Sometimes change is not bad after all. Recently at work, I moved my desk from one place to another (please don’t ask why!) and I am totally enjoying it. Nothing has changed in terms of my job, my position, my work load etc everything remains the same. But then the people who now site by me and the environment have changed and definitely that has made a positive impact on me. Not to mention that this place is much quieter and warmer J Keeping fingers crossed and hoping that the good spirit lasts. Based on the spirit of change I…
Spicy Oven Roasted Chickpeas/ Garbanzo Beans
If you are looking for some crunchy, low calorie, high fiber snack then this one is just right for you! These are not only easy to make, but taste delicious as well. Garbanzo beans are classified as one of The World’s Healthiest Foods and they have one of the highest protein levels among all plants. They are also a good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber. I had seen them on Madhuram’s blog long time ago, bookmarked it and had been meaning to try them for a long time. Yesterday while soaking Garbanzo Beans for making Chana Masala, I accidentally…
- Coconut based Curries / Gravies
- Daal Rasam Sambhar varieties
- Easy Vegetarian Recipes
- Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes
- Konkani Recipes
Malabar Spinach Coconut Curry (Vaali Ambat)
Malabar Spinach is also referred to Indian Spinach, Ceylon Spinach. It is called as pui shak in Bengali, Vaali bhaaji in Konkani, basale soppu in Kannada and as bachhali in Telugu. Typical of leaf vegetables, it is high in vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and calcium. It is low in calories by volume, and high in protein per calorie. (Source: Wiki) In Bangalore we had these plants growing in our yard. They are a fast-growing, vine reaching up to 10 m in length. They are thick, semi-succulent, and have a mild flavor. They hardly required any maintenance and the more…