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  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...

  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...

  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...

  Oats cake, eggless oats banana cake recipe made without oven, no maida, no wheat flour, no oil, no refined sugar. Super healthy and tasty single serving oats banana cake recipe. Its gluten free and vegan. Ingredeints: 1/4 cup rolled oats 1/8 tsp baking powder A fat pinch of salt 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder Few drops of vanilla essence 1/2 banana 1 tbsp 100% all natural peanut butter 1 tbsp kakvi or maple syrup 2 tbsp chocolate chips ---- Notes: I used a 6 inch cast iron skillet to bake this on the tawa. You can use a ceramic mug and bake in an oven or use a flat steel plate to bake on the the tawa. You can bake in an oven at 180 degree C for 15 mins or until a tooth pick inserted in the centre comes out clean Kakvi is liquid jaggery, instead of kakvi you can use melted jaggery. Remember oven temperatures vary with oven. Method:

  Peanut ladoo, healthy peanut laddu recipe without ghee or oil, learn how to make peanut laddu with just 3 ingredients and no ghee no oil or refined sugar. Healthy, tasty, and vegan recipe for the whole family. Easy to make at home. Ingredients: 1 cup raw peanuts 1/2 cup jaggery powder or crushed jaggery 6-8 cardamons --- Note: you can increase or decrease jaggery as per your sweetness. No need to add any extra oil or desi ghee to the laddu. Method:

  Sweet potato paratha, how to make sweet potato paratha, sweet potato thepla. This paratha is mildly spiced and flavoured with Indian spices. Sweet potatoes are a rich source of resistant starch, it is rich in vitamin A and other essential nutrients. Hence always try to include it in your diet when they are in season. Ingredients: 200 gms sweet potato, boiled 1 cup khapli wheat flour (emmer wheat) Pink himalayan salt as needed 1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/4 tsp black pepper powder 1/2 tsp roasted jeera powder 1/4 tsp garam masala 1/3 tsp ajwain 1/4 tsp jeera 1/3 tsp amchur powder (dry mango powder) 1/4 inch ginger 1 green chilli Coriander leaves 2-3 tbsp water Wood pressed ground nut oil as needed. --- Note: You can use whole wheat flour instead of khapli wheat flour. Method:

  Chilli garlic paratha is a unique style multilayered paratha with the flavours of garlic. Its much easy to make than garlic bread and can be enjoyed with pickle or any side dish of your choice. Garlic paratha is easy to make and can be done in 30 mins. An ideal restaurant style meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Its super easy to make and healthy!! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1/4 tsp pink himalayan salt 3/4 cup water, add little by little ---- handful of garlic cloves 3 tbsp desi ghee handful of coriander leaves 1/2 tsp pink himalayan salt ---- extra desi ghee as needed Method:

  Oats chilla, oats chilla recipe for weight loss, healthy oatmeal recipes for weight loss and weight management. This oats chilla is vegan and gluten free, no added wheat or maida. Its super healthy, filling, and nutrient dense. Loaded with vegetables and so easy to make in those busy mornings. Chilla is a flatbread spiced with Indian flavours and with the goodness of turmeric and some seasonal vegetables.  Ingredients: Old fashioned rolled oats: 1/2 cup Handful of shallots 1/4 inch ginger 1/2 tomato 1 medium carrot A sprig of fresh curry leaves 1/4 tsp ajwain 1/4 tsp jeera 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 black pepper powder Pink himalayan salt as needed ---- 1/4 cucumber, grated 1/4 capsicum, chopped A small handful of coriander leaves 1 green chili, chopped 1/4 tsp jeera powder 1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder 2 tbsp water ---- wood pressed ground nut oil or desi ghee as needed. Watch the full video for more!

Cashew yogurt/curd is another alternative to dairy curd. Cashew curd can be easily made at home without any probiotic capsules. Naturally fermented cashew curd is a good source of probiotics.   Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashew nuts 1 cup + ¼ cup water 2 tbsp vegan starter (either peanut curd or coconut curd)   Notes: If you don’t have a starter; you can add 3 green chilies along with the stalk in the milk. Remove the chilli stalks and add in. It will help to ferment the curd, but will take around 20 – 24 hours to set curd. Once the curd is set you can use it as a starter to set the next set of curd. The cashew milk is slightly thick as it is to make curd however if you prefer thinner milk/curd you can add ¼ cup water to the milk. Adjust the starter to your sour taste. Heating the milk prevents contamination by other bacteria, another option would be to blend with hot water.

Healthy chocolate nice cream has the same creaminess of store bought chocolate ice cream but minus the fillers, additives, and artificial flavours. Plus, its vegan, dairy free, no sugar, no eggs, no condensed milk, and no cornflour. Learn to make this healthy and guilt free chocolate ice cream without milk, cream or condensed milk. The only prep you need is to freeze some bananas if you like a softy ice cream consistency; if not you may need to freeze the whole batch for 7-8 hours and serve the creamy chocolate ice cream with your favourite add ons. For those of you who don't want a banana flavour, the addition of cocoa, plant based milk, dates, vanilla essence etc added in this healthy ice cream does a great job at masking the banana flavour. Ingredients: 500 gms Ripe Bananas 15 Cashew Nuts 1/3 cup Water 1/2 tsp vanilla Essence 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder 4 Dates Add Ons: Chocolate Chips Cacao nibs Chopped Cashew Nuts Tips: Soak the cashew nuts for 10 mins ...

Whole Wheat atta cake for two, vegan chocolate chips cake for two is a simple healthy, eggless, and dairy free cake for two servings. Its easy to make with ingredients available at home. Kids will enjoy this quick healthy and easy cake. I used almond milk, but you can use any plant based milk of your choice. I used flaxseeds as an egg substitute and coconut sugar instead of refined sugar however, you can use jaggery powder instead. Ingredients: To make the egg substitute: 1 tbsp flaxseeds powder (flaxmeal) 3 tbsp water ---- 2 tbsp virgin coconut oil 3 tbsp coconut sugar 1/8 tsp pink Himalayan salt 4 tbsp +3 tbsp almond milk (you may need a tbsp more if the batter is thick) 1/2 tsp vanilla essence 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (I used khapli wheat flour) 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips + 1/2 tsp wheat flour

Sweet potato roti or sweet potato flatbread also known as sweet potato paratha is an easy winter flatbread which can be enjoyed as a meal for breakfast or lunch. Its easy to make and super tasty and so very filling. 

sweet potato-curd/yogurt-microgreens salad for weight loss, this oil free weight loss salad recipe is a filling low carb meal for lunch, helps to lose weight and also helps in weight management. The microgreens I used are red amaranth also known as garnet amaranth. They are high in Vitamin C, carotenoids, vitamin K, Vitamin E. Microgreens provide more nutrition than mature leaves and hence eating them raw will give the best benefits. Salads are the best way to incorporate microgreens. Sweet potatoes are high in dietary fibre and hence helps to keep you feel fuller for a longer time. They are low in sodium, and also a good source of iron, calcium, B vitamins and Vitamin C. Incorporating this amazing root vegetable in your diet will help in weight loss as it is super nutrient dense and loaded with fibre. Curd also known as dahi in Hindi is rich in Vitamin D, calcium, pottassium, Zinc - helps to strengthen bone density. Homemade curd is the best way to provide your body with ...

how to make coconut milk at home, homemade coconut milk recipe. Coconut milk is one of the healthiest plant based milk and its vegan too. The MCTs in coconut milk helps in weight loss and coconut milk helps to reduce inflammation. The lauric acid in coconut milk helps to fight viruses and bacterias and also boost your immunity.

curd quinoa or yogurt quinoa is a simple and healthy recipe which you can put together in under 10 mins if you have some cooked quinoa i n your refrigerator. When it comes to eating healthy , dinner is the most crucial time; I mean you eat healthy in the morning and at lunch, but dinner time you just lose the grip, maybe because you are tired after a hectic work schedule...whatever the reason maybe, sometimes cooking an elaborate healthy meal for dinner is most often cumbersome....well, at least in my case. this recipe is inspired from curd rice which we all love; so I thought why not make the same with quinoa for a gluten free meal and I had some pomegranate seeds (which is in season now) and that added color to this dish along with a fruity crunch. quinoa, fox tail millet and dalia are the grains I like to use for a rice-less meal. And as always for everyday meals I love easy and quick recipes. FYI quinoa is an ancient seed grain which is completely gluten free, pls check my ...

Mooli sabzi recipe, learn how to make low calorie mooli sabzi (radish dry fry). Radish which is known as mooli in Hindi is a root vegetable but has very less calories and is a healthy vegetable. If you get tender radish then you can use them in salads or even make parathas with them. The leaves of the mooli can also be used in salads or added to the sabzi. This sabzi is made with just 1 tsp oil and is a good choice to include them to make your diet healthy. This sabzi goes well with roti and can be had as a side dish. Do check my video on how to make mooli sabzi. INGREDIENTS: Radish/mooli : 500gm oil: 1 tsp Jeera: 3/4 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder: 2 tsp Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp Coriander leaves Salt to taste.

Bread roll recipe, veggies/potato stuffed bread rolls was first shared by me here on this blog, in 2011; and now after 5 years I am reposting again the same recipe with video tutorial. 5 years ago, I did not find bread rolls on the internet but now, its everywhere and on most blogs and on youtube. But, the thing I noticed on all those recipes was - bread was dipped in water! stop right there, you need to dip in milk and that makes all the difference. As a child, I used to enjoy this as an after school snack and my kids did the same...its a kid pleaser snack and really easy and quick to make if you have some bread. So, try this easy snack recipe. Video recipe - How to make bread rolls Ingredients:  Potatoes: 5 Carrots: 2 Oil: 1 tbsp Jeera: 3/4 tsp Curry leaves: 1 sprig Ginger: 1 inch Green chilli: 1 Kashmiri chilli powder: 1 tsp Turmeric : 1/2 tsp Garam masala: 3/4 tsp Coriander leaves: As needed Salt: 1 tsp Bread: 11 slices Milk: 1/4 cup Method: Pressure cook p...

Cheesy mushroom sandwich is a quick and easy mushroom sandwich with cheese and believe this one is a kid pleaser and packed with the goodness of cheese and mushroom. For the health conscious, you can use brown bread and reduce ghee. This is a great filling meal for kids school lunch box or as an after school snack. Including ghee in kids diet is a really good choice; but make sure you just do not go overboard. Video recipe of mushroom sandwich: Ingredients: Bread Slices: 4 Mushrooms: 200gms Ghee as needed Green chilies: 1/2 sliced Crushed pepper: 1/4 tsp Salt to taste Coriander leaves to garnish Garlic cloves: 2-3 Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp  Method: Heat ghee in a kadai, add in the garlic cloves and allow it to turn light brown, add in  the chopped mushrooms and once the mushroom are heated, cover and cook the mushroom on low heat. While the mushrooms are getting cooked, grate some cheese and keep aside. Spread ghee on bread and keep aside. Once the mushr...

Mushroom fried rice is a power packed meal for kids lunch box and easy to make if you have some left over cooked rice. Kids love restaurant style food and this mushroom fried rice is a perfect homemade "restaurant style" mushroom fried rice. I added veggies that were available in my fridge but you can add in green peas, cabbage, corn, broccoli etc. I mean try to make it as healthy as possible and protein packed. Video recipe of mushroom fried rice. Ingredients: Rice: 2 cups Water: As needed Salt: As needed. Oil: 3 tbsp Mushrooms: 200 gms Soy sauce: 2 tsp Green Chilli Sauce: 1 tbsp White Vinegar: 1 tsp Pepper: 1 1/2 tsp or as needed Garlic: 6 cloves Chopped Onion: 2 tbsp Chopped Celery Stalks: 2 tbsp Chopped Carrots: 3 tbsp Chopped Beans: 3 tbsp Chopped Capsicum: 2 tbsp Spring Onion: 1 tbsp Method: Soak rice for 10 mins and wash and strain. Add it into a boiling pot of water, add salt. Once the rice is 3/4 cooked strain it and keep aside. ...

Mumbai style tawa pulao is a quick and easy street food from Mumbai/Bombay which can be made easily at home and is a quick meal. This easy and flavour full pulao is a great lunch box meal for kids. The main ingredient is pav bhaaji masala which I bought from Amazon. Do give it a try and I am sure you will love this. Tawa Pulao Video Recipe: Ingredients: Rice: 1 1/2 cups Water: 12-13 cups Salt: 2 tsp ---------- Carrots: 1 Potatoes: 2, boiled and cubed Peas: 1/2 cup Capsicum: 1, chopped Coriander Leaves: 1 handful ------------------- Ghee: 2 tbsp Oil: 2 tbsp Jeera: 1 tsp Pav Bhaji Masala: 1 tbsp Kashmiri Chilli: 1 tsp Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp Garam masala: 1/4 tsp Salt: 1 tsp or as needed. Subscribe and follow me: YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/nisahomey100 Instagram: instagram.com/nisahomey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nisahomeyrecipes