Call this the spring salad or even summer salad, or any other name of choice but this is good for any day of the season. One glimpse of this vibrant colored salad is enough to brighten my mood and cheer me up. I would not mind eating this every day, provided somebody else makes this for me (of courseJ). The flavors and the vivid textures of fruits, vegetables and nuts blends in so well, that while enjoying the flavors you may not realize that you are eating something so healthy. The inspiration for this salad comes from Jaya. We had…
Light Lunch Recipes Roundup
I had announced the Light Lunches Month @ RedChillies in the month of June. The thought behind the Light Lunches event was to come up with healthy ideas that are not only easy on calories but delicious and taste; that way we do not feel deprived. Now here I am almost a month later promptly (not!) doing the post for the roundup. I guess I will not bore you by repeating the fact that I am too lazy to do a prompt roundup. Thanks to all the fellow food bloggers who participated in the event and shared their wonderful ideas.…
Indian Cucumber Raita Recipe
If you are looking for a quick cooling Yogurt Cucumber Raita, then this one is for you. Raita is an Indian condiment made using yogurt/ curd and used as a side dish, sauce or dip. This is not only enhances flavor, but offsets the spiciness of the main dish. All that is required for this is cucumber, yogurt and other spices. Traditionally ground cumin powder is added to this, but my family is not too fond of its taste in this raita and so I skip it. You can add chilli powder instead of green chillies, if you prefer.…