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by Monika

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Drumstick Leaf aka Moringa Dal

Here is a recipe for Moringa dal or Drumstick leaf dal which is so delicious and super healthy too! Moringa is making huge waves as the latest health food around the world, but while the world discovered it recently we have been eating it forever. Moringa Leaves are nothing but our humble drumstick tree leaves. It is a native Indian tree which is now been planted all over the world for it's fantastic health benefits. And this moringa dal or drumstick leaf dal is one of those amazing … [Read more...]

Weekly Menu : 10 Tips to Manage Weekly Meals

10 tips to manage weekly meals! What to keep in mind while buying, how to prep and how to plan for those dreaded "I couldn't cook days"! A post which helps you manage weekly meals and makes life easier!     So you guys have been following the weekly menus posted here for sometime now and many of you have written to me saying how helpful they have been. At the same time, so many say they are still grappling with streamlining it, with how to plan and what to do when the … [Read more...]

Kombdiche Lapchap (Chicken Curry Kolhapuri Style) and #52CookBookPact

A Kolhapuri style chicken curry known as Kombdiche Lapchap which is super spicy and so delicious that you just can't stop eating it! A few weeks ago, Rushina posted on twitter about the #52CookBookPact. The idea was simple to cook with one cookbook every week and post your experience from the same. One could cook one dish, many dishes. There are no rules apart from the fact that one must try 52 cook books. Now I am known to jump into various pacts (yes yes laugh some of you) and challenges and … [Read more...]

Weekly Menu : WW0716

Our Weekly Menu for this week when the weather is full of summer heat! It's full blown summer in Bangalore with temperatures going up to 33C. These first two weeks of transitional weather is so important for eating the right food so that the body is able to tide over the change smoothly. Here is our weekly menu that takes care of this. Hope you find it useful as well!   Recipes: Raw Mango Raita Grilled Chicken Wings Whole Wheat Chocochip cookies Green Chutney Hung … [Read more...]

Weekly Menu : WW0616

This weekly menu is a transition from the winter to the summer happening in Bangalore! Summer is almost upon us and this in between time is always a little weird, neither are summer vegetables full here nor are the winter ones nice anymore. This weekly menu we explore probably the last of winter vegetables before full blown summer descends on Bangalore.     Summer is almost upon us and this in between time is always a little weird, neither are summer vegetables full here … [Read more...]

Weekly Menu : WW0416

Weekly menu for this end of January week! Some winter vegetables and loads of proteins in this week's menu! And before we know it, January is ending. Still making the most of winter veggies while also packing in lots of proteins, here is your weekly menu for this week.     Printable menu available here. Recipe links: Molagapodi Baigan bharta Kadhi chawal Nimona Kheema gobhi Pizza Cabbage & methi parantha Pressure cooker pasta & … [Read more...]

Roasted Bell Pepper Raita

This delectable Roasted Bell Pepper Raita is sure to add flavour and texture to any menu it can fit into - tangy, crunchy and the smoky flavour of the roasted bell peppers take this raita to another level! You have to agree with me, raitas are a great addition to any meal. Yoghurt, when combined with vegetables or fruits and flavored with herbs & spices, makes it perfect to be eaten with rotis, paranthas, rice or sometimes even a light meal by itself! This Roasted Bell Pepper Raita Raita is … [Read more...]

Weekly Menu : WW0316

Weekly menu for this week with seasonal produce! Third week of 2016! Making the most of seasonal produce. This weekly menu looks at the delicious vegetables and greens that make this season so exciting!       Printable copy coming soon. Recipe links: Multigrain Cheela Green Chutney Chana Dal Pulao Bathua Raita Carrot Radish Peas Salad Apricot Cookies Pesto Power Packed Paranthas Cabbage & Methi Paranthas Hung Curd Vegetable … [Read more...]

Weekly Menu : WW0216

Our weekly menu for this week with some healthy choices! And with the second working week of 2016 upon us, the healthy choices and better eating is in all our plans. Here is a weekly menu which will help you achieve the same. Printable copy & recipe links available in the post. Click to read!     Printable Copy available for download here Recipe Links: Horse Gram Curry Green Chutney Masala Baath Tomato Saar Masala Cookies Egg Kothu … [Read more...]