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This is a simple,healthy and super delicious salad full of protein,good fats,vegetarian and super rich in fiber.The avocado gives a creamy and delicious dressing.Preparation time:15 minutesServes:2Ingredients:2 cups chopped lettuce of your choice(I used iceberg)1/2 cup diced onion1/2 cup corn kernels1/2 cup cooked black beans1/2 cup diced tomato1/4 teaspoon cumin powder1 avocado1 jalapenosalt to taste1/2 teaspoon... Continue Reading →
Kosambari is an indian salad made with moong dal(moong beans) soaked in water.Its a very ancient dish traditionally used to lose weight,low in calories, at the same time providing lot of protein,fiber and nutrition.Preparation time:10 minutesServes:2Ingredients:1/2 cup Moong dal(soaked in water for 2 hours and drained and rinsed)1/3 cup grated Carrot1/3 cup diced cucumber1 tablespoon... Continue Reading →
Mangoes are abundant in the summer season.Heres a tropical variation to breakfast oatmeal with mango,chia seeds and coconut flakes,healthy and nutritious and super rich in fiber.Preparation time:20 minutesServes:2Ingredients:1/2 cup steel cut oats1 ripe mango diced1/2 tablespoon chia seeds soaked overnight in water1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder1 teaspoon honey(optional)1/4 cup coconut flakes+sunflower seeds+craisins(optional)Procedure:1.Cook the oatmeal in water... Continue Reading →
Cookies are one of my favorite addiction.Though they are super simple,I don't bake them for the fear of eating them all.I can usually control cravings for food and eat healthy most of the time but cookies take that away from me.Preparation time:1 hourServes:2 dozen cookiesIngredients:1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup... Continue Reading →
This is a simple accompaniment to most of your sandwiches or burgers and can also be used as a spread on bread.Technically aiolis have eggs but Im not comfortable using raw eggs in my recipes hence I skipped that.Preparation time:5 minutesServes:1 cup Ingredients:1 Avocado2 tablespoons yogurtSalt to taste1/4 teaspoon Black pepper powder1/4 teaspoon coriander powder1/4 teaspoon... Continue Reading →
My husband being a vegetarian,I am always looking for ways to add more protein to his diet and bean have been one of our go to protein choice.Instead of eating cooked beans as is,a burger is a fun way to eat it and also get some vegetables into our diets.Preparation time:45 minutesServes:8 burgersIngredients:2 cups portabella... Continue Reading →
Dhokla is a very famous Gujarati dish made of coarse besan(chickpea) flour, eaten for breakfast or snack.It is very quick and easy to prepare and quite nutritious too.Preparation time:25 minutesServes:4(about 8 1 inch cubes)Ingredients:1 cup chickpea flour( Laddoo besan will give better results but regular will work too)1/2 inch ginger (grind to paste with 6-8... Continue Reading →
Ravioli is an italian stuffed dumpling.It is made with a variety of stuffings like spinach, cheese, mushrooms, ground meat or seafood in a casing made of dough.I had taken my husband to a restaurant in February where we tasted a delicious mushroom ravioli,I tasted the stuffing and could figure out there was mushroom and walnuts... Continue Reading →
Heres a muffin recipe rich in fiber with bananas and oats with a crispy crust and moist interior.Preparation time:30 minutesServes:12 large muffinsIngredients:1 1/2 cups oat bran(you can also use regular rolled oats)1 1/2 cups all purpose flour2 large ripe bananas mashedpinch of salt2 eggs1/3 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup walnuts roughly chopped1/4 cup raisins1/2 cup brown... Continue Reading →
Bonda is a South Indian deep fried dish usually served for breakfast with chutney.This is not mysore bonda for which the procedure,taste and texture is different.This is not punugu also,for which the batter is allowed to ferment lightly. I made this for a friends baby shower and I quickly called my mom to get the... Continue Reading →
Prathima Koneru 