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Roasted tomato soup

The best soup made with roasted tomatoes, garlic and pepper. This tomato soup is full of flavor and the best way to use up fresh tomatoes! Ingredients 2 tomatoes, sliced 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 tsp black pepper corns 1 tsp oil salt to taste water as required 1 tsp coriander leaves, finely choppedContinue reading “Roasted tomato soup”

Chickpea stir fry/upkari/sundal

Chickpea upkari/sundal is totally delicious with flavor of pepper, curry leaves and grated coconut soaked in softly cooked chickpeas. This dish can be had on its own or can be served as a side dish with rice or chapati. Ingredients 1 cup white chickpeas/chana 1/2 cup grated coconut 1 tbsp coconut oil 2 green chilies 1Continue reading “Chickpea stir fry/upkari/sundal”

Masala chapati

Masala chapati is a yummy soft and spicy flat bread prepared with whole wheat flour and flavored with Indian spices. Make these delicious and healthy roti for a wholesome lunch or dinner and serve along with any gravy or raita by the side. Ingredients 2 cups wheat flour 1 tsp oil 1 tsp red chilliContinue reading “Masala chapati”

Veg chowmein

Don’t eat out when you have great option of eating restaurant style chowmein at home. Just mix some veggies, cooked noodles and @chingssecret chowmein hakka noodles masala. Restaurant style chowmein is ready in minutes!! Ingredients 1/2 cup shredded cabbage 1 carrot, thinly sliced 1 capsicum, thinly sliced 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 packet chings secret hakkaContinue reading “Veg chowmein”

Soya roast

Quick and easy side dish made with soy nuggets/ meal maker for chapati or rice. Soya is the perfect meat alternative for vegetarians and vegans, who are seeking a protein filled diet. High in protein and fiber content, soya is also a good source of nutrients including folate, riboflavin and vitamin K. Ingredients 1/2 cupContinue reading “Soya roast”

Beans and carrot stir fry

Beans and carrot stir fry is a delectable side dish recipe that can surely win your heart. This quick vegetarian recipe will be an ideal dish for all those looking for quick food. Instead of munching on breads or fried food, you can chose this easy recipe that’s low in carbs and keeps you fullContinue reading “Beans and carrot stir fry”

Pudina rice | Mint pulao

Mint flavored pulao is an easy to make instant rice dish served with raita. Flavorful green paste of fresh mint leaves, coriander leaves, ginger and garlic is sautéed with onion and then mixed with cooked rice to prepare pudina rice. Prepare rice in advance to make it instantly for lunch or dinner. Ingredients 2 cupsContinue reading “Pudina rice | Mint pulao”

Macaroni with soy nuggets

Macaroni with soy nuggets is the best snack option for those are craving for a restaurant style pasta as it is on a much healthier side and tastes equally delicious. This dish offers rich source of protein, dietary fiber and carbohydrates from the wheat based macaroni and more protein from the soy nuggets. Ingredients 1Continue reading “Macaroni with soy nuggets”

Chundephal pachatti/ sundakkai pachadi /Thai eggplant curry

Chundephal/Sundakkai is known as Turkey berry or thai eggplant. It is widely used in the southern part of India and Malaysia, as fresh green vegetable. It tastes little sour and slightly bitter which gives this vegetable a unique flavor. Turkey berry is rich in iron and calcium. Ingredients 1/4 cup chundephal/thai eggplant 1 cup gratedContinue reading “Chundephal pachatti/ sundakkai pachadi /Thai eggplant curry”

Ven pongal

Ven Pongal is a savory south Indian breakfast food which is made using rice and yellow moong dal, tempered with cumin seeds, black peppercorns, ginger, curry leaves and ghee and garnished with cashew nuts. Ingredients 1 cup rice (short grain) 1/2 cup moong dal 2 tbsp ghee 2 green chilies, roughly chopped 1 tsp cashewContinue reading “Ven pongal”