LEHSUNI UDAD DAL(GARLICKY BLACK GRAM ) Black gram and split black gram are one of the most commonly consumed pulses in South Asia. They are not only a rich source of protein but also contain vitamin B, Iron, Frolic acid, Calcium, Magnesium and Potassium in a good quantity. They are not only a source of…
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NO ONION NO GARLIC GRAVY ( JAIN GRAVY )
NO ONION NO GARLIC GRAVY (JAIN GRAVY ) Jain vegetarinism is practiced by the followers of the Jain culture and philosophy. It is one of the most rigorous form of spirituality motivated diet on the Indian sub continents and beyond.The Jain cuisine vis completely vegetarian and excludes root and underground vegetables such as potato, onion,…
CHENA MOHANBHOG
CHENA MOHANBHOG Mohanbhog is a popular Bengali sweet, it is especially prepared for the Janmashtami celebration. There are two types of Mohanbhogs. One is prepared from semolina and other is prepared from chena ( paneer ). Today, I have prepared the Chena Mohanbhog with little change from the traditional recipe. Preparation time: 30 minutesCooking time:…
CHICKPEA KEBAB IN PEANUT TART
CHICKPEA KEBAB IN PEANUT TART A kitchen is a laboratory for housewives to show their culinary skills. As a responsible housewife, mother and wife, I try to ensure that the food prepared in my kitchen is tasty and healthy. As Paryushan is going on, I prepared a Jain gourmet delicacy and the result is before…
RASIYA MUTHIYA
RASIYA MUTHIYA (RICE DUMPLINGS IN GRAVY) This super yummy dish is favourite of Gujaratis, which is made from leftover rice. This melt in mouth dumplings can be one pot meal. We jains consume it during Paryushan (religious Jain festival) & tithi days when we are not allow to have green vegetables. Ingredients:1 cup leftover rice4 tbsp…
SWEET WRAP
SWEET WRAP My family is bunch of Sweet tooths. Every now and then, they demand for new Sweets and Desserts. So in this festive season, I have prepared a sweet wrap/ roll using Kajukatlis, Condensed milk, choco hazelnut spread, peanut butter along with dryfruits, rice balls, hazelnut etc. I have used homemade wheat tortillas.Here is…
CRANBERRY MALAI LADOO
CRANBERRY MALAI LADOO Malai ladoo is popular Indian sweet prepared with milk, paneer (cottage cheese) & malai (fresh cream) as key ingredients . This rich, delicious and creamy sweet is melt in mouth. Malai ladoo is easy to cook sweet which is commonly prepared in Indian housedholds during festivals and special occasions. Today, I have…
ZUCCHINI QUINOA KEBABS
ZUCCHINI QUINOA KEBABS Zucchini is a squash family vegetable which was originated in Northern Italy. It can be dark green or yellow. In a simple way, we know it as the foreign cucumber 😄. Zucchini improves digestion, slows down aging, lowers blood sugar levels and boosts energy levels. Quinoa is a pseudocereal grain and because…
PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE BARS
PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE BARS Various energy bars are one of the healthy snack options. Even we can prepare bars at home, using some healthy ingredients for kids, as kids are very choosy and feeding them healthy food is a big task for moms. Today, I have prepared healthy bars using oats and peanut butter as…
PANCHAMRIT
PANCHAMRIT Panchamrit as its name suggests, is prepared from five ingredients which are milk, curd, honey, mishri and ghee. Additionally dry fruits, fox nuts, tulsi leaves (holy basil) are also added. This is one of the Lord Krishna’s favourite prasad. In Sanskrit, panch means five and amrit means nectar, which is considered as the drink…
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