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Besan Nankhatai With Cornflakes, Oatmeal [Naan Khatai Indian Biscuit Recipe]

Nankhatai is one biscuit that you love, isn't it? I am no different either. I have sampled and savored nankhatai all through my childhood,perhaps from Kwality Bakers in Patiala - my favorite bakery in my hometown. But since I no longer buy outside stuff these days, preferring to bake and make everything at home, I have tried my hands at nankhatai on previous occasions. In fact besan nankhatai was my first attempt at baking cookies!! besan nankhatai with cornflakes, oats  I have come a long way now, trying out innumerable cookie combinations, for I love cookies but trying out the same with healthier ingredients. The market stuff is loaded with calories, but my healthy cookies are different. While bakeries use dalda, I prefer to combine clarified butter with olive oil , sometimes substituting the buttery part with olive oil. I love my bakes this way, for they are healthier than market junk. What do you prefer? Taste or Health! Ask me, and I would vie for health

No Cream, No Milk Badam Kulfi - A Healthy Delicious Sugar Free Vegan Ice Cream

Kids love sweets. You have a sweet tooth, and I, too, belong to the same category. Your love for sweets, kulfis, ice creams, and desserts has brought you here. Isn't it? Perhaps you have been trying to not indulge too much in sweets, given the rising incidence of diabetes among world population. Yes, diabetes is a scary word these days. The more you learn about it, the better for your health. If you are looking for a dairy free recipe, you have come at the right place. vegan kulfi with oatmeal almonds I have recently done a project on diabetes, and will do a detailed analysis on the same. So keep watching this space. It is a metabolism disorder that compromises not one but all of your organs gradually. Scary, isn't it? I know this because my parents-in law are diabetics and take 3 insulin shots a day. It is not a good sight to see them taking shots. It hurts me badly! Well, so health is wealth they say. Rightly so. All things dairy are not bad for everyone. Rather

No Milk, No Cream, No Sugar Pistachio Kulfi: A Quick Dessert Recipe

If you are looking for a creamy delight sans dairy or fats, then this is a must try pistachio kulfi recipe. Just 3 key ingredients and you get this yummy creamy, pista kulfi. Try this for a guilt-free healthy dessert, which will soon become a regular in your home. pistachio kulfi You love desserts like anybody else. Same is the case with me. I love cookies and desserts, but what keeps you from savoring these sweet delights keeps me away from them too. But not any longer, because I have come closer to unraveling the mystery behind a healthy guilt free dessert. Of course, you will find many more guilt-free recipes here, for you are a health freak and are being hosted on this page by a health conscious person.This surely gives you reasons to smile. You want kids to eat healthy, now that you have made up your mind to go the healthy way, which is the best way to live a long, fulfilling, happy, and disease-free life. So what will you call an Indian ice cream recipe that us

How To Make Pistachio Butter at Home

Pistachio has a nutty flavor that adds a distinctive taste to any recipe. When it comes to making pistachio butter at home, it is one simple recipe that you want to try again and again. It's that simple. Pistachio benefits health in more ways than one. It is rich in fiber and has cardiovascular benefits, which makes it a heart-friendly nut. Here are a few Pistachio Benefits: Pista has a low calorie content of 160 per ounce. These combine minerals, vitamins, proteins, and healthy fats, besides dietary fiber. It is a digestion aid, being rich source of fiber. The nutrient rich pistachio is a health-boosting nut that must be a regular in your healthy diet planning. According to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition, pistachios have a higher amount of beta-carotene, lutein, and gamma-tocopherol compared to other nuts, which are rich in vitamin A, vitamin E, and boost health. A heart-healthy diet helps reduce bad cholesterol levels in the body. due

Kid-Friendly Recipe: Sweet Power-Packed, Nutritious Toffee Recipe

What's a nutritious healthy candy for kids? Toffees and nutritious? Well,  candies  can be healthy too. Or let's say it the other way - toffees can pack a punch with healthy ingredients. healthy candy Are you still wondering how? Well, what I am going to share with you today is a power-packed sweet that seconds as a nutritious toffee for kids. What makes this kid-friendly sweet healthy? Let's do a recap on this. healthy toffee recipe low sugar candy If you are wondering how to make oatmeal delicious and serve it to your kids, then this recipe is for you. If you struggle to include healthy ingredients in kid's meals, then here is the trick to do so. If kids reject healthy food, make this delicious healthy candy and they would happily finish these off soon. This is a dry fruit fudge recipe that was transformed into a healthy toffee project. This nutritious toffee recipe is packed with: fiber-rich oats (yes, I have introduced oatmeal i

Almonds vs Cashew: Which Nut Butter is Healthier?

almond butter versus cahsew butter: which is healthier? Nut butter is a healthier choice to clarified butter. It makes a perfect vegan butter for those looking for healthy vegan choices. It is ideal for those with lactose intolerance and sensitivity to dairy products. Alternatively, nut butter makes a healthier option to butter, desi ghee, and cream or for that matter, mayonaise, cream toppings, and what not! But when it comes to picking the healthiest of nut butter, which one would you pick? Do you know cashew is high in fat and calories? Almond is a healthier alternative to cashews and peanuts. Walnuts, too, are loaded with omega 3 fatty acids and thus the healthiest of nuts. Nut Butter is a healthier alternative to clarified butter and cream. But it is important to underline and differentiate between cashews and almonds as far as their cholesterol and fat lowering properties is concerned. I have come across a health website that recommends u

Autolysis: Roti Making Made Easier With The No Knead Dough [Fuss-Free EASY WAY TO MAKE SOFT ROTIS]

This is one of the simplest ways to prepare dough for rotis or Indian flat bread. Ever since I have come across this method, kneading is no longer a headache for me. It is a no fuss way of kneading dough for rotis. You will find it easier than the traditional way that you have been following this far. autolyzed no knead dough roti-palak parantha no knead dough for roti, chapati, Indian flatbread, naan After 30 minutes, all you need to do is gather the dough and knead it lightly for one minute. Your dough is good to go for rotis. Enjoy soft, fluffy rotis. Nevertheless coming back to dough kneading technique, known as autolysis, this is primarily a bread kneading method. But I find it easier to knead dough for rotis - super quick and simple. This no mess, no fuss dough making technique, which requires little to no kneading. I can relate to this dough kneading method, as I have seen my mother in law do something similar. What she does is take flour in a pan