Green Mung beans are super nutritious, high in antioxidants and is known to be easily digested. In India mung beans are used in salads, parathas, stir frys, dal etc. This recipe is a simple, wholesome dosa eaten as breakfast or light lunch primarily in Andhra Pradesh.
Sometimes on my day off in the morning I feel like baking, it sets my day, and makes me calm. I came up with this cake recipe when I opened my pantry and saw too many bits and pieces just hanging around in there. Its not a perfect looking cake but let me tell you it was soo delicious we finished it in 2 days. That's what home cooking is all about, making delicious food first and good looks can come later. INGREDIENTS 1.5 Cups Almond Meal 1 Cup Caster Sugar 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder 1 Tsp Baking Soda 3 Eggs 1 Cup Softened Unsalted Butter 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice 1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract Zest of 1 Lemon FOR QUICK...
Aam Panna is a summer drink made and drank primarily in the northern part of India. It's known for its heat resisting properties and is very delicious and easy to make. INGREDIENTS 2 Green Mangoes (you can use ripe mangoes just remember the drink will be sweeter so cut down on the jaggery) 2 Cups Water 1/2 Cup Jaggery (you can use raw sugar) 2 Tbsp Coconut Sugar 1 Tsp Cumin 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper 1.5 Tsp Black Salt or Himalayan Salt (I used Black Salt) 1/2 Cup Water METHOD 1. Wash mangoes and add 2 cups of water and pressure cook mangoes until boiled, about 1-2 whistles. Alternatively you can cook mangoes by steaming them or boiling directly in...
Toasting grains and then storing them for instant cooking or eating while travelling or when hungry seems to be a common theme across cultures. Today's recipe is easy Spiced Granola, made using our Bengali Garam Masala. INGREDIENTS 2 Cups Oats (rolled) 1/3 Cup Buckwheat 1/4 Cup Chia seeds 3 Tbsp Sunflower or Pumpkin Seeds 2 Tbsp Cacao Powder 1/3 Cup Honey/Maple Syrup 1/3 Cup Coconut oil (Substitute with Olive oil or Ghee) 1/2 Tbsp Bengali Garam Masala (Substitute with just cinnamon) Pinch of Salt METHOD 1. Preheat oven to 180c. Prepare a baking tray by lining it with baking paper or aluminium foil. 2. In a big bowl mix oats, buckwheat, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, Cacao, Bengali garam masala, salt. 3....
Haldi doodh (Turmeric Milk) as traditionally it's called is delicious drink full of anti-inflammatory, rejuvenating properties. When had every night it induces good night's sleep, helps recover from pains and injuries. The secret to good turmeric milk is not overdoing it, one needs only a small amount of turmeric blend for it to be beneficial to the body, adding heaps of it in your milk diminishes any good effects. Our turmeric blend has pepper in it, which enhances the effects of turmeric and helps in recovering from cold and sore throat too. Here's a simple recipe on how to make it correctly - INGREDIENTS 1/4 tsp Masala Turmeric Blend (or just turmeric) 1/2 tsp Honey/Maple Syrup/Raw Sugar/Jaggery 1 cup milk...
