Lemonade Sabja Cooler
Sabja seeds or sweet basil seeds have a nice crunchy texture. Sabja seeds are rich in antioxidants and have a cooling effect on the body. Watch our video on Sabja seeds by clicking the above pictureto know more. So here's a recipe to beat the heat on those scorching summer days. Try this sabja lemonade cooler for your kids when they are back from school or play. Have this concoction especially if you have indigestion or loose motions - soothes us internally.
Frozen Banana Mousse - A Chocolate Delight For The Child In You!
Once you do this fruit based dessert, you will be surprised at how easy it is to get a mousse like dish out of fruits and healthful cacao powder. No milk, no added sugar, just goodness and sweet of fruits. This is a wonderful treat for kids, and can act as a full snack meal for toddlers.
Sama Uttappam - add diversity to your grains!
The south Indian cuisine is loved much across the whole of India. It's our own traditional wisdom of incorporating fermented foods and it's yummy too! Eating millets is also not new to India. Millets are a diverse set of grains high on fibre and nutrition. Here's a recipe to make those ever loved uttapams for breakfast, using the millet power. Try these Sama rice uttappams instead of regular rice and you won't be disappointed!
Peanut and Rice Milk Curd - simple dairy substitute!
Put peanuts in a blender and blend till you get a smooth paste adding, a little water at a time. Similarly, make rice milk separately. Stir the peanut milk and boil on low heat. Once it starts to thicken, start adding the rice milk slowly while stirring to prevent clumping. Let the milk fully boil and thicken. Cool to body temperature. Set the yoghurt using the chosen starter the first time you make it, and keep some as a starter for the next batch. The starter can also be stored in the freezer. Note- If you want a thick-set curd then use 6 cups of water for making the milk or if you prefer a bit runny curd, use 8 cups of water. To know more, please visithttps://sharan-india.org/healthy-recipes/
Marinara Sauce (Tomato based pasta sauce)
Sprinkle a little salt over the chopped onion and garlic. Wait a minute and put it in a thick bottomed pot and dry fry until light golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the basil/ oregano/ thyme and carrot and cook 5 minutes more, until the carrot is quite soft. Add the tomatoes and juice and bring to a boil, stirring often. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until as thick as hot cereal. Season with salt and serve. This sauce holds 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer. To know more, please visithttps://sharan-india.org/healthy-recipes/
Basic Gravy Paste
Drain the cashews. Place cashews in a blender and grind them into a fairly smooth paste. Add a little water if needed to make cashews into a paste. Add onion, garlic, ginger, chillies and poppy seeds (if using) in a food processor or blender. Process into a coarse paste or mince them. Tip: This can be kept ready in the freezer for quick meals. Cashew paste and the paste with all the other ingredients can also be stored separately and mixed as desired. To know more, please visithttps://sharan-india.org/healthy-recipes/ Image courtesy for title pic: www.pinchofyum.com To know more, please visithttps://sharan-india.org/healthy-recipes/
Sweet-Beet Cutlets
Sweet potatoes and beetroot combine together to make a healthy snack for your little ones to enjoy. This can be also used by women who are fasting.
Ready-to-eat Savory Poha – Travel-friendly!
Here is one fast food, that's unbelievably simple and so good to have handy especially while traveling. My mother follows a satvik lifestyle and doesn't eat at regular restaurants when she travels. Eating out means only eating at specific temples only on specific occasions. Along with thriving on fruits most of the time she always carries this ready to make poha. All you need to do is add hot water to it and wait for a while and voila you have a warm meal ready!
Andhra Spice mix for vegetables - add the goodness of nuts & seeds!
My daughter came back after a short stay at my sister's house and couldn't stop waxing eloquent about this magic powder that grannygaru, my sister's mother-in-law , added to vegetables that makes them taste so sooooo good. So I asked aunty to share the recipe of the magic seasoning that she adds to all vegetable preparations. It smells and tastes amazing. And you must try it to be able to enjoy the aroma and the flavours. It has some of the most power packed ingredients. I only made a small change of adding mustard seeds to the mix as I have been reading a lot about the benefits of mustard.
Dal Makhani - no dairy!
Preparing this world famous Indian culinary delight without the “makhan” (butter) may quite be difficult to imagine! You gotta try it to believe it. The dal enriched with cashew cream (instead of any dairy option) turns out to be so creamy and yummy that you would not want to wait for an occasion to make it! We tried it on our friends, and they could not tell the difference. So go ahead and let us know what you think.Here in the recipe the daal is soaked overnight and cooked for 2 hours (traditional cooking involved cooking this version of daal for long hours). If you are in a hurry, do soak at night, but you can use the pressure cooker to cut down the cooking time. Do remember though, cooking without pressure cooker retains the nutritional profile of the foods.
Natural moisturiser
This is a skin moisturiser that I learnt from my friend Vardhini. It's quite strong and best for people with a dry skin issue. The essential oils makes this quite aromatic to use too. It's quite greasy because of the Shea and a little goes a long way. It can be used as a night cream for people with rough and cracked hands. I have rough hands and with gardening and other tasks, I tend to wash my hands quite often and even without soap it stays rough. So after using this, my hands are better moisturised. It's best to stay away from chemical soaps and shampoos. You can play around with the quantity of the ingredients and make this adjust for your skin type. Check out my hair / hand / body wash recipe here that's raw and natural. This can be used instead of soaps. I have been using it as an all purpose wash. My hair and skin remains soft silky and smooth after using this for more than a year now. My kids love the aroma of lime after wash. Most of them
Beetroot Corn Cutlet
Beetroot has always been rich in nutrients, though seasonal variety which we will not find now this is the recipe for you to savour this winter. There are a lot of things which we need to put in perspective when talking about beetroot cutlets, it can be tried with a lot of variations, but this is the healthier version of it. As not only beetroot but it also got Corn, which is another healthy ingredient. Beetroot and corn are rich in Vitamins and Minerals. Mainly, this recipe consists of rice flour, which is an excellent replacement for all-purpose flour. So, you must try have tried this recipe with amazing benefits. Here is the way to do it.
Tomato Snack Cups
Whether you are looking for an after school snack, or a healthy appetizer for a party, this recipe for Tomato Cups can double as both! As this recipe uses cashew paste to add creaminess and flavour to the tomato cups, it's a great replacement to snacks usually loaded with cheese or other packaged ingredients like mayo! A must try for the next party you host!
Fruit & Basil Smoothie
Strawberries are loved by most kids. They could be had as is or made into yummy smoothies combined with different fruits. Smoothies are not only relished by kids, it's fun to engage them in making their own smoothies. Encourage kids to have fruits by having them make this strawberry smoothie.
Sambar Masala - homemade, no artificial colors or preservatives!
Most packaged food items are highly processed and loaded with artificial colours and other additives. The commercially available masalas are one such example. Masalas do enhance the flavour of food and are a must have in every kitchen. But instead of using the store bought ones, most of these can be prepared at home. Try this simple, recipe of homemade sambar masala for instance!
Mexican Corn Curry - get your dose of fibre & vitamins
Corn is a whole-grain and as healthy as any cereal grain as it is rich in fibre and many vitamins. In this recipe, steamed corns are used to prepare simple Mexican style curry. Steaming of vegetables ensures that maximum water content and nutrition of vegetable is retained. Enjoy this light corn curry steaming hot!
Lobhiya (raungi/black Eyed Pea) Dosa / Chilla
Raungi/Lobhiya chillas are delicious, packed with protein & a great replacement for wheat rotis. They are also very close in taste to a dosa. If you have kids in the family who don't like raungi kee sabzi, you can surely try these chillas. Works well for adults too!
Little Millet Aloo Pav - steamed snack
Guilt-free healthy snack. Rich in calcium and iron as it is made with millets.
Lemony peppery millet rice - with raw veggies
Millet rice is a good option to add diversity to the grains you eat. Mostly we end up eating just wheat and rice. But when nature has given so much choice, why not add some spice in life!! Millets are rich in fibre. This recipe is oil free and the veggies are largely raw and give a good crunch. You can have this alone or with a soup or curry. You can also serve this as a salad in parties. If you are ok to eat raw veggies, you can reduce the quantity of millets and increase the veggies.
Red Pepper Dip - pep-up your salads with this homemade dip!
Just about 10 minutes to get a yummy dip you could have totally guilt-free - devoid of any of the harmful additives and ingredients commonly found in store-bought dips. Simple and easily available, the ingredients are all healthy and add nutrition to your dietary intake. Red pepper, roasted adds a distinct aroma and flavour, while cashews lend creaminess to this delicious condiment. Dips add a different flavour and texture to salads and are great accompaniments to go with snacks as well. To disguise some raw veggies in your kids salad or to accentuate a healthy snack for your guests or to simply indulge your taste buds - find your reasons to have it frequently stocked in your fridge!
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