Spring Salad
Fresh Spring Salad Spring is the season when fresh fruits are in abundance, and so it is with my great pleasure that I share my favorite spring salad..A meal is not fulfilling without it. Recently I made a salad with…
Category Low Glycemic Recipes
Five Lentil Mix – Panch Dal
Five Lentil Dal This is a mixture of all dals You may use any five you like. Preparation Time: 30 Minutes Serves: 4-6 Recipe Type: Jain, Vegan, High Protein. Gluten Free Ingredients: 1/4 Cup Chana Dal 1/4 Cup Split Green Mung…
Spicy Mung Beans
Mung beans are the perfect healthy vegetarian protein. They are light on the stomach and have great nutritional value. Read more about the health benefits of Mung Beans at the end of the recipe. Preparation Time: 30 Minutes Serves: 4…
Tomato & Red Pepper Soup
This healthy, fulfilling and hearty soup is my favorite. Sometimes I even add squash or winter melon. For For an Indian touch, I fry cumin seeds in 1tsp of oil and garnish it. Read below for the Health Benefits of Red Peppers and…
Masala Chickpeas- Chole
Masala chickpeas Preparation Time: 30 Minutes Serves: 4 Recipe Type: Gluten Free, Vegan, Anti-Oxidants Ingredients: 1 Can Chickpeas 1 Medium Onions, minced 1 Medium Tomatoes, chopped Green Chili Salt to taste Ginger to taste Garlic to taste 1 Tbsp Coriander…
Split Pigeon Peas – Toor Dal
This dal is must all over India. It is the basic staple for both the rich and poor. This is one of the greatest sources of protein in our diet. Cooking Preparation Time: 30 Minutes Serves: 4-6 Ingredients: 1 Cup Toor…
Okra Sabji
Okra is a very healthy vegetable. It is also known as “lady finger” or “gumbo.” It is a highly nutritious pod vegetable that is grown in the tropical and warm regions of the world. The plant bears many dark green…
Fried Okra
Okra is one of the most common vegetables cooked every day. The key factor of good okra subji is that the okra has to be fresh, tender and small in size. The necessary softness has been compared to Ladyfingers. There…
Oatmeal with Dates
Oatmeal with Dates & Walnuts from bonapetit.com Recently, I have been trying new food groups which is a good tradition and good for you. I am finding everywhere that what was once old is now new again. Not long ago,…
Cilantro Chutney
Cilantro Chutney Cilantro is also known as coriander leaves. It is commonly used in our daily cooking has many health benefits. Dry coriander seeds are used in everyday cooking, but coriander leaves are known to lower blood sugar by stimulating the…
Garlic & Sesame Spinach
Photo courtesy of Food Network Toss Spinach in hot, garlicky oil for a cleansing and delicious dish. Cooking Difficulty Level: Easy Cooking Preparation Time: 10 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 Tsp Olive Oil 1 Clove Garlic, pressed 1 Lb. Spinach Leaves Salt &…
Kadai Spinach
Spinach has the goodness of fresh vegetables and is one of my favorites. Baby spinach leaves are easy to cook to make a quick and simple dish that is ready in minutes. A variety of spinach dishes can be served…