Oat groats are one of our favourite breakfasts. They are a powerhouse of nutrients, packed with fibre, protein, vitamins and are very filling. They are nuttier and chewier than steel cut oats. They take a longer time to cook. We usually cook them in the Instant Pot. Alternatively, you can…

We use tempering in almost every Indian dish.  Traditionally in Indian cuisine, tempering involves heating oil or butter first. Then we add the ingredients mentioned below. This process is done at the beginning of the cooking or as a final flavouring at the end. However, here we are omitting oil…

Despite the cold climate, Green lentils are easier to sprout.  They can sprout in 24 hours after being soaked overnight. Green lentil sprouts are rich in vitamins, minerals, and enzymes, and are excellent immune boosters. Method: Rinse the green lentils. Soak them overnight (or 8 hours) by pouring a generous…

During the pandemic spread of COVID-19, we were all worried about protecting ourselves and our families. Though we can never guarantee life, we can definitely give our bodies a fighting chance. One thing that we can do to fight against viruses and illnesses during these times is to boost our…

This immune-boosting delicious lentil Stew (dal) was cooked by our teenage son, Shakthi. With school closed and having more time on our hands due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Shobha and I thought that it would be a great time to teach him life skills like preparing healthy food and practicing…

Spinach coconut rice is one of our household favourites.  Rice is sautéed, often with aromatic spices before any liquid is added. Each time, you can pick different veggies to get a different flavour. Become creative and flavour with many different kinds of diced vegetables, potatoes, leafy greens or toasted nuts.…

"I love Cheese" is what you would say when you try this dish. If you do not tell the kids what's in it, they would say "Cheezzz" and devour it. If you tell them beforehand, they may say "Naaayy, gimme my cheese. So reveal it after they finish or it…

This was a hit in our last potluck and everyone couldn't believe that it tasted exactly like Blue Cheese. This is Kim Campbell's recipe and I am posting it here as most of the group members wanted this recipe. Method: Place all the ingredients (except the toppings) into a high…

Sometimes how you present the food to kids matters. When you place a bunch of roasted veggies in front of them, they may not be inclined to eat them but if you arrange the same vegetables in a different manner, they may gobble up everything. So why not try making…

To me, there is nothing that can taste better than Samosa - a deep-fried crispy potato patty,  very popular in India. As much as I love them they are very time consuming to make at home and of course, they use too much oil. I wanted a quick, no oil,…