I love salsa anytime , more during hot summer months when you dread a hot kitchen . A pack of store brand tortilla chips or even home made papad or roasted rotis , khaakras , our own desi chips are good enough. Personally I enjoy a bowl of salsa all by itself as it is…
Varagu verkadalai thattai in Tamil or also known as millet thattais, made with kodo millet flour . As already discussed in detail in many millet recipes about the benefits of substituting rice with millets in snacks and other food items, here too is another attempt to make these crunchy tea time snacks known as Thattai…
Raw mango rice mix When the mango season has just begun and there is a profusion of raw green mangoes in the market , it is a good idea to try some green mango rice, also called mangai saadham , maavnkayi chitranna in Kannada . it make a delicious tongue tickling rice dish good…
Spinach creamy cheese dip 😋😊 Great to spread on breads, wraps or a delightful dip for nachos ,breads, or croutons. Kids need not be forced to eat spinach as this has lots of greens and flavors.☺️ Because home made is best and there’s more spinach and less cheese. Get innovative and sneak in lots of…
Potato saagu, Bombay saagu is a delightful simple side dish that is served with Rava idlis in many restaurants in Karnataka .I used to make this dish without knowing that it was accompanied with rava idlis, at home it made an excellent emergency side dish for chapatis, or pooris. Until I got the opportunity to…
Millets are now gaining fast recognition and finding their rightful place a s a healthy grain and a good substitute for many dishes where rice is the main ingredient. The cultivation of millets and the earnings of farmers also depend on the consumption especially from the city dwellers and upscale consumers .Thankfully this is gaining…
Many a mornings I make myself a simple mug cake that takes about 3 minutes max….Usually when i get some luscious berries I am tempted to go for a mug cake and it does sound rather too high in calories but i use a little of the fat and try to use some healthy grains…
Snacking doesn’t need a reason and many of us do that between meals, after meals, , or just for no reason , mindless snacking without our knowledge we add too many calories and not much nutrition in choice of ingredients .So to stay safe and munch on these protein ladoos, healthy oats wheat flakes dry…
This is a great recipe for almost all age groups and particularly for those on a weight watch without sacrificing nutrients and taste .A great tasty dish for the diabetics and those on a no rice diet .The best way to make , to save time , is to mill the ingredients to a powdered…
Mango smoothie the quickest way to start your day when mangoes are easily available and you do not have the time for a sit down breakfast . Makes in a jiffy as it it is just a blender recipe. Make overnight and take away with you chilled..even quicker .