Thursday 26 May 2016

Broken Wheat Dal Khichdi/Wheat Rava Khichdi

Am trying to cook with broken wheat often just to include this healthy ingredient to everyone's meal. I have tried couple of delicious dishes from healthy breakfast dishes to lipsmacking dessert. But still i have completely forgotten our most favourite dish to post in my space, obviously without any delay, am posting my family favourite Broken wheat dal khichdi. Yes this khichdi calls for dal and broken wheat, with simple cooking process, anyone can cook this healthy dish without any hassle. Easy to make and delicious to eat this khichdi makes a prefect lunch if you serve this dish with some spicy side dish. A complete meal to enjoy without any fuss, this khichdi will definitely fill some hungry tummies easily.

Broken Wheat Khichdi, Wheat Rava Dal Khichdi

Wednesday 25 May 2016

Broccoli & Mushroom Masala Stuffed Triangle Paratha

Broccoli, this antioxidant rich vegetables is one of most interesting vegetable i love to cook often in my cuisine. This vegetable is definitely versatile, you can dish out many delicious and healthy dishes out of this green vegetable. Though i have tried couple of dishes with this broccoli, my today's post goes for an interesting stuffed paratha. Yes i prepared a simply masala with coarsely grinded broccoli florets,finely chopped mushroom which is simply stuffed and rolled as triangle paratha. I know very well that, feeding a kid with this broccoli is definitely a hard task, but trust me this broccoli -mushroom masala stuffed triangle paratha will be a big hit among the kids. Since i went for a grounded mixture of broccoli for stuffing, none will find out that this triangle paratha is prepared with broccoli until they have a bite.

Broccoli & Mushroom Masala Stuffed Triangle Paratha

Tuesday 24 May 2016

Vegan Green Peas & Wheat Rava Soup

If you are dieting or else you want to keep urself fit, dont forget to add more soups and salads in your daily meal. I love to have a bowl of soup everyday either for my lunch or for my dinner as its quite easy to dish out soups. However a bowl of soup is quite enough to fill a hungry tummy. Though i always try to add potatoes in my most of soup recipes, this time i skipped potatoes and went with wheat rava. Yes i replaced the humble potatoes with wheat rava, adding wheat rava to your soup will make it more interesting and healthier as well. Not to forget that addition of wheat rava will definitely helps a lot for thickening the soup as well.

Vegan Green Peas & Wheat rava Soup,Broken Wheat Green Peas Soup

Thursday 19 May 2016

Carrot,Cumin and Ginger Detox Soup

Carrot is an excellent vegetable and they are a good source of the antioxidant Vitamin A as well dietary fiber. If you are planning to make a detox diet, give a try to this flavourful and absolutely delicious detox soup with carotene rich carrots.Ginger acts as a cleansing agent in the body while cumin have curative properties. Prefect for lunch or for a mid afternoon snack while dieting, this soup will definitely fill your hungry tummy. This three ingredients works awesome together to cleanse your body as well as satisfy your tastebuds. Simple to make, this detox soup goes for easily available ingredients.

Carrot,Cumin and Ginger Detox Soup

Wednesday 18 May 2016

Green Avocado & Cucumber Detox Smoothie/Green Detox Smoothie

After a simple and very aromatic detox water, my today's post goes to a super greeny avocado and cucumber detox smoothie. This smoothie is one of easiest smoothie to blend with easily available ingredients. Packed full of vegetables, this green smoothie is quite easy to do and of courd its incredible powerful to help ph range in your immune system. This smoothie will definitely detoxify your liver, kidney and blood especially and its helps a lot to reduce inflammation and helps to rehydrate your body.

Green Avocado & Cucumber Detox Smoothie

Tuesday 17 May 2016

Cucumber, Grapefruit & Lime Detox Water

Detox means removing harmful obviously one can get rids of the toxic or unhealthy substances. I have heard this word 'detox' just before few months and i couldnt resist to give a try to this detox diet. Initially i started with Detox water and this water helps a lot to get rids of toxic substance and keep yourself refreshing. My version of detox water calls for Grapefruit, Lime and cucumber. Cucumber is an anti inflammtory and helps a lot to stay hydrated and the lime helps a lot for boosting your immune system and cleaning out harmful toxins, grapefruit help you to burn fat.Though the easiest way to get your detox water everyday is by simply squeezing out the juice of a lemon in the glass, i'll advise to give a try to this detox water  which will be quite refreshing and aromatic.

Cucumber, Grapefruit & Lime Detox Water

Thursday 12 May 2016

Spiced Grilled Corn on the Cob

Corn on the cob is my all time favourite snack, i just love to munch them with Indian spices, the best grilled corns i have fallen in love  completely was those grilled corns we get from roadside vendors in Kodaikanal. While the weather is chilled, these freshly grilled corns will definitely keeps you warm. Am sure whoever visited Ooty and Kodaikanal, popular two beautiful touristic places of Tamilnadu will definitely confirm it. I have been looking for a chance to make some grilled corns with Indian spices for a while. Everytime i get these corns on the cob, we finish them either by pressure cooking or else by roasting them in oven. But this time without any fail, i grilled some corns on the cob just to satisfy my crave.

Grilled corn on the cob, chaat masala grilled corn

Wednesday 11 May 2016

Green Guava Lassi

Green Guavas, are tropical fruits which is enjoyed in many tropical and subtropical regions. This fruit is low in calories and fats but trust me they have several vital vitamins and minerals. This fruit is also rich source of soluable dietary fiber and not to forget this fruits is an excellent source of antioxidant vitamin C.Fresh ripen guava fruits tastes too best even when they are enjoyed with their skins. You can enjoyed this fruit as salad, cubed or sliced as much as like apples.However guava juice is a popular drink in many parts of the world and this fruits have their natural flavor and unique taste. Obviously this fruits are my all time favourite, and i enjoyed them thoroughly during my stay in India. And without any excuse i tried few drinks out of this ultimate fruit and one among those drinks is this Green Guava Lassi.

Green Guava Lassi

Tuesday 10 May 2016

Paruppu Podi Idli Upma/Idli Upma with Dal Spice Powder

Idli, this steamed rice cakes are the most favourite Breakfast of South Indians especially for Tamilians. Idli batter is a life saver and most of the South Indian house will definitely have this batter to serve some crispy dosas or spongy idlies to their family easily or else to treat some sudden guests with many delicious dishes out of this idli batter. Leftover idlis can also suits prefectly to make excellent breakfast the next day too. Obviously if i make idlis, i dont forget to keep aside few idlis to make my favourite idli upma out of it. With simple ingredients, those leftover idlies makes a super delicious filling breakfast. Though many versions of idli upma do exists, my today's post is one of the easiest upma, you can dish out quickly with less efforts.

Paruppu podi idli upma

Thursday 5 May 2016

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Granola

Peanut butter is our family weakness, my pantry will always have this delicious spread. Peanut butter is definitely a healthy ingredient if consumed with moderation, however i have been adding this incredible vegan butter in most of my bakes as we are ardent fan of this butter. One of my recent try with this peanut butter is this baked and dangerously addictive peanut butter and chocolate granola. One can finish their breakfast or brunch easily with this absolutely delicious granola. Since i want to skip the normal butter usually added while making granola, i simply went on with smooth peanut butter. If you want to plan something earlier for your weekend brunch i'll definitely advise you to make this beautiful granola a day before.

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Granola

Wednesday 4 May 2016

Oats Masala Roti

Oats, this wholegrain is my all time favourite and my kids do love this fibre rich grains. Obviously my pantry will always have this healthy ingredient. Though i have already posted couple of dishes with this healthy oats, i have still few dishes to cook and share with you all. One of my draft post was this healthy oats masala roti, this roti is prepared with both whole wheat flour and oats, usually grounded rolled oats are added to the whole wheat flour to make the dough. My today's recipe is quite different and definitely a healthy dish to serve everybody at home. Yes a simple stuffing prepared with rolled oats and chopped onions is needed to prepare this excellent Oats Masala Roti.

Oats Masala Roti

Tuesday 3 May 2016

Eggless Chocolate Chips & Almond Butter Muffins

A brunch is a late morning meal eaten instead of breakfast and lunch. Weekend brunch have their important place as we dont have enough time to have our breakfast or lunch together during the week days. Honestly brunch is my favourite moment of mine, as i can make and enjoy my favourite bakes or foods with my kids and hubby. Though sometimes i dont plan or prepare something, some of our brunch goes for easy breezy, instant preparation. However most of our brunch will definitely have either muffins or cookies loaded with both fruits and chocolates, as we are ardent fan of chocolates.

Chocolate chips & ALmond butter muffins - Eggless & Butterless