I have been trying to eat clean and healthy for some time now and have been experimenting with different grains and cuisines. Quinoa is one such grain that I have been experimenting with, it contains iron, vitamin B, vitamin E, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and fiber. Also, it is gluten free and is one of the very few…
Kanda Poha or Onion Poha
Kanda poha is my husband’s favorite breakfast and he can eat it for breakfast everyday without complaining so I make it often specially on the weekends for brunch along with some hot ginger tea or chai. There are several ways to make this healthy breakfast, the one below is the most basic version and is my go…
Lentil Soup
This is one wholesome soup, it’s a cross between Indian Dal and Veggie Soup. This recipe can be prepared easily with simple pantry ingredients, it’s a very forgiving recipe so feel free to add any other seasonings or veggies of your choice (like – green beans, red potatoes, green peas etc.). Turmeric is optional but I love the golden tinge it…
Beetroot Patties
This is one colorful snack and healthy too! All of us are aware of the healthy goodness of beets so I keep looking for different ways to incorporate them into our everyday meals. They make for a great snack accompanied with some mint chutney and hot tea! Ingredients: 1 Pound Beetroot, peeled and shredded 1/2 Pound Potatoes, boiled…
Couscous Salad
This is my go to summer salad recipe, so light and healthy! It’s a great salad with interesting texture and Mediterranean flavor combined into one delicious salad. Also, this is one of those recipes that works with so many things. Ingredients: 10-12 cherry tomatoes, sliced lengthwise 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 a jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1…
Egg Bread or Gyeran Ppang
This surely is my kind of bread, what’s not to like it has eggs and butter! This bread is great for breakfast or snacking and has a very mild sweet and salty flavor to it and of course the surprise element – “a whole egg” in the middle. Egg Bread or Gyeran Ppang is a…
Basil Pesto Pasta
My friend gave me fresh basil that she grew in her kitchen garden so I thought why not make some Pesto Pasta (which is my favorite!). I have added my own twist to the classic Basil Pesto Pasta by tossing in diced tomatoes to give the pasta some crunch and make it a little tangy. Ingredients: For Pesto: 3/4 cups…
Watermelon Cooler
It’s so hot outside, and nothing beats the heat better than watermelons! Watermelon is the perfect summer fruit, it’s full of vitamins, antioxidants and loaded with water. So here is my version of a healthy and refreshing watermelon cooler to keep you hydrated this summer. Ingredients: 4 cups watermelon chunks 1 medium lime, freshly squeezed 1.5…
Banana Chia Seed Bread
I was recently introduced to the healthy goodness of “Chia Seeds” and since then I have been thinking of ways to incorporate them in my diet. I am still an amateur when it comes to baking but one thing that I can bake well is – a Banana Bread. I usually put walnuts in my…
Chickpea Salad
Who doesn’t love some refreshing salad on a hot summer day? I do! Chickpea salad is one of my favorite salads, it is packed with protein and is actually quite filling. It’s an easy recipe that can be made in a jiffy if you have some boiled chickpeas sitting in your fridge. It’s a very…
Gobhi Masala or Cauliflower Curry
Cauliflower is a very versatile vegetable (and my Husband’s favorite!), there are so many different ways in which you can prepare this lovely vegetable (my favorite being the good old Alu Gobhi that my Mom makes, however we will talk about it some other time and let’s talk about Gobhi Masala instead). Gobhi masala is an easy…
Baigan Bharta or Roasted Eggplant
Eggplant is my favorite vegetable. I think it’s a family thing, everyone in my family is a big eggplant fan specially my Dad! Give this veggie to me in any form and I’ll eat it up – stuffed, grilled, baked, roasted – it’s delicious in every avatar! However, my most favorite eggplant dish is Baigan…
Iron Skillet 