Green Kababs

"Shami Kababs" are prepared with cooking lamb with lentil and spices. The cooked meat is processed to a smooth dough which is then shaped and roasted. To make the kababs healthier i'm using some of my favorite greens like spinach ,cilantro and mint. These roasted kababs are very rich in protein and excellent to stuff in sandwiches or eat with plain rice and dal.Green Shami KababsWhat you'll need is1...

Green Pancakes(Dosa)

Green Pancakes(Dosa)Greens make your life better . Green pancakes are made using Whole Green Moong Lentil. This lentil is packed with nutrients like calcium , iron and above all much needed fiber. Ingredients you'll need is2 cups Whole Green Moong Lentil1 inch ginger root peel and chopped2 green chillies(exclude if you want a milder flavor)1 big Onion chopped1 teaspoon sea salt Extra Virgin Olive...

Sweet Lentil Balls(Urad Laddu)

These are my favorite kind of laddus because they are more nutritious than any other kind of laddu(boondi or rava or coconut laddu). Because its high in calcium its good for your bones . The sweetness can be varied, i like making it lightly sweet for low sugar snacking. Ingredients you'll need are2 cups Urad lentil1 cup powdered Sugar1 cup clarified butter(Ghee)2 green cardamomTo make the LadduRoast...

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Dark Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Dark Chocolate CookiesNot all chocolate is created equal. Dark chocolate contains a lot more cocoa than other forms of chocolate. And standard chocolate manufacturing destroys up to half of the flavoniods. But chocolate companies have now learned to make dark chocolate that keeps up to 95% of its flavoniods.There have been many studies linking cocoa and dark chocolate with health benefits. The darker chocolate with the most concentrated cocoa will...

Garlic Herb Crackers

Garlic Herb CrackersYes ! Crackers can be home made and healthy too. When i tasted the "Kellogg" brand of bran crackers , I knew its was the best kind of snack in the market. Made few changes to the original bran recipes added few other favorite spices.What you'll need is 1 cup All purpose flour 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder or rosemary or thyme or coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon dry garlic powder(or 1 clove fresh grated garlic....

Spiced Up PopCorn

Ingredients you'll need are2 tablespoons Olive oil1 cup popping corn kernels1/4 teaspoon chilly powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon cumin powder1/4 teaspoon turmericTo pop your cornsCombine all the spices in a bowl and keep aside. sprinkle the blend over hot cornHeat oil in deep pot over medium high heat. Add corn kernels. Cover and shake the pan every now and then to keep...

Kali Mirchi Gosht

Kali Mirchi Gosht was regular on our weekend lunch with rice and Khatti dal,an immense favorite in my family.Intensely spiced with fresh Peppercorns(kali mirchi) and green chillies,Mom's Kali Mirchi Gosht was the best,this is her simple recipe.Ingredients2 pounds lamb(white fat trimmed)1 medium onion finely chopped1 teaspoon Peppercorns(Kali Mirchi),freshly ground2 green chillies1/2 teaspoon turmeric1/2...

Spicy Tomato Soup(Rasam)

Spicy Tomato Soup(Rasam)Rasam is another Spicy South India Soup. Usually consumed in the second course of a heavy lunch. In a typical three course South Indian lunch , rice is served with a curry and sambhar in the first course. In the second course Rasam is served with rice and the last course is fresh home made yogurt with rice. I just love south Indian food,totally satisfying and filling.Ingredients...

Spinach Fenugreek (Palak Methi)Lentil Soup

This is a simple soup with goodness of Lentils and Spinach. Tastes best with plain Flat Bread(Paratha) or Pita Bread.Ingredients you'll need are1/2 cup Moong Lentil1 cup chopped Spinach1/4 cup Methi(fenugreek) leaves,chopped1/2 teaspoon Turmeric2 small cloves Garlic1/2 teaspoon mustard and cumin seeds2 Dry Red Chillies1 sprig curry leaves1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive OilTo make this Simple SoupWash...

Spicy Lentil Soup(Sambhar)

Love your heart eat lentils. lentils are a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber ,folate and magnesium. Lentils also provide good to excellent amounts of six important minerals, two B-vitamins, and protein-all with absolutely no fat. If you are from India, you probably make lentils everyday. Sambhar's spicy flavor goes best with rice and rice cakes(idli). It has goodness of lentils and heat...

Calming Chicken Soup

Calming Chicken SoupNothing can be more calming that a bowl of hot chicken soup when you are feeling sick and blue. It helps by rejuvenating your dehydrated body due to cold and flu.Making chicken soup can be time consuming but you'll be glad you made it.Ingredients you'll need are:2 lbs skinless Chicken cut in medium pieces 1 big Chopped Onion1 big Carrot1/4 cup peas1 cup Chopped Broccoli4 garlic cloves1 inch ginger rootSea Salt and pepper as per...

Veggie Rice(Pulov) with Tomato Chutney

Veggie Rice(Pulov)Cooking vegetable along with rice makes your meal filling and nutritious. Consider using some brown rice. Mix some brown rice in white rice. Did you know that difference between brown and white rice is same as difference between whole wheat flour and all purpose?. While milling the brown rice in to white rice, most of the vitamins ,minerals and fiber are lost and so are many of the...

Lentil Rice(Khichdi) with Sesame Chutney

Lentil Rice(Khichdi)Combining lentils with rice provides a wholesome meal. Mix some brown rice in white rice. Did you know that difference between brown and white rice is same as difference between whole wheat flour and all purpose?. While milling the brown rice in to white rice, most of the vitamins ,minerals and fiber are lost and so are many of the nutritive benefits of Rice. Buy some brown rice...

Meat Wheat Porridge(Hyderabadi Haleem)

Delectable Haleem is originally a persian recipe and is commonly prepared during ramadan. This spicy protein rich recipe can be lengthy to prepare but does give you a lot of protein power. Ingredients You'll need are2lb Lamb or chicken(boneless) cut in cubes11/2 cup Haleem Wheat or 2 cups of cracked wheat 1 tablespoon Ground spices like cloves, cinnamon ,coriander seeds and cumin seeds(Garam Masala)...

Say OK to Okra(Okra Curry,Gumbo,Stuffed Okra)

Say OK to OkraLove Okra for its rich source of many nutrients like calcium,potassium, vitamin A and few other including fiber and folic acid.The stickiness of Okra is the goodness of Okra. Its helps binding excess cholesterol and toxins in body. Its fiber makes your intestines job easier and prevents constipation .Get smart and substitute Okra with the expensive fiber supplements.Don't over cook or...

Splendid Spinach Lamb

Spinach matches no other green in its splendid list of nutrients. Spinach is the richest known source of protein of all plant foods. The keys to the benefits of spinach for bone health comes in the form of Vitamin K, Vitamin A and magnesium.It is vastly superior to carrots in terms of eye-beneficial nutrients such as beta carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin. spinach contains a greater range of vitamins,...

Curry in a Hurry

Preparing curries with tender vegetables like cauliflower and broccoli can be as easy as it can get.Cauliflower is by far the best source of Vitamin K which is vital for bone health.More on nutrition of Cauliflower and broccoliWhat you'll need is1/2 lb Broccoli or Cauliflower florets1 small onion chopped1/2 teaspoon turmeric1/2 teaspoon Chilly powder( or more as per your spice tolerance level)1/2...