I tried to make many varieties of eggless, dairy-free, pancakes which turned out to be hard or not very fluffy. But this mix beats them all. I was amazed by the consistency and fluffiness. This mix can be used as a base to make any types of pancakes - banana,…

Dal Maharani is a creamy North Indian dish made with whole black lentils and yellow split peas (chana dal). It is best served with rice or roti. Servings: 4-6. Cooking time 30 minutes. Soak  urad dal and chana dal for 30 minutes. Pressure cook both of  them for 10 whistles with…

Palak Mushroom is a thick and creamy spinach cooked with spices and mushrooms. It is one of our favourite curries. It can be served with rice or roti (Indian Bread) Prep/cooking time: 30 minutes Servings: 5-6 Method: Blanch spinach in boiling water for 7-8 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar…

Phirni is creamy dessert made with rice and milk.  It is a traditional North Indian dessert made for special occasions. Servings: 6-8 Method: Soak 1 cup rice for half hour. Strain the water. Roast rice in the oven at 180 degrees centigrade or 375 degree Fahrenheit for 10 mins. Let the…

This creamy Potato Chowder is an instant crowd favorite at our Gift of Health cook outs. Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 - 6 Method: 1. Peel and chop the potatoes. Boil them until tender. 2. Pour 1/2 cup of the broth into a large soup…

Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Servings : 3 and half cups Method: Put the leeks and mushrooms in a sauce pan with 1/2 cup of water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes to soften the vegetables. Add the oregano,sage, soy sauce, wine, and 3…

Coconut Vegetable Stew is vegetables cooked in thick and creamy coconut milk based gravy. It is a traditional South Indian (Kerala) food, that is served as accompaniment to Appams. Appams are thin crepes made with rice batter. It is a traditional South Indian breakfast. Click here for recipes of Appams.…

Idli is a traditional south Indian breakfast, made by steaming the batter of rice and lentils. Usually, they are made with white urad dal (skins OFF). Here is a recipe for idli made with whole urad dal (Black dal, with skins ON). The color of the idlis made with whole…

Appams are thin crepes made with rice batter. It is a traditional South Indian breakfast. Servings: 10-12 Method: Soak brown rice, methi seeds and urad dal for 2-3 hours. Grind the above to puree/batter consistency with half a liter of water. Let it sit for 1 hour and add salt,…

Methi paratha is a traditional North Indian bread made with Methi (Fenugreek leaves), spices and flour. It can be made either with fresh methi leaves or dry/ kasoori methi. Usually, they are made with oil or ghee/butter. Here is a recipe for tasty whole grain parathas that are oil free…