Onion paratha is a traditional North Indian bread  stuffed with onion and spices. Usually it is made with oil or ghee/butter. Here is a recipe for tasty whole grain parathas that are oil free and dairy free. Servings: 8-9 parathas Method: For stuffing: In a bowl combine chopped onions, green chili, salt, amchur…

Dosa is a crêpe made from fermented batter of rice and black lentils (urad dal). Typically dosas are made with white rice and urad dal (with skins OFF) and oil. We make oil-free dosas with brown rice and urad dal (with skins ON) which are high in fibre and more…

Peanut Chutney is our favourite accompaniment with Idlis and Dosa. Servings: 6-8 Method: If using raw peanuts, dry roast them in a pan for 5-6 minutes. Remove the skin off of the peanuts (optional). Blend peanuts, green chilies, one red chili, cilantro, Jeera (cumin), garlic cloves, salt, tamarind paste (or…

Idli is a traditional south Indian breakfast. Usually, they are made with white urad dal and idli rava. Here is a recipe for idli made with whole urad dal and whole grain brown rice. The color of the idlis made with whole urad dal will be different however the taste…

Coconut Chutney is a side dish that is traditionally served with Dosa or Idli or Upma. It is one of our favorite chutneys. Servings 6-8 Method: Blend Coconut flesh/ grated coconut, green chillies, coriander leaves, jeera (cumin), garlic, salt, tamarind paste or lemon juice from half of lemon with one cup of water in high powered…

Upma is one of the traditional South Indian breakfasts. Upma can be made in several different ways. Here is recipes for upma made with whole grain brown rice. Servings:3-4 Method: Soak brown rice for half hour. Bake it at  375 degree Fahrenheit or 180 Centigrade  for 15 min. Blend it…

Methi chaman is a traditional North Indian dish cooked with paneer, fenugreek leaves and spinach. This recipe uses tofu in place of paneer. Paneer is calorie-dense and is loaded with fat, especially saturated fat and cholesterol which both promote inflammation and heart disease. Tofu is made from soybeans. It is…

Corn Halwa (pudding) is a sweet dish prepared with corn and coconut milk. Cooking time, including preparation time 25 minutes. Servings 8-10.   Method: Boil corn for 4 minutes or until tender. Strain the fluid and keep it aside. Add half cup of strained fluid and grind it to paste…

Tomato Dal or Tomato Pappu is a traditional South Indian stew made with yellow lentils and tomatoes. It is typically served over rice. Cooking time 30 minutes. Servings: 4-6 Method: Pressure cook the lentils with tomatoes, salt, chili powder, turmeric and 2 cups of water for 8 whistles. Alternatively, these…

Chana Masala or Chole Masala is a delicious spicy Indian Curry made with Chickpeas. It is served over rice or with roti or parathas. Servings: 6-8 Method: Soak chana (chickpeas) overnight. Rinse and wash. Pressure cook the chickpeas with 4 cups of water, one teaspoon of salt, two cloves and…