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But what about blueberry juice? It turns out you can make blueberry juice at home that preserves the nutritional value of this amazing fruit. My technique will show you how it’s done. Health benefits of blueberries Blueberries are a food you can feel good about eating and feeding your family. They are super high in nutrients including fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, and manganese. They are rather low in calories, especially considering all of the benefits they deliver....

Best of all, you can make it at home with easily available ingredients. What is Chai? While black tea, from the Camellia sinensis plant, was originally discovered in China, British colonists in South Asia noted that tea plants also grew wild in the state of Assam. They realized the area was perfect for tea cultivation to feed the growing demand back home in Great Britain and established large tea plantations there in the 1830s....

From the ancient times dill has been used in many countries due to their medicinal properties. It is believed that “DILL” (leaves, stems & seeds) possess phytochemicals which contribute to the medicinal properties. Anti-flatulent & anti-inflammatory properties are some of them. Dill leaves are said to aid digestion, benefit stomach related problems and arthritis. In India, dill leaves & stems are used mostly to make stir fry dishes, parathas & is also cooked with lentils/dal....

Mayo Egg sandwich, Fried Egg sandwich, Scrambled egg sandwiches are some of the egg sandwiches I often make at home. But the simple boiled egg sandwich I show in this post, is on our top list as it tastes super delicious and can be whipped up under 10 mins if you have the boiled eggs ready. If you are not a morning person, feel free to boil the eggs ahead and refrigerate so in the morning you will just have to assemble the egg sandwich with all the other ingredients....

These paneer tikki are toddler friendly, if you skip the green chilies and reduce the other spices. Paneer cutlet also go well in the school box for a Mid-morning snack. I love baking these in the oven or in the air fryer but they can also be pan fried. I have shown both the ways to make them. What is Paneer Cutlet Paneer cutlet are Indian pan-fried patties made with paneer as the key ingredient....

Making a delicious and perfect cheesy pizza at home is much simpler than we think. There are numerous recipes online to make it but over the years this easy recipe has become our family favorite. Try this and you will never want to order a pizza again. You will be in love with your homemade pizza!! During my initial days of learning I followed a basic recipe from Bob’s red mill for the pizza base which turned out to be good....

Snake gourd or potlakaya is one of the most nutritious veggies. It is commonly known as padwal in Indian language or hindi. It is widely used to make curry, stir fry and chutney recipes. It is said to have many medicinal values too. It is a natural antibiotic, expectorant, and laxative. It can disperse phlegm, expel toxins and is anti-inflammatory. Potlakaya also helps relieve dryness and has many more health benefits....

The cookie dough can be made ahead and refrigerated. They can be baked whenever you wish to have some warm cookies. Isn’t it amazing? During the Christmas vacations, I had baked many kinds of cookies, Chocolate cake and Nankhatai. One of the easiest ones were these ragi cookies, which took not much of time and yet they tasted great. My kids enjoyed munching on these with their milk. The recipe yields 24 cookies, if you do not have a large oven, you can divide it to 2 batches and bake them....

You can also use this rice rava to make upma, after roasting it very well. Rice Rava Since Ganesh Chaturthi is around the corner, thought of sharing this as a separate post so you don’t go wrong. I am not aware if this is available in the grocery stores but we always make this at home since it is for Naivedyam. We want the undrallu and kudumulu to be non-sticky and fluffy so always use aged rice....

Tapioca pearls are known as sabudana in hindi, javvarisi in tamil & sago in general. These are very high in carbohydrates and lacks other nutrients. So these are cooked to various dishes with nutritious ingredients like milk, peanuts, potatoes etc. Due to the high carbs saggubiyyam is said to boost the energy instantly. It is also considered a summer food as it keeps the body cool and soothes the stomach....

This okra poriyal goes well with plain rice along with South Indian sambar or rasam. It can also be served with curd rice or lemon rice as well. You can also pack this in the lunch box along with any variety rice like ghee rice, lemon rice and jeera rice. I make this recipe usually without coconut, however adding a bit of dried coconut adds flavor. You can make this with or without coconut....

To make most dosa varieties, rice and lentils are soaked for about 4 to 6 hours. Then ground with water to make a thick batter and fermented. This fermentation enhances the nutrition and lends an airy structure to the batter making end product porous and tasty. The batter is then spreaded to a thin crepe on a hot seasoned griddle and cooked for short time. Since these are cooked only for short time, typically less than 2 to 3 minutes most nutrients are preserved....

This Indian style baked fish can be served as it is or as a side to any rice based dish or noodles. Take care not to char the fish while grilling, charred meat is not healthy.Do adjust the spice and red chili powder to suit your taste buds. To make grilled fish or baked fish , I have used salmon, one of the healthiest fishes that are high in nutrition and provides us the best health benefits....

In India, many kinds of sweets are made during festivals and celebrations to offer the deities, which is later shared among the friends and family. Even In many Hindu temples, different kinds of foods are offered and boondi ladoo is one of the most popular sweet offered. Boondi Ladoo is traditionally offered in Venkateshwara Swamy temple in Tirupati and Sai Baba temple in Shirdi. In this post I share the method to make Tirupati boondi ladoo and a lot of tips to make normal boondi ladoo sold in sweet shops....

But why homemade? Homemade ghee is much superior in taste & flavor. It is pure and unadulterated. If you have never tried making your own at home, then you got to try it! I am sure you will never go back to the store bought one. As aroma of fresh spices sauteed in ghee wafts through the kitchen & it brings backs childhood memories for a lot of Indians. I remember granny and mom preparing my favourite comfort food – Delicious dal tempered with spices in a generous amount of ghee!...

This simple chicken curry has an amazing burst of flavors from the fresh ground roasted spices & the tempering touch that’s given with the fresh curry leaves. Years ago I happened to try this and just got hooked to it forever. Made it time & again and have always been complimented by my folks. This kerala chicken goes well with plain rice, ghee rice, kerala neychoru, pathiri, appam or any breads like roti, parotta, paratha & chapathi....

Mushroom Masala Curry Mushrooms are not a common veggie in the traditional Indian cuisine yet they are used to prepare so many dishes like mushroom biryani, mushroom pulao, curries & mushroom stir fry. Indian cuisine is by far diverse and each dish is made in numerous ways depending on the region. Most days I cook 3 meals a day. This gives me the chance to experiment a lot with different dishes....

If you’re looking for a dish to balance all the sweets you’re having for Diwali, why not add this savory finger food to the mix? This spicy biscuit is with wheat flour and a hint of spices. Like its sweet sibling (shankarpali) this is crispy, flaky and downright delicious! Savory diamonds, tukdi, nimki, call it what you want, this snack adds a refreshing zing to your snack table on regular days and on special occasions....

If you are new to Indian regional cuisines & wondering What is Poha? Poha is flattened rice that is steam cooked with onions, spices and herbs. The word “poha” refers to the flattened rice itself and as well the dish made with it. These flattened rice flakes are also known as parched rice or beaten rice. They are considered to be nutritious & wholesome as they are got by minimally processing paddy....

I have fond memories of my mom making it for us when someone in the home had fever or any other digestive problems. In South India, we make so many kinds of rasam like tomato rasam, dal rasam, pepper rasam and many more. But About Tamarind Rasam Tamarind rasam is a South Indian soup which is made with dried tamarind pulp, curry leaves, basic tempering spices, jaggery and coriander leaves....