Apple cinnamon guliyappa or appe is a sweet dish prepared using gobindobhog rice from Max Health and apple with light flavor of cinnamon. This is healthy aromatic snack for kids. Frankly speaking my kids loved these pillow soft guliyappa. This recipe is in association with “Belly Nirvana” organized by plattershare and PlaceofOrigin.in – Indian Tastes…
Moong Dal Peanut Nankhatai
Moong Dal Peanut Nankhatai is a healthy Indian style cookies. Nankhatai is popularly prepared ghee or butter based biscuits in India and neighboring countries. Nankhatai is basically a Persian and Afghan word. I love the fact that this recipe is glutenfree and satisfies the sweet cravings during festivals. I got the idea of using moong…
Honagone Soppu (Sessile Joyweed) Green Gram Palya or Stir Fry and Bassaru or Rasam
English name of honagone soppu is Sessile Joyweed. It is a non-toxic plant used as vegetable and in salads. It has a bunch of medicinal values. It’s called Koypa in Marathi, honagone in Kannada, Ponnaganti koora in Telugu and Ponnanganni Keerai in Tamil. This is my first dish with honagone leaves. I was a bit…
Avocado/Butterfruit Paneer Paratha
Avocado (Butterfruit) paneer paratha is highly nutritious. Avocados are great source of vitamins, magnesium and potassium. They also provide lutein, beta-carotene and omega-3 fatty acids. Though avocado is filled with calorie, low fat paneer is homemade and they form a healthy combination. These parathas are soft, filled with flavors and easy to prepare. There are…
Ginger Salem Guntu Chutney or Inji Gundu Kanja Milagai Thuvaiyal
Chutney is an integral part of every South Indian household. This is the recipe of ginger salem guntu chutney. Ginger has both medicinal and culinary uses belonging to Zingiberaceae family. Ginger has high anti inflammatory property, helps in digestion, reduces nausea and cold. It adds flavor to any dish like ginger tea, candied ginger,…
Guacamole or Avocado Dip
Guacamole (Spanish word) is a dip or spread which originated from Mexico. Guacamole is an avocado based dip. Avocados are healthy bunch of fruits. They are rich in vitamins, minerals, high in fibre, carotenoids, saturated and monounsaturated fat. The right way to make a perfect guacamole is using fully ripe avocados. It is mainly used…
Lemon Grass Tambuli or Lemon Grass Buttermilk
Cymbopogon are commonly known as lemon grass or citronella grass. In Kannada it’s called as majjige hullu. These are commonly cultivated as culinary herb in many Asian countries and also as medicinal herbs. It’s has a distinct scent resembling that of lemon. It can be used in fresh, dried and powdered form. It is used…
Grated Potato Halwa or Aloo Ka Halwa
Grated potato halwa or aloo ka halwa is the easiest halwa I have made. Recently during summer I had visited my paternal grandmother’s village. There I got a chance to taste this delicious sweet prepared by my paternal grandmother and had liked it very much. Since then I was waiting to try this sweet and…
Mexican Green Rice
Mexican green rice is a typical dish which originated from Mexico. It is locally called as Arroz Verde Mexicano and prepared using Morelos rice which is typically grown in Mexico of highest quality. The original recipe asks for poblano pepper (Capsicum annuum) which is originally grown in Mexico with very mild flavor. There are many…
Methi Rajma Pasta Quiche
Methi rajma pasta quiche is the bombardment of flavors. It’s a fusion bake of ingredients. Here also I have used SPRIG Genoa multipurpose spice blend like my previous two posts. Quiche is a savory pastry pie made usually with egg, milk and as I am an eggless baker, this trial is also without egg. Quiche…
Stuffed Pull Apart Pizza
Stuffed pull apart pizza are super easy to prepare and great snack of interest to kids. Just roll the dough, apply some pizza sauce, stuff the veggies of choice with cheese, cover with dough and bake. It’s so simple!!! Here I have used sprig genoa multipurpose spice mix which is a medley of Italian herbs…
Eggless Cheese Crackers
Cheese crackers are so healthy; firstly homemade knowing the exact ingredients makes it healthier. Secondly they are protein and calcium rich with cheese, butter, milk and finally made of whole wheat flour. My kids loved these cheese crackers. I have used Sprig Genoa spice mix a medley of Italian herbs and spices giving the true…
