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Frying Pan Cake, Upside Down Banana Cake

Frying Pan Cake, Upside Down Banana Cake

Here is a simple recipe for a frying pan cake recipe for all my foodie friends. This upside down cake in a Frying Pan has been made with Bananas but you can use any other fruit of your choice. The other key ingredient in this 

No Rice Idli, Protein Packed Breakfast from Southern  India

No Rice Idli, Protein Packed Breakfast from Southern India

There are very few breakfast recipes as easy as this No Rice Idli, a popular fermented breakfast from Southern India.
Idli needs no introduction. Idli or idly are a type of savoury rice cake, originating from the Indian subcontinent, popular as breakfast foods in Southern India.

Tender Coconut Pudding, Karukku Pudding from Kerala

Tender Coconut Pudding, Karukku Pudding from Kerala

This Layered Tender Coconut Pudding is a delicious treat for the hot summer days. Easy to make, low in calories, requiring very few ingredients-what more can you ask for in a dessert.

Elaneer Pudding or Karukku pudding is an authentic recipe from Kerala, the land of coconut.

This recipe will yield 9 or more servings with each serving having just 96 calories. If you believe in clean, green and lean eating, then this recipe is for you.

There are multiple ways in which the Elaneer Pudding or Tender Coconut Pudding can be made. The more popular variation is the glass pudding wherein the coconut water is first set and cut into rectangles. The milk is then thickened slightly and the water pieces (resembling glass) are added to it and served. In the variation which I have presented, I have layered the water and milk puddings on top of each other.

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Key Ingredients

The ingredients for this recipe are coconut milk, coconut meat or flesh, coconut water, sweetener and setting agent.

Agar Agar, also known as China Grass, is the setting agent here. Agar Agar is easily available in the form of strands or powder. Since the tablespoon measure will differ between strand and powder, I have suggested measuring in grams and using. The best part about Agar Agar is that you can reheat and remelt it several times if it solidifies.

In this recipe, monk fruit sweetener has been used to keep the color of the pudding white. You may use brown sugar or jaggery powder too but it will make the color slightly darker. Nevertheless it will still taste delicious.

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Tender Coconut Pudding, Karukku Pudding from Kerala

This Layered Tender Coconut Pudding is a delicious treat for the hot summer days. Easy to make, low in calories, requiring very few ingredients-what more can you ask for in a dessert.

Elaneer Pudding or Karukku pudding is an authentic recipe from Kerala, the land of coconut.

Layer 1

  • ½ cup Tender Coconut Meat
  • 1½ cup Coconut milk (divided between 1/2 cup and 1 cup)
  • 4 tbsp Monk Fruit Sweetener
  • ⅛ tsp Salt (or, 2 pinches)
  • 7 grams Agar Agar Strands

Layer 2

  • 2 cups Tender Coconut Water
  • 2 tbsp Monk Fruit Sweetener (Add only if the water is not sweet enough.)
  • ⅛ tsp Salt (or 2 pinches)
  • 7 grams Agar Agar Strands

Prepare Agar Agar

  1. Cut Agar Agar strands into small pieces.



  2. Measure 14 grams and keep in a bowl.



  3. Add a cup of water and let it soak for about 10-15 minutes.



  4. Then melt it on the stovetop till it fully becomes transparent. If required, add some more water.



  5. Divide the melted Agar Agar into two parts and keep aside.



  6. If the mix becomes cold and solidifies, you can reheat it to melt again. You can even microwave it for a few minutes to remelt.

Prepare Layer 1

  1. Add tender coconut flesh to a small blender jar.



  2. Add 1/2 a cup of coconut milk.



  3. Blend to a smooth paste.



  4. Warm a cup of coconut milk. Add salt.



  5. Add 4 tbsp of monk fruit sweetener to it. If using any other sweetener, then adjust the quantity as per your liking.



  6. Add the blended paste and stir until well combined. At this stage, if the mixture has become cold, please reheat as otherwise it will not set properly.



  7. Then add one part of melted Agar Agar and mix well.



  8. Pour the milk in a rectangle glass container or any other fridge safe container. Approx 8×6 in dimension.



  9. Refrigerate till set (about an hour).



Prepare Layer 2

  1. Slightly warm 2 cups of tender Coconut Milk in a Pan.



  2. Add salt and sweetener. Sweetener is optional. Add if the water is not sweet enough.



  3. Add the second part of melted Agar and mix everything together.



  4. Strain and pour the water layer on top of the set milk layer. Please note that the water layer should not be very hot, otherwise it may melt the milk layer.



  5. Refrigerate again till the top layer is also firm and set.



  6. Cut into rectangles and serve chilled.



TWO MINUTE MICROWAVE MUG CAKE

TWO MINUTE MICROWAVE MUG CAKE

Two minute Microwave Mug Cake recipe is dedicated to all dessert lovers (I am one of course) out there. This is popular since it is easy to make, fast enough to satisfy a sudden dessert craving and the best part is that it is light and low in calorie.

KUSHI KERAO KA GODILA, LENTIL CURRY FROM BIHAR

KUSHI KERAO KA GODILA, LENTIL CURRY FROM BIHAR

Kushi Kerao ka Godila is an absolutely delightful Lentil curry from the state of Bihar.The start ingredient for this recipe is Kushi Kerao. Kushi Kerao comes from the family of dry small peas.

Barley Turmeric Breakfast Cookies

Barley Turmeric Breakfast Cookies

These Barley Turmeric Breakfast Cookies are loaded with the goodness of whole grains. These are wholesome breakfast cookies, very handy when you are on travel or have no time to make an elaborate breakfast.

The ingredients used for these Barley Turmeric Breakfast Cookies are the staple pantry ingredients. Barley flour and Oat flour are the star ingredients for this recipe. Barley has a low Glycemic index so keeps you full for a longer time. Addition of Oat flour adds a lot more nutrients to the cookies.

This recipe will yield 18 cookies each of 215 kcal with 28 grams of Carbs, 12 grams of Sugar and 3 grams of Protein.

I have ground Pearl barley in a heavy duty blender and used it. Hulled barley is said to have a better nutrition profile. But they take a little longer to cook. I was not sure if they would alter the texture of these cookies. Maybe the next time, I will try this recipe with hulled barley.

Adding turmeric to these cookies further increases the nutrient quotient. Turmeric may be the most effective nutritional supplement in existence. Turmeric is a staple spice in every Indian kitchen and adding a few spoonfuls of ground turmeric lends a vibrant golden color to these cookies.

If you make these cookies, I will be happy to see your comments. Please check out some more cookie recipes of mine here.

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How to make the cookies Vegan

Converting this recipe to a vegan version is quite simple. You only need to use a plant based milk in place of dairy milk. And use coconut oil in place of ghee. Tatewise there will be no difference between the vegan and the non Vegan versions.

Barley Turmeric Breakfast Cookies

These Barley Turmeric Breakfast Cookies are loaded with the goodness of whole grains. These are wholesome breakfast cookies, very handy when you are on travel or have no time to make an elaborate breakfast.

  • ¼ cup Milk (Dairy milk for Non Vegan option. Use any Plant based milk for the Vegan option.)
  • 2 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 cup Jaggery or Brown Sugar
  • ½ cup Ghee (for Non Vegan option) or coconut oil (for vegan option)
  • 1½ cup Oat Flour (You can use readymade Oat Flour or grind Rolled oats into powder and use.)
  • 1 cup Barley Flour (Grind pearl barley in a heavy duty blender to make flour. Or, you can use store bought barley flour. As substitutes, you can use whole wheat flour or spelt flour.)
  • 1 cup Dessicated coconut (if using fresh coconut, then dry roast for a few minutes to remove moisture and then use.)
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • ¾ cup Golden Raisins
  • ½ cup Chopped Walnuts or any other nut
  1. Take milk, turmeric, jaggery and ghee in a pan.



  2. Heat the mix till jaggery melts. You can heat in the microwave for 2 minutes. Or, heat on the stove.



  3. Once melted, add all other ingredients one by one.



  4. Knead gently to make a soft dough.



  5. If the dough is too moist, you can also refrigerate it for sometime.

  6. You may rub a little oil on your palm for easy handling of the dough.



  7. Take a lime sized ball of dough.



  8. Shape into flat cookies about 1/4 inch thick.



  9. Arrange on a lined cookie sheet.



  10. Bake in a preheated oven @360°F/180°C for 20 minutes.

  11. Take out. Let the cookies cool completely. They may appear a little crumbly in the beginning, but will firm up once cool.



No cook Tahini Halvah,  Middle Eastern Dessert

No cook Tahini Halvah, Middle Eastern Dessert

Here is a delicious Middle Eastern style No cook Tahini Halvah for the festival of Sankranti. Halvah is the Arabic word for “sweet”. It is a general term used around the world for a sweet treat that can take many forms.

Millet Pongal with Chutney,  Brahmin Style Pongal

Millet Pongal with Chutney, Brahmin Style Pongal

Millet Pongal with chutney is a popular breakfast item from Southern India.Both the sweet and the savory versions of Pongal are equally famous. Traditionally, Rice and Moong Dal are the key ingredients in pongal. In this variation, proso millet has been used in place of rice.

Low Calorie Rose Coconut Macaroon

Low Calorie Rose Coconut Macaroon

Not all desserts are sinful. This Low calorie Rose coconut macaroon is a perfect weight watchers recipe. Try this simple, vegan, gluten free snack recipe for your dessert cravings.

This recipe is very easy and requires just eight simple ingredients easily available in any Indian kitchen.

Not only are the ingredients simple, the process of making this low calorie rose coconut macaroon is also very simple. Just combine all ingredients in a bowl. Knead and form into balls and then back. That’s it. Your delicious macaroons are ready which are perfect for anytime snacking.

These macaroons contain just 62 calories. This recipe will yield 16 macaroons. I have used dessicated coconut here but you can substitute dessicated coconut with fresh coconut. If using fresh coconut, then dry roast for a few minutes till moisture evaporates and then use.

If you prefer a very intense rose flavor, then you can try using 2 tbsp of Rooh Afza (a famous rose drink concentrate which is widely consumed in India). In that case, you can omit sugar since Rooh afza contains a lot of sugar.

If you are looking for some more low cal snacks or desserts, then please do check my other recipes

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Low Calorie Coconut Macaroon, Vegan Gluten Free Snack

Not all desserts are sinful. This Low calorie coconut macaroon is a perfect weight watchers recipe. Try this simple, vegan, gluten free snack recipe for your dessert cravings.

This recipe is very easy and requires just eight simple ingredients easily available in any Indian kitchen.

  • 2 cups Dessicated Coconut
  • ¼ cup Tapioca Starch. You can use cornstarch as a substitute.
  • 2 tbsp Unrefined cane sugar
  • ½ cup Coconut Milk . Use Dairy milk for non vegan option.
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp Coconut Oil. Use Ghee for non vegan option
  • 2 tsp Rose Water
  • 2-3 drops Red food colour
  1. Ingredients Required.



  2. Add all ingredients except dessicated coconut to a bowl.



  3. Stir everything so that tapioca starch gets mixed with milk.



  4. Add dessicated coconut.



  5. Mix everything till well combined.



  6. Lightly knead with your hands so that the dough comes together.



  7. Take about a tbsp of dough.



  8. Using a round tablespoon, make macaroons on a lined cookie sheet.



  9. Make about 16 macaroons.



  10. Bake in a preheated oven @360°F/180°C for 30 minutes.



  11. Take out. Store and enjoy a delicious snack.



Creole Style Eggless Cornbread , Holiday Eggless Cornbread

Creole Style Eggless Cornbread , Holiday Eggless Cornbread

This Creole Style Cornbread can be a delicious addition to your festive menu. Easy to make, requiring simple pantry ingredients, this will definitely spice up your Christmas feast.
The recipe credit for this Creole Style cornbread goes to You Tube channel Smokin’ & Grillin’ wit AB. I have made some changes to the recipe to make it eggfree. And in place of canned cream style corn, I have made use of fresh corn.