Flavored Yogurts | Raita

Bell Pepper Raita(Pachidi)  Carrot & Cucumber Raita Frozen Mango Yogurt Tomato Scallion Raita  Minty Cucumber & Carrot Raita - Mint Spiced Yogurt Pineapple Raita / Flavoured Greek Yogurt Want a Healthy Colon, Love Blueberries/Mixed Berries in Zesty Greek Yogu...

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Quinoa Recipe Ideas

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...

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Dals | Stews

DALS Dal Makhani Gujarati Dal Panchvati OR Mixed 5 Lentils Soup  Gujarati Toor Dal (Split Pigeon Peas Soup) Gujarati Kadhi (Hot Yogurt Soup) Moong Dal With Spinach Tuver Ni Dal Dhokli (Wheat Flat Bread Strips in Lentil Soup)  STEWS Beetroot Sambar - Split Pigeon Peas & Vegetable Stew  Brown Rice Sambar Sadam(Brown Rice, Pegion Pea in Vegetable Stew) Cabbage & Split Chickpea Curry/Stew Mixed Vegetable with Mung Beans Stew Quick Pumpkin Sambar Quick Sambar- Vegetarbles in Lentil Soup ...

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Starters | Appetizers | Chaat

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.  Authentic Methi Gota / Pakoda (Gram Flour - Fenugreek/Spinach/Cilantro Fritters) Baked Pakoda Indo-Chinese Vegetable Spring-rolls for...

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Low Carb Snack Ideas

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. Baked Pakoda(Healthy Bengal Gram Flour Snack) Usal Pav Yellow Peas Curry With Bread Black Bean Burger & seeking your suggestions on Soy Products Black Eyed Beans Snack  Easy Veggie Mediterranean Multigrain Wrap/Pinwheels ...

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Guilt Free Low Fat Snack Ideas

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. 10-Minute Healthy Peanut Raisin Bar  - Gluten free Diabetic friendly Baked Spicy Peanuts & Apple, Banana, Kiwi Coconut Shake  Banana-Oat Bar Go Nuts For Peanuts..Peanut Sundal/Stir Fry  Indothai Whole Wheat Noodles  No...

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