Jowar thalipeeth is a traditional Maharashtrian flatbread made from sorghum flour (jowar), blended with spices and vegetables to create a nutritious and flavorful dish. This gluten-free flatbread is packed with fiber and essential nutrients, making it a great choice for a healthy meal. The dough is typically prepared by mixing jowar flour with finely chopped onions, green chilies, coriander, and spices like cumin and turmeric. A little water is added to form a soft dough, which is then patted into thin discs and cooked on a hot griddle with a drizzle of oil. The result is a crispy, golden-brown thalipeeth…
Cauliflower Yogurt Rice
Cauliflower yogurt rice is a nice twist on the traditional rice-based yogurt dish, offering a lighter and nutrient-packed alternative. Instead of relying on the usual cooked white rice, this version uses grated or frozen riced cauliflower as its base, which is low in calories and carbohydrates while being rich in vitamins and fiber. The cauliflower is usually steamed or lightly sautéed before being mixed with creamy yogurt, making it a perfect dish for those looking to incorporate more vegetables into their meals. The yogurt not only adds a tangy, refreshing flavor but also lends a velvety texture that beautifully complements…
Kadi Pakodi
Kadi Pakodi is a famous North Indian dish in which pakodis (fried dumplings made of besan) are dipped in yogurt based curry called kadi. This is thicker than the Guajarati Kadi. Traditionally, the pakodis are deep fried and then added to the Kadi. However after some favorable experiments with Appe Ponganalu/Paniyaram/Uniyappam I have used my trusty Aebleskiver Pan /skillet for making the pakodis. You can see an example of the pan here . Since this is not deep frying, it cuts down on the calories, but with no much compromise on taste. If there is any concern about using the Aebleskiver Pan or if…
Seasoned Broken Wheat with Yogurt
What could be more refreshing than seasoned yogurt rice? Growing up in the South of India, where yogurt rice (or curd rice) is a staple, our meals feel incomplete without a small bowl of it. I’ve experimented extensively with broken wheat, making kheer, sweet pongal and spicy pongal—all with great results. This broken wheat with yogurt is an extension of those experiments and, thankfully, has a delightful outcome. It’s very easy to prepare, cooling for the body, and highly nutritious. Yogurt is mixed into the already cooked broken wheat and then aptly seasoned with traditional tadka ingredients. Taste-wise, I found…
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Rice Vermicelli Upma/ Akki Shavige Uppittu Recipe
Semiya is Indian vermicelli and is usually available in the Indian grocery stores. Different things likes upma, kheer, pulao, dosa can be made using these rice noodles. This is a favorite and in our house this upma has transformed from a breakfast/tiffin/evening snack dish to a main course lunch/dinner dish owing to lack of time. The good thing is that this is a one dish meal and that means less work with cleaning and dish washing. This is also a crowd pleaser and can be put together in no time (if you have the semiya/shevai on hand). This is also…
Sabudana Khichidi/ Sago Upma
Sabudana also known as Tapioca or sago is used for making khichdi, vada, kheer and sun dried vodi. This khichidi is an awesome combination of sweet, salty, spicy and tangy topped with peanuts which give it a light nutty crunch. Sabudana khichidi can be eaten for breakfast, as a snack and while fasting as it does not have garlic or onion. This has been a childhood favorite of mine and our Saturday’s would not be complete without the Sabudana Khichidi as evening snack followed by a movie on Doordarshan. When I tried making this earlier, I did not get the…
Healthy Alfalfa Sprouts Salad
Wishing you all a happy and healthy New Year. Hope the New Year is filled with joy and love! I feel so good kick starting the first recipe of the year with this simple and healthy salad. It is so light and delicious that you will not feel that you are eating something so healthy with each bite. One of the major goals for me this year is to be fit and healthy. With our hectic lifestyle of balancing life, family, work, homework, extracurricular activities it gets challenging to squeeze in time to exercise and stay fit. So the…