Crisp, crunchy and refreshing – this quick, healthy Thai green papaya salad with juicy tomatoes and a sweet-and-hot dressing hits all the right flavor notes while being lighter on the calorie count. All of us have a favorite that we order every time at a restaurant because we can’t quite imagine recreating at home. This…
Try this delicious egg salad recipe without mayonnaise. Enjoy a lighter, protein-rich meal that is full of flavor, ready in 25 minutes. Egg salad usually means boiled eggs with loads of mayonnaise, topped on a toast or in a sandwich. While that makes it a rich filling – albeit a bit on the heavier side…
Tangy, cooling, refreshing, this raw mango buttermilk recipe is exactly the cooler you need when the summer hits 40°C and you need to hydrate but you also crave something tangy, spicy and nourishing. Indian summers can be harsh; we know this too well. It’s over 30 degrees here in Vizag as we speak, with real…
Enjoy smoky, flavor-packed Cajun Soy Glazed Chicken Drumsticks that offer 35 grams of protein. A quick, nutritious meal for any day of the week. Pair it with green salad and rice or quinoa to make it a nourishing, balanced meal. It’s going to be a busy day, you’re rushed for work. You know that you’ll…
This high-protein chickpea salad packs 18g protein and 12g fiber per serving. Made with leftover chole or freshly cooked chickpeas for a Mediterranean-style salad. Perfect for meal prep or a quick lunch. Chickpeas or chole may as well be one of the most underrated ingredients in our kitchens right now. The modest legume that you…
Follow this easy falafel recipe for crispy, golden falafel patties full of vegan protein goodness from chickpeas. Pair these with some pita, hummus and veggies, or include in a mezze platter for a fun, wholesome snack or meal.
Smooth as silk, enticing smoky flavor and utterly delicious – Baba Ghanoush is a truly versatile dip originating from Lebanese cuisine. Add it to your mezze plater or simply pair it as a dip for veggie sticks or pita pockets. In Arabic, Baba stands for “father” and Ghanouj stands for “spoilt or pampered”, and the…
Hearty, tangy, delicious – Shakshuka truly embraces the richness of eggs poached in a spiced tomato-onion sauce. Originating from Middle East and North Africa, it’s paired with pita or bread loaves to make it a wholesome breakfast or a laid-back brunch. What is Shakshuka? One of my favorite ways to relish eggs, Shakshuka consists of…
Presenting the one pot pasta with chickpeas, capers and tomato sauce – a saucy, comforting twist to the conventional pasta bowl. Spicy, creamy, tangy with healthy ingredients make it a quick go-to comfort meal option! This one-pot pasta has all the makings of a great meal – it has chickpeas, pan-roasted tomatoes, a beautiful homemade…
Who doesn’t love a good wholewheat ragi banana bread! Moist, cake-like bread loaf that’s easy to bake and super healthy too. Pairs beautifully with your evening cuppa and makes for a guilt-free dessert snack! If you know me or have been a reader here for a while, you must be aware of my enthusiasm for…