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…
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 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!…
Continue ReadingAs I was growing up I was always curious to learn about different cultures and traditions. This fancy of mine helped me make friends from various ethnic backgrounds from whom I learnt and assimilated their culture. My horizons to learn more about multiculturalism extended when I started teaching at an international school. Interactions with students and parents from diverse cultural background helped me gain an insight on world cuisine. Food is an extremely vital part of varied cultures that prevail and that being my area of interest helped me discover this amazing persian recipe named kuku sabzi. Kuku sabzi is nothing…