Nuts are considered relatively fatty, but they are a powerhouse of unsaturated fat (the good kind) and protein. It means they fill us up faster and for longer, They have higher life expectancy and even help to stabilise blood sugar . Cashews, almonds, pistachios , walnuts and peanuts have higher amounts of proteins than other…
A new week and a new sub theme . Yes we are working under Protein Rich theme for our September Mega Marathon and this week I shall post recipes with Dried Fruits , Nuts and Seeds . The previous weeks featured Kebabs, Biryanis and Salads, all with a Protein punch. Nuts and seeds provide good…
The last in the Prorein Rich Salad series is Tandoori Paneer Tikka Salad . Paneer or cottage cheese is very popular in India . Paneer is to India what cheese is to the rest of the world. It is a slow-digesting dairy protein, which also offers you a good amount of calcium. It keeps you…
I love Mexican and I love salads so under the Protein Rich theme and Salads as the sub theme here is a Mexican Salad . Mason jar salads are a wonderful way to present these salads , and they are perfect to grab and go kinds . While going through these salads I realised that…
The next in Protein Rich Salads is the Fruity Yogurt Salad . This is a simple salad but provides you a good amount of protein . For today’s salad I have used Greek Yogurt , and flavoured it with Vanilla . I used some honey to sweeten it , fresh fruits , nuts and seeds…
Thai Freekeh Salad is a high protein salad with the super grain Freekeh, made the Thai style. A medley of flavours and a must-try. Moving on to the next day in Protein-Rich salads I have a Freekeh Salad. I was introduced to this super grain by Priya when she sent me a packet of this…
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…
The last in the Biryani series is Chickpea Biryani . Chickpeas or Garbanzo beans have a delicious nut like taste and buttery texture and provide a concentrated source of protein .We all know that plant protein is not a complete protein ,but when legumes like beans, lentils, and peanuts are combined with grains like wheat, rice,…
Wadi or Wadiyan are a specialty of Punjabi Cuisine . These are sun dried lentil dumplings. The Wadi is a summer essential and is made in most northern states as well as Southern states. The Wadis are also called Wadiyan , Vadiyal, Vadiyalu. Today we shall talk about the Amritsari Wadi . This Wadi is…
Indians can’t do without their daals, be it chana , urad or moong. A part of almost every meal, lentils are an easy and inexpensive way of amping up our intake of protein, fiber and essential minerals. We can serve these with a side of rice or roti for a complete meal . You could make…