BhavnaMung or Moong bean sprouts are low in calories, have fiber and B vitamins, and deliver a boost of vitamins C and K. One cup of mung bean sprouts contains 26 calories.
Coconut Chutneys
Coconut chutney is a South Indian chutney-side-dish and condiment, a common in South Indian states. The condiment is made with coconut pulp ground with other ingredients such as tamarind and green chillies.
Peanut Chutney
Chutneys are soul of Indian cuisine as they bring instant flavors to any boring food. Many recipes are incomplete without condiments like chutneys. I always have many kinds of chutneys in my freezer anytime I crave for something spicy. If you make some Dosa, Vadas or pakoras, chutney has to be there.
Pudina Chutney – Mint Pesto
Pudina aka Fudina (Mint) – the summer’s coolest herb. Growing mint is easy—sometimes too easy. Learn to plant, grow, and control mint in your garden. Growing mint in containers is usually your best bet.
Khajur Imli Chutney – Date Tamarind Sauce
An essential accompaniment to most chaats, this chutney can be stored refrigerated for upto a month and deep frozen for more than 6 months. I usually prepare all chutneys in bulk and freeze, so whenever I crave for any chaats, I can quickly prepare few ingredients and jazz up with chutneys.
Dhaniya Lahsun Chutney
Hara Lahsun in Hindi is Green Garlic Chives. If you don’t have the garlic chives, you can use just garlic in this recipe.
Tomato Chutney
Chutney is an excellent accompaniment to Indian meals, lunches, sandwiches and any other savory dish you like to add a bit of sweetness and spice to. This tomato chutney is fairly easy to make and can be served with Dosa, Idli, Vadas, Cutlets and more. In fact, you can you can replace tomato ketchup with this chutney. When I see fresh great looking tomatoes at the farmer’s market, the first thing, I think of is this chutney.
My Hummus Love Affair
If you are trying to find healthier ways to continue to eat your (not so healthy) foods, hummus can be your savior. Chickpeas are a good source of dietary fiber and micro nutrients such as copper, manganese, and folate. By blending chickpeas with other ingredients such as garlic and olive oil, you get the wonderful combination of flavor and health called hummus. If desired, you can use other beans variety such as white beans or any of your favorite.
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.
Is Baking Soda/Powder Bad For You?
Baking powder is a cooking product that helps batter rise. Many of my followers ask me the question “how safe is it to use baking powder?” Baking powder is considered nontoxic when it is used in cooking and baking. However, serious complications can occur from overdoses or allergic reactions.