Subzi
Corn capsicum
Maintain healthy haemoglobin levels with this subzi, which combines folic acid rich tomatoes and sweet corn with vitamin C rich capsicum.
Preparation Time : 15 mins.
Cooking Time : 20 mins.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
1 cup boiled sweet corn kernels
½ cup red and yellow capsicum cubes
½ cup finely chopped onions
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
¼ tsp [...]
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A vegetable with a kingdom of nutritional wealth! Perfect recipe for elders who want to load up their iron stores and remain healthy.
Cooking Time : 10 mins.
Preparation Time : 10 mins.
Serves 6.
Ingredients
3 cups peeled and cut turai (ridge gourd)
1 onion, finely sliced
2 tablespoons poppy seeds (khus khus), powdered
¼ teaspoon turmeric [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Pyazwali bhindi
A perfect low calorie version of the famous North-Indian delicacy in which the ladies finger is tossed with sautéed onions. Traditionally the bhindis are deep-fried to whip up this delicacy. Here is a heart-friendly variation to enjoy your favourite subzi and yet keep a check on calories as well as fat.
Cooking Time : 15 mins.
Preparation [...]
Gavarfali with bajra dhokli
Gavarfali and bajra, the two fibre rich ingredients have been combined to make this mouth-watering delicacy. Served hot with phulkas to make a hearty and healthy meal.
Cooking Time : 25 mins.
Preparation Time : a few mins.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
2 cups gavarfali (cluster beans), cut into 25 mm. (1″) pieces
½ teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
½ [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Stuffed karelas
Karela is a low calorie vegetable which is acclaimed for its anti-diabetic properties. This recipe is an attempt to make them appealing. The karelas are stuffed with moong dal and served in a makhani gravy that is made using very little oil.
Enriched with protein, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron and fibre, this recipe is [...]
Turai pyaz ki subzi
Turai, a vegetable that is low in calories and carbohydrate, is combined with onion and flavoured with ginger and garlic to make a simple dish ideal for those of us who like simple flavours. Though the recipe says to use peeled turai feel free to use them unpeeled to take advantage of the fibre content [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Moussaka
Slices of grilled brinjals interlaced with a creamy vegetable mixture and a tangy tomato sauce create a delightful combination of delicate flavours in this classic Greek favourite. To cut down on calories, I have used a low calorie white sauce made with a bottle gourd purée instead of using the usual white sauce.
The brinjal, the [...]
Falafel
This popular Middle Eastern dish of chick pea patties encased in whole wheat pita bread is spiked up with salad and a low fat curd dressing. Falafel is sold as a quick street side snack as it is filling and also nutritious as it contains plenty of important nutrients like vitamins A and C, iron [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Dhaniya mushroom
Mushrooms are called khumb in Hindi. They are mildly flavoured vegetables that absorb other flavours beautifully to make a tempting dish each time. Whether it is with tomatoes and oregano or spinach, onions and garlic, they make a delectable dish in all combinations.
This recipe is mildly flavoured with coriander and an array of delicate spices [...]
Karela kadhi
Another karela delighancy-an innovative calcium rich kadhi! Keep in mind however that the karelas must be well cooked before adding the curds and spices to remove most of its bitterness.
Enjoy it unusual flavours with Soyabean Biryani.
Preparation Time : 10 mins.
Cooking Time : 15 mins.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
¼ cup karelas (bitter gourd), finely chopped
½ cup [...]
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