Our son, Shakthi, loves these happy pancakes. METHOD - Combine all the ingredients. Heat up the happy faces skillet on medium heat. Pour the batter, cook the pancakes till golden brown on both sides. Serve it with fresh fruit and maple syrup Enjoy :)

Steel Cut Oats is one of our favourite breakfasts. They are nuttier and chewier than other types of oats. They take a longer time to cook. We usually cook them in a rice cooker. Alternatively, you can cook them on the stovetop using three cups of water for one cup…

Barley as cooked cereal has become one of our favorite breakfasts. We love its nutty and chewy consistency. It is a powerhouse of nutrients, filled with fibre and protein and it is very filling. No wonder the mighty warriors of the Roman Empire (Gladiators) were also called Barley men. Cook…

Delicious French toast is one of our favorite morning meals. It is egg free, oil free and dairy free. Method: Blend all the ingredients except bread in a high-powered blender to make the batter. Let the batter sit for 5-10 minutes. Dip the bread slices in the batter for a…

Waffles....who would say no to it. It's an absolute favourite in our household. Here's a recipe where you can make it without dairy, butter, eggs or oil. We use Cuisinart Griddler that comes with waffle plates to make them.  Earlier we used to have Silicone waffle mould that could be…

In a pan dry roast cracked wheat for 2-3 minutes. In a separate pan add mustard seeds, urad dal, channa dal, curry leaves, cashews, temper it for one min. Add onions, chilies, and ginger and mix it together for a minute. Once the onions are done (soft and tender) add…

Method: You can cook barley in instant pot or on stove top (according to instructions on package) Heat the pan on medium heat. Add cumin and let it splutter. Add onions, green chillies, salt and saute it for a min. Add rest of the vegetables and saute it for few…