BARNYARD MILLET UPMA

BARNYARD MILLET UPMA Millets are packed with plenty of nutrients that help us promote good health and we all know this fact. To raise awareness about the importance of millets and their health benefits, the year 2023 is declared as International Year of Millets. When this year is coming to an end, let’s celebrate millets…

ROASTED CHIWDA

ROASTED RED POHA CHIWDA Chiwda or Chewda is fried Indian snack which is popular in Gujarat and Maharastra, usually prepared with Poha (flattened rice flakes), peanuts and roasted gram (dalia) but here I have prepared a healthy version of Chiwda. First of all, I have roasted everything instead of frying. Secondly I have replaced white…

SOY STICKS & CHIPS

SOY STICKS & CHIPS Soy sticks-chips are popular fried Indian snack prepared from Soy flour along with rice flour, wheat flour, gram flour and spices. This crispy and flavourful snack is not only favourite amongst kids but Indian spices turns this snack into best finger food. Soy sticks and chips are widely available in the…

VRAT KA SHEERA ( FASTING ALMOND SHEERA )

FASTING ALMOND SHEERA(Vrat ka sheera) India is a large country with many states and many festivals are celebrated across India. Various cultures and religions lead to celebration of many religious festivals. Religious festivals are celebrated with various rituals, poojas, fasting along with enjoyment. And that’s the reason that so many fasting / vrat food is…

STAR FRUIT SMOOTHIE

STAR FRUIT SMOOTHIE Star fruit also known as Carambola is a tropical fruit of species Averrhoa carambola native to South Asia. This fruit has distinctive ridges running down it’s sides, usually five or six. When cut in a cross section, it resembles a star, giving it the name of Star fruit. This tree is cultivated…

BASIL PESTO BITES

BASIL PESTO BITES Healthy , quick and delicious snacks are choice of everyone who are health conscious and aware of their diet. In this era of junk food we should try to prepare vegan,healthy yet delicious food for our family.Today, I have prepared easy peasy, no fire snack which can be prepared in few minutes…

FETTUCCINE AGLIO E OLIO

FETTUCCINE AGLIO E OLIO Fettuccine is a type of flat pasta, popular in Roman and Tuscan region. They are wider than Linguine and narrower than Tagliatelle. Usually Fettuccine is an egg pasta but now it is available eggless too. The name fettuccine derives from the phrase meaning ‘little ribbons’ in Italian language. Usually fettuccine is…

SARAGAVA BATETA NU SHAK ( DRUMSTICK POTATO CURRY )

SARAGVA BATETA NU SHAK( DRUMSTICK POTATO CURRY) This quick and simple curry recipe is common in Gujarati households. Drumsticks as we know has a lot of nutrients and health benefits. Potato is a versatile root vegetable which can be mixed with any vegetable. Adding potato in any vegetable , enhances the taste of that dish….

GHEE KELA ( CARAMELISED BANANA)

GHEE KELA(CAREMELISED BANANA) Ghee kela is very quick recipe and basically prepared in Gujarati households. Especially when kids don’t like certain veggies in lunch, ghee kela becomes the saviour. This can be served as dessert or as a side dish too.This delicious dish has health benefits. As we know banana has various nutrients which makes…

ROSE GULKAND MODAK

ROSE GULKAND MODAK Lord Ganesha’s birthday – Ganesh Chaturthi is ten day long Hindu Festival, celebrated in many states of India. As we know, modaks are Ganesha’s favourite. Traditionally Ukadiche modak (steamed) is offered as prasad. But apart from steamed, fried modak and many other flavoured modaks are prepared and offered as prasad.Unlike traditional steamed…