Category: Diet Plans

  • How to make Idra | Idada | White Khatta Dhokla

    How to make Idra | Idada | White Khatta Dhokla

    Idra is basically Gujarati white Dhokla which are made from rice and black gram(Urad) are quite healthy and contains right mix of carbohydrate and protein. Idra is soft and fluffy dhoklas that are good for snacks. Now, there are few ways, this delicacy is prepared. Traditionally, rice and black gram(Urad dal) is soaked overnight, grind…

  • Mithi Sev for Holi Festival

    Mithi Sev for Holi Festival

    Where I grew up, Surat, Gujarat, this sweet vermicelli is served during the festival of Holi in the evening after Holi rituals are performed. The complete Thali Meal contains Gujarati Daal, Bhinda(Okra) shaak, Roti, Rice, Mithi Sev and condiments.

  • Handvo II – Mix Veg. Steamed Cake

    Handvo II – Mix Veg. Steamed Cake

    Handvo (Gujarati:હાંડવો) is a vegetable cake made with Rice and lentil. It is a part of the Gujarati cuisine. It is often made with a bottle gourd (Hindi: लौकी, Gujarati દુધી), though many other vegetables can be added. Sometimes crushed peanuts are also added. In this post you will learn to make Handvo with Cabbage,…

  • Baked Beans Meal in 10 Minutes – Indian Style

    Baked Beans Meal in 10 Minutes – Indian Style

    I am not advertising here but I have to say that Heinz baked beans have got very special place in my whole family…we all just love these beans, from kids to grown ups! I always buy pack of 6 from Indian grocery or from Walmart Supermarket. Whenever we have very limited time to cook, all…

  • Homemade Ground Flour Mixes – Dhokla, Khaman, Idli, Dosa, Handvo, Kapuriya

    Homemade Ground Flour Mixes – Dhokla, Khaman, Idli, Dosa, Handvo, Kapuriya

    Dhokla, Khaman, Idli, Dosa, Handvo, Kapuriya, Uttapam are always on my menu planner as a favorite morning breakfast, light lunch, school lunch box or after school snack. But going through the process of soaking rice, dal and then fermenting it sounds like too much work to me.

  • Khichu Papadi Lot & Papad Making

    Khichu Papadi Lot & Papad Making

    Khichu or Khichiyu is a dough for making Papad, however owing to its taste it is also consumed as Farsan (Snack /Side Dish).

  • Gujarati Wedding Dal

    Gujarati Wedding Dal

    The one dish that we sometimes crave for is a simple homemade dal with rice. A simple delicacy of cooked lentils flavoured with kokum or lemon/lime and jaggery or sugar, there are other spices that make this dal a hit. Most of the chefs say that balancing the art of sweet and sour in this…

  • No Oil Curry Making – Black Eyed Peas Curry

    No Oil Curry Making – Black Eyed Peas Curry

    Yet it’s in everything and most people can’t even think about cooking without it. You probably guessed that it’s oil. Many people are surprised to learn that it’s easy to cook great food without oil or butter.

  • DIY Homemade Anti-Inflammatory Immune Boosting Turmeric Balls | Bhavna’s Kitchen

    DIY Homemade Anti-Inflammatory Immune Boosting Turmeric Balls | Bhavna’s Kitchen

    Your daily Ayurvedic supplement to keep your immune system boosted. Not only that, there are several other benefits of these balls. And to experience the real benefits of it, try and start feeling awesome!!!

  • Tuesday Topic: Why Dark Chocolate?

    Tuesday Topic: Why Dark Chocolate?

    We’ve all heard the good news: eating dark chocolate daily is good for your heart, boosts brain power, and may even help you shed some pounds.