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A hearty, rich and creamy meal but cutting little on calories, what can be better than Malai Kofta when your cravings go super high in Navratri? Making the koftas healthier, I’ve skipped from the usual deep frying and prepared the koftas in a paniyaram pan. The koftas are soft, paneer based and melt in mouth with a bite. I’ve served the koftas in a rich … Continue reading Navratri Malai Kofta
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We often tend to rely too much on fried and oily food during Navratris, gaining extra kilos instead of loosing. Choosing your ingredients & recipes wisely you can effectively detoxify your body during these days. Amaranth is an amazing super food, called rajgira or cholai, it is rich in calcium, fiber & many minerals. This Amaranth kheer is low on sugar and a good breakfast … Continue reading Rajgira/ Amaranth kheer
While we are aware of the religious significance of Navratris, what we fall short is to know their scientific & spiritual reasons. Navratris are celebrated twice a year, falling during the change of seasons, when our bodies are more susceptible to diseases. A healthy and light diet helps boost the immunity. The ingredients used are easier to digest and most are gluten free & high … Continue reading Sabudana/ Sago Khichdi
Holi, the festival of colours, full of energy, positivity and vibrance is one of my favourite festivals. It is celebrated in the joy of the victory of good over evil. We burn all our malice and negativity in the fire of Holika Dahan. The following day, this lovely festival of colours is celebrated with great zeal. No festival in India is complete in itself without … Continue reading Mawa Gujiya- baked and fried versions
Loose weight this navratri eating lighter food than the fried varients. During navratri fasting we always end up eating unhealthy, high calorie and oily food, which often makes us fat. Do you want to eat something light and less oily for your navratri fast rather than oily and unhealthy pakoras and pooris? Then Farali dhokla made out of samo rice (samak/ samvat/ moriyo rice) is … Continue reading Healthy Navratri Upvas Farali Dhokla
Pizzas are all time favorite of one and all. Freshly baked with a soft and crunchy crust, flavorful homemade pizza sauce and melting cheese, nothing can be more better. Making the pizza base at home adds to the taste, making it better than any fast food restaurant’s pizza. With a handful of ingredients, it is easy to make pizza base at home. Though a bit … Continue reading Easy Homemade Pizza Dough
Pastas are all time favorites of people of all the ages nowadays. Easy to make and satisfying in taste pastas make up a perfect a perfect meal. Earlier I had posted Makhani Sauce Pasta recipe, which was different from the regular sauces we use in pastas and this time too I have made a contemporary pasta sauce using fresh mint as the main ingredient. Made … Continue reading Pasta in Mint & Lemon Sauce
Freshly baked Italian Pizza is the all time favorite of many including me. With pre made sauce and pizza base, it can be made very quickly at home. This recipe of mine is different from the normal pizza that we all eat now and then. Rather than using the normal tomato basil pizza sauce, I’ve used homemade fresh Italian pesto sauce. Pesto is an authentic … Continue reading Italian Basil Pesto Pizza
Nothing is more delectable and indulgent than moist, rich and soft chocolate cupcakes and what better if they are eggless? This Eggless Chocolate Cupcake recipe is my most favorite one. Nobody would be able to spot that these cupcakes are eggless. Loved by everyone, even the non-chocolate lovers because of their texture, these chocolate cupcakes are a family favorite. Addition of oil in place of … Continue reading Eggless Mini Chocolate Cupcakes
Everybody loves moist, chocolaty and decadent chocolate cake. This is a very simple chocolate cake recipe which is very easy to make. Just mix the liquid and dry ingredients and bake. Isn’t it easy? This chocolate cake goes well with white chocolate or dark chocolate ganache, fudge icing and chocolate buttercream frosting. I’ve topped the cake with chocolate chips, which can be avoided if not … Continue reading Eggless Chocolate Cake Using Condensed Milk
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