I’ve given a nice mediterranean feel to the humble potato, by lining it with olive cream cheese sauce. The spiced mayonnaise boosts the taste of this wrap, which becomes all the more exotic by the addition of veggies like baby corn and lettuce!
This truly unusual combination of whole wheat toast and traditional Chilas makes a satiating snack. Mint and Onion Chutney adds an extra zing to this layered vegetable club sandwich with a difference. Make it the next time you are seeking a fusion of the east and west!
A richly-flavoured kadhi with the delectable tang of tomatoes! Borrowed from Sindhi cuisine, this mouth-watering Tamatar ki Kadhi is flavoured with a traditional tempering and thickened with besan.
Loaded with tomatoes, this kadhi provides you antioxidants like vitamin A, vitamin C and lycopene that fights against free radicals and improves your immunity, keeping you hale and healthy during this happy and memorable period of your life.
Gatte ki kadhi, straight from the kitchens of rajasthan, this dish involves gram flour dumplings flavoured with dry spices, which are steamed and then dunked into a yoghurt based curry. Enjoy this exotic dish either with puris or steamed rice.
Mushrooms stir-fried with onions, tomatoes and oregano to prepare this hot starter almost instantly. Serve this mixture with pieces of pita bread or topped on French bread.
Like our desi khichdi , Risotto also has a unique flavour and soft texture, which Italians find comforting.
Once you develop a taste for this Italian delicacy, you will find it a pleasure to rest every spoonful on your taste buds, with the soothing taste of milk and cheese, the classic aroma of pepper, and the crunchiness of mixed vegetables.
Interestingly, this recipe is rich in protein not just from the dairy products used, but also with the smart replacement of polished rice with brown rice. This not only increases the protein content, but fibre content too making this a healthy fare for kids and adults.
Cut the vegetables finely, so your kids will wipe off the Baked Vegetable Risotto faster than you can imagine. Mushroom caps filled with spinach stuffing make novel cocktail snacks.
Oriental wraps taste amazing with this subtly-flavoured and aromatic rice. Spring onions add crunch whereas celery and garlic add the perfect zing to this delectable rice dish.
Chinese money bags, if you have wonton wrappers left over, make these cute little money bags the next time around! these dainty treats make a great starter or finger food that you can pass around during a party. Bamboo shoots make a great filling, but if that is not available use the vegetables you have in hand: carrots, mushroom, baby corn etc. Soya sauce and lemon impart a nice tangy flavor, and you could also mix in some chinese five-spice powder to add to the taste. Blanched coriander stems tied around the neck of these bags make an interesting garnish. Serve hot with spicy sauces and enjoy!
Spinach is good for everyone! these spicy vegetables rolled in spinach leaves provide supplies of vitamin a, which boosts the immune system, improves vision and nourishes the skin of a mom-to-be and her baby as well.
Black bean sauce is a pungent condiment that imparts a distinct flavor to a dish. Bottled black bean sauce is readily available in leading supermarkets. All you need to do is cook all the chopped vegetables together with this yummy sauce, corn flour, garlic and fresh spring onions. And voila, your mixed vegetables in black bean sauce are ready to serve!
Plain ridge gourd subzi gets transformed into a yummy dish with the addition of poppy seeds and chillies. Very little fat and loads of fibre make it perfect for mothers keen to lose their pregnancy kilos.
This recipe gets its “ambat” flavour, thanks to the tamarind. You can add jaggery too to get a sweet-tangy flavour. Serve with steamed rice or as an accompaniment to roti.
Baby corn paneer jalfrazie, new mothers will relish this exotic riot of colours with spring onion, baby corn and capsicum. Practically oil-free, this recipe certainly gets my vote for being balanced with ample protein, vitamins and minerals from the low-fat paneer and the veggies.
Treat your little ones to ‘thin-crust pizzas’ right at home. Crisp bhakris topped with tangy pizza sauce and toppings make a nice ‘pizza’ like snack. These ‘pizzas’ are small so serve them whole, they are extremely enjoyable.