Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Palak Pulao | Spinach Rice | Easy One Pot Meal

palak rice

We all know greens are grat source of iron and this spinach/palak is  not an exemption loaded with nutrients and good factors .This nutrient dense food  is so versatile can be either eaten as raw in salads or in cooked dishes or soups.It is low calorie and high in vitamins,minerals and other nutrients.It is is the only green which is readily available  all over the world and is affordable by all.

Monday, February 22, 2016

Strawberry Choco Chip Cupcakes | Eggless Cupcake

strawberry choco chip cupcakes

Since we did a small renovation in our kitchen I was not in a position to bake with my oven toaster, because the pin socket doesn't match with the one in the wall.When there is no room for baking my minds was eager for it and its true i guess ,   one get more anxiety :-? about a particular action when it is not possible for a certain period.Have anybody experienced it and I felt it more when I was not able to bake but now after I got my adaptor for it my enthuse for baking has dropped to null.This is the only cupcake I have baked so far and I pray[-O< my spirit for baking must increase.

Friday, February 19, 2016

Beetroot Cutlet | Beetroot Tikki | Healthy Cutlet

beetroot cutlet

Beetroot also knows as beets is a super healthy food which can be used as raw or cooked.With the wide range of health benefits in it has proved,  it lowers blood pressure. These have a unique source of betaine which is a nutrient that protects cells.This can be eaten either as simple salads marinated with lemon juice,herbs, and olive oil or cooked or one can even use it in baking to make cakes/cupcakes.

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Stuffed Lady's Finger | Bharwan Bhindi | Stuffed Okra

stuffed okra

Stuffed bhindi/lady's finger is quite a common recipe in India where the Bharwan means stuffing which  is made either with peanuts or grated coconut.This makes an excellent side dish for rice or even roti.Its my daughter who love to have different side dish for roti or rice .Hence for the sake satisfying her carves over food I started trying new recipes. When she asked for this stuffed version of lady's fingers I googled and got ideas and did it.

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Paneer Makhani | Side Dish for Roti /Indian Flat Breads

paneer makhani

Any recipe with paneer is much wanted in my house so when ever i go for grocery shopping i see that I grab a pack .Sometimes I make tikka and more often I make gravy for roti/chapathai. like shahi paneer,palak paneer,etc .You can also make sandwich with it.This makhani is so simple to make and i which I have used milk in the place of cream.I didn't follow any recipe and I did it on my own as each one has thier own method of making.

Friday, February 12, 2016

Baked Sweet Potatoes | Sweet Potato Fries ( Baked Version )


It always a challenge for me when it comes what to make for  after school snacks in the evening.Sometimes I go with store bought snack (which are very easy),sometimes with some baked goodies and many times vada,bonda,bhaji,boiled lentils variety,etc.One day when i was paused not knowing what to make something struck to bake these fries as my son is fond of french fries.Immediately I did it,clicked it and  hence this one here.My daughter enjoyed it to the core where else my son felt it little bit spicy.So please check for spice level when giving it to younger children.