn salsa, guacamole, cheese … 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

Restaurant Style Dal Fry

Mix of three dals topped with a tarka of ghee,onions,tomatoes,ginger,garlic and spices tastes just like what we get in Indian restaurants. This dal is also called Peeli dal(yellow) and is standard fare in most homes and restaurants. If I had … Continued

Daliye ka Dosa/Cracked Wheat Dosa

A healthy variation of dosa that uses Daliya/Cracked wheat as the main ingredient instead of Rice,making it perfect for people who want the taste and crunch of traditional,crisp dosas without the carbs that are associated with it. I am forever … Continued