Vegetarian version of Siew Mai is small open face steamed dumplings with vegetables inside a thin flour wrapper. Ingredients: 4 tablespoon broccoli or cauliflower, chopped 4 tablespoon carrots, boiled and chopped 4 tablespoon cabbage, chopped 4 tablespoon paneer (cottage cheese), grated 2 tablespoon potatoes, boiled and grated 1/2 teaspoon white pepper powder 1/4 teaspoon red […]

Very healthy rice Biryani made with proteinaceous soybean and spices Ingredients: 3 cups 80% cooked rice 2-3 tablespoon soya chunks (soaked in hot water) 2-3 tablespoon boiled kale chane (whole bengal gram) 2-3 tablespoon sprouted moong dal (green gram) (blanched) 1 cup yogurt 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste 1-2 green chilies 1 teaspoon cumin seeds […]

Healthy and light recipe made with lentils, rich in protein Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups moong dal (split green moong dal) 2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon garam masala Pinch of hing (asafoetida) 1 tablespoon lemon juice Oil for frying 1 tablespoon oil Salt to taste Method: 1. Wash and soak […]

Khaman Dhokla is a famous Gujarati snacks recipe. Dhokla is eaten in breakfast, snacks or with main course of lunch or dinner. Khaman dhokla is made from soaking chana dal and then grind it in a thick paste. Then this mixture is steamed in a dhokla steamer and you will get yummy, delicious khaman dhokla. […]

Soybean healthy preparation made with onion, tomatoes and spices Ingredients: 2 cups soya chunks, crushed (soaked in hot water) 1 medium sized onion, finely chopped 1 medium sized tomato, finely chopped 1-2 green chilies 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder Pinch of black powder Pinch of garam […]

A healthy and sweet dessert prepared with apple and milk Ingredients: 1 cup grated apple 1 liter milk 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1/4 cup sliced pistachios 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder 2 tablespoon milk powder (optional) Few strands of saffron (soaked in 1 teaspoon milk) Method: 1. Boil milk in a pan and […]

Delicious Spaghetti made with healthy vegetables and tofu Ingredients: 1 cup spaghetti 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (optional) 1/2 cup shredded carrots 1/4 cup sliced red bell peppers 2 tablespoon fresh bean sprouts 1/4 cup chopped spring onion 1/2 cup sliced tofu 1/4 cup baby corn, diced 2 minced garlic cloves 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger […]

Fresh and roasted brussels sprouts Ingredients: 10-12 fresh brussels sprouts 3 tablespoon low fat butter 1/2 onion, chopped 1 teaspoon lemon juice Salt and Pepper Method: 1. Boil brussels sprouts in water for 3-4 minutes until tender. 2. Cut into halves. 3. Heat butter in a pan and saute onions until transparent. 4. Add the […]

Delicious tortilla wraps made with vegetables and sauces Ingredients: 1/2 cup sliced mixed vegetables (spring onions, carrots, red and yellow bell pepper, cucumber) 1 tablespoon tomato sauce 1 tablespoon chilli sauce 4 whole meal tortillas (available in the market) Some shredded lettuce leaves Salt and pepper to taste Method: 1. Place a tortilla and spread […]

Healthy and spicy rice preparation made with proteinaceous soybean and vegetables Ingredients: 2 cups rice 1 cup soya chunks (soaked in hot water) 1/4 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrot, beans, corn, potato) 1 onion sliced 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes 1 tablespoon sliced ginger 1/2 teaspoon whole black pepper 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1-2 bay leaves […]

Healthy, spicy and delicious mix of capsicum and tofu Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups tofu, sliced 2 cups sliced capsicum 1 1/2 cups sliced onion 1/2 cup tomato puree 1 teaspoon garlic paste (optional) 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera) 1 teaspoon haldi (turmeric) powder 2 teaspoon coriander powder 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 dry red chilli […]

Healthy capsicum preparation stuffed with spicy onion and lentil filling Ingredients: 6-8 small capsicum (shimala mirch) 1/2 cup chana dal (bengal gram), soaked overnight 1/2 cup moong dal (green gram), soaked overnight 1 chopped onion 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (haldi) powder 1 […]

Healthy capsicum preparation stuffed with cheese and spinach filling Ingredients: 6-8 small red bell peppers (optionally use capsicum) 2 cups spinach 1/2 cup chopped spring onion 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon white pepper powder 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder 2 cups grated parmesan cheese 2 tablespoon cream 2 tablespoon butter Salt to taste Method: […]

Ingredients: 1 cup boiled, diced potatoes 1 tablespoon boiled peas 1 tablespoon boiled diced beans 1 tablespoon boiled diced carrots 1 tablespoon diced cucumber 1 tablespoon sprouted moong dal Some lettuce leaves For Peanut Dressing 1 tablespoon dry roasted peanut 1 teaspoon jaggery 1 1/2 teaspoon tamarind pulp 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 teaspoon […]

Popular Rajasthani recipe of puffed wheat dough dumplings (Baati) served with dal Ingredients: For Baati 2 cups (400 gm) wheat flour 1/4 cup (50 gm) semolina (suji) 1 cup (100 gm) ghee (clarified butter) or oil Salt to taste For Dal 1/2 tablespoon urad dal (split black lentils) 1 1/2 tablespoon yellow tuwar dal (split […]

Healthy and quick snack made with soybean Ingredients: 1 cup dry soya chunks 1 cup dry roasted peanuts 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 1/2 cups whole meal flour (wheat flour) 1/4 teaspoon ajwain seeds (carom seeds) 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder Salt to taste 1 tablespoon oil Oil for frying Method: 1. Grind dry soya […]