Seasoned Yogurt Vermicelli with Grapes /Curd Semiya

  The combination of crunchy texture and sweet, tart flavor have made grapes an ever popular between meal snack as well as a refreshing addition to both fruit and vegetable salads. Grapes contain beneficial compounds called flavonoids, which are phytonutrients that give the vibrant purple color to grapes, grape juice and red wine; the stronger the color, the higher the concentration of flavonoids.  (Source) Grapes function in different ways in the cardiovascular system. The pigments in red, purple and black grapes protect the cardiovascular system by a number of mechanisms that include the suppression of blood clots, inhibition of LDL…

Banana Dosa /Vegan Indian Banana Pancake

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…

Aam Ras Recipe/ Rasayaana

Labor Day came and went by and it is almost time to say good bye to summer. Even though technically the there are few more weeks, it is viewed as the official end of summer. Along with it, we say adieu to the King of Fruits, the hunky MangoJ.   I made this Aam Ras a few months ago, but I did not get around posting it. Now that Fall is just around the corner, I thought this is a good time to clean up the pending posts and do a fresh start for the next season.   Aam Ras…