JOWAR CURD BOWL This Jowar with Curd is a light, nourishing and gut-friendly dish made using cooked whole jowar, fresh vegetables and creamy curd, finished with a fragrant ghee tempering.Naturally gluten-free and rich in fiber, this dish keeps you full for long and is perfect for summer lunches, light dinners or healthy meal prep. The…
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JOWAR PONGAL
Jowar Pongal When you crave something light, nourishing, and full of traditional flavors, Pongal always comes to the rescue! This time, I gave the classic dish a healthy makeover with broken jowar (fada) and moong dal — turning it into a high-fiber, protein-rich meal that’s as comforting as it is wholesome. A drizzle of ghee,…
RAGI BEETROOT COOKIES
RAGI BEETROOT COOKIES Ragi beetroot cookies are a nutritious twist to regular cookies, combining the earthy flavor of ragi flour with the natural sweetness and vibrant color of beetroot. Packed with calcium, iron, fiber, and antioxidants, these cookies are not just tasty but also promote bone health, improve digestion, and support better blood circulation. They…
PROTEIN RICH MILLET CUCUMBER BOATS
PROTEIN-RICH MILLET CUCUMBER BOATS These vibrant cucumber boats are loaded with a nourishing mix of cooked browntop millet, chickpeas, paneer, hung curd, and fresh veggies like capsicum, tomato, and coriander—seasoned to perfection. Each bite offers the refreshing crunch of cucumber paired with a creamy, protein-rich filling that’s both satisfying and energizing. Packed with plant-based protein,…
DILL LEAVES MILLET KHAKHRA
DILL LEAVES MILLET KHAKHRA Thin, crispy khakhra is a popular Gujarati snack that is roasted and a healthy option for breakfast and snacking. Most commonly, khakhra is prepared from wheat flour, but there are many other flours and ingredients from which khakhra can be prepared. Here, I have prepared mini khakhra from sorghum flour and…
FOXTAIL MILLET JAGGERY PUDDING
FOXTAIL MILLET JAGGERY PUDDING Foxtail millet is an annual grass grown for human food and otnis the most grown millet in Asia. This is an ancient millet said to be first cultivated around 8000 year before and it has been grown in India since antiquity. Foxtail millets are commonly known as ‘Kangni’ in Hindi, ‘Korralu’…
CHANA DAL SAMA UPMA (BENGAL GRAM SAMAK RICE UPMA)
CHANA DAL – SAMA UPMA( BENGAL GRAM – SAMAK RICE UPMA ) Samak rice is the common name for Barnyard millet and they usually used for fasting recipes. Samak rice is also known as samo, moriyo, vari , varai, sanwa etc. in various states of India. Samak rice is high in protein, calcium, iron, minerals…
RAJGIRA SEEDS UPMA
RAJGIRA SEEDS UPMA Rajgjra or Amaranth seeds are essentially known for it’s high protein value band majorly used in fasting foods. This protein loaded ingredient can be eaten in flour, millet and leaf form and each of these are packes with nutrition. Rajgira seeds are pseudocereal grains. These seeds can be consumed in popped form…
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…