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Eggs are a nutritious and versatile food, and having them for breakfast can offer several health benefits. Here are some reasons why including eggs in your morning meal can be beneficial: 1. High in protein 2. Rich in nutrients 3. Brain health 4. Eye health 5. Weight management 6. Low in calories 7. Versatility …
This is a very easy and nutritious snacks perfect for breakfast, brunch and dinner. It is proteins packed power breakfast with the goodness of eggs and chicken. I have a simple egg muffin recipe with veggies too. you can have a look at this recipe here. I prepared this dish for the event #HomeChefMatters by @foodbloggerai is brought …
This mother’s day ,I wanted to try waffles but don’t have an waffle maker, so tried cooking up the batter in a sandwich griller. I was successful. Only it was lacking this honey comb grid as my griller has striped grooves .One could give a little more time to the batter in the iron griller for …
Ramadan is the holy month for Muslims worldwide marked by fasting ,prayers and community gatherings. Mohammed Ali road in Mumbai is known for its vibrant atmosphere and delicious street food.There are numerous stalls and eateries offering a wide variety of authentic and modern dishes for iftar ( meal to break the fast). People from all …
This is one of those classic recipes prepared in Kerala popular specially during Easter. When I had been to Kerala for a trip, these were served on a house boat during breakfast time and then the boat man took us for a fishing trip. It was an incredible experience which I couldn’t forget. Neither did …
Christmas, the birthday of Jesus Christ is celebrated all around the world on 25th December. In Kolkata, the city of Joy, which is my birthplace, the festival is celebrated with lot of enthusiasm. When I used to be a child, I remember my father bringing Christmas cakes from the local market. There are some age-old …
pancakes are American classic breakfast drizzled with maple syrup ,honey butter and topped with fruits and nuts or cheese. In ancient Greece and Rome pancakes were made from wheat flour ,olive oil ,honey and curdled milk. American pancakes are often made gluten free with buckwheat and corn meal. Indian pancakes are called chillas and even …
These are healthy gluten free pancakes great for any day breakfast or brunch or kids school lunch boxes. gluten free diet is great for your gut and . for people who are sensitive to ingredients and food allergies. A gluten-free diet is essential for managing signs and symptoms of celiac disease and other medical conditions …
“Life is short. Eat dessert first. ” ― Jacques Torres Submit the recipe of your favorite festive sweet treat. Need help and support for submission: contact 9892204860 Who can participate? These contest is open to professionals such as chefs, food editors, bloggers ,home chefs, passionate cooks , culinary students etc. Always read the organizer ‘s and …
Luchi ar alur torkari is a popular Bengali traditional breakfast from the Eastern part of the country.In other parts of India fried flatbreads involves addition of whole wheat flour and are called poories but luchi are inherently made of only refined flour and look white and fluffy. They are served with potato curries called …
During this period of pandemic outburst we are all locked down at home forced to lead a quarantine life. We need sustainable homemade food which is nutritious to help us keep our body healthy and fit for doing all the chores at home, office work ,build immunity and stay happy and joyful. Since we are …
I prepared these cute little buns filled with homemade strawberry jam decorated with butter cream for the event #twitterbakealong where each baker has to bake according to a specific theme and share in the twitter handle with the specific hashtag. Devonshire’s split get their name from the county Devonshire in England where this is a popular …
I made these beautiful pancake ice-cream sandwiches for Sunday breakfast, they just do not look awesome ,they taste delicious too.My weekend was delightful as I received this pack of 3 ice cream flavors from Brooklyn creamery. The box had got 3 flavors chocolate fudge brownie, Soho berry and Kulfi . Made these pink strawberry fluffy pancakes …
Necessity is the mother of invention and I can say necessity is a motivation for creativity too, specially if one day you return home from work and find only a bunch of spinach left in your vegetable box for cooking dinner. I decided to combine spinach to eggs forming a lipsmacking ,mouth watering curry which …
Pierogees are stuffed dumplings of European origin filled with vegetarian and meat fillings which are then boiled and sauted in butter. They have similarities with Tibetan momos, South American empandas , Indian modak, German schufnudel. I love all kinds of dumplings and I have several types of dumplings recipe in my blog. Ingredients Dough 4 …
This was not a planned trip but I was nurturing secret wish of visiting Kolhapur some day ,for their traditional cuisine and spices. But there was so much more . Being a Doctoral research student of Computer Science, I got an opportunity to write and present a research paper at the national linguistic conference …
“Janma” meaning “birth” and “ashtami” signifies the 8th day of the month, “Bhadra” in the Hindu calendar. This day has special significance as it is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Krishna . The Lord krishna is the 8th incarnation of Lord Vishnu,one of the three prominent supreme Hindu deities, Brahma(creator) and Maheshwar (destructor) being …
These are nutritious and healthy indulgences, if you crave for desserts and want to have them guilt free. Due to the addition of spinach and whole wheat they are rich in dietary fibers and iron and also make you fill full. You can use them as breakfast muffins with any beverage or pack them as …
If you have tasted Dahi bhalle or Dahi vada before , you will be amazed to know that this is not the same item I am talking about. Few months earlier I used to think that I know everything about making dahi bhalle and can pull off cooking this popular dish with perfection during any …
The dal or the pulses control the pulse of Indian food.No meal is complete without this humble dal(pulse) boiled and flavored with a spicy tempering in clarified butter or Desi Ghee,called tadka. The house feels like home when the aroma of tadka fills the house .There are many varieties of pulses used in Indian cooking …
This can be a wholesome nutritious breakfast or dessert filled with goodness .I have tried this recipe from my google+ friend Gloria Ruvalcaba in one of her posts found it really intriguing .Apple is nutritious full of iron ,good for improving hemoglobin content of the blood and this can be an excellent recipe for your kids …
These honeycomb shaped cakes are mesmerizing and can easily entice the mind of a child as well as an adult.Waffles are often connected with Belgium where they are a popular breakfast.The batter is often leavened with yeast ,baking powder and eggs.The pockets are then filled with sweet syrup before serving to form a delicious wholesome …
These are eggless dairy free muffins which can be prepared quickly when you are in need of breakfast or tea time snacks.Always wanted to develop a recipe of delicious whole wheat muffins without dairy and eggs and after days of trial with the texture finally could get the exact ratio of the ingredients .The batter …
Hongkong is a foodies paradise .This small island with a spectacular skyline is a must visit for for the dream park “Disneyland” and exotic fresh and delicious food.Though at times vegetarians may get disappointed in spite of abundance of greens and colorful vegetables in the Hongkong market.The restaurants and street food joints mostly serve meat …
Nothing can go wrong with poached eggs ,runny yolks sunk into a rich spicy tomato based luscious sauce, specially during breakfast time. Shakshuka is a dish popular in the Middle East and North Africa with variation in spices. To bring the heat on you can add Harissa ,cayenne pepper, paprika or your local chilies. I …
Alibag is a town in the Raigarh district of Maharashtra which is popular for its virgin and serene sea beach.This trip was a sudden plan and we could not book the MTDC beach resort located at Kihim 1.5 kms from Alibagh. Our friend has managed to get a decent discount from MakemyTrip to book a decent …
This is another beautiful Mumbai street food to die for.The spicy sweet and sour ragda or yellow peas curry over potato patties make a one pot filling meal.The curry can be customized to taste by adding various sweet ,sour or spicy chutneys .To make this dish,it requires little preparation ,specially it is better if you …
This is a simple breakfast sandwich made of fresh ingredients which can make your day healthy and full of energy.I loved the freshness of the greens and wholesomeness of multi grain bread along with the goodness of protein packed boiled eggs. Serving:for 3 Ingredients Multi-grain bread (6) 3 Eggs (hard boiled ,shelled and chopped) Basil …
This was a small experiment which got successful when I was craving for a tea time cake and I thought why not mix both together.The cake contained the strong brew flavor from the tea besides its usual sweetness and chocolaty taste.I used black leafy tea which is used to make black liquor tea(non-alcoholic ) without …
This is a treat for the fish lovers who dream fish starting from breakfast to dinner.You can serve them during any time.you can serve this parathas with mayo,tomato ketchup or simply green mint and coriander chutney.Any fish can be used for making this stuffed flatbreads .The fishes need to be cooked and the meat should …
This is a popular Indian breakfast all over the world.The hot steamed ,soft rice and lentil cakes are traditionally served with a dal (lentils gravy)prepared with vegetables and special spices.Curry leaves are the only herbs which can endow this indigenous and authentic taste for this dish.Apart from this gravy a chutney is also served which …
Green peas are popular food during Winter season Because of their attractive color ,sweet taste and starchy texture.Besides being full of antioxidants green peas contain phytonutrients which can serve as a protection against stomach cancer.This is a very interesting filling which is generally used traditionally for stuffing flat breads but in this recipe the same …
My childhood was spent at South Kolkata ,in West Bengal in a joint family of 22 members .While I was a kid , I loved the traditional flavors cooked at home and was totally brought up on home cooking by my mom,grand mom and aunts. My family originally belonged to East Bengal,Dhaka from the un-partitioned …
The sandwich is stuffed with one’s choice of veggies and mozzarella cheese.It is nutritional filling and beautiful looking dish per cfect for a Sunday breakfast or brunch. Ingredients 1.Lettuce(torn with hand ) 2.Tomato(sliced) 3.Onion(sliced) 4.Green bell peppers(sliced finely) 5.Red Black pepper(sliced finely) 6.Yellow bell pepper(sliced finely) 7.Cucumber (sliced) 8.Chilly flakes(1 tsp) 9.Black pepper(1 tbsp) 10.Lemon …
Enjoy this delicious burger packed with nutrition fit for any Sunday breakfast or brunch. Ingredients Burger buns Potatoes (2 cups) boiled with 5 to 6 cloves of garlic and salt Beetroot(1/4th cup grated) Carrot (1/4th cup grated) Peas boiled( 1 cup) Lettuce (1 bunch) Oats (1 cup) Oil 2 tbsp Chilly flakes (2 tbsp) Black …
This is a very simple yet delicious dish from Bahamas which is an archipelago in the Atlantic ocean famous for its traditional seafood dishes.The main ingredient is sweet potato which is packed with nutrients,Vitamin A and rich in dietary fibers. This is a popular sweet dish which is taken during breakfast or as a dessert.This …
This a sweet bread from the Afghanistan kitchen taken alongside morning or evening tea.This can be taken as a breakfast or as a dessert.It is packed with energy and a good dish to start the day with.It has a texture which is more dense than a cake and you can add walnuts and dry fruits …
Bolani is a stuffed flat-bread which originally hails from Afghanistan which is stuffed with vegan fillings such as potatoes,spinach etc.But it has many variants made in Western countries where meat fillings are also used. The Afghans prepare bolanis on special occasions or festivals and also when they need elaborate breakfasts.It is also served as an …
Eggs are considered to be a part of healthy breakfast throughout the world.It should be included in the diet of kids as well as adults to start their day with high energy levels.It is a protein rich diet which is very important for building muscles and bones for the growing kids and also help in …
It was one of those days when I had to leave very early in the morning and could not cook breakfast.My husband got adventurous and decided to cook some noodles on his own.He is otherwise a fairly good cook.But when I came home ,I saw one big pot of leftover noodles stuck together with lot …
Oats is a perfect health grain. It is rich in dietary fiber which reduces the bad cholesterol in your body.But there are innumerable dishes you can prepare with oats which are tasty as well as healthy apart from the regular porridge which can be consumed during breakfast.My goal was no make a oil free low …
Every mother all around the world is worried about the daily nutrition intake for her kids,specially during the time they spent in their school.Long time back when I used to teach in a school ,I used to see the real picture how the kids spent their lunch break.Most of them go to play leaving their …
Busy days have started again after the Christmas holidays .So I have fallen back to quick hassle free recipes. These pancakes are healthy and easy to make .I personally love them because they are fast and easy to make and you need only three ingredients to make them. They are filling too. I love …
Providing kids with a filling and nutritious snacks for their school tiffin is a challenge.During the morning among the hustle and bustle you often have to follow your instincts and cook with whatever is ready at hand.This recipe is a fusion of the Maharashtrian Bread pakora and french toast.The French toast contains sugar and vanilla …
This is very popular breakfast recipe among the people of East India mainly Bengal.These small rolled stuffed wheat breads can be deep fied in oil ,vanaspati(hydrogenated oil)or ghee.We eat these with a side dish made of Chana dal or a curry made of potatoes.I made these recently during Navratri for my young little guests(friends of …
Muffins are a kind of bread that are baked in small portions in muffin cups. They look like cupcakes and small cakes in the shape, but there are in general lack of frosting and are not sweet as the cupcakes. The name muffin itself comes either from “muffe” or “moufflet”. Muffe is a kind of …
