Lasooni Dal: Yellow Lentils with Garlic Tempering

10 Jun

A touch of garlic can transform a simple dal to an exquisitely flavored delight. Light and soupy, lasooni dal (garlic-tempered dal) is the perfect accompaniment to rice/chapatis and a vegetable side dish.

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Besan Kundru ki Sabzi: Ivy Gourd in Gram Flour

4 Jun

Besan Kundru

Kundru (tindora/tendli or ivy gourd) hasn’t always been a vegetable I was fond of. For long years I thought it was an unsophisticated version of parval (pointed gourd)[1]. It is only recently that a slow appreciation of this gourd grew on me. True, kundru resembles parval on the outside, but its inside is fleshier and tangier, making its taste stand apart on its own. This recipe combines kundru with besan (gram flour) – the addition of besan tames the natural tartness of kundru and gives it a delicious aromatic coating.

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Watermelon Pomegranate Beetroot Juice

28 May

Watermelon Pomegranate Beetroot Juice

Prepare yourself for an onslaught of red, and a megadose of vitamins and minerals. Watermelon, pomegranate and beetroot combine to make a wonderful cooling concoction. Besides reminding you of the translucent glow of rubies.

This recipe is part of our full Juicing Recipes: 7-Day Plan

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Cucumber Coriander Mint Juice

24 May

Cucumber Coriander Mint Juice

This green juice is loaded with the goodness of fresh herbs: coriander (cilantro / coriander) and mint (pudina). Light, water-rich cucumber makes it a perfect solvent for the dense herb extract. A squeeze of lime enhances the color and flavor of the drink, besides upping the vitamin quotient. Ideal for the summer, easy on the waist – as well as on the wallet.

This recipe is part of our full Juicing Recipes: 7-Day Plan.

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How to Make Flaxseed Powder

18 May

Flaxseed is one of the best sources of Omega-3 fatty acids, a high-fiber low-GI wonder that’s great for health. The benefits of flaxseed become a lot more accessible when consumed as flaxseed powder.

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Ridge Gourd Onion Chutney

12 May

Ridge gourd onion chutney spiced with pepper and tamarind. Add a spark to a simple Indian meal with this chutney on the side.

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