Healthy Recipes

Crispy Quinoa Oats and Lentil Addai

Crispy Quinoa Oats and Lentil Addai

Adai, which is shaped like a pancake, is a healthy, high protein and high nutrient dish made of mixed lentils, rice & spices. It is one of the most common delicacies of South Indian cuisine.    Adai can be made thick or thin and tastes delicious and is mostly served with a chutney of your choice. In this Addai recipe, along with the lentils, I have used quinoa and oats instead of rice.  A healthy alternative for those who are vegan and health conscious and trying to watch their carbs. Prep Time 4 hours Cook Time 20 minutes Servings 3 Ingredients for Addai 1/4 cup green whole moong dal   1/4 cup yellow moong dal   1/4 Chana dal   1/4 cup...

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Aloo Matar Poha

Aloo Matar Poha

Aloo Matar Poha (flattened Rice Stir Fry with potatoes and Green Peas)  Poha is nothing but rice that parboiled, pressed to flatten and dried to flakes. This is a little brownish-white in color. It comes in different sizes depending on the pressure given during the process.  Aloo Matar Poha is a simple, tasty, and popular healthy breakfast in many parts of India. Poha is made with minimal ingredients and fewer spices but it tastes absolutely delicious.  It is made by mixing flattened rice(poha), sautéed onions, green chilies, potatoes, peas, with a seasoning of mustard seeds, dry red chili , and curry leaves. Curry leaves add extra flavor, and this is an important ingredient in this...

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Avocado Cilantro Green Chutney

Avocado Cilantro Green Chutney

Green chutney is a flavorful condiment made with the star ingredients like Cilantro or/and Mint along with green chili, ginger, garlic and some spices.    This chutney is spicy and tangy at the same time and elevates the taste & flavor of any snacks like Samosas, chats, sandwiches, wraps, burgers etc. to the next level.  There are a lot of different variations of green chutney and almost every house makes it differently. It’s yummy and a great condiment to have in your fridge all the time. I try to make it little different each time as I get bored with the same recipe.    So, this time, I thought...

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Colorful Nutritious Vegan Bowl

Colorful Nutritious Vegan Bowl

I was wondering what to make for dinner and I decided to make a colorful bowl of vegetables, grains and protein with whatever I have in my refrigerator.   If you are on a healthy and a low carb diet, this bowl will put a smile on your face. Its super easy, delicious and is definitely worth a try. It’s a great way to get a variety of nutrients in your diet.   Prep Time 30 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Total Time 60 minutes Servings 4 What do we have in this “Guilt free” and “Colorful Bowl”? let’s see! Air Fryer Beetroot Cutlets   Tossed Green Salad 🥒🍅🧅🥒🍅   Sliced Avocados 🥑    Buttery Garlic...

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