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  Palak sandwich recipe, healthy palak sandwich with sprouted moong using sourdough bread. This palak sandwich is filling and can be enjoyed as a meal for breakfast, lunch, dinner. Ingredients: 1 tbsp groundnut oil (wood pressed) 2 cups palak leaves, chopped 1/2 onion 1 green chilli 1/2 inch ginger 1 tsp garam masala 1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp amchur powder 1/4 tsp black pepper powder 1/2 tsp jeera 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/2 cup green moong sprouts 2 medium potatoes boiled and cooled 2 slices of sourdough bread wood pressed oil of your choice or A2 desi ghee Note: Boiled and cooled potatoes are a good source of resistant starch. Resistant starch helps in good gut health and in weight loss. The sandwich filling will keep good in the refrigerator for a couple of days.

  Murmura poha aka puffed rice poha recipe, learn how to make puffed rice poha. An instant 15 mins breakfast recipe for busy people especially for hostel students and working women. This murmura recipe is easy to make and ideal to include in weight loss diet, thyroid and pcos diet as I am using unrefined murmura hence it has more fibre. Plus using murmura made from traditional varieties of rice is always ideal for better nutrient absorption. I like to use traditional varieties of rice and related products in my recipes which is very less processed as I always feel I am more satiated after the meal. Its the fibre content which helps to keep me fuller for a longer time. I also like to throw in some nuts and seeds to make it more protein rich. Ingredients: 2 cups murmura (made from mappila samba rice) 1 to 1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil (wood pressed) 3 tbsp raw peanuts 2 tbsp roasted chana dal 1/2 tsp jeera 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1/2 inch ginger 4 garlic cloves 1 onion, chopped 1 green chilli...

  Tofu Bhurji also known as scrambled tofu is a vegan version of egg bhurji with subtle Indian flavours which you can easily make at home. Tofu is a good source of plant protein and when scrambled it serves as quick side dish for roti or as a filling for sandwich. Ingredients: 2 tsp wood pressed oil 1/2 tsp jeera 1 onion, chopped 1/2 inch ginger 1 green chilli 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder 1/2 tsp jeera powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tomato A splash of water 1 tsp pink himalayan salt 150 gms tofu 1 capsicum coriander leaves

Date bark recipe, date bark is an easy to make healthy snack to include in your weight loss diet. It's easy to make and does not require any cooking or baking. You just make a layer of dates and top it with the rest of the ingredients and freeze for 30 mins. You could call it as a lazy man's healthy snack. Its that easy.  The taste is similar to that of snicker bar but of course healthy and only 5 ingredients. The best thing about homemade goodies is that you know what's going into the ingredients, which for me is something valuable.  I always try to source high quality ingredients in my recipes because I like to enjoy what I make without any guilt. The recipes I share also is enjoyed by my family and I created Skinny Recipes because I wanted to skin out all the unhealthy fats, processed ingredients etc. So, I take an extra effort to source high quality ingredients....its a very personal choice of mine.  If you are looking for easier ways to make peanut butter I have...

  Palak rice aka spinach rice is a quick and easy, healthy meal for lunch or for dinner. I used cold and refrigerated rice as its a good source of resistant starch. Resistant starch not only helps in good gut health but also helps in weight loss, diabetics and much more. Do try to watch my previous videos on the health benefits of resistant starch. I used thooyamalli rice in this recipe which is a traditional rice variety which has the most b vitamins however, you can use any variety of rice which you have at hand in this recipe. To enhance the nutrients of the spinach I am also using lemon juice, try not to skip it. Ingredients: 1 cup roughly chopped spinach 1/8 cup water 1 tbsp ground nut oil (wood pressed) 1/2 tsp saunf 1/2 tsp jeera whole spices - mace, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves 8 garlic cloves 1/2 inch ginger, chopped 1 onion 4 green chilies, slit 1 tsp pink himalayan salt curry leaves 2 cups cooked rice (i used thooyamalli rice) juice of half a lemon -- Serve hot with dal or...

  Jowar poha made with channa and jowar flakes is a quick and easy 15 min dinner recipe, its high in protein and fibre. To make it more fibre rich I used fresh palak leaves puree which gives an added green colour. The channa gives added protein and fibre, ideal vegetarian meal for those looking for gluten free meal options. Millet poha is excellent to use as a filling meal and will help to keep you feel fuller for a longer time. Jowar is also known as sorghum and it is a highly nutritious millet and is completely gluten free. Those looking for quick fix dinner, can easily make this meal in just under 15 mins.  Ingredients: 1.5 cups of jowar flakes 2 handful palak leaves (spinach) 1/4 cup water 2 tsp groundnut oil (wood pressed) 1/2 tsp jeera (cumin seeds) Whole spices: black peppercorns, mace, cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves 1 onion, chopped 1/2 inch ginger, chopped 3-4 garlic cloves, chopped 2 green chilies, chopped 1 tsp pink himalayan salt 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1 cup boi...

  palak chole recipe is a quick and easy, healthy side dish for roti or for rice. Spinach and chickpeas combination will make a nutrient dense, protein and fibre rich side dish. Its vegetarian and vegan. Its super easy to make if you have some boiled chana (chickpeas at hand). Ingredients: 1 green chilli 1/4 cup water 1 tsp pink himalayan salt juice of half a lemon 1 cup palak leaves 1 tbsp groundnut oil (wood pressed) 1 tsp jeera 7-8 garlic cloves 1 inch ginger 1 onion, chopped 1 cup boiled chana (chickpeas) 1/2 tsp pink himalayan salt 1/2 tsp jeera powder 1/2 tsp garam masala 1/2 tsp amchur powder lemon juice

  banana bread recipe, how to make easy banana bread. Banana bread is easy to make and to make it more healthy, I used emmer wheat also known as khapli wheat, its an ancient variety of wheat which has a weak gluten molecule, its less processed has more fibre. Banana bread recipe with emmer wheat is a must for those opting out of whole wheat flour. Since I used very ripe bananas it did help to reduce the amount of khandasari sugar. Recipes using whole wheat flour can be a little denser than the ones made using maida or refined flour, but since I used khapli wheat and because emmer wheat has very less gluten when compared to modern wheat the bread does not rise much, but it is soft and spongy and you can enjoy the bread especially if you have allergy to whole wheat. Pls watch my previous videos on khapli wheat to understand more about this amazing traditional wheat variety So, if you have some over ripe bananas sitting on the kitchen counter, then grab your blender and whip up this ...

  Payasam recipe with banana, nethra pazham pradhaman is a quick and easy payasam recipe without dairy milk or refined sugar. Its easy to make at home in just under 20 mins. You just need very few ingredients and can make it as a quick last minute payasam recipe. Payasam is a dessert from Kerala usually made during the festive seasons of Onam, Vishu or on your birthdays. It's a kerala dessert and it is served warm after a sadya (meal).  This is my version of a quick last minute healthy payasam recipe which can be done in just 20 mins. Its healthy, tasty, and super easy to make!! Ingredients: 1 tbsp A2 desi ghee 1 banana, chopped 100 gms (1/2 cup) jaggery, crushed 1 cup thick coconut milk 2 cloves, 2 cardamon seeds (powdered) 1/4 tsp dry ginger powder 1 tbsp coconut sliced 1 tbsp raisins 1 tbsp cashew nuts

  Ragi soup recipe for weight loss, ragi or finger millet soup is ideal as a filling and fibre rich meal for dinner, an ideal vegetarian soup for diabetic diet. Its easy to make in just under 20 mins. I prefer to use sprouted ragi flour, do check the video for more info on sprouted ragi flour. Ragi or finger millet is a higly nutritious millet and it is completely gluten free, hence ideal for those with gluten allergies or intolerances. I have made the soup recipe as simple as possible and used easily available ingredients. The coriander stalks will help to enhance the flavour and the lemon will help in more nutrient absorption. I have already shared many soup recipes, pls do check them out for more soup ideas. Ingredients: 1 tsp wood pressed coconut oil 1 medium onion, 1/2 inch ginger, 3 garlic cloves 1.5 tsp sea salt 3 tbsp coriander stalks 7-8 beans, chopped 1 carrot, chopped. 3 cups water 1 tsp black pepper powder 1/4 capsicum chopped --- 1.5 tbsp sprouted ragi flour 1/2 t...

  Instant millet dosa recipe, how to make high protein millet dosa with sama millet also known as little millet. Millets are highly nutritious and is completely gluten free. I personally include millets in my family's diet and I am always trying out different ways to incorporate them in my diet. This high protein instant millet dosa is loaded with fibre and protein from the sprouted mung dal. Its easy to make and the best thing is you just need to blend everything  and you can make instant dosa provided you have some soaked millets at hand. Soaking millets are a must to help release the phytates, the rule is to soak millets longer than you soak rice. Soaking helps in better nutrient absorption and also in good digestion. So, personally when I plan to make this recipe what I do is I soak the millets at night if its for breakfast or in the morning if it is for dinner. Planning ahead helps a lot in balancing your meals.  Ingredients: 3 cups moong sprouts 1/2 cup little mille...

  Sweet corn soup recipe is made with tender sweet corn kernels along with vegetables like beans, carrots, spring onions etc. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed as light meal for dinner in your weight loss journey. Sweet corns are now in season and what better way to enjoy them when in season. When choosing sweet corn make sure you choose juicy and tender ones. When you press a corn kernel with your finger, juicy milk will be released out, if tender. I have fond memories of relishing sweet corns while living in Coorg many years ago. In the cold monsoons of Coorg, coal roasted corn on the hob was a thing! I never enjoyed the spice masala on the roasted corn cob; I liked it plain with just salt and lemon.  Moving back to Kerala, it was one thing I missed during the monsoons but since a couple of years, sweet corns are available at the local markets. I always prefer to include seasonal fruits and vegetables in my diet. So, when in season, why deny it!! To thicken the soup...

  Ragi malt or ragi java or ragi porridge is a highly nutritious porridge made traditionally with ragi flour, milk or water. I have given a twist to the traditional recipe and made it a weight loss friendly savory recipe so that you can enjoy it any time of the day. Its ideal as a meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I used minimal vegetables however you can use any veggies of your choice. Traditionally milk or curd is used to make ragi ambali kanji, curd is for the probiotic and for better digestibility. I used vegan cashew curd and I have already shared the recipe of making vegan curd (4 different methods to make plant based curd). That being said, if you do not have any issues with dairy milk you can use dairy curd.  I also prefer to use sprouted ragi flour as sprouting the ragi, sun drying it and then powdereing it helps in better nutrient absorption and better digestion. Ragi once sprouted the vitamin C levels tends to increase leading to easy absorption of iron into...

  Carrot soup aka gajar ka soup is a bowl of warm comforting soup ideal as a healthy weight loss meal for dinner. This carrot soup is mild to taste and is easy to make. The carrots are cooked together with onion and other mild spices and then pureed to a silky smooth soup that is perfect for dinner. I used very minimal oil and just kept the soup bare minimum as once blended carrots itself will bring life to the soup hence I avoided potatoes and arrow root powder. The consistency of the soup is perfect for me however, you can adjust water to suit your preference. The mild spice from the freshly ground black pepper and the touch of turmeric will heat up your body thus making it a monsoon/winter special soup.  This soup is so easy to make! No added cream or milk!!  I used wood pressed groundnut oil in this recipe. Wood pressed oils are very neutral in flavour hence you can use any wood pressed oil of your choice in this recipe. The coriander stalks gave the much needed subtl...

  Egg rice also known as Mutta Choru is one of the most popular Indian street food available across the country. Main ingredients of egg rice are boiled rice, egg, Indian spices and some veggies. You can use any kind of rice to prepare this dish at home. I used a traditional variety of rice known as illupai poo chemba rice along with my special homemade spice mix. I hope you enjoy this unique masala egg rice recipe. This spice mix is an unique spice mix and it can be stored for some time just like you store garam masala. The spice mix can be adjusted to suit your taste. Egg rice can be enjoyed as a lunch box meal and can be prepared easily. The spice mix takes this recipe to the next level. A word about the rice I am using, I prefer to use traditional varieties of rice in my recipes, however, you can use any variety of rice you have at hand. You can also use left over rice which has been stored in the refrigerator. Ingredients: for the spice mix: 2 tsp black peppercorns 1 whole kas...

  Weight loss salad recipe. This high protein salad recipe for weight loss, is a filling meal for lunch or for dinner. Its loaded with healthy fats, fibre and protein making it a super filling weight loss salad recipe. The green goddess salad dressing is vegan and dairy free. The salad dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for upto 4 days. Steamed salad or rather tossed salad is ideal for those who cannot tolerate raw salads and is a perfect bowl of warm meal for dinner. I used vegetables that are easily available in my part of the world, however, you can use any vegetables or greens of your choice. The salad dressing takes this salad to the next level. If you are in a hurry, you can always make ahead the salad dressing. Leftover salad dressing can be used as a dipping sauce or spread for sandwiches.  I used soaked and peeled almonds for healthy fats however, you can use soaked cashews, walnuts or any nut of your choice. My personal favorites are cashews and almonds but w...

Quinoa Khichdi  or lentil quinoa recipe is one-pot ultimate comfort food prepared with quinoa, dal/lentils, and some basic spices in a pressure cooker. Its gluten-free, and great for weight loss. Ideal as a quick dinner or lunch in your weight loss journey, especially if you are looking for a quick healthy, filling and protein rich meal. Bachelors and hostel students do take note of this quick recipe. I have shared many recipes with quinoa and its a very versatile seed grain. Ideal for those with health issues like PCOS, thyroid, diabetes or for those who simply wants to eat healthy. You can check the video below for more healthy quinoa recipes. Coming back to this quinoa khichdi recipe you can try with different dals/lentils and can add in vegetables of your choice, feel free to adjust as per your taste. Ingredients: 1/4 cup quinoa 1/4 cup tur dal 2 cups water 1/3 tsp jeera (cumin seeds) 1 tsp A2 desi ghee or any wood pressed oil of your choice 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/4 tsp hing...

  High protein besan chilla for weight loss is loaded with greens like palak and a secret ingredient makes it all the more protein rich. If you are into weight training and looking for protein rich vegan meal, you can increase the quantity of the secret ingredient to match your protein goals.  Those with health issues like pcos, thyroid, diabetes can enjoy this meal any time of the day, as it does not contain any gluten and all the more it will help to keep you satiated for a longer time, thus ideal for weight loss and weight management.  The secret ingredient sattu which is one of the richest source of plant protein gives added protein and fibre. For those who are new to sattu, it is actually roasted black chana ie once the black chana is roasted the skin is peeled off and the yellow dal inside is powdered, which is what we call as sattu. In South India, the dal inside the black chana is known as pottu kadala. I used greens like palak and vegetable like carrot in this ch...

  Chickpea sandwich is basically a salad made with chickpeas (chana) and seasoned with spices; the spices will help with good digestion along with giving an amazing flavour and taste. Chickpeas along with green moong sprouts helps to make this sandwich protein rich and the moringa leaves will help to make it more nutrient dense. Instead of moringa you can use any greens of your choice. The perks of living in Kerala is that Moringa is accessible all through the year round. I love to include moringa in my recipes as they help to balance out the nutrition fact. For those of you who dont have access to fresh moringa can use moringa powder. I have already shared how to make moringa powder at home. Coming back to this sandwich, the versatility of chickpea sandwich is that, it is super easy to make, it is vegetarian (vegan ),  it has some sprouts along with moringa, and chickpeas can be paired with almost anything and yet will taste amazing. The filling can be made ahead an...