Looking for a quick and easy fix to calm those hunger pangs without compromising on taste & nutrition? My street style Soya Mushroom Kheema is the answer!
This protein rich power house is great for vegetarians who may find it difficult to get enough protein during their day. The spices, taste & texture is reminiscent of the ones used to make the authentic (non-veg kheema pav ) you get on the bustling streets of Bombay. This recipe is made with Veg Pro Soya Granules.
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Just that perfect winter nourishment-in-a-bowl to ward off your pangs of indulgent guilt! Besides, who could have imagined that such a gorgeous looking, divine tasting immunity booster & anti-inflammatory could also double up as a deliciously perfect low calorie dinner option sending your palate for a frenzy!
In fact it will be completely in order to say that this is a totally feel-good stew loaded with a slew of great health boosters which include onions, ginger, garlic, turmeric, greens, chickpeas and ultimately flavoured with coconut milk.
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Puy Lentil Salad with Grilled Halloumi Steaks, complete wellness in a bowl is what I call this magical recipe! An ensemble of fresh ingredients, mostly straight from your kitchen and topped with a tangy and minty yogurt dressing, this is indeed a great comeback health food. Unlike its contemporaries, it’s a temperature controlled salad which is truly comforting to all your senses specially during these winter months and also doubles up a wholesome dinner option! Bon appetite friends!
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| Servings | 2 – 4 persons |
| Course | Salad |
| Preparation Time | 10 to 12 minutes |
| Cook Time | 1 hour |
Ingredients for the Salad(1 cup=200 ml, 1 tbsp=15 ml) |
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| 1/2 cup | Puy lentil or (black masoor dal) |
| 1/2 cup | Diced green cucumber (Lebanese variety preferably) |
| 1/2 cup | Roasted red capsicum, diced |
| 1/2 cup | Spring onions, chopped |
| 1/2 cup | Pomegranate kernels |
| 2 stalks | Celery chopped finely |
| 2 nos. | Green chilies finely chopped |
| 1 – 2 tbsp | Olive oil (for roasting purpose) |
Ingredients for the Lentil Salad Dressing(1 cup=200 ml, 1 tbsp=15 ml) |
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| 2 tbsp | Red wine vinegar |
| 2 tbsp | Lemon juice (fresh) |
| 3 – 4 tbsp | Olive Oil |
| A few drops | Tabasco |
| ½ tsp | Jeera powder |
| Salt to taste | |
Ingredients for the Halloumi Steaks(1 cup=200 ml, 1 tbsp=15 ml) |
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| 200 gm | Halloumi cheese (cut into rectangles) |
| 2 tbsp | Thick yogurt |
| 1 tsp | Tandoori masala |
| Salt to taste | |
| 1 tbspv | Lemon juice |
| 1 tsp | Oil |
Ingredients for the Green Goodness Dressing(1 cup=200 ml, 1 tbsp=15 ml) |
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| ¼ cup | Thick yogurt |
| ½ cup | Mint coriander garlic chutney |
Instructions for the Puy Lentil Salad |
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| 1 | Wash and soak lentils for one hour. Then rinse. Cook with salt and four cups of water in a vessel. Do not cover. Cook until lentils are tender but not mushy. Drain the water and leave aside to cool. |
| 2 | Coat pepper with olive oil. Roast the red pepper on a slow flame. Once it turns black, remove skin. Dice the pepper into cubes. |
| 3 | Now add the roasted pepper, cucumber, green chilies, spring onions, celery and pomegranate to the cooked lentils. |
| 4 | Mix all ingredients for lentil salad dressing and mix it with the lentil mixture. Keep aside in fridge to cool for ½ hour to 1 hour. |
Instructions for the Halloumi Steaks |
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| 1 | Mix the yogurt, tandoori masala, lemon juice, salt and oil. |
| 2 | Marinate the halloumi steak for 10-15 minutes. |
| 3 | Grill on a grill pan until the edges turn brown. |
Green Goodness Dressing |
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| 1 | Mix the mint coriander garlic chutney along with thick curd. Beat until smooth consistency. Chill in refrigerator for 15-20 minutes. |
Assembling the Salad |
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| 1 | Take out the salad in a bowl or plate. |
| 2 | Top with the halloumi steaks. |
| 3 | Drizzle the green goodness dressing on top (Do not use entire. Just add the amount you require as per taste). |
Note: You can substitute halloumi with paneer.
A warm and comforting deliciousness to soothe your palate during these gorgeous winter months!
Making this soup personally felt like choreographing a symphony. It’s the perfect timing, measures & coordination which gives it the rich, creamy & ephemeral experience. Even though originally a Welsh delicacy, this preparation feels very much at home & to top it, a light drizzle of truffle oil garnished with parmesan takes it to a totally different realm!!!
Bon Appetite will be amply in place for those giving it a try…
With the advent of winter, our taste buds also shift towards craving savory snacks. When I think of winter, I think of kebabs. Nothing brightens up a cold winter evening than some hot kebabs prepared with the right amount of spices. Shammi Kebabs immediately springs to my mind as one of the best snacks to devour during this season, or when entertaining. A twist to the classic Shammi Kebab is hereby adding high protein Soya & vitamin-rich beetroot. Beetroot Soya Shammi Kebab is a unique take on a classic snack that is sure to tingle your taste buds..
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| Servings | 4 – 6 persons |
| Course | Snack |
| Preparation Time | 30 minutes |
| Cook Time | 10 minutes |
Ingredients for the Beetroot Soya Shammi Kebab(1 cup = 200 ml, 1 tbsp = 15 ml) |
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| 1 cup | Cooked soya granules (Veg Pro) (½ cup uncooked) |
| ½ cup | Chana dal, boiled |
| 1 big | Beetroot boiled and grated |
| 1 tbsp | Cashew |
| 1 tsp | Ginger paste |
| 2 tsp | Garlic paste |
| 2-3 | Green chilies, finely chopped |
| ½ tsp | Garam masala powder |
| 1 tsp | Red chili powder |
| 1 tbsp | Fried onion, finely chopped |
| Salt to taste | |
| 1 tsp | Amchur powder |
| 2 tbsp | Lemon juice |
| 1-2 tbsp | Bread crumbs |
| 1 pc | Coal for smoking |
| 1 tbsp | Ghee for smoking |
| Oil to shallow fry the kebab | |
Instructions for the Beetroot Soya Shammi Kebab |
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| 1 | Boil the soya granules as per the packet instructions. Rinse and squeeze out all the excess water. |
| 2 | Now take the granules, beetroot grated, chana dal, and cashews in a bowl. Mix well or blend the mixture for ½ minute in a food processor. |
| 3 | Add in the pastes, chilies, and all the masalas. Season with salt. Add in bread crumbs to the mixture and mix well. Add in lemon juice too and mix. |
| 4 | Now smoke this mixture with the coal and ghee. Keep covered for 10 minutes. |
| 5 | Make round tikkis as shown in the image. Shallow fry the tikkis on the pan and serve hot. Serve with green chutney. |
Every Diwali, you can smell the aroma of this traditional sweet in our house!
Badam ka halwa made with the Mamra quality is indeed as good as any halwa can get and amply distinguishes itself from those available in the stores! The deep brown colour and slightly abrasive texture is a treat to the eyes and mouth but only until the flavour hits your palate…all these different experiences in just that one spoon of this badam ka halwa will surely whirl your senses in a frenzy wanting more!
Wish you all a very happy sweet and safe Diwali 🪔
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These crisp golden brown baked Mathris are my go-to tea time snack! Multi-grain and easy to carry on your travels.. It helps me satiate the craving for a crunchy snack during evening tea without reaching for the sugary cookies or pastries. They are super delicious and a must try during this season!
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Bored of your regular meals! Well, then it’s time for that most welcome transgression to satisfy your palate. A delectable marriage between Indian and Mediterranean culinary delights, this Paneer Lasagna boasts of oodles of protein with abundant flavour in a ‘vegetarian avtaar’! Great visuals and a meal in itself…can be paired with a wine of your choice for those romantic or indulgent evenings with friends.
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Every Indian knows that monsoon season is incomplete without the pakoda and chai. As soon as you step out on the streets of Indore during this season, the aroma of the golden corn being roasted with chilli and butter surrounds you. This monsoon I’m sharing the recipie of my sinful corn fritters aka Bhutte ki Pakodi, which is the perfectly crisp on the outside and still melt in your mouth as soon as you take a bite!
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Handwa aka Handvo is not only an unfailing part of Gujrati food lore but is now ubiquitously Indian as well! Made in a myriad ways, this recipe was taught to me by a dear friend Sonal Teli during her stay with us at Indore.
As opposed to the usual technique of fermenting the rice and pulse batter for a few hours, this recipe uses steel-cut gluten, free oats & semolina…is relatively healthier while it gives you the convenience of instant preparation!
An awesome snack when paired with refreshing buttermilk or an invigorating cup of masala chai especially when the rains come pitter-patter creating that beautiful romantic mood.
For that added visual treat you can bake these in mini muffin moulds or in a Bundt cake pan as well!
Looking forward to your feedback!
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