Chocolate is such a versatile and loved ingredient that it lends itself to various textures and flavours. Here is a simple recipe of chocolate cookies. I have kept it easy and using ingredients that are usually available at home. Hope you also try it out and let me know what you think. I am also… Read More Chocolate Cookies
The Internet is full of mango cheesecake recipes and I tried making one without the desired success. That is when I came across a recipe by Sampada (Instagram: @thesoultreat) that was so simple that I had to try it. It uses just five ingredients and no cream cheese, no gelatin, no agar agar and is… Read More No-Bake Mango Cheesecake
Looking for a quick snack and pizza on your mind? Well, the cup pizza is your answer, move over mug cake! Ingredients 2 tbsp flour – can use whole wheat or refined flour 1 tbsp oil 1 tbsp milk ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda 2 tbsp pizza sauce 2 tbsp vegetables for… Read More Pizza in a Cup
A common misconception about lentils and pulses is that they are one and the same thing. Lentils are a type of pulses with lens shaped seeds whereas pulses are the edible seeds of legumes. Lentils include red lentils, green lentils, puy lentils while pulses include dried peas, chick peas, dried beans. There are many ways… Read More Lentils and Pulses make a comeback
A colourful plate is not just attractive but also packs a punch of good health. And to make breakfast interesting and healthy I decided to make this green gram dosa and teamed it with a beetroot chutney. Here is the recipe. Green Gram Dosa Ingredients 2 cups whole green gram A bunch of fresh coriander… Read More Green Gram Dosa with Beetroot Chutney
The wafting aroma of the winter beans of Bangalore, Avarekai is almost like a ritual and legacy in every kitchen. Growing up in Hyderabad, the winter window was always a small time frame and a season that I looked forward too as a child as it was a great way to escape the unrelenting heat… Read More Memories of Avarekai
The traditional round tomatoes which are not ripe (light green in colour) make for an interesting chutney that you can also use as a dip. This is my mother’s recipe that I am sharing here. Ingredients: Green unripe tomatoes – 2 medium size Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds – ½ tsp Green chillies… Read More Green Tomato Chutney
Chef Ranveer Brar talks of food and why it should be healthy, sustainable and local. Chef @ Heart, Chef @ soul, Author, TV show host, MasterChef India Judge, Foodsufi – that is how Chef Ranveer Brar describes himself on his Instagram and Twitter Accounts. Well, after all he is among the most well-known Chefs courtesy… Read More Interview with Chef Ranveer Brar
Green Beans have a surprising versatility and while you may use them commonly in rice, curries and salads, this chutney is a delightful way of using green beans. Ingredients Green beans – 100 grams Freshly grated coconut – 50 grams Mustard – 1 tsp Fenugreek – 1 tsp Urad Dal – 1tbsp Coriander seeds (Dhania)… Read More Green Beans Chutney
Phalada Pure & Sure is a brand based in Bengaluru that has its heart in the right place. Well for one it has a whole range of organic products that are good for you and good for the planet being sourced from the source. Their range of products is extensive and includes Spices & Masalas, Pulses,… Read More Healthy Recipes with Phalada Pure & Sure