Ingredients: 1 small bunch Celery, coarsely chopped along with the stalks 1 medium sized Onion, cut lengthwise 1 small Potato, peeled, diced and washed 1 tsp Oil Salt, to taste. Method: In a pressure cooker, heat the oil. Add the onions and sauté till they turn transparent. Add the potatoes and celery and sauté…
Month: February 2013
Sakkarai Pongal (Sweet Pongal)
Ingredients: 1 cup raw Rice washed and drained 1/2 cup Yellow Moong Dal 1 1/2 cup grated Jaggery 4 1/2 cups Water 1/2 tsp Cardamom Powder 2 tbsps Ghee A few Cashewnuts and Raisins Method: Heat 1/2 tbsp of ghee in a pan and toast the cashewnuts and raisins till golden brown. (You could also…
Healthy, Sugarfree Smoothie
Ingredients: Fruits of your choice, 1 cup Plain Yogurt (Dahi) 2 Tbsps *I have used fruit combinations of 1)Strawberry-Banana(I use the small yellow bananas, called Elaichi Kela, as they have lesser calories, compared to the regular ones) -Watermelon-Pomegranate. 2)Strawberry-Banana-Apple (with skin) 3) Banana-Apple-Pomegranate 4)Watermelon-Apple-Pomegranate-Yogurt You could choose as you like, just avoid very fibrous fruits….
Overnight Oats or Bircher Muesli
I first tasted Bircher Muesli at breakfast at the ITC Grand Chola in Chennai in December 2012. I loved it so much that I began googling the recipes for the same. After trying out a few, I came up with my own, and here it is. Caution: This recipe has converted too many people from…
Broccoli and Almond Soup
Even if you may not be a fan of Broccoli, you are sure to enjoy this soup. The crunch of roasted Almonds adds texture and flavor to it. Serves 2 Ingredients: 2 medium sized broccoli flowerets, with stalk 1 medium sized Onion, grated 4-5 flakes of Garlic, grated 1 tsp Olive Oil 4-5 Almonds, roasted…