Easy And Healthy Food Cravings

Who doesn’t love mangoes right? Mangoes are full of tropical goodness and it’s the perfect fruit to have in the form of a decadent healthy smoothie.During summers, everyone needs something to cool down; it’s the season of smoothies, Ice creams, Sorbets, Frozen Yogurts and refreshing cold drinks.I am always excited for this season! No, not because of the heat, because I can eat unlimited juicey & yummy mangoes without thinking twice. And its also my favorite Indian dessert smoothie.        Smoothies are a great way of incorporating much-needed nutrients in our diet.Mangoes are full of goodness and an excellent source of Vitamin A, beta-carotene and potassium.They also provide nutrients like Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E.       So, next time you want a healthy and wholesome breakfast, make this nutritious Mango Smoothie which will also satisfy your sweet tooth. PREP TIME :  5MINUTES COOK TIME :  5 MINUTES ...

Paneer Butter Masala or Butter Paneer is a traditional Indian Punjabi recipe.It is delicious, creamy, rich, buttery, spicy and vibrant looking aromatic gravy with soft, succulent paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cubes in it. This is the most popular, demanding paneer recipe served in Indian restaurants.      The dish is characterized by authentic taste made by using tomato puree, onion paste, cashew paste, and some essential Indian spices. The near perfect combination of spiciness and creaminess of its gravy coupled with lightly fried Paneer cubes makes this dish more delicious. Almost every section of society love paneer and dishes made from it. Paneer butter masala is one of such popular paneer dishes for lunch/dinner. This dish makes more appropriate for occasional treats, special events, celebrations, gathering and parties.its also called Paneer Makhani or Paneer makanwala.      Paneer Butter Masala pairs very well with most Indian Breads like Rotis,...

Punjabi Chole is   one of the most popular vegetarian north-Indian food dish.It is Creamy,spicy curry,slight tangy and full of flavours.It's made from chick peas, onion tomatoes, ginger garlic and Indian spices. There are many variations of making chole masala. But I liked this Punjabi chole recipe the most.      This easy vegetarian recipe is a perfect spicy blend of ingredients easily available in your kitchen. If you love spicy food, then this one is a must try for you! This dish is widely preferred for breakfast and Sunday brunch or any holiday by North Indians. You can make this easy Punjabi recipe for kitty parties, pot lucks and even buffet. Prepare this mouth-watering dish for your guests and they would love to relish it to the fullest.You can enjoy this dish with Bhatura or Puri along with a glass of chilled lassi to complete the meal. Try it at home and enjoy with your loved ones! Course : Main Course Cuisine : Indian Prep Time...

It comes from the land of Gujarat, India and is now popular around the world. Dhokla is considered to be a very healthy snack as it is made by steaming the batter. It is made with very less oil.Moong Dal Dhokla is an absolute delicious breakfast accompanied with a hot cup of Ginger Chai (Tea).Usually, dhokla is prepared from rice/sooji/gramflour but as moong dal is light on stomach and quite good for digestion, preparing Moong Dal Dhokla is quite a healthy option. Along with moong dal, I had even used besan to enhance its flavour.           Dhokla’s are sold in many Indian Restaurants or grocery stores. Sold either pre-packed containers or huge trays displayed on counter tops of soft yellow spongy delicate square dhoklas garnished with a nice spicy tarka (tempering) and loads of freshly chopped coriander and coconut. This is a completely super healthy and nutritious snack. It’s best when served with nice spicy and tangy chutney like Green Coriander...

Hyderabadi Biryani is one of the most authentic and traditional dishes from the hyderabadi cuisine. Its is a delicious combination of   vegetables, spices, ghee, saffron and flavourful basmati rice,which not only add to the taste, but also the flavors and texture. which no one can resist. The best part is you can make a great restaurant style vegetable biryani at home easily. Here is how to make Veg Biryani Recipe at home. Today I present to you an authentic recipe of the Hyderabadi dum biryani with a vegetarian twist, Hyderabadi Veg Biryani. Ingredients For the vegetables 2 tbsp Ghee 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil 1/2 cup Potato Peeled and cubed 1 cup Cauliflower Cut into small florets 1/4 cup Peas 1/4 cup Beans Cut into small pieces 1/4 cup Carrot Peeled and cubed For marinating the vegetables 2 tbsp Hung Curd 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste 1 tsp Green Chilli Paste 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder 1 tsp Coriander Powder 1/2 t...

Methi Matar Malai is a delicious and popular North Indian curry made with fenugreek leaves, peas and cream. It can be found in the menu of most North Indian or Punjabi restaurants. A creamy and luscious curry, which is packed with the goodness of greens, Methi Matar Malai needs no introduction. Along with Methi and Cream, Matar is also added which gives it a beautiful texture and taste. If you love Paneer, you can even add small pieces of Paneer in this rich curry, for the extra protein. You can also add Kasuri Methi in the end, to give it more flavour.         It is known for its combination of mildly sweet, spicy and mild bitterness taste in each serving. it is ideally served with choice of indian flat bread like roti, chapati but can also be served with rice also. Ingredients For Masala Paste: 2 tsp oil 1 onion, slice 2 chilli, slit 1 tsp ginger garlic paste ¼ cup cashew / kaju, soaked For Curry: 3 tsp oil 1 tsp cumin / jeera 2...

This is one of the best soups I’ve really,enjoyed in a long time.it is nice warm soup specially for winter season.Cauliflower,turmeric and roasted chickpeas are basic ingredients for this delicious golden soup recipe. Flavorful, addicting, both sweet and spicy, and incredibly good for you. This recipe feels like a holiday in a bowl. This soup itself boasts robust flavor and bright color thanks to the anti-inflammatory root turmeric and ginger.It’s tasty and beautiful in colour. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil half an onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 head of cauliflower, chopped into about 5 cups of chunks or florets 1 cup cashews 1 tablespoon turmeric  7–8 cups water 2 teaspoons salt a squeeze of lemon juice Method to make Golden Soup Heat the oil in a deep soup pot/pan. Add the onion, garlic, cauliflower, cashews, and turmeric. Sauté for 10 minutes or until very fragrant. Add the water ( start with 4 cups) and salt. Sim...

Veg Kung Pao is a traditional chinese dish that is stir fry made into a spicy sauce combined with peanuts, vegetables, tofu/panner/soyachunks/patato and chilli peppers. Although the dish is found throughout China, but here i am sharing this recipe in the fusion form of indian & chinese spices & flavours.  There are a couple of variations of the recipe and what I am sharing is a mix vegetable dish with some sauce or gravy. So its best to have with stir fried rice or steamed rice. Ingredients For Kung Pao Sauce 2 tablespoons Corn flour 2 tablespoons Soy sauce 2 tablespoons tamoto ketchup 1 tablespoon Honey 1-1/4 cups Water For Kung Pao Patato 1 tablespoon Sesame (Gingelly) Oil/Olive oil/Refine oil 4 cloves Garlic , finely chopped 1 inch Ginger , finely chopped 2 Dry Red Chillies 2 Spring Onion Greens , finely chopped  1 Red Bell pepper (Capsicum) , diced 1 Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum) , diced 1/4 cup Roasted Peanuts (Moongphal...

This dish is a specialty of Rajasthani cuisine and is something without which the flavour of Rajasthani dishes will feel incomplete. Rajasthan's favourite, dal baati is a heavenly combination often served with a sweet dish of choorma. Made with a dough, deep fried in ghee, dal baati is an ideal dinner option in winters. This is one of the easy steps to make Daal Baati, which consists of crispy baatis made of wheat flour, sooji or semolina, salt and ghee. These baatis are cooked in tandoor which gives them a smoky flavour when dipped in the dal but in home you can make using microwave oven or pressure cooker.     This dal is also a very unique dish and is prepared using 3-4 types of lentils. This dal has a tadka of several authentic Rajasthani spices that gives it a unique taste. While preparing this main dish recipe, it is suggested that you should use a generous amount of ghee while making the baatis, as then only the real flavour of this dish will come o...

Malpua is an Indian traditional sweet dish that is basically a sugar syrup soaked pancake prepared from a batter of flour, milk and cardamom. These pancakes are usually fried in ghee till crisp along the edges, soaked in sugar syrup, garnished with pistachios & saffron and served warm with a topping of Rabi i.e rich thickened milk. Malpua is a most popular street food in Rajasthan, Bihar, West Bengal, Maharashtra and Odisha. Each recipe has its own variations. A popular variation of the Malpua batter is to add grated coconut and ripe bananas which yields a soft and spongy pancake.Authentic malpua recipe calls for maida, semolina / suji, milk and yogurt.I am sure even a beginner can try it and get perfect results if you follow this recipe and method carefully. . Ingredients Maida / All purpose flour - 1/2 cup Rawa(sooji)-1/2 cup Sugarless Khoya / Mawa - 1/4 cup Warm milk - 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp Crushed fennel seeds - 1/2 tsp Sugar - 1/2 tbs Salt – small pinch Cook...