The ‘chatpata-khatameetha’ pickle is something that almost everyone craves. For centuries, this salty, tangy, spicy and flavoured foodstuff has been an indelible part of Indian cuisine. From cucumber to mangoes, carrots, red and green chillies and even fish and chicken, we Indians can pickle almost everything. Be it with roti, paratha, bread or rice dishes, pickles perfectly complement every Indian dish....
Raita is an Indian dish made with yogut(dahi) , powdered spices and veggies. It is used along with biryani, pulav or with theplas.INGREDIENTS Cucumber : 10 gm Carrot : 10 gm Beetroot : 10 gm Onion : 10 gm Curd : 75 gm Cumin Seeds (Jeera) : as required (grinded) Salt & Black Pepper : as required Mint & Coriander Leaves : 20 gm (cut into small pieces)PREPARATION Step 1 : Grate cucumber,carrot, beetroot, onion in bowl and add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds. Step 2 : Take curd into another bowl and whisk it and add grated vegetable mixture into it. Step 3 : Add 2 tablespoons fresh coriander and mint leaves in it. Step 4 : Add black pepper to enhance the taste.Nutritional Value Protein - 3 gm Fats - 3.07 gm CHO - 3.3 gm Energy - 64 Kcal___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Also Read:Tomato Soup Recipe: How To Make Tomato Soup?Healthy Salad Recipes for your Evening SnacksHow to Explain Rajma Paratha Recipe?
This simple homemade tomato soup is quick, easy, and insanely delicious.INGREDIENTSTomatoes : 20 gm (roughly chopped)Yellow Moong Dal : 10 gm (Split Yellow Gram) washed and drainedGhee: 10 gmOnions : 10 gm (chopped)Sugar : 5 gmSalt : as per tastePREPARATIONStep 1Combine the tomatoes, yellow moong dal and 1 1/2 cups of water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 3 whistles.Step 2Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Cool slightly and blend in a mixer till smooth. Keep aside.Step 3Heat the butter in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 min.Step 4Add the tomato-dal mixture, 1/2 cup of water, sugar and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.Step 5Switch off the flame, add the pepper and mix well.Nutritional ValueProtein 2.3 gmFats 10 gmCHO 3.6 gmEnergy 154.33 Kcal___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Also Read:Almond Milk Recipe: How To Make Almond Milk at Home?White Sauce Pasta Recipe in Indian Style
Almond milk is a plant milk manufactured from almonds with a creamy texture and nutty flavour. Almond Milk helps in weight management and keeps bones healthy. It consists of vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and calcium. Some almond milk also come with pea protein, which boosts protein level.It can be used with morning cereal or can be blended for smoothies....
White Sauce Pasta! With its silky smooth and aromatic sauce made from butter, milk and all purpose flour (maida), it’s a guaranteed way to delight your taste buds.IngredientsWhole Wheat Pasta : 30gmBroccoli : 10gmOnions Capsicum : 10gm (Red, Yellow, Green)Carrot : 10gmWhole Wheat Flour : 30gmLow Fat Milk : 150mlOlive Oil : 10gmAs per needGarlicOreganoChilli FlakesPreparationStep 1Put the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the garlic and saute on a medium flame for a few seconds. Add the onions and saute on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the whole wheat flour, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes or till the wheat flour turns light brown in color, while stirring continuously.Step 2Add the milk, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.Step 3Add the capsicum, broccoli, carrot, whole wheat pasta, salt, oregano, and chilli flakes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 more minutes, while stirring occasionally....
Gajar Ka Halwa is a classical Indian dessert, this is also known as gajrala. Gajar ka Halwa is a perfect dessert for any celebration. INGREDIENTSCarrot : 50 gmGhee : 5 gmSugar : 10 gmMilk : 150 mlElachi : 1 pinchAlmond : 15 gmPREPARATIONStep 1Wash, peel and grate the carrots (gajar).Step 2Mix the almond mil k or regular dairy milk and grated carrot together in a pan. Keep on fire and allow the mixture to simmer....
Rajma Paratha is a stuffed paratha variety with rajma filling…it is healthy too with a additional reason its easy to whip up and needs no side dish as it tastes good even as such may be just raita to finish it up.INGREDIENTSWheat Flour : 30 gmRajma : 30 gmCapsicum : 50 gmOnion : 100 gmCoriander Leaves : 50 gmOil : 5 mlCumin SeedsGinger-garlic PasteRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderGaram Masala PowderSaltPREPARATIONStep 1In a wide bowl add wheat flour salt and required water, mix well and knead it to form a soft dough as chapathi dough.Step 2Soak rajma overnight (atleast for 6-8 hrs), rinse it well. Pressure cook rajma with enough water and cloves for 5-6 whistles or until soft. Drain water and reserve it as we will be adding it later. Smash well and set aside.Step 3In a pan heat oil....
Coconut Chutney is a delicious South Indian chutney condiment served with dosa, idli, masala dosa, medu vada, uttapam, upma, pongal and many more. It is spicy, versatile, full of bursting flavours and finger licking good!INGREDIENTSGrated Coconut : 1 cupGreen Chillies : 2 small (chopped)Grated Ginger (Adrak) : 1 tspRoasted Chana Dal (Darla) : 1 tbspSalt : as per tasteFOR THE TEMPERING:Mustard Seeds (Rai / Sarson) : 1/2 tspRed Chilli : 1 (broken into pieces)Curry Leaves (Kadi Patta) : 2 to 3Oil : 1 tspPREPARATIONStep 1Put the coconut, green chillies, ginger, roasted split gram and salt in a blender with a little water and grind to make a fine paste. Keep aside.Step 2Prepare the tempering by heating the oil and adding the mustard seeds, red chilli and curry leaves and stirring till the mustard seeds crackle.Step 3Pour this tempering over the chutney and mix well. Serve with dish as per your choice.Nutritional ValueProtein 8 gmFats 14.75 gmCHO 3.5 gmEnergy 199 Kcal
Lemon Coriander Soup Recipe is a light and healthy soup with delicious flavour notes from the fresh coriander leaves and lemon juice. The soup is also flavored with ginger, garlic and onion. With a simple seasoning of salt and pepper, the soup tastes greatINGREDIENTSLemon : 2 pcsCoriander : 1 tbspGreen Chillies : 1 tbspOnion : 10 gmCabbage : 10 gmCarrot : 10 gmSalt and Pepper : as per tasteGinger, Garlic : as per tastePREPARATIONStep 1Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the garlic and green chillies and saute on a medium flame for a few seconds. Add the onions and saute on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cabbage and carrots and saute on a medium flame for 1 minute.Step 2Add the basic vegetable stock, lemon juice, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes....
Crunchy walnuts and garden fresh lettuce compliment wonderfully with each other. Autumn inspired walnut salad that comes together super quickly.INGREDIENTSOnion : 20 gmMustard: 1 tspOlive Oil : 5 gmBlackpepper : 1 pinchLettuce : 20 gmCherrry Tomato : 10 gmWalnuts : 20 gmCheese : 10 gmPREPARATIONStep 1Roast half of the walnut (10 gm) until aroma comes.Step 2Whisk oil and mustard in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in walnut. Season dressing with salt and pepper.Step 3Combine lettuce, tomatoes and cheese in large bowl....
Golden Milk (Turmeric Tea)Golden milk is a delicious way to drink in all of the benefits of turmeric —and it isn’t complicated! In its simplest state, it’s just warmed milk with turmeric. Add a dash of black pepper, which helps your body absorb the antioxidants, and sweeten with a drizzle of honey if you wish. You can layer on flavor by adding thin slices of fresh ginger, a stick of cinnamon, or a few pods of cardamom.You can use almond milk if you’re dodging dairy, but traditional chai and magic tea rely on cow’s milk, and why argue with grandmothers?...
Turn a pouch of cooked grains, plus three other ingredients, into an easy, vibrant vegetarian meal in just two minutes!What’s the joy of summer without a cool bowl of salad! This delectable salad with cool greens, crunchy nuts, crisp fruits and chewy dried fruits is just perfect as a side dish or as your mid-evening meal. It is easy to prepare and is a nutritional powerhouse. Enjoy your evenings with a large salad bowl, well salads can be healthy and tasty as well!INGREDIENTSBoiled Mixed Sprouts : 10 gm ( Kabuli Chana, Moong, Rajma or any other)Coriander : 2 tbsp (chopped)Radish : 1/4 cup (grated)Tomatoes : 20 gm (chopped)Fenugreek Leaves : 10 gm (chopped)Salt: as per tasteOil : 1 tspGreen Chilli : 1 (slit)Asafoetida (Hing) : 1 pinchPREPARATIONStep 1Combine the mixed sprouts, coriander, radish, tomatoes, fenugreek leaves and salt in a deep bowl and mix well....
