The September Mega Marathon with Protein Rich theme has been a great learning experience . I had never bothered to read so much about Protein , but now I like to update myself on this topic . While reading on Apricots , I learnt that they are a good source of protein but they have…
Chia seeds are high in quality protein, much higher than most plant foods. Despite their tiny size they are among the most nutritious foods which are absolutely flavourless so you can add a tablespoon to any food you wish to without altering its flavor. Unlike flax seed , we need not grind these in order…
As a school girl I was fussy about eating my breakfast at 6 am . I remember mom and dad both coaxing me to grab a little bite , but it was always a No . Winters was the time when dad would quietly put a handful of nuts in my school blazer pocket .…
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…
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…
Today is the second day of Special Theme and I have Energy Boosting Toasts from my drafts . I made these when I picked Sandwiches as my theme for Cooking Carnival. Juicy, sweet, and convenient, fruit is a terrific energy-boosting treat. The natural sugars in fresh fruit provide energy and focus without spiking your blood…
Sambar is made in numerous ways . Every family has their own recipe . In our house also we have various recipes . I like my sambar with tamarind , my hubby wants lemon juice . My sister in law wants jaggery . Juhi doesn’t want veggies , while my dil likes more onion .…
We begin with week 2 and for this week I have chosen to cook Festival Recipes. Raksha Bandhan is just around the corner. This is an Indian festival where sisters tie a holy thread to their brothers and in return, the brothers promise to take care of the sisters. I remember when I was young,…
One of my favourite greens is Fenugreek , Methi as we call it . Normally we make two types of Methi , both with potatoes .it is the dry Methi Aaloo which is a family favourite . We even make Methi Aloo parathas where we stuff the prepared methi . Since I have given…
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 ,…