When it comes to dessert, natural sugars, as those present in fruits are the healthiest ones to indulge in for optimal health. Holidays are notorious for use of refined carbohydrates as in white flours/sugars, which add fuel to the fire in people prone to or …
Poornam, is a South Indian sweet, more so of the telugu speaking Indian states and is made for festivals, especially Pongal, the harvest festival. Cooked split pea lentils, are mixed with jaggery to make a delicious ball that is dipped in mixture of urad dal …
This recipe is one of my favorites, be it for the satisfying taste, texture, or the precious feeling of content after a successful quest to figure out the combination of flours, fats, sugars that work from a health stand point. Did you know- the earliest …
It is the season of indulgence in all things sweet, decadent and joyful. Amidst the endless cookies, cakes, and other sweets, finding a reasonably healthier dessert without altering the texture or taste as much, while keeping up the excitement of my main audience- my kids, …
‘Stressed’ spelled backwards is desserts and I think with the pandemic the stressful times seem to have no expiry date. It’s a natural human tendency to look for hope, reasons to celebrate and find joy in the little things in life, especially during tough times. …
This recipe is purely to showcase the importance and versatility of ‘Soy’ amidst the festive celebrations. Soy should actually be celebrated across the food world, but there are too many existing myths about a non existent dark side of soy. Soy is a complete protein, …
This festive season, I decided to celebrate the uncelebrated nature’s gifts to us. Winter melon or ash guard is one of them. A very shelf stable vegetable, low in calories, rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, potassium, and fiber, ash gourd is called as one …
Black rice is an ancient and one of the most nutritious varieties of rice. The color ‘black’ comes from rich anthocyanins, that are powerful antioxidants with anti inflammatory properties. Black rice has the most protein of all varieties of rice. It is hard to grow …
Indian festive season is the most awaited time of the year in my home. The vibrant colors that blend into every activity of the day, flavors of the special foods, aroma in the air from the kitchen and the religious rituals add a perfect background …
If I could have a brownie for breakfast, it will be this one. A perfect combo of carbs, good fats and protein, and makes the decadent list in my books. My kids did not get to see the initial process of using avocado, chickpeas and …