All recipes » Indian » 500 or fewer calories
|
Meatless Monday, Take The Corn Off The Cob!What should greet us this morning as we returned from our early morning coffee run to the Basque Boulangerie but a large turkey vulture sitting on the branch of a tree looking down at our house. "Whoa!" I thought. What a kickoff to Meatless Monday. Whatever that big bird was looking for, he was not going to find it in my kitchen… |
1 vote
3327 views
|
|
Homemade White ButterYou must be wondering why you should bother with making your own butter. There are actually several reasons! First, it's really easy and also you end up with a superior product, especially if you choose quality cream from the fresh milk. Though store bought butter is always there but that taste of farm freshness is missing and… |
1 vote
2724 views
|
|
Strawberry Lassi (Indian)A very creamy sweet drink made with yogurt and milk which quenched a dry thirsty soul on a hot summer day. This is a traditional South Asian drink which can have many different flavors of your choice. But the original drink is only made with real yogurt, milk and sugar. Very common drink during Ramadan! |
2 votes
6025 views
|
|
Watermelon Jalapeno Quencher - A Happy 4th JulyKnow What You Eat: Tired of same old sweet watermelon juice with different fruit combinations????..try this watermelon quencher with a KICK...On a hot summer day if you find your watermelon did not turn out to be sweet, hey no ugly faces, no worries...just blend in all with a kick(jalapeno) and see the difference, with a whole bunch… |
1 vote
4443 views
|
|
How to Make Perfect Puri/PooriHow to make perfect Puri is no secret mantra, all it requires is bit of practice. Puri or Poori is renowned Indian puffed bread. These plump, spherical deep-fried breads are native of Indian sub-continent. The culinary tour of the by-lanes of old cities is never considered complete without enjoying Puri dipped in piping hot bold… |
1 vote
3875 views
|
|
Mango DelightThis is an easy to make mango recipe that can be used to top ice creams,cakes, or any other dessert. |
1 vote
3222 views
|
|
Rajma (Kidney Bean Curry) with SpinachRajma is a North Indian curry of kidney beans cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices. "Rajma chawal" which just means rajma and rice is the most popular way to eat this curry, kind of like the Indian version of rice and beans. I liken rajma also to chili since it's cooked in a spicy tomato gravy. Usually, it's not made with spinach… |
3 votes
4040 views
|
|
Cool As A Cucumber Salad!Summer weather is definitely here which brings about all sorts of grilling type activities, cook outs, and pot luck get togethers. When the perfect light side dish is called for why not break away from the regular old cole slaw, potato salad nexus and make your side dish a Bollywood star. Here in Sonoma, the heart of California… |
3 votes
3327 views
|
|
The Great Spinach Switch. A Fast Easy Lighter Version Of An Old FavoriteStill getting whipped around by the weather here in Sonoma. We've gone from perfect warm spring weather to hail and rain, to sun lashed by cloudbursts and windy gusts. Last night my little olive tree blew over. Time to replant. This morning it's crisp,… |
2 votes
3020 views
|
|
Onion Fritters (Kanda Bhajji)This is a light snack that can be an appetizer and eaten during tea-break especially during a rainy day! |
1 vote
4668 views
|
|
Guava, Mulberry and Maple SaladThis is a really easy salad/dessert to make with very few ingredients. I added a couple of broken down pieces of my flaxseed chikki for added crunch. Flaxseed chikki is really easy to make – just melt some jaggery or brown sugar in a pan. Let cool for 5 minutes. Add the flax seeds. Stir well. Transfer to a flat bottomed pan and cut… |
1 vote
3027 views
|
|
Meatless Humpday! Not Your Grandpas' Spinach Salad!Who says the only meatless day is Monday? The middle of the week, when things get crazy is also the time for something fast and simple that doesn't involve turning on the stove. This is about a spinach salad that makes up in minutes, has interesting flavors and is not like your average spinach salad. I learned about this from one of… |
1 vote
3012 views
|
|
CARROTS DESSERT (Gajar Ka Halwa)This is one of the best Indian sweet dishes I couldn't forget in my life. It's incredibly tasty and exotic. I didn't stop searching how to make it until I came up with this recipe... |
1 vote
2957 views
|
|
KuskaraThis is a great snack/breakfast and a good use of left over Chapatis/Rotis. This is also known as Kuskara and Fodnichi poli. This is a typical Maharashtrian Dish (From Western Indian state of Maharashtra) Inspiration for this recipe came from my mom. Anytime we have enough left over Chapatis, we used to get Kuskara for snacks.… |
1 vote
7403 views
|
|
shengadanyachi chutneyshengadanyachi chutney is one of famous chutney in Maharashtrian meals.It makes great side dip for every meal. |
1 vote
2901 views
|
