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Potato and white peas salad is filling and is also healthy.I have added chopped onions but you can skip that if you want to have this salad during fasts.This is another quick and easy to make recipe and can be served to kids as an after-school snack. Ingredients: Dried White peas-1/2 cup,soaked and boiled Green peas- 3 table spoons,boiled Potatoes-2 small,boiled and peeled and diced Cucumber-3 tablespoons,finely chopped Onion-3 teaspoons,finely chopped(Optional) Green chilli-1,finely chopped Lime juice-2 teaspoons Fresh coriander leaves-3 teaspoons,finely chopped Tomato-1 small sized,finely chopped Rock salt-a pinch Salt to taste Chaat masala-1 teaspoon Aamchur powder-1/2 teaspoon Sev bhujia-2 teaspoons Hung yogurt-1 tablespoon Roasted cumin powder-1/2 teaspoon Method: -Soak the dries white-peas in water for 6-8 hours and pressure cook the soaked peas in 3 cups of water with a little salt for 3 whistles. -Wash and boil the potatoes for 3 whistles.Cool it and pe...

Spinach is rich in iron and is also a good source of antioxidant while paneer is packed with protein.I have tried to make this recipe as healthy as possible(i.e without adding too much butter or ghee). Ingredients: Spinach leaves-3 cups Paneer cubes-500 grams Onion-1 medium sized,finely chopped Tomato-1 big sized,finely chopped Garlic-8-9 cloves,finely chopped Ginger-1 small piece Green chilli-1 Red chilli powder-1 teaspoon Kasuri methi -1 teaspoon Cumin seeds-1 teaspoon Garam masala-1/2 teaspoon Bay leaves-1 Cinnamon stick-1 Salt to taste Oil-3 teaspoons Method:  For the Spinach Puree: -Heat 4 cups of water in a pan and add a little salt to it.When the water starts to boil,turn off the flame and add the spinach leaves and kep the pan pan covered for 3-4 minutes. -Drain the hot water and add ice cold water to the pan and take the spinach leaves out. -Take a mixer jar and add the blanched spinach leaves,green chilli,ginger,2 garlic cloves and blend to make ...

Walnuts have amazing health benefits.They are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants which are great for the body.Mint leaves  too have numerous health benefits.They are packed with phytonutrients and antioxidants.The combination of mint leaves and walnuts along with garlic makes this dip/chutney super healthy.You can use this dip as a spread on breads and chapatis or simply enjoy it with your meals. Ingredients: Mint leaves-1 cup Walnuts-1/2 cup Lime juice-2 teaspoons Garlic-4-5 cloves,chopped Green chilli-1,finely chopped Oil- 1 teaspoon Salt to taste Method: -Heat oil in a pan and add the garlic cloves and the green chilli and fry for 2-3 minutes. -Now add the walnuts and fry for another 2-3 minutes.Let it cool. -Take a mixer jar and add the roasted walnuts,mint leaves,salt and lime juice and blend to make a smooth paste.

This recipe of paneer is quick and easy to make.You can marinate the paneer with the chutney and spices and store them in the refrigerator.Paneer is healthy and a good source of protein for vegetarians. Ingredients: Paneer / Cottage cheese-500 grams Green Chutney-See the recipe Here , 3 teaspoons Aamchur powder(dried mango powder)-2 teaspoons Lime juice-3 teaspoons Chilli powder-1 teaspoon Garam masala powder-1/2 teaspoons Salt to taste Black pepper powder-1/2 teaspoons Oil-2 teaspoons, to shallow fry Method: - Cut the paneer into thick slices and keep aside. -Take a bowl and mix all the above ingredients except oil and add the paneer slices to the bowl. -Gently coat the paneer slices with the chutney and masala. -Keep this marinade for 2-3 hours in the fridge. -Heat a non-stick tawa(pan) and add the oil and shallow fry the paneer slices on both sides. -Serve hot.

I have already written some posts about the goodness of multigrains like whole wheat,bajra,jowar and oats.I have also added pureed spinach in the paratha to make it more nutritious. Ingredients: Spinach leaves-2 cups,finely chopped Ginger-1 small piece Garlic-5 cloves Gram flour-1/4 cups Oats-1/4 cups Bajra flour-1/4 cups Jowar flour-1/4 cups Whole wheat flour-1/4 cups Green chilli-2 Salt to taste Ghee(optional)- 2 teaspoons Warm water-as needed to make the dough Method: - Add the spinach leaves,ginger,garlic and green chilli in a mixer and blend to make a puree. -Take a vessel and mix all the multigrain flours together along with 1.5 teaspoons of salt and the spinach puree. -Slowly add a little warm water to make a dough.Knead the dough well.The dough will be a little stiff. -Keep this dough covered for 15-20 minutes. -Take a small portions of the dough and dust a little wheat flour on the balls and flatten to make chapatis. -Heat flat pan really well and add ...

Pasta can be cooked in many ways but I like to make a simple salad with boiled pasta,chickpeas,cucumber and some fresh herbs.It's healthy,tasty and also takes less time to make as you can pre-boil the pastas,chickpeas and cut the cucumber and tomatoes and store them in a zip-lock pouch in the refrigerator. Ingredients: Boiled pasta(any shape)-1 cup Boiled chickpeas-1/4 cups Cucumber-1/2,finely chopped Boiled baby potatoes-3-4,cut into halves Tomatoes-1,finely chopped For the Dressing: Hung yogurt-2 tablespoons Lome juice-3 teaspoons Coriander leaves-3 teaspoons,finely chopped Cumin seeds-2 teaspoons,dry roasted and crushed Salt to taste Chilli powder-1/4 teaspoons Green chilli(optional) -1,finely chopped Black pepper-3-4,crushed Method:  -Mix the pasta along with all the above ingredients and keep aside. -Take another bowl and mix all the ingredients for dressing together and stir it with a spoon. -Now add the dressing to the pasta mix and gently mix again a...