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In the middle of our busy lives and trying to eat healthy calories, we all need that quick snack which satisfies our cravings but yet isn't ruining our diet or healthy choices.This is one such recipe, there is no added sugar in this recipe and has a dose of healthy fats and a good fiber,... Continue Reading →
Ada is a lentil crepe like Dosa.Quite full of protein,gluten free and healthy too.This recipe uses Black Gram(Urad Dal), (senaga pappu) Chana Dal, Kandi Pappu(Toor Dal) and rice, needs no fermentation.Preparation time30 minutes Serves16 CrepesServing Size1 CrepeCalories Per ServingApproximately 70 per servingDifficultyMediumIngredients:1/2 cup Black Gram(Urad Dal) 1/2 cup Chana Dal(senaga pappu)1/2 cup Toor Dal (Kandi Pappu)1/2 cup... Continue Reading →
I was wanting to use some persian cucumbers I had in the fridge and I saw this article on NY times and decided to give it a try.This is a light and easy side dish or salad for any meal.I used a soy vinaigrette for this recipe.Preparation time10 minutes plus time to marinadeServes2 cupsServing Size1/4... Continue Reading →
If you are struggling to get more greens into your diet I have a simple solution to it. Puree them and add them to your rotis or breads.Here I bring you a simple Spinach roti recipe.Very healthy and tasty.Preparation time60 minutes including resting timeServesabout 20 rotisServing Size1 rotiCalories Per ServingApproximately 70 per servingDifficultyMediumIngredients:3 cups wheat... Continue Reading →
Most folks struggle to eat breakfast these days due to their busy schedules.Learn how to make your own delicious breakfast bars at home without all the added or artificial sugars and artificial preservatives and additives.These are quick and easy to make and to grab and go when you are crunched for time in the morning.With... Continue Reading →
This is a delicately flavored Clear Asian style hot and sour soup commonly served in restaurant and as well as Indo Chinese restaurants as well.A warm, light and healthy dish to close your days chores or help recover from cold or flu.Preparation time10 minutesServes4Serving Size1/4 recipesCalories Per ServingApproximately 136 per servingDifficultyEasyIngredients:2 cubes vegetable bullion cubes1... Continue Reading →
Kale is really not my most favorite food but I decided to give it a try.I realized the reason a lot of folks do not appreciate kale is the earthiness and the bitterness in the leaf.So if we offset it with some Acidity it should balance out the dish.I also wanted to add some body... Continue Reading →
On days when you don't feel like eating a lot soups are the best way to go.I had some left over peppers that I wanted to use and so I made this soup which is a simple way to consume a lot of vegetable. Preparation time 25 minutes Serves 2 Serving Size 1/2 recipe Calories... Continue Reading →
This is again a Mexican inspiration. I stuffed a black bean hash I made and added cheese and salsa to the hash and baked it until the cheese melts.You can also add your favorite cooked meats like Chicken, ground lamb etc into the hash and stuff it to make your own version of stuffed poblanos.Poblanos... Continue Reading →
In India most meals are incomplete without having Yogurt or Dahi in the end.On the Contrary Western countries use yogurt in breakfast sweetened with fruit or with smoothies or in dessert.There is a slight difference in the Western Yogurt and Indian Yogurt in that the amount of time the yogurt is allowed to set is... Continue Reading →
Prathima Koneru 