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baked poha cutlets Poha (rice flakes) is a versatile ingredient, agree? It can be put to innumerable uses, of course in your kitchen. Get your creative mind at work and start experimenting with these thinnest rice flakes and you can create marvels. Trust me! It may look bland at first sight, but if you do pick this ingredient, you will find you can make diet snacks savory snacks desserts, sweets cookies and cakes Also known as beaten flakes, flattened flakes, or dehusked rice, poha has a unique characteristic to swell when it comes in touch with water. So when it comes to making poha snacks, you ought to remember this. It is an easily digestible form of raw rice, which is widely popular across India and savored in different ways everywhere. Poha Recipes The simple poha recipe would be to soak these flakes in water for a couple of minutes and then add them to warm flavored milk - do not be surprised if these taste like kheer or rice pudding.

karela-kheera bharta Alloo bharta is loved by one and all. You have probably tried my karela-alloo bharta. Let's add a little twist to the recipe with the addition of kheera or cucumber. This secret ingredient is available in plenty these days, and most of us enjoy it in salad form. I love cucumbers. Just sprinkle little black salt over chopped cucumber pieces and enjoy. Okay let's come back to the recipe. shalgam bharta The karela alloo bharta recipe was shared by my Bengali aunt, who is a classic cook and has shared a number of delectable recipes with me. Lucky me! This time I tried adding cucumber to this recipe. Does the result disappoint? Not at all. In fact, I loved the addition of kheera in the recipe, though nobody except me was able to guess the secret ingredient. khatta meetha karela recipe Ingredients 1 Karela 1 cucumber 2 potatoes 1- onion 1 green chilly or red chilly coriander leaves 1/4 tsp mustard oil Black salt Salt turm

oatmeal sweet peda Are you looking for recipes using oatmeal? Have you tried this "superfood" before? What are your favorite recipes with oatmeal? I am in love with oats. I try including oatmeal in a majority of my recipes, since they add to my health quotient. Rich in dietary fiber, oats are just another name for superfood. You can experiment with this healthy cereal grain to dish out deliciousness!! Yes, it is such a versatile ingredient that you can make healthy recipes with oatmeal, from snacks to savories, from crackers to cookies, from traditional classics to contemporary fusion foods,from sweets to desserts, and virtually anything. If you think how oatmeal recipes would taste, rest assured about the taste - delicious in every sense, healthy in every way and quick to dish out. What more do you need? Recipes with oatmeal are my favorite food experiments these days. What about you? Do share your oatmeal experiments. Today, I have tried a healthy sweet w

oats gajjar idli I love idlis and have been trying different versions. I have already tried oats idli. This time decided to make these healthier with the addition of carrot.  Healthy Oats Gajjar Idli 1 cup- Oats 1 cup -Suji 1 cup- Curd  1/2 cup -Water (check the batter consistency - should not be too flowy, rather should be of dropping consistency) Salt- as per taste 1 Carrot- grated/ground Mustard seeds (rai)- 1/4 tsp Curry leaves (kadi pata) Chana dal - 2 pinches (optional) Urad dal- 2 pinches (optional) Oil Baking soda- 2 fat inches Procedure oats suji idli Grind oats. Keep aside. Take a pan. Add oil. Crackle mustard seeds. Add curry leaves. Next add chana dal and urad dal. Let them splutter. Add suji. Roast for 2-3 minutes. Now add oat powder. Fry for 2 mins. Let it cool down for 2-3 minutes. Mix with grated carrot. Take a bowl. Mix oats-suji with curd. Now add enough water to  reach dropping consistency. Add baking soda. Stir immediat

mani- sweet sour Recently, I visited Dinanagar, my friend's place. Dinanagar is a small town in Gurdaspur district of Punjab. The place is close to some hilly parts of Himachal Pradesh. This means the recipes of hill dwellers have fused with those of the bordering Punjab districts. So my friend introduced me to a pahari (hill) recipe, which is both sweet & sour. The tangy gravy makes a delightful accompaniment with rice and even roti. I enjoyed it today with rice, roti, and shalgam-aloo bharta . Without much ado, let's go to the recipe. I have altered the recipe a bit. Ingredients 8-10 imli (tamarind) pieces 1 tbsp sugar (or more if you want) 2 tbsp- besan (gram flour) 1/2 tsp- fenugreek seeds (methi dana) 1 tbsp- mustard oil salt, turmeric kasuri methi (optional) coriander leaves (optional) Process Boil imil in 2 cups of water. Take a vessel. Add oil. Put methi dana. Next add besan. In the authentic version, they do not roast besan, rather, m

cornflakes cookies I love baking because I love cookies. Call me a cookie lover or addict, I am on a cookie experimentation spree. My experimentation with different healthy ingredients continues. This time I bring to you one of my best healthy cookie recipes. Try it and you will know what makes these healthy biscuits so special. I have tried a similar oatmeal cornflakes cookie recipe earlier, but the end product and procedure was a little different from this one. If you want to check the cornflakes recipe, here  it is. Those were crunchy bites. Cornflakes Cookies with whole grains eggless cookies  Whether you are looking for homemade whole wheat cookie recipe or a flavorful trip down the memory lane, you will love this simple recipe. Easy to process, this eggless whole wheat cookie recipe is a keeper for healthy cookie lovers. homemade oatmeal cookies homemade whole wheat cookies Homemade Eggless Oatmeal Cookies With Cornflakes 1/2 cup-oa

kadahi paneer Kadahi paneer is loved by one and all. It is rich, creamy gravy with dipped paneer cubes. This delicacy makes a complete meal with plain roti, tandoori roti, or naan. As usual, I have prepared kadahi paneer, sans the creamy part. Rather, I have substituted butter and cream with almond- curd paste. To me, my version tastes divine, even without the usual kadahi paneer ingredients. Happy me! Kadahi Paneer Ingredients Paneer- 250 gram 4 onions 2 tomatoes (puree) 1 capsicum or more Ginger-garlic paste- 1tbsp kadahi masala- 1 tbsp curd- 1/4 cup almonds-10 jeera- 1 tsp kasuri methi- for garnishing Oil- 1 tbsp Water or milk for gravy cinnamon (dalchini)- 1 small salt, turmeric coriander powder Procedure no butter kadahi paneer Who doesn't love kadahi paneer?Paneer recipes are loved by kids and elders alike. Soak almonds in hot water for 10 minutes. Peel off their skin. Keep aside. Take 1/2 tbsp oil. Let's fry 2 onions f

Taking my love for healthy cookies to the next level, this time I have included cornmeal (makki atta) along with wheat flour and almond powder to bake another healthy batch of cookies. Seriously, this is even better than ragi badaam cookies . Would you like to try? Let's get back to the recipe: Ingredients 1 cup= 175 ml 1/2 cup - cornmeal (makki atta) 1/2 cup- wheat flour 1/2 cup-almond meal/powder 1/2 tsp- baking powder 2 tsp- ghee/clarified butter 2 tbsp- olive oil/ saffola/vegetable oil 1 tbsp- curd/yogurt 2-3 tbsp- milk (or as needed) 3 tbsp- sugar (as per your taste) 1 tsp- fennel seeds (lifts the aroma of these healthy cookies) Cornmeal Cookies Procedure makki cookies Sieve wheat flour, cornmeal, and baking powder. Add almond powder. Mix. Mix curd, oil, ghee in a separate bowl. Whisk well until smooth. Add fennel seeds to the flours. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ones. Rub with your hands. Do not knead. Add 2 tbsp of milk

healthy snack oats methi chop How to cook oatmeal for breakfast? If you are looking for a diabetic friendly recipe, then this is it. If you want a weight loss recipe, then this one can be tried. If you are on a diet and wish to indulge in a healthy snack, why do not you try this steamed methi chop recipe? This is one simple recipe that gives you methi oatmeal chops, which are tasty, healthy, and filling. I have made it a point to include oats in my diet and make sure oat meal finds its way into a majority of my recipes. Today, I decided to experiment with another healthy snack recipe, using oats. Let's see what I have brought to you from my healthy kitchen. If you are wondering how to cook oatmeal for breakfast or for snacks, this recipe is a must try! oats benefits how to make oatmeal delicious With the winter season around, this is the best time to enjoy copious growth of methi. Let's go ahead and savor this herb in different forms to maximize h

Surprised at the thought of 5-minute Carrot Halwa? Yes, there are 3 gajar halwa recipes here.  Whether you are on a diet or watching calories, this instant dairy-free vegan carrot halwa is for you. Gajar halwa is a traditional delicacy that we love to relish during bone-chilling weather conditions. It is comforting, soul pleasing, and oh so yummy. Did I say healthy? Did I also mention how quick it is to process yummiest carrot pudding? 5-6 minutes is all you need to cook deliciousness in a pot! Do not believe my words? sugarless carrot halwa carrot burfi/gajar ki burfi sugarfree gajar halwa  Winter is the season of color - colorful vegetables. Carrot is one such crimson beauty that all of us love. And gajar halwa tops the list of winter delicacies. Our list of winter sweets is incomplete without carrot fudge or gajar  ki  burfi. But the traditional carrot fudge uses a good amount of khoya or clarified butter. I am introducing you to a healthy treat