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Gojjavalakki / Tamarind Poha

  Tamarind Poha: A Tangy Twist on a Classic Breakfast Poha, a beloved breakfast dish in India, typically features flattened rice sautéed with spices, vegetables, and sometimes nuts. One delightful variation is Tamarind Poha from Karnataka , which adds a tangy twist that elevates the traditional flavors. It is no onion no garlic breakfast recipe.This dish is not only quick to prepare but also a fantastic way to kickstart your day. Here’s how to make this delicious Tamarind Poha at home. Ingredients Flattened rice (poha) : 2 cups (thick variety) Tamarind pulp : 2 tablespoons Oil 2 tbsp Red chilies : 1-2,  (adjust to taste) Mustard seeds : 1 teaspoon Curry leaves : 8-10 Hing 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder : ½ teaspoon Salt : to taste Peanuts : ¼ cup (optional) Jaggery 1-2 tbsp Methi powder 1/2 tsp Sarina pudi / Rasam Powder 1 tsp Fresh coriander leaves : for garnishing Oil : 2 tablespoons Instructions Prepare the Poha : Rinse the flattened rice in cold water until it so...

Avocado Guacamole Toast

  Healthy weekend breakfast: Avacado Guacamole Toast.Avacadoes are loaded with healthy fats, fiber and various important nutrients. It is a very simple quick nutritious recipe. Ingredients: Sprouted seed Bread @ezekielbread  Avacado Chopped Onion Chopped Tomato Minced Garlic Balsamic vinegar Salt Grated Feta cheese Black pepper powder Red chilli flakes Lemon juice . . Recipe: *Smash Avacado and add chopped onion, tomato, garlic and feta cheese. * Mix well and add balsamic vinegar,salt, black pepper powder, red chilli flakes and lemon juice. *Guacamole is ready. *Toast the bread and spread the guacamole on it .Garnish with red chilli flakes .

Virgin Watermelon Margarita with strawberries

  Virgin Watermelon Margarita with strawberries🍹 Arizona heat is as usual building up and we have started to include citrusy fruits in our diet to beat the heat!! So here comes my delicious non alcoholic drink with watermelon and strawberries🍹Very easy to make , guilt free and such an exotic drink. Bought my new @viskicraft glasses...So tried shooting a drink with backlight for the first time.🙌  Stay hydrated, eat healthy and build up your immunity is the mantra in this current situation🙏🙏 Recipe: Watermelon 1 cup Strawberries frozen 2 big Maple syrup 1 tbsp(depends on sweetness of the fruits) Strawberry sparkling water  Sea salt and lemon wedge to coat the rim of the glass Lemon peel and mint for the garnish Instruction: 👉🏻Just blend watermelon cubes ,strawberries and maple syrup in a blender until smooth. 👉🏻Strain this mixture in a Pitcher and Refridgerate. 👉🏻 While serving, Coat the rim with lemon juice and dip onto a plate of sea salt. 👉🏻Pour in the chill...

Chocolate Avocado Smoothie - Healthy and delicious

  Chocolate Avocado Smoothie!! Made this super yummy guilt free smoothie using Avacados, bananas, cocoa powder, honey, and some milk.Absolutely tastes delicious. I made it two layers by just blending some avacadoes separately without adding cocoa powder.Just once in a while, We do have such quick breakfasts which is not only healthy but flavourful.😋😋 Here's a simple recipe for a two-layered chocolate avocado smoothie: **Ingredients:** - 2 ripe avocados - 1 big ripe banana - 2 tablespoons cocoa powder - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based) - 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional, depending on your sweetness preference) - Ice cubes (optional, for a colder smoothie) **Instructions:** 1. **Prepare the Green layer:**    - Peel and pit the avocado and banana.    - Place them in a blender along with milk, and sweetener (if using).    - Blend until smooth. If you prefer a thicker consistency, you can add more avocado or banana. If you prefer a thinner ...

Homemade Pav Bhaji Masala

We were craving Pav Bhaji 😋😋but ran out of Pav Bhaji Masala . Then came the idea of preparing it myself at home . Very easy to make with spices you already have at home and in no time🙌🏻 Do try 📌📌 Ingredients: 🌶Coriander seeds 4 tbsp 🌶Cumin seeds 2 tbsp 🌶 Bay leaf 2-3 🌶cloves 6-8 🌶cardamom 2 🌶Cinnamon stick 1” 🌶Fennel seeds 2-3 tsp 🌶 Turmeric 1 tsp 🌶 Amchur powder 1 tbsp 🌶Dried Red Chili’s 8-10 (optional) Instruction: 1. Just dry roast all the dried spices for a minute on low flame , 2. Transfer to a mixer Jar, add turmeric and Aamchur powder & grind into a fine powder. 3. Store in a glass container and refrigerate until you use it. 4. Make a mouthwatering Pav bhaji using this masala powder. Click here for full recipe video 😊👇🏻

Pomegranate Popsicle -No Refined Sugar / 5 ingredients

 Pomegranate popsicles   Have you tried making these pretty popsicles with Greek yogurt and pomegranates?? Very easy to make super tasty frozen treat that you and yours kids would love to have🙌🏻 A hit in my family😀  It is also kind of healthy as it contains nutritious maple syrup instead of refined sugar . Just 5 ingredients are required and look at that pretty pink colour. All naturally coloured. Always say No to artificial colours👍 Ingredients: Greek yogurt 11/2 cup Pomegranate seeds (fresh/frozen) 1 cup + 1/4 cup Maple syrup 1/4 cup Monk fruit sweetener 1/4 cup vanilla extract 1 tbsp Instruction: 🍭Blend 1 cup pomegranates and strain the juice out of it.  🍭 In a bowl add Greek yogurt, pomegranate juice, maple syrup , monk fruit sweetener, vanilla extract and mix well.  🍭Spoon it in popsicle moulds, along with some pomegranate seeds . 🍭 Freeze for 6 hours /overnight. Demould and enjoy!! To see how to make it .. Click this video from my YouTube Chan...

Homemade Eggless Povitica - Sweet bread recipe with walnut filling

  POVITICA (Poviteezah) A traditional Croatian sweet pastry made with a yeast raised dough that is rolled or stretched out thinly and then spread with a nut filling. This gorgeous eggless bread bundt was made for my younger one's birthday we had a small picnic party in a nearby park😀 Recipe inspired by @foodlustpeoplelove INGREDIENTS: FOR THE DOUGH - Dry Activated Yeast 1-5 tsp Warm milk 3/4 cup Sugar 1/4 cup Bread flour / APF 2 1/3 cup Melted butter 2tbsp Vanilla essence 1 tsp Flax meal 11/2 tbsp + Water 3 tbsp Salt 1/4 tsp FOR THE FILLING Walnuts 1 cup Coconut sugar 3/4 cup Cinnamon powder 1 tbsp Warm milk 4 tbsp Melted butter 1/4 cup Vanilla essence 1 tsp  FOR BAKING  Honey/ Maple syrup 1-2 tbsp Raisins 8-10 INSTRUCTION  1.For proofing ,  Add  dry activated yeast in warm milk along with sugar. Mix well and keep aside for 5 minutes.  2. For making the dough, To make Flax egg , add flax meal and water , stir and keep aside for 3 minutes , it will tur...

Ramana Prasada | Shri Ram navami special Naivedyam

  In honor of the sacred occasion of Shri Ram Navami, we delve into the significance of Ramana Prasada, the divine offering to Lord Rama.  This auspicious day marks the birth of Lord Rama, celebrating his virtues and teachings. Join me as we explore the essence of this special prasad, a symbol of devotion and gratitude towards the beloved deity. May the blessings of Lord Rama illuminate our hearts and homes on this auspicious day of Ram Navami. Ramana Prasada is one of the easiest Naivedyam Recipes that you can make in under 15 minutes. And it is made up of just 3 ingredients . In North Karnataka , this is to go Naivedyam recipe that we make on this special occasion and offer to Shri Ram along with Kosambari and Panaka.  INGREDIENTS: - Whole Wheat flour 1/2 cup - Jaggery powder 1/4 cup - Ghee 2 tbsp INSTRUCTION: 1. In a pan , add whole wheat flour, ghee and roast it on low flame for 5 minutes . Keep continuously stirring so that it doesn’t burn.  2. The colour will c...