Its raining corn here in Mumbai. ? And tomatoes are available in plenty. As a result, here is this healthy recipe corn stuffed in tomato cups. Is corn a vegetable? I’m afraid, if it can be called a vegetable. Be it vegetable or grain or fruit,...
Tikki is a popular snack across India. It takes the name of Tikki in North India and Patties in other parts. It is also Indian equivalent of the Western Hash brown. This tikki with beetroot and boiled and pulsed chole is very healthy version. Aloo tikki (Patties)...
Fresh vegetables are gifts of Nature. They are naturally coloured and great source of all nutrients. A fresh vegetable salad serves both as healthy snack & lunch for all. If you follow dairy free & gluten free diet system, this rainbow salad is a great...
Chinese cuisine is gaining popularity in India. Fusions such as Chilli idli, Manchurian, Spring rolls, Hakka noodles, Chinese fried rice, etc are favourites of many Indians. One such Indo Chinese dish is Crispy Crunchy Chilli Channa. Indian Chole takes Chinese Avatar in this recipe. You may...
Millet Mung Laddu is the best gluten free sweet. Millets, Mung dal and nuts make this a nutritious laddu. Added to it, this is a no ghee, no oil, no sugar, no dairy recipe. Laddu is a popular Indian sweet. No Indian festivals or religious occasions...
Khichu is a very famous street food in Gujarat, India. Its normally made with Rice flour and hence is also known as Papdi no Lot which is a dough to make traditional Rice Papads. I have made healthy millet Bajra Khichu. Indian cooking has amazing varieties.Our...
Vadakari (vada curry) is the most popular side dish from the lands of Chettinad in Tamil Nadu. As the name suggests it’s a Curry using Vadas. Restaurants / Hotels in Tamil Nadu serve this with Idli / Dosa / Pongal / Aappam / Idiyappam, etc....
Falafel pita is a popular food in Middle East & Mediterranean countries. The two main ingredients are pita bread and falafel. The pita bread is normally made with wheat flour. But I have used Rice Flour to make healthy Gluten free Pita with Falafel. I...
A famous food from Arab country, Falafel is fried fritters that uses chickpeas. This is a falafel with a difference-- Baked Falafel with Black Eyed beans. Blackeyed beans are Karamani in Tamil, Chawli in Marathi & Hindi, Lobia in English, Alasande kalu in Kannada &...
When you ask “what is the best breakfast in India?”, the answer that tops the list is, “idli sambhar”. This Mung Idli is a rice free version for those who are vary of including white rice in their food. Firstly, idlis use fermented batter. That enables...
February 10th is celebrated as World Pulses Day. I am an avid fan of whole pulses / lentils. When I took a review of my posts so far, I realised I have as of today posted 22 recipes using whole pulses & legumes. I decided to compile all those recipes and make an eBook that you can download from my site.
Healthy Eating 
Rama Ganapathy