Four Lentil Adai(Savory Pancake) with Fenugreek leaves & cilantro

If you are looking for a savory pancake, low in carb, gluten free, high protein and grain free. Then this dish is definitely for you. So easy to make, soak, grind and spice it up with few greens and make. With some Chutney as a side dish and with a cup of CCC Smoothie it makes a total balanced break fast or a lunch and fill you up for hours. Try this out and let me know how you liked it.Preparation Time - 10 MinutesCooking Time - 20 to 30 MinutesServes - 3 to 4IngredientsChanna Dal(Split Chick Pea) - 1/2 CupToor Dal(Split Pigeon Pea) - 1/2 CupUrad Dal(Whole or Split either is fine) - HandfulYellow Mung Bean - HandfulGinger - 1 inch piece (peeled)Dry red chili - 2 to 3 or to tasteCoconut - 1/2 CupCurry leaves - few (5 to 6 leaves)Chopped...

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Cucumber Cilantro Celery Smoothie

Want to have a healthy glowing complexion then go for silica. Yes silica improves the complexion and skin health and cucumber is a very good source of silica. With spring slowly coming in and with a very hot summer in certain parts of the world, it is natural to search for thirst quenching drinks and foods. Cucumber apart from the nutrient vitamin c has a lot of water content making it a natural hydrating source. So a smoothie with Cucumber, D for detoxification rich cilantro, vitamin c rich celery, lemon juice, therapeutic ginger and calcium rich yogurt will not only fill  you up but tastes good and very good for you too. So next time you feel like grabbing that can of soda or store bought juice for quenching your thirst try...

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Healthy Instant Chocolate Pudding

Craving for some sweet chocolate treat? Try this out without any guilt. Don't you feel good to have a bowl of dessert that is good and healthy for you? So can you guess what is the secret ingredient for this silky, smooth pudding?This fruit is rich in protein, with a host of vitamins and minerals, dietary fiber and is very good source of omega-3 and 6 fats. Recent research has found that it is highly recommended to include this fruit as part of every day food. There are numerous ways to include this wonder fruit, in the every day diet like smoothies, shakes, ice cream, pies, guacamole and of course  pudding. Because of its neutral taste, it is very easy to include this silk smooth fruit in different dishes.I am sure by now, you would have...

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Kalakand using Xylitol and Wishes for a Happy New Year

Happy New Year to all my readers and friends. Today is the first day, first month of the Tamil Solar calendar. The day is celebrated by making sweet and savory dishes and the most important dish of the day is Neem Flower pachidi, which has the sweet, sour, spicy, bitter and salty taste signifying that life is a combination of different tastes. While my pachidi is simmering in the stove and will take some time to get captured in my camera, I thought will post the recipe for this delicious Kalakand. Kalakand is a traditional Indian Sweet made with sweetened milk and cottage cheese. The fresh cottage cheese is made by curdling milk with lemon juice and then cooked in thickened milk along with the addition of sugar. Instead of sugar, I have...

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Asparagus Stir Fry with Sesame Seeds

It is a well know fact that one of the best way to improve good health is to eat lot of fresh minimally processed organic vegetables. Asparagus one of the best vegetables for good health and is low in calories and is very low in sodium. It is a good source of vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium and zinc, and a very good source of dietary fiber. Also Asparagus and few other vegetables like Avocado, broccoli contain lowest residual pesticide load, making them them the safest bet among conventionally grown vegetables.This is a easy to do stir fry and takes less than 10 minutes and tastes awesome. You can have it as a snack or include as part of your main course. Whichever way you have they taste great and more than that they are so good...

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Quinoa Peas Pulao/Pilaf

Quinoa is a highly nutritious food from South America. Quinoa is rich in protein content, complete protein as it contains all the essential amino acids, especially lysine, which is required by the body to grow and repair tissues. Apart from Protein it is also a good source of  iron, calcium, potassium, copper and magnesium. If you are looking for a gluten free diet, Quinoa is a boon for you. The high protein content and low carb content will make this a best fit for people with diabetes, childhood asthma,  migraines and vegetarians aiming for a high protein diet.Do you eat Quinoa on a daily basis and are getting bored with your usual Quinoa salad recipes, try this one out and I am sure you would love the taste...

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Eggless Sugarless Grain less (but not tasteless) Strawberry Cheese Cake

I hope every body had a great week end, watching a fantastic Cricket match and enjoying India winning the world cup after 28 years. It was a fantastic feeling and no words can describe it. Now getting on to this post I had to bake a cake for my elder one's birthday two weeks before and we don't eat eggs at my home. We don't use refined flours and sugars and my husband is off gluten , grain, all fructose(including honey and maple syrup). So the criteria was to make a cake without eggs, no gluten, no grain, no sugar(replacing with Xylitol or Stevia) was a big challenge. I use almond flour for cookies, crackers extensively but still haven't nailed down a recipe using xylitol and almond flour for regular cakes. With limited ingredient options...

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Quinoa Kichidi

If you like Quinoa, you should definitely try this. Even if you don't like the taste of this high protein seed, you should try making this dish and I am sure Quinoa will go away from your not so favorite food list. The addition of mung bean gives a very nice taste to this dish. The addition of sweet peppers & spices not only makes it taste better but also kind of hides the slight bitter taste of Quinoa.This is a one pot dish, with low carb and high protein content. With a cup of raita, this would be a perfect balanced, quick and filling meal.  So try this out and let me know, how you liked it.Preparation Time - 10 MinutesCooking Time - 10 MinutesServes - 1 to 2IngredientsCooked Quinoa - 1 CupCooked Mung Bean(Moong Dal) - 1/2 CupChopped...

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Mullangi Sambar(Radish Stew)

Sambar is a stew  made with vegetables, cooked split pigeon peas, tamarind extract and spices. This is  a very common South Indian(Asian) side dish and is normally served with rice or Idli (Steamed Rice & Lentil Dumplings) or Dosai(Savory Rice & Lentil Pancakes).  Or you can just have it as soup, very filling, flavorful and nutritious dish. You can add any single vegetable or mixed vegetables to this stew. I make them quite often with radish because of their nutrition profile. Radishes are high in dietary fiber, vitamin C, folate, potassium, riboflavin , vitamin B6, Calcium and Magnesium.Preparation Time - 15 MinutesCooking Time - 20 MinutesServes - 4IngredientsSmall Red Globe Radish - 1 packCooked Thoor Dal...

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