SPINACH KHICHDI Khichdi – a humble , soulful and satisfying dish. Due to its popularity Khichdi Day is celebrated on 3rd November. Considered as a sick people’s food, khichdi is basically prepared from rice and lentils and generally split yellow dal is used. Khichdi can be prepared plain and tempered, with or without vegetables. Split…
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CATALAN CHICKPEAS AND SPINACH
CATALAN CHICKPEAS AND SPINACH Catalan Chickpeas with spinach is a Spanish dish which is very popular in ‘Tapas’ in Barcelona. ‘Tapas’ refers to a style of serving specific dishes in Barcelona/Spain. ‘Tapas’ maens ‘to cover’ in Spanish. Majorly appetizers or snacks are served in Tapas. ‘Catalan’ is a lanuguage and a community of Spain. Catalan…
GHENS ( BROKEN RICE PORRIDGE )
GHENS ( BROKEN RICE PORRIDGE) Ghens is a traditional Gujarati dish which has now fallen in forgotten / lost recipes category. Our traditional dishes are healthy and prepared with minimum ingredients. Ghens is one of such dishes , it is pepared from broken rice ( kanki ) and curd. Combination of rice and curd are…
DHOKLA BRUSCHETTA
DHOKLA BRUSCHETTA Bruschetta is an antipasto from Italy consisting of grilled bread with garlic and topped with olive oil and salt , along with tomatoes ,onions , bell peppers, cheese etc. Here is a fusion and healthy version of Bruschetta . As we all know breads are majorly prepared from all purpose flour and yeast…
ALMOND MILK
ALMOND MILK Almond milk is one of the most popular non dairy and vegan milk. As we know nutrition value and health benefits of almonds, we know that almond milk is also very healthy. Though we can’t compare nutrition value of almond milk with any dairy milk like cow milk. Almond milk is naturally rich…
PUMPKIN DRUMSTICK SOUP
PUMPKIN DRUMSTICK SOUP Soups are good appetizer, that’s why it is consumed before meals. A bowlful of healthy and filling soup can replace a mini meal or when we wish to give some rest to our stomach. Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 2 persons Ingredients: 1 cup chopped pumpkin 4 drumsticks…
GINGER FENUGREEK IDLI WITH SPINACH SAUCE
GINGER FENUGREEK IDLI WITH SPINACH SAUCE Idlis are soft and spongy dish from South India which is favourite of all and famous in all over India. Idlis are made from fermented batter of rice and black lentils ( urad dal ) . Idlis are steam cooked in its special stand. Size of idlis can be…
SPINACH CLEAR SOUP
SPINACH CLEAR SOUP Soups can be hot or cold , they can be clear or regular. It can be with chunky vegetables or it can be plain. Each and everyone has a different choice as per their taste. Soups should be satisfying , filling and healthy, I personally feel that. Today made spinach soup with…
METHI DUDHI DHEBRA ( FENUGREEK BOTTLE GOURD PARATHA)
METHI DUDHI DHEBRA ( FENUGREEK BOTTLEGOURD PARATHA) Here I have combined two popular Gujarati flat breads. Methi Dhebra which are made of pearl millet flour and fenugreek leaves as key ingredients and Dudhi Thepla which are made of Dudhi ( bottle gourd ) and wheat flour as key Ingredients. These yummy dhebra are paired well…
MUTHIYA CHAAT
MUTHIYA CHAAT Muthiya are a famous Gujarati snack. They are steamed dumplings , which can be eaten steamed with oil and chutney or later it can be tempered and sauted. It can be made from coarse flour and veggies or leafy vegetables etc. You can make it as per your choice and taste. The famous…
DOLLOPS BY DIPA 