Healthy, mouthwatering ,gluten free, figure friendly, easy Indian fusion recipe! Resolution : To lose the extra pounds. Yes, my New Year’s resolution, once again! Hard as it is to lose weight, what complicates things for me further is that I like warm, spicy food in the winter time. So the salads I enjoy in the summer... Continue Reading →
Shaved Brussel Sprouts, Mung Dal and Pomegranate Salad
This ‘got to try’ Indian fusion salad, is gluten free,packed with nutrition, low in fat and simply nummy! I love the ‘nummy in my tummy’ salads. With the plethora of fresh veggies and fruit in the summer, I am eager to try new salads in the summer. But many a times when we eat out,... Continue Reading →
Red Cabbage Koshimbir (Salad)
A simply scrumptious, nutritious, lowfat, vegetarian, figure friendly salad. Do you get hangry (angry when hungry?) I know I do. Lately I have been trying to shake off the extra pounds…..and it has not been easy. I get so irritable when I am hungry. So I look for foods that I absolutely love to eat... Continue Reading →
Roasted Butternut Squash & Apple Bisque
A healthy, figure friendly bisque, so flavorful and velvety that you will not miss the cream! This elegant bisque, with its rich, natural color is a great addition to the holiday menu! Plus it is so light and flavorful that it will set the mood for that perfect dinner without weighing you down- calorie wise and... Continue Reading →
Roti Jala
A Malaysian inspired, gluten free, dosa/bread with coconut milk! As you know, in Hindi, roti is bread and jala is net. No wonder then, that this Malaysian roti that looks so pretty, caught my eye. It is typically made of all-purpose flour or maida but I used a combination of besan, rice and urad... Continue Reading →
Family Chex Mix
This is not your average snack mix but a vibrant mix so bold and flavorful, that I bet you will never want to eat the ‘regular’ one ever again! And of course it is lighter than the ‘regular’ one 🙂 Do you have any holiday traditions of your own, that you have set? I happened... Continue Reading →
Massaged Kale Masala Chips
A sure way to get your family to enjoy kale, the super food! Learn how these 6 simple ingredients that transform kale into irresistible chips! These masala kale chips are one those rare foods that are so tempting and are good for you. So, I indulged! Truth be told, I was not sure if I... Continue Reading →
Baked Bakarwadi !
Bakarawadi can be labeled as the most addictive snack food of Maharashtra, India! It is a stuffed, savory roll that is deep fried. Here is my baked version that is sure to satisfy your craving for the famous Bakarwadi! There are two types of Bakarwadi in Maharashtra that are insanely popular. As far as I... Continue Reading →
Roasted Vegetables with Garam Masala
An easy, hassle free yet delectable recipe, that will have everyone in your family asking for more vegetables….and yes, even the crispy broccoli ! I was at the grocery store debating whether I should get yams or sweet potatoes for my kandamool. A friendly woman was getting yams when she asked me if I had... Continue Reading →
One Pot Vegetarian Mulligatawny Soup
An ideal weeknight, no fuss, hearty soup that is gluten free (with vegan option) and simply irresistible! Now with an Instant Pot recipe too! Are you fascinated by stories behind the foods, their history and how they got their name? I am intrigued by this 'food for thought'! Mulligatawny Soup was said to have publicized... Continue Reading →