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Homemade Edible Powders: Beetroot, Onion, Garlic, Ginger, Lemon, Orange, Sambar, Kurma, Garam Masala

The title says it all. This post is all about edible powders that can be used as flavoring agents, natural color, and to make food visually attractive. What more do we need? Though I am not too much in favor of drying food and storing the same, this is the best option for those days when these veggies are out of season. During the season, please make it a point to enjoy these fresh and flavorful. There's nothing better and healthier than fresh produce, right? homemade carrot powder Why say NO to artificial colors No means NO when it comes to using artificial colors, fragrances, and flavors. Since you all know me well, I love to bake healthy cookies with different flours. That's when I decided to put my homemade flours to use in my cookie recipes. The first one was moong dal digestive. The taste, aroma, and flavor of homemade flour compared with storebought mung atta gave me reasons enough to start making my powders at home. I can vouch for the flavor and taste profi

Chickpea Digestives: A No Baking Powder Kid-Friendly Cookie Recipe

Well, well, well, you all have heard of, tried, and tested (read tasted) atta oats digestives, right? How about twisting the ingredient list somewhat? I have done exactly that. Despite these being dubbed as "digestives," these are the tastiest ever chickpea cookies available, tasting like besan burfi. You can't stop at one. The standout point is these use no raising agent, no white sugar, and are low in saturated fat. So these make perfect tea time treats for one and all (of course not for diabetics). This kid-friendly recipe will be a hit at your home. chickpea digestives no baking powder kid-friendly recipe This is not a diabetic friendly recipe. This is not a gluten-free recipe. This is a kid-friendly recipe. I have been experimenting with various grains, flours, and cereals to come up with a healthy cookie recipe. After having tried our normal digestives with whole wheat and oats, this time it was the turn of chickpea flour. When dad tasted these chi

Nutty Gluten-free Cookies With Chickpea Flour

Looking for a gluten-free cookie recipe ? I know there is so much buzz about gluten these days. In fact, it has become a big villain for most people. I call it a villain, since it causes gluten sensitivty in people with celiac disease. It can cause all sorts of problems, from stomach ailments to skin rashes and much more. If you too are gluten intolerant, you are perhaps looking for guilt-free, gluten-free treats to satiate your taste buds. I understand how challenging it can get to find perfect gluten-free recipes that cater to your family's taste. Anyway, I decided to go for gluten-free cookies for all my friends out there who have been looking for the recipe. gluten free cookies with chickpea flour: an airfryer recipe Is Chickpea Flour Gluten Free? Absolutely, yes! Packed with a good amount of iron and fiber, gluten free chickpea is a healthy addition to include in your meal plans. However, the high amount of iron may cause gastritis for those with digestion issue

Amaranth Cutlets: Healthy Snack for Preschoolers

You have heard about amaranth flour roti and paranthas that are typically made during fasts and Navratras.I remember having grown up relishing amaranth or ramdana ladoos during fasting days.  I hae tried out amaranth paranthas and ladoos. My cough ladoos with amaranth tasted yummy. Today, I bring to you amaranth cutlets that are yummy, healthy, and loaded with nutrients. This healthy snack for preschoolers is a must try for one and all. amaranth cutlets Ingredients for healthy cutlets with amaranth Recipe 1 cup= 175 ml 1 cup- amaranth flour (rajgira) 2 tbsp- oats powder or little more for binding the dough 1/2 cup- boiled potatoes hung curd-2 tbsp or 1 tbsp more while binding 1/2 tsp-oil 1 tsp- jeera (cumin seeds) 1/2 tsp- ajwain (carom seeds) Turmeric powder, salt,pinch  of sugar (optional) Other Amaranth Recipes amaranth cookies  amaranth digestives amaranth roti/parantha for navratra fast How to make amaranth cutlets

No Bake Carrot Brownies (Sugarfree, Gluten Free, Vegan)

Looking for a no bake vegan brownie recipe, which is also dairy free? Is there someone with lactose intolerance at home? Or has someone turned vegan in your relatives? Or are you allergic to chemicals and preservatives that cause histamine sensitivity? Well, this carrot brownie is just for you. Instant, vegan, gluten free, and quick to process, the carrot dairy free brownie is what you are looking for. What's more, you do not need to worry about sampling any artificial flavorings here. The recipe uses no baking powder or soda. Enjoy the carrot vegan brownies and indulge in fruity goodness. no bake carrot vegan brownies This is an atypical brownie with all the healthy ingredients that make it fudgy, nutty,healthylicious, and chocolaty. Frankly, I have never had brownies all my life and I do not know what to name this sugar-free beauty. But having seen so much craze for brownies in Gen Y and Gen Z, I wanted to give it a try. So I had to come up with something that is hea

Eggless Ragi Nankhatais: Finger Millet Cookies

Do you love mud? If so, you are almost going to fall for ragi - finger millet! I crave for mud. In fact, all of my siblings love the aroma and taste of mud. But I do not advise you to do so. Rather, buy a packet of ragi flour and indulge in this iron-rich goodness. Perhaps, it is your iron deficiency that tempts you to taste mud. Thankfully, my iron levels are perfect. Coming back to ragi nankhatais, I have been baking wholesome cookie batches ever since I started experimenting with simple cookie recipes at home. ragi nankhatais This ragi nankhatai recipe is another trial that went successfully for this cookie lover. Ragi nankhatais/ bombs for one and all! Why choose ragi nankhatais? Well, these have: Low saturated fat    - some of my friends often wonder why I add oil instead of ghee or butter- well, the reasoning is quite simple- ghee/butter is loaded with saturated and trans fat, which does not dissolve in your body and rather accumulates as fat deposits, raising th