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…
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…
Next in the Biryani series is Rajma Biryani . Kidney beans are a chock-a-block with protein, carbohydrates and fiber. Paired with boiled or steamed rice, Rajma-Chawal is an all time favourite dish in Punjabi households . It is a wholesome meal .One really doesn’t require a side dish with it . Using the Rajma Chawal…
Most of the Indian homes cook Khichri / khichdi at least once in a week . Khichri is a mix of rice and lentils , which could be made with or without vegetables . You can call it a comfort meal where the khichri needs no add ons. Pickle or curd could definitely be served…
September Mega Marathon has begun and after posting for two days we got Sunday as a break . Our theme this time is Protein Rich , I am sure you must have read Day 1 and Day 2 posts on Kebabs, where I have posted Masoor ke Kebab and Soya Kebab with Ulte Tawe…
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…
Yes , we are here for our September Mega Marathon . These Mega Marathons always excite me and my search begins as soon as the theme is announced . Somehow this time I was confused, the theme said Protein Rich , but we have so many dishes which are marked as Protein Rich but might…
For the last day under Special Theme I have a sweet flat bread from the Andhra region of South India. We have many versions and names for this sweet bread . The Maharashtrians and the Gujrati ‘s call it pooran poli . In the Karnataka region they call it Holige or Obaatlu. For a North…