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Simple, Tasty Quinoa Recipes: Idli, Upma, Dosa, Cookies

simple, tasty quinoa recipes We have compiled quinoa recipes on this page. Do take some time to explore these quinoa recipes that are healthy, quick to process, and filling to keep you full for a good amount of time. There is a lot of buzz about quinoa these days. Ever wondered why? Yes, the benefits of quinoa are immense and it is no surprise that you will instantly fall in love with this pseudocereal or pseudograin, which has gained widespread popularity as a super food among health freaks. Quinoa: A Super Food? Loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidant phytonutrients, and fiber, quinoa (pronounced as keen-waa) is a complete protein, thanks to its excellent amino acid balance. Yes, quinoa recipes are a perfect way to get your protein serving. With its notable vitamin E and omega-6 content, quinoa benefits health in more ways than one. It comprises flavonoids and polyphenols and is regarded as a neutraceutical, thanks to its high nutritional content. In simple words,

Eggless Whole Wheat Flour Cookies: A No Raising Agent Recipe

When dad tastes these atta cookies, he compared these with bakery-style nankhatais, saying this is one of the tastiest cookie batches he has ever had. Cookies, eggless cookies, whole wheat flour cookies, and all healthy cookies! Too many cookies around here! Yes, for a cookie lover, this is just the beginning of a cookie baking journey - did I say healthy? whole wheat cookies- simple cookie recipe As you all know I love cookies and have been baking homemade wheat cookies for over 18 months. Did I say all of these are made using whole wheat flour and oatmeal? This homemade whole wheat cookie recipe is just another example. No maida here! Studies show beneficial results for cooking with whole grains for diabetics and everyone alike.  source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition So now you have realized the benefits of whole grains. However, it is important to read the labels correctly when it comes to choosing whole grain flour in the marke

Eggless, Nutty Cornmeal Cookies Without Baking Powder Soda

cornmeal cookies with almonds Looking for another addictive batch of healthy cookies? Do you love cornmeal? Wondering how to make cornmeal cookies?  Well, this website is all about healthy living, healthy eating. We won't disappoint you. Taking my love for healthy cookies to the next level, this time I have included cornmeal (makki atta) along with whole wheat flour and almond powder to bake another delicious batch of cookies.  Would you like to try? Before that, let us do a recap on cornmeal and its benefits: Rich in phytonutrients antioxidants, which help fight off free radicals fiber, which aids in digestion B-complex vitamins (could help in diabetes) Corn improves overall nourishment when combines with other cereal grains. Studies are under way to research into potential corn- anti-HIV link . cornmeal recipes vegan cornmeal cookies yellow cornmeal cookies

Festive Recipe Collection- Diwali Gifts, Sweets & Snacks

festival recipes After getting successful reviews on my first Festive Recipe post , here I come with another one on Diwali sweets. Did I say these are healthy sweets that make equally attractive Diwali gifts and giveaways?  India is a land of festivals, with Diwali being the most popular of all Indian festivals, celebrated with much pomp and show. The Diwali fervor is distinct from the enthusiasm that any other festival brings along. The festival of lights, as Diwali is popularly called, is celebrated throughout the country, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. It is the celebration of Lord Ram's return to Ayodhya from his 14-year exile. Sikhs celebrate the festival to commemorate the return of Shri Guru Hargobind from Gwalior along with 52 rajas who were taken as hostages by the then Mughal ruler. There is a sweet story how the sixth guru of Sikhs rescued these 52 rulers. Guru Hargobind got a gown stitched with 52 hems, and each raja got hold of one hem while the guru came out of