'Makhana' also called Foxnuts in English, have been a staple snack in Indian households for centuries. Traditionally eaten during religious fasting, Makhanas, are powerhouse of nutrients. You can find many health benefits of Makhanas here . My favourite way of eating Makhanas are as a toasted snack with my 4 pm chai!
Ragi is a millet, its called finger millet in English. These small red grains are very good for your health, it has good amount of protein and calcium. This breakfast recipe is simple, tasty and healthy. It's one of my favourite breakfast things to eat.
Dhokla is a popular Gujurati Snack from Gujurat. This Dhokla is made with Semolina, they are also made with Besan. This recipe is healthy, quick and very tasty. I make this often and enjoy it with my chai.
In India Tandoori Veggies are served as entrée in North Indian restaurants, its traditionally had with green coriander chutney. You can use any veggies like potatoes, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, capsicum or paneer (cottage cheese) etc. We have used our Punjabi Tandoori Seasoning to give it a delicious flavour. INGREDIENTS 1 Cup Cauliflower cut in florets 1 Red onion cut in 1 inch pieces or large chunks 1 Red or green capsicum cut in large chunks 1 Cup Mushroom (Button, Flat or Portobello) any kind cut in halves or quarter chunks 2 Cups Yogurt ( Dairy or Vegan ) 2 Tbsp Tandoori Seasoning 1 Tsp Salt 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice 2 Tbsp Olive Oil METHOD: Mix all the ingredients gently, cover...
Indian cooking is all about seasonal cooking, and in winter when spinach and green leafy vegetables are in abundance they are incorporated a lot in diet. Indians love making variety of dishes with spinach and this is one Quick, Simple Vegan recipe. Serve with roti, rice or just bread. INGREDIENTS 1 Bunch Spinach roughly chopped, about 2-2.5 cups 1 Tomato, Quartered 1 cup sliced mushroom 1/4 cup Cashews 1 1/2 inch chopped ginger 2 cloves of garlic 1 green chilli (use thai or Indian chilli or half long green chilli) 1 Red onion, chopped finely 1 Tsp Cumin seeds 1 Tsp Turmeric 1 Tsp Ground Cumin 1/2 Tsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder 1/2 Tsp Garam Masala 1 Tsp Salt 1 cup...
