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Wholewheat Roti | Chapati

2011-08-18T20:01:00.000-07:00

Know What You Eat: Basic Roti flour begins with whole wheat flour or whole millet flour and slightly warm water. Beyond the basic two ingredients the possibilities are endless. It is very common to add ghee or oil to make the dough softer and more malleable, and any variety of herbs and spices may also be added for flavor. As a traditional Indian flatbread, the humble Roti | Chapati makes the perfect accompaniment to richly spiced curries and fiery relishes. In Indian cuisine, Chapatis are often served in place of rice or naan bread, and they are a pleasing alternative to tortillas. They are also traditionally made with whole-wheat flour, so they are a good source of fiber. Roti | Chapatis are surprisingly simple and economical to make, with just a few ingredients and a quick cooking time, so it is easy to create an authentic, tasty Indian classic in just a few minutes.

Recipe: Wholewheat Roti

Ingredients:

2 C Whole Wheat Flour
1 Tbsp Cooking Oil | Ghee
Few Pinches of Salt (optional)
Warm Water - (just above room temperature and enough to knead soft pliable dough)

Method:

Mix the above ingredients with enough warm water to make a soft and pliable dough. Add the ghee or oil and continue to knead until the dough becomes elastic, which should take about five to eight minutes
Let dough relax for about 15 -20 mins.
Divide dough into 8 small sized golf balls.
Roll out each ball into a flat circle.
Preheat a griddle, cast iron skillet or tawa over high heat.
Roll the dough out into thin rounds that are about 6 inches in diameter and ¼-inch thick or less.
Place the dough on the dry griddle one round a a time, gently spinning it with your fingers or spatula to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
Turn the Roti| Chapati when brown spots begin to appear. Each side should take between one and five minutes to begin browning, depending upon the heat under your cooking surface.
Wrap the Roti | Chapatis individually in foil or a towel to keep them warm and fresh until you are ready to serve them.

Raw Banana & Peas Stuffed Paratha

2011-06-19T07:37:00.000-07:00

Know What you Eat: Thinking of a stuffed paratha to put in a breakfast/dinner plate today?? Try this one, wholesome healthy, nutritious and filling start to the day wholewheat raw banana and peas paratha.. Parathas(flatbreads) like such generally stuffed with variety of stuffings like Paneer, Potatoes, Lentils, Radish, Spinach or any other combination of vegetables mixed with spices are so versatile that they can be perfect for Lunch, Brunch or Dinner, whether served with a curry, chutney, ketchup or even plain Yogurt! Raw Banana is very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Potassium and Manganese, and a very good source of Vitamin B6.as compared to POTATOES.

Raw Banana & Peas Paratha Recipe:

Makes 6-8 Parathas| Stuffed Flat Bread

Ingredients:
For the dough:

3 C Wholewheat flour
1 Tbsp canola oil
1 tsp salt , and water to knead a dough

For stuffing:

3 Raw Cooking Banana, boiled & mashed
1 C Peas, boiled & coarsely mashed
1 Tbsp coriander, finely chopped
3 Green Chillies, finely chopped
1/2" Ginger,finley chopped
1 Tbsp Dry Mango powder (Amchur powder)
2 tsp Garam masala powder
1/4 tsp sugar (optional)
Ghee (clarified butter) or Oil for applying on both sides of paratha.
** Salt to taste**

Method:

Mix together salt, flour & oil, then add enough water to make a stiff dough, keep it aside for atleast 15 min.
Mix together all the ingredients in a wide bowl.
Divide the dough in small balls. Then roll out each ball into a not too thin disc or a chapati on a floured board.
Spread the above prepared mixture on one round flatbread(roti) and cover with another round roti.
Seal the edges nicely, sprinkle a little dry flour on top, then roll out the paratha as thinly and as roundly as you can, being careful not to break it.
Grease a smoking tava or a griddle with ghee and place the paratha over it, keep a watch turnover when its little golden brown in color, apply ghee on the top and turn over.
Press gently and spread some ghee over this side too. Keep turning untill parathas turn golden brown or done.
Serve it hot with green coriander chutney, ketchup, achar or "evergreen" a bowl of seasoned yogurt.

Guilt Free Dessert Ideas

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Chutneys | Dips | Pickles | Salsa

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Good To Know: Choose from variety of healthy Dips, Chutneys, Salsa and Olive Oil - to - No Oil Pickle recipes...Dig in

Fusion Cooking

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Wide variety of world cuisine....

ITALIAN

MEXICAN

MEDITERRANEAN

CHINESE

THAI

Mix Vegetable in Coconut Gravy Indo -Thai fusion

Jain Dishes (No Onion No Garlic Recipes)

2009-08-03T19:59:00.000-07:00

Good To Know: No vegetables, nor green leafy vegetables..not one for 8 straight days.. Yes I am talking about that time of year we just passed where we run out of recipes with no clue what to cook without using those daily food prepared with veggies..Jains celebrate "Paryushan" ( Pari + ushan = all kinds + to burn = to burn (shed) our all types of karmas )every year this very important festival in their community for self-purification and uplift by adhering to the 10 universal virtues in practical life. This is meant to lead adherents on the right path, far from the mad strife for material prosperity, which ultimately leads the follower to his true destination salvation. My tribute to Jainism...

Jain Shahi Paneer	Sev Tameta Nu Shaak

Methi Papad Nu Shaak	Jain Manchurian

Jain Pav Bhaji	Jain Gatta Nu Shaak

Jain Chole Puri

Authentic Indian Sweets

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Vegan Recipes

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Curries | Gravies

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Good To Know: Choose from wide variety of authentic curries and gravies for flat bread and rice.

Wholewheat Flat Bread Varieties

2008-08-03T14:38:00.000-07:00

Good To Know:Choose from wide variety of wholewheat flat bread options, plain and stuffed with the goodness of vegetables, lentils, cheese to make it wholesome.

Flavored Yogurts | Raita

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Quinoa Recipe Ideas

2007-08-03T18:48:00.000-07:00

Good to Know: Quinoa, is an extremely nutritious seed. It has a protein value that is extremely
high (12-18%) and the protein it supplies is complete protein, meaning that it includes all nine essential amino acids. Quinoa is easy to digest and naturally contains no gluten. It is also a good source of dietary fiber, phosphorous, magnesium, and iron. If you are on a weight loss program or aiming for a high protein low carb diet, go for quinoa. Rice, Wheat, Corn, barley even if they are whole grains they do add to weight problems, but a seed based diet like Quinoa, Ragi(Finger Millet) will allow you to take charge of your weight. Even though whole grains, contribute an important part in the food pyramid there are various views on this and some believe these to be the cause of obesity, diabetes etc. But it is very difficult to eliminate grains, when you are used to a grain based staple. But substituting it with seeds like Millet, Quinoa at least one meal of the day will really help in moving towards the direction. Here are few Quinoa recipe ideas.....

Coconut Quinoa
Brown Rice-Buck Wheat-Mung Dal-Quinoa Dosai/Crepe
Mango Quinoa
Mint-Bengal gram/Brown Rice/Quinoa Dosa/Crepe
Mixed Vegetable Quinoa
Quinoa Bean Salad
Quinoa Crepe/Dosa
Quinoa Oats Mix Vegetable Crepe/Dosa
Sesame Quinoa
Tamarind Quinoa,
Yogurt Quinoa

Dals | Stews

2007-08-03T18:41:00.000-07:00

DALS

STEWS

Starters | Appetizers | Chaat

2007-08-03T08:59:00.000-07:00

Good To Know: You can really WOW your holiday guests by serving a few simple and tasty appetizers before sitting down to the table. Pick just one or two of these to serve as hor d'oeuvers. Keep the portion size small (bite size), so that your guests are not too full before sitting down at the table. You could also just make several of these appetizers for a cocktail party. Many of these recipes can be made in advance, which makes life a lot less hectic on the day of your party.

Low Carb Snack Ideas

2007-08-03T08:47:00.000-07:00

Good to Know: It’s important to have access to nutritious low-carb snack food so that if you get hungry between meals you won’t reach for crackers and chips. Ideally, a low-carb snack should have protein, healthy fat, and some fiber (so the best thing would be to have some raw veggies with your eggs or jerky). Here are some easy snack ideas. I will be adding to the list as time goes on.

Guilt Free Low Fat Snack Ideas

2007-08-02T19:50:00.000-07:00

Good to Know: When hunger strikes, make sure you're prepared with low-fat snack options. Rather than heading to the vending machine, keep a few of these homemade, healthy snack foods on hand. From low-fat dips perfect for fresh veggies to smoothies and from frozen, chocolate-covered bananas to low-fat muffins and granola bars, there's a recipe for every sweet or salty craving.

Sizzling Soups

2007-07-31T13:39:00.000-07:00

Eggless Healthy Baking

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Sensational Salads

2005-08-01T05:09:00.000-07:00

Sandwiches | Pizza | Pasta | Pretzel

2002-07-31T13:27:00.000-07:00

PIZZA PASTRY PRETZEL SANDWICHES

Healthy Breakfast | Brunch Ideas

2002-07-31T13:19:00.000-07:00

Beverages

2002-07-29T06:47:00.000-07:00

BEVERAGES:

THIRST QUENCHERS:
Rose & WaterMelon Quencher / Juice - Heat Reducer
Watermelon Jalapeno Quencher

FROZEN TREAT:
Home made Nuts Icecream(Kulfi)
Mango Icecream(Kulfi) & Agave Nectar
Summer Smart Treat Fat-Free Juice & Fruit Ice Candy

Recipe List

2001-07-28T08:41:00.000-07:00

EGG-LESS HEALTHY BAKING

BEVERAGES:

THIRST QUENCHERS:
Rose & WaterMelon Quencher / Juice - Heat Reducer
Watermelon Jalapeno Quencher

HEALTHY BREAKFAST/BRUNCH IDEAS

PIZZA PASTRY PRETZEL SANDWICHES

SIZZLING SOUPS

SENSATIONAL SALADS

GUILT FREE - DIABETIC FRIENDLY SNACK IDEAS

LOW FAT SNACK IDEAS

STARTERS / APPETIZERS

CHAAT

WHOLEWHEAT FLAT BREAD VARIETY

CURRIES AND GRAVIES

DALS

STEWS

RICE DISHES

Brown Rice Pongal
Chinese Vegetable Brown Rice
Pumpkin in Coconut Milk, Lemon (Brown) Rice & Ginger Rasam
Sweet Pongal
Mix Vegetable Puloa

QUINOA RECIPES IDEAS

Coconut Quinoa
Brown Rice-Buck Wheat-Mung Dal-Quinoa Dosai/Crepe
Mango Quinoa
Mint-Bengal gram/Brown Rice/Quinoa Dosa/Crepe
Mixed Vegetable Quinoa
Quinoa Bean Salad
Quinoa Crepe/Dosa
Quinoa Oats Mix Vegetable Crepe/Dosa
Sesame Quinoa
Tamarind Quinoa,
Yogurt Quinoa

CHUTNEYS / DIPS / PICKLES / SALSA

FLAVORED YOGURTS / RAITA

JAIN DISHES (No Onion No Garlic Recipes)

FUSION COOKING:

MEDITERRANEAN:
Easy Veggie Mediterranean Multigrain Wrap/Pinwheels
Mediterranean Vegetable Wraps With Hummus

VEGAN RECIPES

SWEETS

GUILT FREE DESSERT IDEAS

HOME REMEDIES

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