This Smashed Avocado & Egg sourdough toast is delicious, easy to make and is packed with so many healthy ingredients.
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Aloo Tikki is a North Indian street food made with a mixture of boiled & grated potatoes, peas, and spices. Here is my Aloo Tikki recipe.
Aloo Tikki also known as Aloo Patties is a crispy and delicious street food that is a comfort food for almost every Indian out there. Its crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside texture makes it one of the most popular chaats in India. Every time I have Aloo Tikki, its unique flavours take me back to the good old days. If you love street food, checkout my Pav Bhaji recipe here.
It is a North Indian street food that is made with a mixture of boiled & grated potatoes, peas, and spices. It is super-easy to make at home and can be enjoyed in a number of ways. One can make a burger or aloo chaat with it or have it with chole ki sabzi. I personally love to have it with green & red chutney. In the traditional recipe, the tikkis are deep fried or shallow fried, but I like giving my own healthy touch to the recipes, so I make them in the oven. They come out just as yummy & tasty and I can enjoy them without getting off track my health goals. Here is my healthy Aloo Tikki recipe.
Aloo Tikki is a North Indian street food that is made with a mixture of boiled & grated potatoes, peas, and spices. It is super-easy to make at home and can be enjoyed in a number of ways.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time35 minutesmins
Total Time55 minutesmins
Course: lunch, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: aloo tikki, Indian food, indian street food, street food
Servings: 4people
Author: Archana
Equipment
Oven
Grater
Ingredients
1kgBoiled Potatoes
Salt as per taste
1tbsp.Coriander Powder
1 tbsp. Roasted Cumin Seeds
1 tbsp.Chaat Masala
1small bowlChopped Coriander
1 small bowlBoiled Peas
1small bowlCornflour
2tbsp.Oil
1tbsp.Red Chili Powder or Chopped Green Chilli(optional)
Bread Crumbs(for coating)
Instructions
Peel the boiled potatoes and grate them using a grater.
To the grated potatoes, add salt, coriander powder, chaat masala, cumin seeds, chopped coriander, boiled peas and cornflour.
Mix everything together using a spoon and then mash it using hands to make a dough-like mixture.
Put a foil paper in the baking tray and then coat it nicely with oil.
Take some potato mixture, and using the hands make ball-sized tikkis.
Roll the tikkis in breadcrumbs until they are covered nicely and place them on the baking tray. Repeat this step for the entire mixture.
Once all tikkis are placed on the baking tray, bake them in the oven for 35 minutes at 200 C.
When the tikkis are golden brown in colour take them out.
Your tikkis are ready. Serve them hot with chutney of your choice. I like them with coriander & mint chutney and tomato ketchup.
Notes
Let the boiled potatoes cool or boil them a day before as it helps the tikkis to bind better.
For more flavour, add onion, garlic and ginger powder.
So, this is my version of the Aloo Tikki recipe, I hope you liked it. I am looking forward to you trying this recipe, don’t forget to share it with me if you do. For more recipes & fun content check out my Instagram.
Turmeric Golden Milk is known for its amazing health benefits and immunity boosting properties. So, here is the recipe for you all.
Winter for me is the time to wrap up in cosy clothes and reading a nice book while sipping on a soothing hot drink, like Turmeric Golden Milk. My love for Turmeric Golden Milk replica watches goes back to my childhood. I still remember the time when I was young and my mother used to make it almost every night in winters. Even now whenever I have it, it’s sweet & spicy taste takes me back to the good old days.
Apart from its delicious taste, Turmeric Golden Milk is also known around the world for its amazing panerai replica watches health benefits. All the ingredients that are used in this recipe are proven to be beneficial in winters and that’s what makes it so special. Turmeric Milk is rich in natural antioxidants and is an immunity booster, which makes it perfect for fighting bacterial & seasonal infections. If you are suffering from cough and cold, then a cup of warm Turmeric Golden Milk is a home remedy you can rely on for relief. Checkout our Immunity Boosting smoothie recipe here.
Benefits of Turmeric Milk
Boosts immunity – For years Turmeric is known for its antibacterial and antiviral properties. It boosts immunity and is one of the most trusted home remedies for preventing seasonal colds and allergies.
Beneficial in pain relief – Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties, and therefore having turmeric milk if you have any pain or injury can provide relief and can help heal the wound faster.
Improves skin health – The antioxidant properties of Turmeric can act as a saviour for your skin. Having Turmeric milk regularly can help reduce skin blemishes, prevent premature ageing and give it a natural glow.
Better digestion – Drinking Turmeric milk regularly is good for your gut as it reduces bloating and helps in improving your overall digestive health.
Helps you fall asleep – If you drink Turmeric milk just before going to the bed, you will get a much more peaceful sleep, as it relaxes your mind & body, lifts your mood and reduces anxiety.
Turmeric Golden Milk is also known around the world for its amazing health benefits. All the ingredients that are used in this recipe are proven to be beneficial in winters and that’s what makes it so special. Turmeric Milk is rich in natural antioxidants and is an immunity booster, which makes it perfect for fighting bacterial & seasonal infections.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Drinks
Keyword: golden milk, turmeric golden milk, turmeric milk
Servings: 2glasses
Author: Archana
Equipment
Saucepan
Ingredients
1teaspoonGrated Ginger
3teaspoonsGrated Raw Turmeric
4-5Black Peppers
Seeds from 2 Cardamom pods
1Aniseed(optional)
1/2teaspoonCinnamon Powder
300MLCoconut Milk
200MLWater
Honey(optional)
Instructions
In a saucepan, add grated ginger, grated turmeric, black peppers, cardamom seeds, aniseed and cinnamon powder.
Add milk and water.
Heat for 10 minutes and keep stirring it.
Strain the milk in a cup using a strainer.
Add honey as per taste, stir and enjoy your creamy Turmeric Golden Milk.
Notes
I like coconut milk and that’s why I have used it in this recipe, but you can use any milk as per your preference.
Adding water to this recipe is completely optional. I have added it to dilute the milk because I prefer it that way.
Honey is added to the recipe to give it sweetness, you can skip it if you want.
If you don’t have raw Turmeric, you can roast the Turmeric powder in a teaspoon of coconut oil or ghee and use it.
Do try out this recipe and let me know how it turned out. Stay tuned for more healthy recipes.
My favourite Chocolate Cookies recipe – super simple and something you can bake with your family with the ingredients you have at home.
As we are cooped indoors orologi replica italia once again, it’s getting hard to keep my little one engaged and happy. I’m sure it’s a common woe that all mommies are facing right now, so I have this simple secret to get your little boy or girl to work and give them something healthy and delicious to gorge on as well. So, I decided to do it by making Chocolate Cookies together.
Here’s the recipe of my favourite Chocolate Cookies- super simple and something you can bake with the ingredients you have at home. I don’t feel guilty about letting my son relish repliques montres these cookies because they load the goodness of the healthiest ingredients. Find more recipes here.
Jaljeera is a refreshing and popular Indian summer drink. Here is Jaljeera recipe that can be easily made with ingredients available at home.
Whenever I hear the term summer drinks, the first name that comes to my mind is Jaljeera. For all the people who don’t know what Jaljeera is, it is basically cumin seeds water. It is a refreshing and popular Indian drink that is great for summer. The tangy taste of Jaljeera takes me back to my childhood days. I still remember the Jaljeera recipe my mom used to make, it tasted so delicious and we used to have it every day during summers. Find easier to make and delicious recipes here.
The reason why Jaljeera is so popular is that it is amazing for keeping the body cool. It helps in beating the heat by hydrating and rejuvenating the body. Jaljeera is also good for digestive health and it is often served as a welcome drink in many Indian restaurants. It can be had alone or one can have it with meals as it is a great appetizer. After hearing the name Jaljeera, one might think that it’s just Cumin water, but that’s not the case. A lot of other ingredients like mint, lemon juice & spices are combined with water & cumin seeds to make a fresh glass of Jaljeera.
It’s refreshing flavour makes it one of my favourite summer drinks and even though it doesn’t get very hot here in the UK, I still make it. It is super-easy to make and can be easily made with ingredients available at home. The last time when I made Jaljeera, I decided to give it a fun twist and made a cocktail out of it. So, here is my Jaljeera and Jaljeera cocktail recipe.
Jaljeera is a refreshing and popular Indian summer drink. Here is Jaljeera recipe that can be easily made with ingredients available at home.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: cocktail, Jaljeera, Summer drink
Servings: 2
Equipment
Blender
Ingredients
For Jaljeera
1/2inchGinger
Lemon Juice
Handful ofMint Leaves
Handful ofCoriander Leaves
2tbsp.Cumin Seeds
2teaspoonsAmchur Powder (Dry Mango Powder)
1teaspoonChaat Masala
Water
Soaked Boondifor garnish
For Cocktail
Jaljeera
30mlGin
Tonic Water
Instructions
For Jaljeera
In a blender, add ginger, lemon juice, mint leaves, coriander powder, cumin seeds, chaat masala and water.
Blend everything together nicely.
Add the mixture to a glass filled with ice and water.
Garnish it with soaked boondi and your Jaljeera is ready to enjoy.
For Jaljeera Cocktail
In a glass filled with ice add gin and tonic water.
Add Jaljeera and enjoy the delicious Jaljeera cocktail.
So, this is how I make Jaljeera. I hope you like this recipe and will try it. Don’t forget to share it with me if you do. For more recipes & fun content check out my Instagram.
Pav bhaji is a popular Mumbai street food. It is a blend of mashed boiled vegetables & spices which is usually served with toasted pavs.
Growing up in India, love for Indian street food comes naturally. I can never get enough of the spicy and rich flavours of Indian street food. The best part is that there is so much variety of food to choose from that there is something for everyone to enjoy. I love pani puri, chaat, aloo tikki, but pav bhaji has to be my favourite.
Pav bhaji is popular Indian street food from Mumbai. It is a blend of mashed boiled vegetables & spices which is usually served with toasted pavs. It is so creamy & flavourful and is loved by both kids & adults alike. Back in India, I used to have it almost every week. Last week, here in the U.K., I was craving a good Indian style Pav Bhaji and cooked it myself and it was just as delicious.
It turned out well, and that’s why I am sharing the recipe with you all, so here is my quick, easy and delicious recipe. Find more recipes here.
Pav bhaji is a popular Indian street food from Mumbai. It is a blend of mashed boiled vegetables & spices which is usually served with toasted pavs. It is so creamy & flavourful and is loved by both kids & adults alike.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: lunch, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: indian street food, mumbai pav bhaji, pav bhaji, pav bhaji recipe
Heat oil in a pan, add jeera and sauté for a few seconds.
Add minced garlic & ginger and cook them until they are golden brown.
Once garlic & ginger are done, add chopped onions and cook until the onions are translucent.
Add chopped tomatoes and let them cook until soft.
Add salt as per taste, turmeric powder, coriander powder and mix together.
Once the spices are mixed nicely, add Pav Bhaji masala, mix again and cook for a few minutes.
Blend the mixture in a blender to make a creamy paste.
In a pressure cooker, add water, vegetables, salt and pressure cook for 4-5 minutes.
Once the vegetables are soft, add in the blended paste and mix together.
Mash the vegetables nicely using a masher. You can keep the consistency anyway you like it.
Cook for another 4-5 minutes and the bhaji is ready.
Toast the pavs in butter and serve the Pav Bhaji with lemon wedges and onions.
I hope you liked this Pav Bhaji recipe and will try it. Don’t forget to share it with me if you do and for more recipes & fun content check out my Instagram.
This Healthy Snack Recipes E-Book has some delicious and easy-to-make snack recipes that will come in handy for every occasion.
It is often said, “You are what you eat” and this statement is truer than you might think it is. Healthy eating is something that I have always been fond of, but during this lockdown, I have started loving it even more, as I got a chance to try many new Healthy food recipes. I think I have become the biggest advocate of eating healthy in my family (pun intended) and I am always telling my family members about the benefits of eating healthy.
According to me the food that you consume shows on your face and affects all the areas of your life directly. When you eat clean and healthy your skin becomes clear, your mood is uplifted and you feel more energetic. Fast food may seem tempting, but the impact that it has on your health is not very good. We can’t change our habits overnight, but a few simple choices can make a huge difference.
Why Eat Healthy?
1.Improving Overall Health
Eating healthy and nutritious food can help improve your overall health, making your body stronger from within, and helping you perform day-to-day activities better.
2.Better Mood
Good food = Good mood. Healthy food not only improves physical health but also your mood. It is a tested fact that healthy food makes you feel better and uplifts your mood.
3.Reduce Weight
When healthy eating is combined with regular exercise, it can help you reduce and maintain a steady weight.
4.Prevents Heart Diseases
Healthy eating maintains the blood pressure and cholesterol level of your body, thus helps in reducing the risk of heart diseases.
5.Good skin & hair
Eating healthy food that is rich in vitamins & other nutrients can help in improving your skin and hair health over a long period of time.
The most common reason why people usually don’t like healthy food is that they think it wouldn’t taste good. There was a time when I used to think the same, but over time as I tried and experimented with new recipes, my opinion changed. My favourite recipes have to be the Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta, Sweet Potato Salad and Coriander Pesto Pasta.
When it comes to healthy eating, the thing that I used to fail miserably at the most was snacking between the meals. I would eat healthy for breakfast, lunch and dinner, but snacking was where I failed almost every day. Whenever those hunger pangs used to hit, I would always find myself reaching out for chocolates, chips, etc. So, one day I finally decided to make a list of some healthy snacks that are easy to make & also taste good.
Once done with the list, I thought why not combine them to create a 21 Healthy Snack Recipes E-Book for you and that’s what I did.
This 21 Healthy Snack Recipes E-Book has some delicious and easy-to-make recipes. Whether you want a snack for a quick bite, a family dinner, or a movie night, this e-book will come in handy, I promise. So, what are you waiting for, click here to download and indulge in tasty food almost every day.
Vegan Grilled Cauliflower Steaks is an easy, healthy and delicious recipe that you can make in minutes when those hunger pangs hit.
All will love this vegan Grilled Cauliflower Steaks, a super healthy and quick recipe. Ready in minutes, it is a perfect snack and is even ideal for lunch or dinner. Perfectly marinated cauliflower, grilled to perfection and topped with lemon juice, I bet this will be your new all-time favourite recipe. Find more healthy recipes here.
Knowing about the health benefits of cauliflower, I have made it a point to try it’s new and healthy recipes now and then. And since the time I tried that delicious Low-fat Vegan Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta, and I have become even more obsessed with this super yummy vegetable. The other reason why I am always looking for such wholesome and delicious recipes is that they are a great way to get my son to eat veggies that he won’t usually eat. Enough talking, let’s begin with the recipe now.
Christmas is incomplete without Christmas cookies and this year we baked & decorated them together and here is the recipe.
The most beautiful time of the year, Christmas time is finally here and I bet you are as excited as I am. With our tree all set up and decorated, we are in full Christmas spirit at home. But, I felt like something was missing. This year Christmas will be a bit low-key as compared to previous years and finding ways to make the most of it with family is the best thing to do. So, to spend quality family time and to celebrate the festivities we decided to bake and decorate Christmas cookies together. I think simple fun activities like these are great for that much needed break from routine and for bringing the family together in the kitchen. Find more fun Christmas content here.
These soft & chewy Christmas cookies are super yummy and can be easily made with ingredients you may already have in your pantry. The pretty red, green & white decoration is like cherry on the cake and is what makes these cookies perfect for the holiday season. Enough talking, now it’s time to share the recipe so here it goes.
These soft & chewy Christmas cookies are super yummy and can be easily made with ingredients you may already have in your pantry. The pretty red, green & white decoration is like cherry on the cake and is what makes these cookies perfect for the holiday season.
Prep Time25 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time2 hourshrs
Course: Dessert, Snack
Keyword: Christmas Cookie, Christmas Recipes, Sugar Cookies
Servings: 20Cookies
Author: Archana
Equipment
Electric Blender
Ingredients
2 & 1/4 cupsFlour
1/2 teaspoonBaking powder
1/4teaspoonSalt
3/4cupUnsalted butter
3/4cupGranulated sugar
1largeEgg
2teaspoonsVanilla extract
Icing for decoration
Instructions
Add the flour, baking powder & salt in a bowl, mix them together and keep aside.
In another bowl, add unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and beat them with an electric beater until smooth.
Once done, add egg & vanilla extract and beat again until everything is combined together nicely.
Now add the dry ingredients that we kept aside to the wet ingredients and mix them.
Knead the mixture to prepare the cookie dough.
Roll-out the dough. The dough should be 1/4 inch in thickness.
Using a cookie cutter, cut the dough into desired shapes.
Remove the extra dough and refrigerate for around 1-2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake for around 10-15 minutes until the cookies are light brown in colour.
Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes and decorate as you like with icing & enjoy.
This is our easy-peasy Christmas cookie recipe, I hope you like it and will try it with your family. Stay tuned for awesome recipes.
These Healthy Protein Date Energy balls are super-easy to make and are perfect for snacking. They will provide you with lasting energy.
Eating healthy and clean is not something you accomplish in a day. You have to work towards it daily, taking baby steps every day. In my journey of eating healthy, sugar has been one of my biggest enemies. I can resist anything, but when it comes to sweets, I give in. Sweets are my weakness, and I like having something sweet to snack on between meals, but consuming so much sugar is not suitable for health. That’s why I am thankful for these Protein Date Energy Balls. Check out more healthy & delicious recipes here.
Filled with the goodness of dates, pecan nuts, & coconut, these balls are perfect for the times when those sweet cravings hit, and I promise you won’t even feel guilty. The protein in the pecans will help boost your energy, and the dates will give these balls that natural sweetness. These balls will provide you with lasting energy, keep you full for a long time, and you’ll save the money you spend on unwanted, unhealthy snacks. So, it’s a win-win situation. These Protein Date Energy Balls are also perfect for Navratri fasting.
No Indian festival is complete without food and Diwali is no exception. Here is the grand thali I prepared for Diwali this year.
It’s finally Diwali time and I couldn’t be more excited. Without a doubt, Diwali is my most favourite Indian festival.
The lights filled the streets, rangolis, card parties and whatnot, but one thing that I love most about it is the food. We all know that no Indian festival is complete without good food and Diwali is no exception.
Back in India, my Mum would always prepare a grand meal on Diwali and then serve it in those big thalis. I always try and follow the traditions and make sure that I cook something special, but this year I went a step further and prepared a Grand Diwali Thali with Shan Foods.
For the thali I decided to make Punjabi Chole, Aloo Bhaaji, Dal Tadka, Vegetable Dum Biryani, Cucumber Raita, Badam Kheer, Gulab Jamun, Popadum and Chapati. I was really excited to prepare this Grand Thali and had so much fun while cooking all the dishes. So, I thought why not share some recipes that I cooked with you all. Keep reading for the recipes and to know how to make most of Diwali at home click here.
Punjabi Chole
This is my mother’s recipe and every time I am craving Punjabi Chole made by her, this recipes comes in handy. Whenever I cook this I make sure that I send her a picture.
Keyword: chole, Indian food, indian recipes, punjabi chole
Servings: 4people
Equipment
Blender
Pan
Ingredients
3tbspCooking oil
1teaspoonCumin seeds
2tbspGinger-garlic paste
2choppedOnions
3choppedTomatoes
1tbspSalt
2tbspShan Chana masala
1teaspoonGaram masala
1tbspCoriander powder
2cupssoaked & boiled Chickpeas
For garnishing
1Lemon
ChoppedCoriander
Instructions
Heat oil in the pan and add cumin seeds. Cook the cumin seeds for 1-2 minutes and add ginger-garlic paste.
After the ginger-garlic paste is well cooked and is slightly golden in colour add chopped onions.
Once the onions are light pink in colour add chopped tomatoes, salt, Shan chana masala and cook for few minutes. Add garam masala & coriander powder and let it simmer for some time.
The next step is to keep the mixture aside and let it cool for sometime. Once it has cooled down, pour the mixture into a blender and blend it to make the gravy.
Put the gravy back on the flame and add soaked & boiled chickpeas into it. Cook for 10 minutes on medium heat.
Your Punjabi Chole are ready. Garnish with lemon juice and coriander and serve with chapati
Vegetable Dum Biryani
Vegetable Dun biryani is one of my favourite Indian dishes, because it has lots of veggies. For this one, I added a little modern twist to the traditional dum biryani recipe.
Keyword: biryani, dum biryani, Indian food, vegetable biryani
Servings: 4people
Author: Archana
Equipment
Pan
Oven
Ingredients
3tbspCooking oil
1teaspoon Jeera
1choppedOnion
1choppedTomato
1tbspSalt
3tbspShan Biryani masala
1choppedPotato
2bowls chopped Mixed vegetables
1bowlYogurt
4cupsBoiled rice
For garnishing
Fried onion
Instructions
Heat cooking oil in the pan and add jeera. Cook the jeera for 1 minute.
Add chopped onions and cook them until they turn light pink in colour.
Once the onions are done, add chopped tomatoes and stir for few minutes.
After the tomatoes become soft, add salt, Shan Biryani masala and mix together.
Add chopped potatoes & mix vegetables to the mixture and cook for 10 minutes.
Once the vegetables are cooked, add yogurt and mix everything together nicely.
Now that everything is ready, take a glass bowl and add a layer of rice, then top it with a layer of biryani mixture and then complete it with a third layer of rice.
Cover the bowl with foil and cook in oven for 10-15 minutes.
Your Dum Vegetable Biryani is ready. Garnish with fried onions and serve.
Badam Kheer
Kheer is that one Indian dessert that I can never say no to. Even if I am full, I manage to make room for kheer. So, making kheer for the Diwali thali was a must.
Put milk in a pan and add Shan Badam kheer mix to it and mix them together.
Add boiled rice and cook for 10-15 minutes. Make sure you are stirring it frequently.
Once done, pour the kheer into a large bowl, garnish with chopped pistachios, rose petals and serve.
I hope you like the the recipes and all the things I prepared for the grand Diwali thali. I would love to see your thalis, so don’t forget to share them with me on Instagram.
This cauliflower sauce is a healthy alternative for your traditional alfredo sauce. It is exactly like the original sauce, just lighter and healthier.
I am sure everyone loves a good, creamy alfredo pasta sauce. I personally can never get enough of it. It’s smooth, buttery, and rich texture always leaves me wanting for more. But since I try to incorporate healthy eating in my lifestyle as much as possible, the traditional recipe just doesn’t fit in. So, I thought why not find a way in which I can enjoy alfredo pasta and not worry about the calories at all. That’s how I discovered this low-fat vegan cauliflower alfredo sauce recipe. You can find more healthy recipes here.
To be honest, I was a little skeptical about this recipe at first, but once I made it all my doubts vanished instantly. Believe me, when I say this, it’s as good as the original alfredo sauce, just more healthy & less heavy and you just need 15 minutes to make it. I am so excited to find this alternative for alfredo sauce, that I couldn’t resist sharing it with you all.
This cauliflower sauce is a healthy alternative for your traditional alfredo sauce. It tastes exactly like the original sauce, but it’s on the lighter side,so you won’t have to worry about the calories.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: alfredo pasta, alfredo sauce, pasta, pasta recipe
Servings: 1Bowl
Calories: 75kcal
Author: Archana
Cost: £3 – £4
Equipment
Blender
Ingredients
1bowlBoiled Cauliflower
2tbspSautéed Garlic with Olive Oil
1cupAlmond Milk
1/2 cupPasta Water
Salt to taste
Instructions
Put the boiled cauliflower, sautéed garlic with olive oil, almond milk, and pasta water in a blending jar.
After you are done adding all the ingredients in the blending jar, put the lid on, and blend all the ingredients to get a smooth paste.
Once you get your desired consistency, add salt as per your taste.
Now that your Low Fat Vegan Alfredo sauce is ready, mix it with boiled pasta of your choice, garnish with nuts & coriander and enjoy.
Notes
You can use this sauce as a dip and as a sandwich spread.
Cauliflower is 92% water and water-rich foods help in weight loss, so this recipe is perfect if you are trying to lose weight.
Try this sauce for your next meal and don’t forget to tell me how it turned out.
This Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad is all you need if you are looking for a super-healthy, filling and delicious salad recipe.
Hey everyone, I’m back with the next amazing recipe for the healthy lockdown recipes series! After the power-packed green smoothie and the kids’ favourite choco-cornflake muffins, I decided to conjure something super-healthy and filling which I could have for lunch or dinner, apart from breakfast or in-between snacking. So I just hunted around and found some healthful and tasteful ingredients and here it was Quinoa and Sweet Potato Salad – the yummiest, healthiest salad I’ve ever cooked or tasted.
What really is amazing about this Quinoa Sweet Potato Salad is that, it is a treat for your taste buds- with warm roasted sweet potatoes, crisped chickpeas and caramalized onions literally causing an explosion of flavours in your mouth. And you can add to the aroma with fresh rosemary, thyme or coriander. The energy kick comes from quinoa and walnuts while fresh greens add to the nutrient count of this heavenly-tasting salad. The best part is that you can have it warm or cold, without worrying about adding on flab during the lazy lockdown time.
This Quinoa Sweet Potato salad is a treat for your taste buds-with warm roasted sweet potatoes, crisped chickpeas and caramalized onions literally causing an explosion of flavours in your mouth. You can add to the aroma with fresh rosemary, thyme or coriander. The energy kick comes from quinoa and walnuts while fresh greens add to the nutrient count of this heavenly-tasting salad. The best part is that you can have it warm or cold, without worrying about adding on flab during the lazy lockdown time.
Lemon/ Honey mustard/ Olive oil & salt(you can use any dressing of your choice)
Instructions
Start by preheating the oven to 425 degrees.
Spread the diced sweet potatoes, chopped shallots and herbs on a large sheet pan. Toss with salt and olive oil. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes.
Next add chickpeas to the pan and stir up all the ingredients together. Roast again for another 20 minutes.
Pour the walnuts in a bowl and toss them with maple syrup and a little salt. Add them to the pan and stir it up. Roast for 5 minutes.
The healthy and delicious salad is done. Just remove the stems of the herbs and serve the roasted mixture with cooked quinoa, baby kale and a dressing of your choice.
I recommend this recipe because the entire ingredients are easily available; generally all of us would have them or something else that we can substitute. So there isn’t a need to step out for anything. You may replace sweet potato with potato or carrot. Or add eggs, goat cheese or cottage cheese to make the salad more wholesome, which is something I usually do if I want to serve it as a meal rather than have it as a filler or snack at my work desk.
For me, brown rice also works as a nice replacement for quinoa, just to create some variety as I do mix this salad a few times a week. And of course, I can experiment with the dressing as well. So practically, I have the option to come up with a different flavour every time, depending on how creative I can be with the ingredients I have in my refrigerator or kitchen cabinets (or even the herbs in my little kitchen garden, I love that one)
Apart from the fact that the salad tastes so good and is easy to mix, I wouldn’t want to skip mentioning its nutritional value. Let me just list them ingredient-wise.
Sweet potatoes– Great source of healthy fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, they are filling but don’t result in weight gain. They even support your immune function, something that everyone wants to do at this time. Walnuts– A fistful offers a healthy supply of omega-3s and antioxidants. They support weight loss and promote gut health as well. Moreover, they support your gut health and decrease inflammation, which can keep disease at bay. Chickpeas– Packed with proteins, they are an excellent substitute for meat for vegans and vegetarians. They also add vitamins, minerals and fiber to the salad. Chickpeas are good for satiating your appetite but you can have them without worrying about gaining pounds. Shallots– Not only do they enhance the flavour of food, but also supply antioxidants, promote weight maintenance and help fight germs (which makes them all the more important right now). Quinoa– A super health food, quinoa is gluten-free and loaded with protein. It also brings sufficient amounts of all the nine essential amino acids. And it is also high in fiber, iron, magnesium, B vitamins, vitamin E, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and various beneficial antioxidants. Baby kale– Kale offers a rich supply of fiber, antioxidants, vitamins C and K, calcium, iron, and a range of other nutrients. The antioxidants in it stimulate the release of unwanted toxins from the body, which makes it an ingredient of choice the lockdown season.
Such amazing benefits are only half the reason I toss up this salad at least thrice a week. The other half is the taste! Surprisingly, my little one loves it as much as I do, so this is something I can cook up for the family rather than just myself and my husband. And the best part of the deal is that it is so filling that it is as good as a full meal, so all the time I invest in cooking it is worthwhile.
More than anything else, this salad is as guilt-free as it is delicious. The quinoa version is the best one from the weight management perspective though you can be judicious with the servings of the rice version if you prefer to keep the extra weight off.
Now that I’ve given you plenty of reasons to try this incredible Quinoa Sweet Potato Salad, go ahead and mix it up. And if you have some cool ideas for experimenting with the ingredients, do share them!
Coriander pesto is yum and super easy to make. It can be prepared with the ingredients available at home and is loved equally by children and adults.
Eating clean and healthy food has been my mantra during this lockdown and because of this; I am always on a lookout for recipes that are nutritious and tasty at the same time. Working from home has given me so much more time to experiment with food ( you can check out my other healthy recipes here) and I am trying to make some of my favourite dishes at home. And also, having a 6-year-old makes the task of preparing a healthy yet delicious meal even more challenging, as we all know how choosy children are.
I don’t know why, but any green food screams healthy to me and that’s why pesto has always been my favorite. So, the other day while going through the struggle of deciding what to make for lunch, I decided to make Coriander pesto. It turned out so good that I thought why not share the recipe with you all.
Coriander pesto is super easy to make and can be prepared with the ingredients available at home. The best part about pesto is that it is loved equally by both adults and children.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: coriander pesto, pesto, pesto pasta
Servings: 1Bowl
Calories: 101kcal
Cost: £3 – £4
Equipment
Blender
Ingredients
2BowlsCoriander
3Garlic cloves
Salt
5-6Black peppers
3tbspPine nuts(Can be substituted with walnuts or cashew nuts)
3tbspParmesan cheese
2tbspOlive oil
2tbspWater
Lemon juice(Optional)
Instructions
Once you have all the ingredients ready with you, put them in a blending jar one ingredient at a time.
After you are done adding all the ingredients in the blending jar, put the lid on and blend all the ingredients until smooth to make beautiful green colored pesto sauce.
Once done, check the consistency and flavors of the sauce. The consistency of the pesto should not be too thick or too runny. If your sauce is too thick add some olive oil and blend again.
After you get the desired consistency and flavors, add some lemon juice to it for some extra kick.
Now that your coriander pesto sauce is ready, you can mix it with boiled pasta of your choice, garnish with sautéed tomatoes and enjoy.
Notes
The pesto can be used in multiple ways. It can be used as a dip, as a sandwich spread and even as a salad dressing
Coriander is rich in immune-boosting antioxidants and has many more health benefits, so this recipe is very healthy.
You can even store the pesto in the fridge in an airtight container for about a week.
So, this is my version of the Coriander pesto recipe. I hope this is helpful and you try it for your next meal.
9 healthy and tasty rice cake toppings to satisfy both your sweet and savoury cravings. All these toppings are super easy and are quick to make.
Since the time I have started putting extra emphasis on eating healthy, I am on a constant lookout for new food to try in the kitchen. Making something that is wholesome and also sparks the interest of children is really challenging (all the moms reading this will know). So, the other day while going through the struggle of finding a nutritious snack to munch on, I decided to give the normal rice cake a little twist. I tried 9 different healthy rice cake toppings, both sweet & salty and they turned out so delicious that I had to share the recipe with you.
Here are 9 yummy rice cake topping for your every mood.
Nutella & Banana Rice Cake
Nutella is already everyone’s favorite and when you pair it with bananas you get a super tasty yet healthy combination like this. Spread nutella on the rice cake, top it with banana slices and you are done.
Strawberry Jam & Blueberries Rice cake
Yummy strawberry jam topped with blueberries, this rice cake has to be kid’s favorite. You can use any jam or berries of your choice to give it a twist.
Almond Butter & Apple Rice Cake
When the goodness of almond butter and apples come together, you get at mouth-watering rice cake topping. You can substitute the almond butter for peanut butter and the results will be just as good.
Raspberry, Nuts & Raisin Rice Cake
Making a healthy and tasty snack doesn’t get easier than this. Just cut some raspberry and sprinkle some nuts & raisins and enjoy.
Avocado and Tomato Rice Cake
This one is a great substitute for your regular avocado toast. Smash the avocado, add lime juice & salt to it and spread it on the rice cake. Top it with cherry tomatoes, sprinkle some black pepper and voila.
Feta Cheese & Cucumber Rice Cake
The freshness of cucumber, combined with goodness of feta cheese gives us this delish rice cake. Put the feta cheese and cucumber on the rice cake, season with some salt and pepper and get munching.
Cheddar Cheese & Tomatoes Rice Cake
Cheddar cheese and tomatoes make for such a finger-licking combination. Spread some grated cheddar cheese on the rice cake, top it with cherry tomatoes, add salt & pepper for seasoning and relish this delicious rice cake.
Pesto & Feta Cheese Rice Cake
Have some left over pesto sauce at home? Put it to good use by creating this flavorful rice cake topping. Spread the pesto sauce on the rice cake, add some feta cheese on top and there you have it pesto and feta cheese rice cake.
Cheese Spread and Cucumber Rice Cake
This one is my son’s favorite, because it has cheese spread of course. Put a layer of cheese spread on the rice cake, top it with cucumber slices, add some salt if you want and satisfy your taste buds with this tasty combinations.
Some other rice cake toppings you can try :
Hummus & Cucumber Rice Cake
Nutella & Pumpkin Seeds Rice Cake
Yogurt & Almond Rice Cake
Salsa & Scrambled Eggs Rice Cake
Avocado & Boiled Eggs Rice Cake
These are some of the topping that I tried, you can of course experiment with the things you like and give it your own twist. Hope you liked my ideas and will try them yourself, do let me know if you do. Till then check out more healthy recipes here.
It’s lockdown time and my biggest challenge perhaps (besides coping with my WFH routine) is managing my 6-year old. A bundle of energy he is and needs something that keeps him occupied in body and mind. After alternating between craft, gardening and video games, I decided to try something I’ve always wanted to do in his company. Cooking, indeed!!
Though my idea may seem a little too ambitious with a child so young, I had this amazing recipe in mind which I knew he would love mixing up during his first adventure in the kitchen. So here we were, both donning chef’s aprons and caps, all set to whisk heavenly choco-cornflake muffins. And I’d surely want to share the recipe of these super-delicious and super-nutritious muffins with all the mommies out there.
This recipe is super-easy and incredibly quick, making it just perfect for young children. So go ahead and mix up these yummy muffins in just a few minutes!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Cooling Time15 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate cupcakes, cooking with kids, cupcakes, no bake desert
Servings: 6
Calories: 75kcal
Cost: £4
Equipment
Pan
Mixing Bowl
Muffin Tray and Cases
Ingredients
25gmsButterPreferred Unsalted
50gmsDark Chocolate or Milk Chocolate broken into chunks
150gmsConflakes
2tbspGolden Syrupneed less if its milk chocolate
Instructions
Weigh the ingredients. I did it myself, with mylittle one helping to pour ingredients into the weighing scales. You can let older children do this by themselves though.
Put the cornflakes in a large bowl.Get it done by your junior chef because he or she will probably be able tohandle it on your own.
Put butter, chocolate, and golden syrup ina saucepan. A microwavable bowl is an alternative if you plan to cook it in themicrowave. Melt the ingredients over a low heat (or heat briefly in themicrowave).
Allow the mix to cool a little and pour overthe cornflakes.
Top them with chocolate eggs to make theminteresting, though you can play with your imagination by topping them withgems, jellos or even chopped fresh kiwis and strawberries
Notes
And your chocolate cornflake cupcakes are ready to serve.The recipe is super-easy and incredibly quick, just perfect for young children who are first-timers in the kitchen. And you can let the older ones make them independently. One piece of advice I have for parents cooking with little ones is to be careful with the hob. The best thing about the recipe is that each of the ingredients has nutritional value, which means that you won’t end up feeling guilty about serving an unhealthy snack to your kids. All the ingredients are easily available at home, so lockdown is not the reason to worry. The calorie count is low, so you can relish one without worrying about the scales.So go ahead and mix up these yummy muffins in just a few minutes!
My favourite that I’d want to share with health buffs is the super-healthy, awesome Green Smoothie recipe that I mixed up by chance. But believe me, it is my choice now as I shake it up every other day. Vegan and made with lots of healthy ingredients, this amazing shake is just right for breakfast and keeps my energy levels up all day long.
Now that I’m pretty well settled in the lockdown routine and know that it’s going to be a long time ahead, I’ve decided to unlock my culinary talent. And the last thing I want to indulge in is the unhealthy goodies that sound so tempting. Rather my agenda for this period is to eat healthy and feel energetic, that too while relishing the recipes I create. And the fact that I have two fussy eaters at home makes the challenge even bigger. Still, I love cooking for the family and discovering recipes that are delicious and healthy at the same time.
My favourite that I’d want to share with health buffs is the super-healthy, awesome Green Smoothie recipe that I mixed up by chance. But believe me, it is my choice now as I shake it up every other day. Vegan and made with lots of healthy ingredients, this amazing shake is just right for breakfast and keeps my energy levels up to match the challenges of work from home, even while I juggle with loads of housework and an energetic 6-year old!
The best thing about my Green Smoothie is that it has ingredients that are all easily available at home. And if you don’t have one of them, you can find an easy alternative in your refrigerator or kitchen cabinet. So here is a list of the ingredients I use to shake up a jugful for my family.
My favourite that I’d want to sharewith health buffs is the super-healthy, awesome Green Smoothie recipe that Imixed up by chance. But believe me, it is my choice now as I shake it up everyother day. Vegan and made with lots of healthy ingredients, this amazing shake isjust right for breakfast and keeps my energy levels up to match the challengesof work from home, even while I juggle with loads of housework and an energetic6-year old!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time1 minutemin
Total Time6 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast, Drinks
Keyword: green smoothie, healthy, immunity boosting, smoothie
Servings: 1person
Calories: 220kcal
Author: Archana
Cost: £2 – £3
Equipment
Blender
Ingredients
1CupChopped Kale
1Cup Spinach Leaves
1inch cubeGinger
1tablespoonFlax Seeds
7piecesAlmonds
1tbspHoney
1/2Banana
125mlCoconut Milk
Instructions
Once you have all the ingredients onyour shelf, it’s time to get started. Here is a list of instructions to createthe most yummilicious, gorgeous-looking Green Smoothie in just three steps anda couple of minutes.
Put all the ingredients in a blenderand blend them till smooth; make sure that there are no chunks of the leafygreens or fruits.
Once you mix up the perfect smoothie, taste it and perfect it. Ensurethat it has just the right consistency and temperature. If you want your kid totry it, I’d suggest adding some honey for the healthy sweet kick. You can evenadd a dash of lemon to balance the bitterness of the greens. My secretingredient is ginger because I love the zing it brings to the drink. Even mylittle one loves it!
After perfecting the flavours, justgive it a final whisk in the blender to get that amazing smooth consistency andvibrant green colour. You can refrigerate the drink for up to 24 hours, thoughI prefer blending a fresh batch every time. If you do want to use arefrigerated batch, be sure to shake it up before drinking.
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Notes
I’m sure you’d love this recipe as it is just the pick-me-up you need when you feel the blues of the lockdown effect. You can try a few variations every time as I do. For instance, you can use pineapple or mango in place of banana. Toss in nuts and seeds of your choice. Or just experiment with any juice, water or any other milk. I like honey and ginger, though they are optional too.And I’d surely want to list down the nutritional benefits of each of the ingredients so that you appreciate my smoothie’s health value as much as its taste.
Kale–High in antioxidants and vitamin C, detoxifies naturally, lowers cholesterol levels
Spinach- Loaded with folic acid, carotenoids, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, and calcium, cleanses your skin inside out
Ginger–Improves digestion, protects from cold and flu, reduces inflammation naturally
Flax seeds – Rich in fiber, omega-3 fats and high quality proteins, give instant energy boost
Almonds-Contain fiber, healthy fats, protein, magnesium and vitamin E, reduce hunger and promote weight control
Honey – Healthiest alternative to sugar, rich in antioxidants
Banana-Nutritious, filling and hefty source of energy, minus unhealthy fats and cholesterol
Coconut milk- High in antioxidants, strengthens immunity and aids weight loss
Seeing these benefits, you will probably understand why I have settled for these ingredients for mixing up my Green Smoothie. And if you have some great ideas, do share them here.Happy Blending!!
