Besan Chilla also known as Besan Ka Cheela is a savory Indian pancake made using chickpea flour and spiced with basic Indian spices. Its an easy breakfast option that is satisfying, nourishing and delicious. For me breakfast is an important meal of the day. If I skip breakfast, I tend to get more hungrier throughout the day resulting in over eating. These savory pancakes are a perfect way to kick start my day as they are gluten-free, high in protein and highly nutritious making it a healthy breakfast that keeps me full until lunch time. I have grown up eating…
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Continue ReadingEggs Kejrewal is a quick, simple and delicious eggs on a cheesy toast recipe. This recipe is great for breakfast, lunch, brunch or even a quick dinner on a busy night. What is Eggs Kejrewal? Apparently it is said that this recipe was created at the Willingdon Sports Club in Mumbai in 1960’s, in honor of Devi Prasad Kejriwal, a member who often requested this recipe of sunny side up eggs on a cheesy toast. Mr Kejrewal’s family did not eat eggs, so he asked that his eggs on toast be disguised. The chef’s at Willingdon Sports Club disguised the…
Continue ReadingThis whole wheat waffle recipe is quick to make from scratch and is perfect to make for the weekend brunch. This recipe uses pantry and fridge staple ingredients and comes together in one bowl. Since these are made from whole wheat flour they are healthier too. These whole wheat waffles turn out exactly how they should be – light and crispy on the outside, while remaining soft and fluffy on the inside. The top two reasons why I love making these waffles are – firstly, you can make the batter the night before. Secondly, you can freeze these waffles for…
Continue ReadingQuick Overnight Oats recipe is super easy to make, its instant and comes together in 20 minutes (no overnight soaking required). These thandai flavored oats with chia seeds are incredibly creamy. Soaked in milk for extra creaminess and topped with rose petals and powdered pistachio. Thandai Oats make a healthy, delicious dessert to make for holi party. This Instant “Overnight” Oats recipe is basically a cold oatmeal that you don’t have to cook on a stove or microwave. Instead you let oat flour or quick oats to soak in hot water for just 20-30 minutes. The texture is unbelievably creamy.…
Continue ReadingMasala Pasta – A pasta recipe with an Indian twist. This desi style flavorful pasta is loaded with veggies and spiced with basic Indian spices. It doesn’t have any cheese in it yet tastes super delicious. Makes a perfect meal that everyone will enjoy. My parents are visiting from India. They love to try new food but are the happiest when served Indian food. This pasta recipe just fits the bill…as they can now enjoy Italian pasta with Indian flavors. This fusion pasta recipe is easy to make, packed with flavors, off beat and a crowd pleaser. Not only is…
Continue ReadingBaked beans on toast is a classic British breakfast recipe. The flavorful beans are served on a toast or jacket potatoes. It’s a delicious, easy, flavorful one pot brunch/ breakfast recipe that comes together in no time. Navy beans are cooked in rich tomato sauce along with a few spices and served on a buttered toast. I like to make baked beans from scratch instead of buying the canned ones. The store bought beans contain a lot of processed additives and are slimy, hence I prefer my homemade version. Having lived in the UK for over three years I have…
Continue ReadingGrilled cheese sandwich is a comfort food. It is quick, easy and fuss free to make and tastes delicious. My recipe is not your ordinary grilled cheese recipe its fiery, sweet and spicy. It has a generous layer of homemade spicy Schezwan chutney, scallions and of course cheese. My sandwich recipe isn’t loaded with cheese but you can feel free to add more as per your liking. Even if it isn’t gourmet it tastes absolutely delicious, got flavor and a kick. What’s not to love about melty cheese and Schezwan chutney sandwiched between two buttery toast bread, right? Serve this…
Continue ReadingThis delicious healthy granola recipe is super easy to make. Its made with rolled oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruits and sweetened with maple syrup. You can get creative and customize the recipe to your liking. This recipe is subtly sweet, crunchy, gluten-free and makes a perfect breakfast to keep on hand. Once you try making homemade granola you simply cannot go back to store bought. Store bought granolas are loaded with sugar as opposed to the homemade where you can control the sugar level. Therefore, I love making my own batch. This recipe makes a prefect crunchy midday snack or…
Continue ReadingThis easy waffle recipe is quick to make from scratch and perfect for a spring or summer brunch. Since these are made from almond flour they are gluten free & grain free in nature. Made from mangoes & coconut these waffles make a great tropical breakfast. My daughter is in a phase where she loves to eat everything in a form of waffle. So I have been making variations like savory whole-wheat waffles, almond flour waffles & uttapam waffle . If you are looking for a quick, gluten-free, high protein, fluffy waffle recipe, this recipe is exactly what you need!…