If you are looking for sweet bread to have with your tea or to have as a dessert, Banana Bread would be the best choice. With its moist texture and soft crumbs coupled with the taste of banana and sweetness, this bread can steal your heart. And, it’s not just delicious but healthy as well. Banana Bread is one of those snacks that you would not feel fed up with after eating. What’s more, you could easily bake it from your home. Without further ado, let’s see how it’s made! Ingredients 5 tablespoons coconut oil 1/2 cup honey (or pure maple syrup) 5 medium bananas 2 eggs 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups regular whole wheat Preparation 1. Take the bananas in a bowl and mash them thoroughly. 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 3. Take another bowl and add … Continue reading “HEALTHY BANANA BREAD”

Pradhaman is a variation of payasam (kheer/ rice pudding), which is one of the traditional desserts of South India. South Indians typically prepare this on festive occasions like Onam and Vishu. The classic Kerala Feast (Sadhya) is incomplete without a Payasam, and Parippu Pradhaman is often included in Sadhya. Yellow Moong Dhal (mung bean lentils) is the master ingredient of this delicious dessert, and jaggery, cashew nuts, coconut bits, raisins and cardamom make this dessert a perfect one. Typically, Parippu Pradhaman is served hot, but the cold version is as delicious as the hot version. Be it any way, this mouth-watering dessert is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Let’s dive into its recipe. Ingredients Yellow Moong Dhal – 1 cup Thick Coconut Milk (First Extract of Coconut Milk) – 1/2 cup Medium Thick Coconut Milk (Second Extract of Coconut Milk – 1 cup) Roasted Cumin Powder – 1/4 Teaspoon … Continue reading “Pradhaman – A lentil pudding- A Traditional South Indian Dessert”

Rice and Mung Bean Porridge is a traditional dish of South India where it’s known as Payar Kanji. This dish is not just delicious but highly nutritional as well, thanks to Mung Bean and Brown Matta Rice. Furthermore, it’s easily digestible, which is why it’s perfect to be had while you are sick or is troubled with stomach upset. This delightful porridge is ideally had for breakfast or lunch. However, you can have it for dinner as well. Brown Matta rice, is a boiled rice that very nourishing, soothing in stomach and easy to digest. It’s an ideal rice for cleansing and nourishing or when the body feels sick. Now, let’s see its ingredients and how it is made. Ingredients 1/2 cup Brown Matta Rice 3/4 cup Mung Beans 1/2 cup Fresh Coconut (grated) 2 cloves Garlic (optional) 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds Half a teaspoon turmeric powder 1 Green Chilli, … Continue reading “Rice And Mung Bean Porridge”

Roasted Vegetable Barley Risotto is a versatile pasta-esque dish that can be had either as a main meal or a side dish with a salad. With a blend of vegetables and barley, this dish is truly rich in nutrients and perfect to be added to your diet. Moreover, its preparation is easy. Looking for an alternative to Pasta, you ought to try this one. Ingredients ⅓ cup Pearl Barley 500 ml Vegetable Stock 1 Medium Carrot Broccoli, finely chopped Kale, roughly chopped Mushrooms, nicely sliced (optional) 2 thinly sliced cloves of garlic 1½ tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2/3 roughly chopped fresh Sage leaves One finely chopped small onion Preparation 1. Take an oven-proof container. Put Kale, Broccoli and Carrot in thecontainer. Add a bit of oil and mix thoroughly. Heat the content at 200cfor nearly 20mins 2. Take a pan and lubricate it with oil. Put the garlic and … Continue reading “ROASTED VEGETABLE BARLEY RISOTTO”