Navratri Vrat Recepies, Fasting/Vrat recipes

Navratri is one of the holiest Hindu festival, where different avatars of Goddess Durga is worshiped for nine days. It is celebrated twice a year, which is considered as a sacred time to worship Goddess Durga, at the beginning of the spring and at the beginning of the autumn.

Karela (Bitter gourd) Sabzi/ Maharashtrian style Karlyachi bhaji

This is a Maharashtrian style karela sabzi or karlyachi bhaji. 

Upma recipe/ Rava (suji) upma recipe

Who doesn't like to have healthy breakfast? Let’s make a famous south Indian breakfast, Rava Upma. Rava is also called as suji in Hindi and cream of wheat or semolina in English.

Mint raita /Pudina raita recipe

Mint raita is refreshing well as flavorful and is different from most of the raitas. Usually raitas are not very strong and have a subtle and mild flavor; but this raita has refreshing minty taste. It takes a basic and simple raita to a completely new level.

Makki ke dhokle, Rajasthani Cuisine

One more recipe from my grandmother’s kitchen: Makki ke dhokle. Nothing can beat the taste of authentic food made by her. I don’t remember the time when I went to see her and she didn’t cooked my favourite makki ke dhokle. So this time I had decided to include it in my blog and got an opportunity to click while she makes this recipe. 

As the name says, it is made with maize flour or Makai ka atta. Makki ke dhokle is a popular recipe in Rajasthan and Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh.

Pomegranate Raita recipe, How to make Anar ka raita

Pomegranate raita is one of the fruity raita which can be make quickly and served as a side dish with veg biryani, veg pulao or even jeera rice. Like any other raita this is too easy to prepare.

Veggie Raita, How to make tempered Veggie Raita

Veggie Raita is a magical combination of delicious vegetables on the bed of beaten curd. The tempering makes it different from the other raitas.

Tomato Soup Recipe, How to make Tomato Soup

I am sure you love tomato soup-most of us do! 
Nothing is more comforting than a warm bowl of tomato soup; a soup which is popular in most Indian restaurants. The tomatoes are first blanched, peeled and later pureed to make a creamy and rich soup.

Karela sabzi recipe, How to make Stuffed Karela or bitter gourd recipe

Karela sabzi recipe with step by step pics: This is a recipe of karela sabzi from my grandmother. This dry and tasty karela sabzi is often made in our house. In fact it is one of my favourite veggie and I simply love this recipe since I was a kid, specially the one made by my grandma.

Kanji vada, How to make Kanji ke wade

Kanji vada is a tasty and appetizing traditional North Indian drink. It is generally made around the festival of Holi. I usually make kanji vada during ‘Shitala Ashtami’; in which we eat food made on previous day. It is celebrated in the month of March/April on 8^th day after Holi. This is the time when the winters are receding and the sun is getting hot. This drink really aids digestion and improves appetite.

Moong Sprout Salad Recipe, How to make Sprout Salad

Sprout moong salad is a healthy low calorie recipe. I often make this salad for breakfast or as a side dish with my meal.

Moong sprouts are readily available at stores. But it is always better and healthy to sprout moong at home. Please check my post for detailed steps on how to sprout moong. I will soon update mixed bean sprouts method.

Sprouting Moong/Mung beans, How to Sprout Moong Beans at Home

Sprouting Moong beans with pics:

I have never ever used a sprout maker for sprouting any beans, as making sprouts at home is easier and better. I always make moth(matki) beans, mung beans, and other mixed beans sprout at home.

Oats Khichdi Recipe, How to make Oats Khichdi

Oats khichdi recipe with step by step pics:

Oats Khichdi is a healthy choice for a perfect breakfast or dinner. It is also a complete meal in itself for everybody. It’s a quick fix after a long tiring day!

Jawar Lahi Bhel Recipe/ Puffed Sorghum Mix

Jawar lahi is a healthy cereal which contains carbohydrate, proteins and calcium along with vitamin B. Comparatively it has low glycemic index than rice, hence it is useful for diabetic patients too. Jowar lahi is useful for all age groups and is also useful for weight loss.

Besides being delicious to taste, it is appetizing and stomach filling. Addition of cumin seeds and cucumber gives a soothing, refreshing and cooling effect.

Curd is excellent dairy product which provides lot of health benefits as it is good source of calcium, phosphorus, riboflavin, vitamin B and iodine.

Turai Moong Dal Recipe, How to make Turai Moong Dal

Turai moong dal also called as turiya moong dal is one of the most healthy and nutritious dish. This has a bit of sweetness which it gets from turai which is combined with spices and lentil to form a great recipe.

Lauki Chana Dal Curry Recipe, How to make Lauki Chana Dal Curry

Lauki Chana Dal step by step recipe with pics

Lauki also known as bottle gourd, doodhi or ghiya is considered very nutritious. Although its taste can be repelling but its high nutritional value can’t be overlooked. Traditional healers recommend consumption of this bottle guard to treat various condition.

Palak Sabji Recipe, How to make sautéed Spinach Curry

When I think of making really quick and healthy curry, the very first thing comes to my mind is green leafy vegetables. It hardly requires effort and gives the benefit of taste and nutrition.

Roasted Makhana / Lotus Seeds

Makhana or phool makhana is called as lotus seeds; commonly used during fasting days. It is light on stomach and nutritious too.

It is easily available in all Indian stores and is very light in weight. When roasted they become crisp and crunchy like popcorn, but I must say that they are much healthier option than popcorn.

Poha Chivda Recipe, How to make roasted Poha Namkeen

Poha chivda recipe with step by step pics- It is a wonderful healthy snack alternative to the fried ones. It gets ready with all the ingredients available in the pantry.