Quinoa, which is technically a seed, also packs a strong protein-punch.It often makes a great substitute for starchy rice and pasta, and you can cook it like an upma, use it in a salad and even toss some vegetables and cook it like a light, healthy pulao.It is perhaps one of the most perfect non…
We are into the third week of the Protein Rich Mega marathon . Week 1 featured Kebabs , Week 2 Biryanis and this week we have Protein Rich Salads . For the first day of Salads I have a Lentil Salad . It has nostalgic memories ! When I got married , I could hardly…
Plant proteins are found in foods like beans, lentils, nuts and whole grains, these are not complete protein But soybeans and protein foods derived from soy such as tofu, tempeh, soy milk or soy protein powders are an exception .Plant proteins are lacking one or more essential amino acids, so they’re considered incomplete, but Soybeans…
We start with a new week and a new theme . This weeks theme is Make your own pizza . I am actually very fond of pizzas , come to think of it who isn’t ? I choose the theme but later realised that since I am off wheat and it’s products I will…
I am cooking Thai dishes for the Oceanic Cuisine theme . Yesterday it was a cucumber salad , for today I have Sweet Potato Cakes . These are just like our Tikkis and they make a perfect evening snack . The Tikkis have a very pleasing flavor , they are spicy , tangy , salty…
When we talk of Frozen treats the first thing that comes to my mind is popsicles , but the popsicles I like are water based , and this time I wanted to add an element of health to the popsicles . I decided to make coconut water popsicles for the Day 1 , Week 1…
Yesterday we spoke about Gujrati Dhoklas , today I will tell you about another Gujrati farsaan called Khandvi. This is a very light snack and is made with gram flour and curd. The batter is made and then seasoned . It is then cooked , till it gets thick and turns into a mass. This…
I am a great fan of Pav Bhaji and ever since I have given up on bread I didn’t know how to incorporate this Bhaji in my meal . I am off wheat too , so had to come up with something innovative . I made the Bhaji , but made it little dry ,…
Virgin Mojito is mocktail which is very popular in restaurants . This is originally a Spanish drink and one of the most refreshing drinks for summers.The same drink with some Vodka makes it into a fantastic cocktail drink. Wait, I am not making a cocktail here…no I do not consume any kind of alcohol too,…
With peak summers one must incorporate lemon juice in daily diet . Now one definitely gets sick of the same Lemonade everyday , so here is a Litchi and Strawberry Lemonade which shall refresh you in this heat . Even otherwise it is an excellent mocktail which can be served for dinners and parties .…