Oil-free spicy tamarind poha
Tamarind poha recipe / huli avalakki / gojjavalakki is a popular karnataka cuisine breakfast recipe prepared mainly with powdered beaten rice or poha. the recipe is named as gojju or huli avalakki because of the combination of spicy, tangy and sweet flavour it has to offer. The recipe is very similar to the tamarind rice, butbeaten rice / poha is used in the place of steam rice. The method of preparing it is slightly different too. This recipe is usually made with a lot of oil as it becomes a very dry dish. However, with enough water and coconut, the balance of moisture can be achieved and oils can be skipped.
Cabbage Packets – Oil-free!
I have known of cabbage rolls being a popular meat dish in many parts of Europe. When I made momos for my daughter, I realized that I can make a gluten-free wrap for her with cabbage leaves and stuff them with vegetables. Thus was born this interesting cabbage roll recipe. Teamed with a spicy momo chutney it becomes a family favourite.
Chinchinga (Snake gourd sabji) – Oil-Free!
Getting children to enjoy desi vegetables can be a task sometimes. We know that they are full of beneficial nutrients. We also know it is best to eat local and seasonal vegetables, not only for our health but also for the economy. Chinchinga/ podalangai/ snake gourd is one such gift of nature. Here's an easy way to make it flavourful. It is available is two varieties. One is the long one which is usually very tender and can be used as such. The short variety that I have used tends to have a tough skin therefore I have peeled it.
Chilli Pepper Chowli Beans - Oil-Free!
Legumes are a storehouse of nutrients. They are filling and can be used in many ways. Here is a simple way to serve chowli beans or cowpeas as a snack or as a dry sabji side dish with meals.
One-pot Rasam Rice (rasam sadam) - oil-free!
This one-pot rasam sadam or rice is a delicacy and comfort food in the south. It is a perfect lunch-box item that does not leak unlike the rasam rice made separately and mixed. .This saves a lot of time on a busy day.
Carrot Cabbage Chana dal Cutlets - Oil-Free!
These yummy cutlets are made with simple ingredients. It is so easy to make food acceptable when we reshape vegetables to make them look fancy. These cutlets are healthy, wholesome, tasty and easy to make, comibining the goodness of vegetables and lentils.
Thai Green Curry - oil-free!
Grind together the wet ingredients of the paste along with ½ cup of water in a small jar. Roast the cumin and turmeric powders in a medium-hot kadhai for 1-2 mins. Pour the paste on top of the dry masalas in the kadhai and cook for 3-4 mins. Add the sieved coconut milk to the paste followed by the kaffir lime leaves Add the hardest vegetables first like beans and baby corn till cooked but crunchy (3-4 mins). Once the curry gives its first boil, add the mushrooms and red pepper and turn off the gas within 30 sec. Cover and let it rest for 10-15 mins before serving. To know more, please visithttps://sharan-india.org/healthy-recipes/
Potato & Sweet Potato With Rosemary - oil-free snacking option!
Cut equal amounts of unpeeled potato and sweet potato into about 1-1/2-2 cm cubes. Put on a tray and Sprinkle dried rosemary, salt and pepper and mix well. Place in the oven at 400 degrees F and bake, stirring every 10 minutes or so. Cook for 20 – 30 minutes till the veggies are done. Alternatively, mix with salt and cook on a very low flame and when almost done add the rosemary. Delicious. To know more, please visithttps://sharan-india.org/healthy-recipes/
Vaalcha Birda (Sprouted Field Beans Curry) - oil-free!
Dry roast the sliced onions and coconut. Transfer to a grinder, add garlic and red chilies. Grind to a paste and keep aside. In a pan, roast the cumin seeds. Add the chopped onions and sauté till the onions are brown. Add tomatoes and cook till soft. Add the ground paste, turmeric, garam masala and salt. Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes. Add the field beans and potatoes (if using). Cook till vegetables are soft and blended well. Serve with Indian breads To know more, please visithttps://sharan-india.org/healthy-recipes/ Image courtesy for title pic: www.archanaskitchen.com
Jackfruit Sambhar - oil-free!
Roast dhania and red chillies. Add coconut and grind this mixture well. Keep aside. Pressure cook the toor daal in water and also the chickpeas. Mix them and add more water to make the consistency of sambhar. Add jackfruit and cook a bit more. Now add the dhania, red chili, coconut mixture, salt and a bit of tamarind. Cook for a few minutes. Garnish with coriander and serve. To know more, please visithttps://sharan-india.org/healthy-recipes/
Cabbage Potato Caspicum sabji - Oil-Free!
Cabbage is one of the most common vegetables. Easy to cut, cook and very flexible to use in any dish as a filler or a dish by itself. Mix with other vegetables and it envelopes the dish in its flavors. Try this combination cooked with little tomato for the right amount of tang.
Purple cabbage Peas sabji --Oil-Free!
Add color to your meals! Bring a rainbow to your table. We often hear how important it is to incorporate all of nature's bounty in our meals. Get creative and mix and match to make your meals look vibrant and for you to feel more vibrant.
Oil Free Pakoras
Mix all the ingredients and make small 1 inch balls and put in a steamer. Steam till done (if you put a fork in, it will come off clean or the pakora does not stick to the steamer and can be easily removed) Take them out of the steamer and pop them in the oven at 200 degrees C for a short time till outer crust is brown. To know more, please visithttps://sharan-india.org/healthy-recipes/
Beetroot chana dal sabji - Oil-Free!
A smart way to cook vegetables is by adding pulses or lentils to them. It not only ups the nutrition, but also helps to vary the texture of the end product. This beetroot sabji with chana dal packs quiet a punch. Taste bhi, health bhi!
Gavar Pumpkin and Peanut Sabji - Oil- Free!
Here's yet another interesting combination of vegetables. I heard about this combination from my friend Ujwal. Apparently it's a famous and traditional combination in Western Indian cuisine. It's a smart idea to mix a sweetish vegetable with a slightly bitter vegetable to balance the taste. I added a twist to it by including some boiled peanuts to make it more wholesome. Cooks in a jiffy!
Fig-Almond Sugar Free Roll
A Sweet without sugar/jaggery, a delicacy with rich ingredients by using dry fruits Dry fruits are known as superfoods. Rich in proteins, vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre, dry fruits make for a delicious and healthy snack.
Jowar Flour Gujiya - no maida, no oil!
Gujiya is a must-have during the Holi festival in most North Indian homes. Traditionally made with maida and deep-fried in oil. Here is an attempt to make a healthier and less sinful way to indulge in this delicacy. It was inspired by recipes found from other health websites and recipes of gluten-free flours.
Gluten-free instant masala rice rawa idly
This is an instant masala idly made with rice rawa and hence this is also gluten-free. The masala for the idly is also made oil-free in this recipe. Usually, rawa idly is made with wheat or sooji rawa and uses dairy curd. This is my mother's recipe and since I learnt this few yrs back, I have not bought MTR or any instant mix. I have used a plant-based curd made with peanuts.
Savoury Muffins - Gluten free! Toddler friendly!
Why should muffins always be sweet? How about making a healthy vegetable dish that iseasy to make, easy to eat and easy to carry? This savoury muffin recipe takes into consideration all of the above points.
Cauliflower Upma - Gluten-Free!
Never thought I could enjoy the flavours of the South Indian upma without using processed sooji/rawa, until I tried out this upma with cauliflower sooji! Replace the store-bought sooji with your freshly grated cauliflower and bingo you have a gluten-free upma!
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