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…
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…
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…
Final day under Make your own Pizza . Well the last two days I have been posting variations of Pizza , where I posted a Watermelon Pizza , Pizza Soup , but today I decided to give you guys an actual pizza , no not a Italian pizza but a Turkish Pizza . I remember…
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…
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…
Quick videos make life easy … and difficult ! Yes the dishes look so simple to make , one thinks…Wow , these can be done in a jiffy . My hubby loves these and keeps sending me links of his favourite food .I am supposed to see them and cook ! Oh it will be…