Roasted Fox Nuts and Peanuts-Vrat ke Makhane

Foxnuts/Makhane and peanuts are roasted in only 2 spoons of oil to make a very healthy and low fat snack. Indians eat foxnuts/makhane in many different way-the most popular being kheer where the makhane are simmered in milk. Its also … Continued

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash-The Fastest and Easiest way

Spaghetti Squash can be difficult to cut with a knife because of its hard outer shell. This method softens the squash in the microwave and makes it easy to cut the squash. It is then baked in the oven for … Continued

Mixed Dal Appe-South Indian Style

Made with four different types of dals/lentils, this is a very healthy,high protein appetizer that’s made in just a spoonful of oil. Though its low fat, its definitely not lacking in flavor! The tarka/tempering of mustard seeds,curry leaves and green … Continued

Quinoa Moong Dal Khichri

Quinoa and Yellow Moong Dal come together to make a very easy and delicious one pot meal. The entire meal is ready to be served in 20 minutes. With a minimum amount of ingredients and spices the flavors of dal … Continued

Mixed Dal Instant Idli-No Rice No Fermentation

These Instant Mixed Dal idlis require no rice or fermentation. Made in a spoonful of oil its a healthy, high protein meal and ideal for those avoiding rice as well as diabetics controlling the intake of high glycemic food. After my … Continued

Baingan Aloo-No Onion Garlic Recipe

Eggplant/Baingan and potatoes are cooked in this simple stirfry with only tomatoes,ginger and Indian spices. The sabzi is very flavorful without the use of any onions and garlic. This recipe has been shared by my friend Sabita. She is an … Continued

Palak Aloo ki Sabzi

A healthy spinach and potato stir fry made with Indian spices. This dish comes together in about 15 minutes and is a great recipe for weeknights when you want dinner on the table as soon as possible.   Since the … Continued

Bread Katori Chaat

An easy,healthy,make ahead appetizer that uses everyday ingredients and tastes as great as it looks.White bread is rolled thin,cut out and baked to get bowls or katoris which can be filled with any filling of choice. This is a popular … Continued

Watermelon Rind Curry

A delicious meal that is made from watermelon rind that normally would have been thrown away. It tastes a lot like gourd (kaddu) and reminded me of sweet and sour kaddu that we ate with puris back home in India. … Continued