Urad Rava Idlis... Whenever I tried to make these it used to be a major flop. It was then my very good friend gave me this recipe. She is an expert cook and whatever she makes is perfect and delicious. These are light, spongy and low in calories yet filling. They can be had on days of fasts too. Thanks a lot for this perfect one!!
Navratri is coming to an end...As we celebrate Navami and Dashami here's Moong Dal Usli known as mooga dali usli in Konkani,that can be offered as prasad. Healthy, nutritious,packed with proteins. Whenever i used to make this before, it used to be a major flop. The moong Dal would either get over cooked and mushy or it would remain half cooked. It was then that my co sister after a lot of research came up with this one. Perfect to the core. Today on the auspicious occassion of Navami I successfully made the perfect usli. All thanks to my co sister :) This one is also specially dedicated to my little nephew who is taking his first step in to the world of books, writing and learning. God Bless You Gondoosh, Wishing you Success and A Bright life Ahead!!
Ramadan Kareem!! Yes the Holy Month Of Ramadan is here. A month of fasting and charity. This year is tough and real testing times especially for the people in the Middle East, who will be fasting for almost 15 - 16 hours. Hats off to their dedication and commitment. Here are some healthy and delish juice ideas for Iftari.I have made these sugar free but those with a sweet tooth can add sugar depending on the ripeness of the fruit. Refresh yourself after a day long of fast!!
Samo/ varai is a kind of millet. There are varieties of dishes prepared with samo and its highly nutritious. idlis, dosas and upma are the most popular samo dishes. Samo idlis are normally made during fasting/vrat days. But I try and include them in our regular diet too. There are different versions of samo idli, fermented version and instant version. The one below is an instant version. I have surfed through many recipes on the net, combined them and made this version of mine. Hope you will all try and like it.
Millets are easy to digest. Prevents constipation. Helps reduce migraines. It has a relatively low glycaemic index and hence helps in keeping lower blood sugar.
Tofu, made from soybean curds, is naturally gluten-free and low calorie, contains no cholesterol and is an excellent source of protein, iron, and calcium. It is available in different varieties super firm,soft and silken. It helps in reducing LDL cholesterol, good for diabetic patients, helps in weight loss and regular consumption reduces risk of osteoporosis.
Tofu Burji is nothing but scrambled tofu. It is a complete meal in itself. You can also use this as a filling for sandwiches and rolls. An excellent idea for kids tiffin boxes.
Mumbaiche Speciality Pav bhaji... A dish that is almost everybody's favourite. Cannot imagine a pav bhaji without onion and garlic right? I felt the same when I read the recipe for the first time. I felt the strong urge to try it...and trust me it did not disappoint at all. It tasted as delish as the original one and was an excellent accompaniment with hot phulkas.
The original recipe is adapted from Veg recipes of India. I have made a few alterations to the original version. Hope you all like it.
Aloo Paratha, The king of all parathas, a typical North Indian delicacy,an all time favourite. I was very bad in making parathas especially the stuffed ones. Everytime I tried they used to tear. It was then that a very good friend of mine,one who i admire a lot Jayashri Baleri came up with her lip smacking aloo paratha recipe. She was the one who taught me to make perfect parathas. The addition of ajwain, amchur powder is the highlight of this recipe. Forget all the calories and enjoy this spicy tangy paratha.This one for you Jayu :)
Dosa is a very common breakfast item in South India. There are different varieties of Dosas. Adai is a spicy lentil dosa that has originated from Tamil Nadu. It is normally made with a batter that has a combination of rice and lentils but we have given it a healthy twist and replaced rice with godhumai / wheat rava. It is a complete meal, full of nutrients and protiens, ideal breakfast esp for diabetic patients. This can be had with any chutney. But we love it with jaggery or honey. I learnt this from My Dear Mom, when i was on vacations this year. The ones she makes tastes delicious.
Sooji/ Rava/Semolina Dhokla, very popular in Gujarati households, is one of the healthiest snack. Since its steamed, it is low in calories. Very filling and a complete meal. An excellent snack idea especially for school/office tiffins, weight watchers and diabetic patients. I surfed through many dhokla recipes, combined them with a few of my variations and came up with this final product. Hope you all like it!!
Sooji takes time to digest so you feel full for a longer time. good source of Vitamin E & B. it is a good source for gaining quick energy.
Undis or steamed rice balls are a Konkani GSB delicacy and is commonly made for breakfast. It is normally made with rice or rice rava and coconut. It is a steamed dish hence very healthy and less in calories. To cut the calorie content further we came up with this healthier version. This one is with oats, rice rava and zero coconut. Very easy and quick to make. My dear friend Prajna Pai Prabhu, a very talented cook who has the ability of giving creative and innovative twists to any recipe, is the one who came up with this idea. This quality of hers amazes me all the time. This one for your creativity Prajna :)
Bread in any form is loved by all. Bread upma is something that is commonly made in every household. So what's this Bread masala? Its nothing but a spicy and masaledaar version of bread upma. Absolutely lip smacking recipe that will be loved by all esp the kids. An excellent idea for a healthy evening snack and for kids tiffin boxes too. Very easy and quick to make. I learnt this one from a dear friend, an expert cook Sandhya Puranik. A wonderful person who is always happy to share her recipes....Learnt a lot from her. Sandy this one for you!!
Kids are always attracted to subzi/ vegetable rolls. These rolls are a complete meal and can be made with any vegetable and any kind of sauce. My elder daughter loves spicy food. So i tried out these rolls with some left over cabbage subzi and homemade mildly spiced lemon,ginger and green chilli pickle. She just loved them.I had packed these in her tiffin to school and her friends loved them too.
Venn Pongal, a tamilian cuisine is a rice and dal based spicy, nutritious breakfast. Pongal comes in both spicy and sweet versions. The one below is the spicy version. Just to give a healthy twist to the original venn pongal, I have replaced rice with rava/sooji.
Masoor Dal is a split lentil that is red in colour. It is a soft dal and cooks quickly. Once it cooks it changes colour into mild golden. It is rich in protien and an important portion of diet in many parts of India. Masoor Dal needs to be soaked for not more than 4-6 hours in cold water. Discard the water as this will help in removing the substances that cause indigestion. Masoor Dal Dosa is a quick and easy recipe. I learnt this from my friend Priya.
