Nutritious, vegetarian black eyed bean soup recipe is easy to make. This Maharashtrian soup recipe is healthy and comes together quickly in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker. This chawli cha kadhan aka soup recipe is highly nutritious and it’s packed with protein & magnesium. I have grown up eating this black eyed bean soup popularly known as chawli cha kadhan or kalan in Marathi. This bean soup is pressure cooked and mildly flavored with a tempering of cumin seeds, curry leaves, chilies and garlic. This soup is not only nourishing but also very light on tummy. All the nutrients…
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 ReadingThis peri peri popcorn recipe is delicious, spicy and super addictive. This recipe is easy to make, and is a perfect snack to serve at movie nights, game nights and holiday parties. Popcorn is one of the most enjoyed snack at my home. To make it taste even more delicious I like to add sweet and savory seasoning to it. I love to serve easy, quick yet delicious recipes at my holiday parties & this recipe just fits the bill. Ingredients & Process of making Peri Peri Popcorn I have used Orville Redenbacher’s Mini Butter Popcorn Bags for my convenience.…
Continue ReadingOats Ladoo is a healthy nutritious laddu recipe that comes together in no time. These delicious laddus are made with simply 4 base ingredients oats, cashews, cardamom powder and sweetened with maple syrup. These are the easiest, healthy festive snack to add to your festive mithai box. Besides being a healthy festive treat, these make a delicious snack that my toddler enjoys all year round. These oats laddo are packed with protein and fiber from oats & healthy fats from cashews. Okay, there is no comparison but if you crave kaju katli and are watching your sugar intake, this recipe…
Continue ReadingOat Flour is basically ground oats. This flour is nutritious, high in fiber, plant based protein flour. It’s a healthy substitute for all purpose flour, plus it’s ridiculously easy to make at home. You can use old fashioned oats or quick cooking oats to make this easy flour at home. I always have a jarful in my pantry as its extremely versatile. I make healthy pancakes sweet & savory, waffles, muffins, creamy overnight oats and even idlis. You can even add this flour as a binding agent to Asian recipes. What kind of oats should I use The best type…
Continue ReadingOats Ladoo is a healthy and nutritious ladoo recipe that comes together in no time. These ladoos are made with oats, walnuts and sweetened with dates and maple syrup. These are the easiest, healthy festive snack to add to your festive mithai box. Besides being a festive treat, these make a delicious snack that my toddler enjoys all year round. These are packed with protein & fiber from oats, omega-3s & fats from walnuts. These healthy ladoos give you a boost when you are feeling low on energy. All you need is 7 ingredients and 30 minutes to make these…
Continue ReadingKale Sabzi is an easy, delicious and healthy everyday side dish. Curly kale is stir fried with onions and garlic, spiced with basic Indian spices. This sabzi pairs well with roti or bhakri. This Indian style Kale stir fry or sabzi is a great, quick & nutritious mid week meal option. You can even prep the kale leaves in advance and store it in the refrigerator upto a week. It takes less than 20 minutes to put up this meal. I have added loads of garlic and onion to make it flavorful. I have also added tomato to balance the…
Continue ReadingEasy, delicious and umami roasted mushroom recipe- Sheet pan Achari Mushrooms is my go to weekday meal. These roasted mushrooms are juicy and make a delicious appetizer with some grilled bread, or as a side dish with hot rotis. Mushrooms are my one of my fav vegetables. Love them for their versatility, earthy, meaty flavors. I have marinated these baby bella mushrooms in flavorful achari masala & yogurt. Roasted until they are tender and meaty, topped with fresh coriander leaves, cheese and lime juice. You might not be able to stop eating them. Achari masala is quite pungent and has…
Continue ReadingThis healthy 3 ingredient sesame brittle is crunchy & sweet. Layered with chocolate, creamy tahini & toppings. It will easily become your favorite snack. You don’t need to switch on your stove, all you need is just your oven, microwave & freezer. This sesame chocolate bark is crispy, toasty and sweet with a deep nutty flavor, makes a great bite size snack. I have topped the brittle with a layer of semi-sweet chocolate. I love to add toppings to the chocolate layer as it adds colors & texture. So to bring out the nutty flavor of this bark, I topped…