BhavnaPressure cooking is getting popular with new inventions and safety features. Pressure cooking is only a few hundred years old, and it only really became popular for home use in the last century.
How to Sprout Mung or Moong Beans – Fangavela or Ugadela Mag
Mung 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.
Purple Yam Sandwiches – Bharatiyu – Kand Puris
Ratalu aka Garadu and Kand (Purple Violet Yam)is kind of an exotic root vegetable. Ratalu is very popular where I grew up. Many delicious recipes are prepared using this unique, natural color Yam. Be it fritters, Sheera or Sabji, all taste amazing!
Quinoa Lentil Khichdi – Stew
Quinoa Lentil (daal) Khichdi is one of my favorite to cook often as I don’t need to cook any other sides to go with it. It’s quick One pot recipe that satisfies your hunger, tastebuds and nutrition. This recipe is vegan and gluten free as well and perfect for many other diet restrictions.
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.
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 next day, let it ferment for about 6-8 hours and steam.
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, carrot, and Zucchini.
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 …
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 or Khichiyu is a dough for making Papad, however owing to its taste it is also consumed as Farsan (Snack /Side Dish).
