The word Rajgira literally means ‘Royal Grain’ The English word for Rajgira is Amaranth, whose origins are from the Sanskrit word ‘Amar’ which means immortal! Though Rajgira is an ancient grain, it has become very popular lately, ever since … Continued
Paneer made without onion and garlic is an easy and tasty addition to our Navratri/Vrat recipes. Usually we always think of Potatoes, Sabudana,Kuttu flour(buckwheat) and Singhare ka atta(chestnut flour) when we think of fasting, but they are all so high … Continued
Food eaten during Navratris usually involves fried puris,parathas and pakoras. And while I love all of them, the sensible side of me wants to eat healthy and tasty. This was an experiment I tried and it was a smashing success! … Continued
A healthy pulao using Sama/Moraiya which is a great alternative to traditional Rice. Using minimum spices and Cashews for the protein, its provides a complete meal when paired with Greek yogurt or Vrat ki kadhi. I do make this occasionally … Continued
Jai Mata Di,navratri is a time of cleansing both the mind and body by eating satvic food that is basic, pure and minimalistic with very few ingredients. During Navratri we are always looking for recipes that follow the norms of … Continued
Use the bright hues of Beet,Spinach and Turmeric to provide the color in these eye catching puris. Plus the added benefit of eating a whole serving of vegetables! I wanted to make something colorful for Holi and what represents Holi … Continued
Healthy dosa is a possibility when we substitute brown rice with white rice without ANY difference in look, taste,crispness or flavor! The Brown Rice dosa combines the taste and yumminess that we all love about crisp dosas with the benefits of … Continued
A very popular one pot meal made in most punjabi homes, combines protein and carbohydrates along with basic whole spices to give a very unique pulao. Best part is its so easy to put together as there are no onions … Continued
Bedmi Puri/ Instant dal Puri without soaking and grinding Dal–Crispy dal ki puris can be made without soaking and grinding dal! This is an old family recipe and was made by my eldest taiji. Since then I make it on … Continued
A versatile, high protein,one pot meal the can be eaten as an appetizer when topped with chopped onions and cilantro/coriander or as a meal when served with puris and curried potatoes. The preparation time is minimal as it does not … Continued