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Lauki Noodle Soup-a powerhouse of vegetables

Lauki Noodle Soup-a powerhouse of vegetables

Lauki Noodle Soup combines the lightness of lauki noodles with a rich array of flavors and textures.
The addition of miso paste brings a savory umami depth that perfectly complements the fresh ingredients, making this soup a perfect balance of light and savory.

HOMEMADE MOIST HONEY CORNBREAD

HOMEMADE MOIST HONEY CORNBREAD

Cornbread is a beloved classic, perfect as a side dish for hearty meals like chili, soups, or barbecues. Moreover, it pairs well with a variety of dishes, making it a versatile choice for any occasion. This homemade moist honey cornbread recipe is easy to prepare, 

LOW CAL BREAKFAST RECIPE, OAT VEG CHILLA

LOW CAL BREAKFAST RECIPE, OAT VEG CHILLA

Dedicating this Low Cal Breakfast Recipe to all Oats lovers out there. If you are seeking variety for your daily oats consumption then here is an easy protein packed breakfast recipe which has the goodness of oats, lentil and loads of vegetables.

This recipe will yield about 12 Chillas each having 88 calories.

Chilla is a savory Indian pancake which is a very common breakfast option in many Indian homes, specially in Northern India. Typically, Chilla is made using Besan or Chickpea flour.

For this recipe, I ground soaked Moong Dal and Oats and then made Chilla after adding a lot of vegetables. You may use ground dry oats too but texture wise there may be slight differences. The soaked and ground oats give a silky and shiny texture which I personally prefer.

Meal Prep Idea

This recipe is my favorite meal prep recipe. I usually grind a big batch and refrigerate and everyday make chilla for my breakfast. The chili can be had as it is, or you can keep a slice of bread in between and fold from four sides to make a quick vegan bread omelet. I also sometimes stuff this between two slices of bread and then make a toasted sandwich.

In whatever way you have this recipe, this is going to taste delicious and at the same time is an easy way to incorporate a lot of nutrients.

Hope you will incorporate this Low cal breakfast recipe in your diet plan.

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Low Cal Breakfast Recipe, Oat Moong Chilla

Dedicating this Low Cal Breakfast Recipe to all Oats lover out there. If you are seeking variety for your daily oats consumption then here is an easy protein packed breakfast recipe which has the goodness of oats, lentil and loads of vegetables.

  • 1 cup Yellow Lentil, Split Moong Daal
  • 1 cup Rolled Oats
  • 2 tsp Himalayan Pink Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • ¼ tsp Asafoetida
  • 4 cups Finely chopped or grated vegetables (I have used a mix of onion, tomato, green pepper, red pepper, yellow pepper, coriander leaves, carrots)
  • 2 tbsp Oil for cooking chilla (You may need less oil or no oil if you use a non stick pan. I have used my cast iron griddle.)
  • 4 cups Finely chopped vegetables. (I have used onion, red pepper, yellow pepper, green pepper, coriander leaves, grated carrots, tomato.)
  1. Wash and soak moong dal for 4 hours.



  2. Once the dal has soaked for 3 hours, you can add a cup of rolled oats to it so that the oats soak for an hour. Or, you can separately soak oats for an hour.



  3. Add the soaked ingredients to a blender jar and blend to a fine paste. Instead of adding water while grinding, add any vegan milk. This lends a spongy and shiny texture to the chilla.



  4. Make a fine paste.



  5. Take the batter out and add salt, turmeric and asafoetida.



  6. Take any vegetable of your choice.



  7. Finely chop or grate the vegetables.



  8. Add the chopped vegetables and mix everything well.



  9. Heat a cast iron Tawa or griddle.Smear some oil and then pour a ladleful of the batter.



  10. Spread gently to form a round Chilla.



  11. Drizzle some oil on the sides and cook for about 2 minutes.



  12. Flip and cook the other side too.



  13. Serve hot chilla with yogurt, pickle, sauce or any side of your choice.



  14. This is an excellent meal prep recipe. I make my batter in advance and then use it the entire week.



Thenga Paal Kozhukattai, Karupatti Paal Kozhukattai

Thenga Paal Kozhukattai, Karupatti Paal Kozhukattai

Lets celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with a delicious offering of Thenga Paal Kozhukattai to Lord Ganesh. Paal Kozhukattai is a traditional dessert from the Chettinad region of South India.

Moong Dal Cookies, Yellow Lentil Cookies

Moong Dal Cookies, Yellow Lentil Cookies

These easy and healthy Moong Dal Cookies have become my all time favorite indulgence. I love recipes requiring just 3 key ingredients and ready within minutes.

Oat Ragi Halwa, Simple Vegan Recipe

Oat Ragi Halwa, Simple Vegan Recipe

Oat Ragi Halwa is a delicious and healthy dessert recipe which is super easy to make and requires just 5 ingredients. If you are looking for a healthier version of halwa, then this is a must try recipe for you.

This recipe will yield 18 servings with each serving having 112 calories with 18.53 grams of carb and 1.74 grams of protein.

Ragi or finger millet is one of the most nutritious and healthy cereals. Ragi is a whole grain that is gluten-free and a staple in South India. The other key ingredient in this recipe is Oat Flour. Oatmeal is a great whole grain to incorporate into your daily routine.

I have used date palm jaggery as a sweetener in this Oat Ragi Halwa recipe. You can substitute this with regular jaggery.

Since I wanted to keep this recipe Vegan, I have used coconut oil. For non vegan variation, you can use ghee.

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Oat Ragi Halwa, Simple Vegan Recipe

Oat Ragi Halwa is a delicious and healthy dessert recipe which is super easy to make and requires just 5 ingredients. If you are looking for a healthier version of halwa, then this is a must try recipe for you.

  • 1 cup Date Palm Jaggery (or, use regular jaggery)
  • 1 cup Finger Millet Flour
  • ½ cup Oat Flour (Roasted) (Dry roast rolled oats, then grind to a fine powder and use.)
  • ½ cup Semolina
  • 4 tbsp Coconut Oil (use ghee for non vegan option)
  • 2 cups Water
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  1. Dry Roast Oats for 3-4 minutes.



  2. Add to a blender jar and grind to a fine powder.



  3. Add Jaggery and water.



  4. Boil for 5 minutes.



  5. Heat coconut oil.



  6. Add Semolina and roast for 2 minutes.



  7. Add Ragi flour and roast again for 5 minutes.



  8. Add ground oat flour and roast for 2 minutes.



  9. Strain and add the boiled jaggery water.



  10. Add salt.



  11. Keep stirring till mixture starts to leave the sides.



  12. Top with another spponful of oil. This is optional but will lend a shiny texture to the halwa.

  13. Spread in a greased plate.



  14. Slice and serve. This will keep well for about. week in the fridge.



Mathan Erissery, Satvik Pumpkin Curry from Kerala,

Mathan Erissery, Satvik Pumpkin Curry from Kerala,

Mathan Erissery or Mathanga Erissery is a traditional recipe of Kerala and is a must have curry in Onam Sadya. This curry is a classic combination of the sweetness of pumpkin with a nutty coconut paste.

Flax Swiss Roll, No Flour No Cook Recipe

Flax Swiss Roll, No Flour No Cook Recipe

Flax Swiss Roll is a healthier alternative for your dessert cravings. This is a no cook recipe requiring very few ingredients.For this recipe, you can use store bought Flax meal. Or, you can mak your own flax meal by dry roasting flax seeds till they start to crackle. Please make sure to keep the flame low-medium and keep a lid ready as the seeds start to pop out very quickly once they are roasted.

Saffron Millet Phirni, Kashmiri style pudding

Saffron Millet Phirni, Kashmiri style pudding

The key ingredient for this Saffron Millet Phirni is Kesar or Saffron, famous as the most expensive spice in the world.

Thanks to my brother Ramesh for bringing me the aromatic saffron from his recent trip to Kashmir. I promised him that I would post a recipe using saffron. And hence here is a simple and healthier recipe for kashmiri phirni.which is a perfect and healthier dessert to finish off a scrumptious meal

Phirni or Firni is a traditional slow cooked pudding from Kashmir.Traditionally rice paste is the key ingredient in phirni here but for some variation, I have replaced rice with millet.

Hope you will try this variation of Saffron Millet phirni . Though you can use any form of sweetener, I have used monk fruit sugar to keep the calorie content low. And fr vegan option, you may use any vegan milk instead of regular dairy milk.

This recipe will yield 12 servings. Each serving will have 52 kcal with 20.36 gms of carb and 2.75 grams of protein.

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Saffron Millet Phirni, a traditional Kashmiri Pudding

The key ingredient for this Saffron Millet Phirni is Kesar or Saffron, famous as the most expensive spice in the world. Phirni or Firni is a traditional slow cooked pudding from Kashmir.Traditionally rice paste is the key ingredient in phirni here but for some variation, I have replaced rice with millet.

  • 1/4 tsp Saffron
  • 1.1 litre Milk (divided)
  • ½ cup Proso Millet
  • ¼ cup Monk Fruit Sweetener
  • 1 pinch Cardamom Powder
  1. Take 1/2 cup hot milk. Add saffron and keep aside.



  2. Soak proso millet in 1/2 cup milk for an hour.



  3. Grind to a fine paste and keep aside.



  4. Heat 850 ml of milk in a heavy bottomed pan.



  5. When it comes to a boil, add the millet paste.



  6. Stir continuously till it thickens.



  7. Add almond flour and monk fruit sweetener.



  8. Add 1/2 quantity of saffron milk.



  9. Add cardamom powder. Turn the flame off and keep aside to chill.



  10. You can serve his phirni as it is. For some variation, you can line small tart moulds.



  11. Put about a tsp of saffron milk and put in the freezer to set.



  12. Then top with the prepared phirni and again keep in the fridge to chill.



  13. For serving, slightly tap to unmould.



  14. Serve chilled.



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.