Tasty beans, crunchy lettuce and chewy cheese – just the sight of it all makes your mouth drool! The delightful news is that there is more goodness to this lip-smacking Beans, Lettuce and Cheese Salad than meets the eye. This calcium and protein packed treat helps you stay young, not only by making up for lost muscle mass, but also by strengthening the bones. The vitamin C in lemon juice also works wonders by improving your immunity, keeping your skin supple and smooth, and improving the absorption of vitamin D, which is essential for strong bones. Make the dressing for this salad close to serving time to retain maximum vitamin C.

Potatoes go well with Chinese sauces and spices! This easy-to-make dish can also be served as a snack.

This piquant dressing adds a touch of China to your menu. Being made only with a blend of herbs and spices, this is absolutely low in calories and so makes an exotic salad dressing if tossed with veggies of your choice and served as a side dish to a main course.

Dill has a distinct and unique flavour, which goes very well with cream-style corn. The addition of chopped carrots, onions and celery sautéed in butter imparts a delightful crunch and buttery touch to the Dill Corn Soup, while garlic and black pepper give it a flavourful boost.

rajma and urad dal recipe | homestyle dal makhani | red kidney bean and urad dal | healthy Punjabi rajma dal | rajma and urad dal is a daily fare of North Indian cuisine. Learn how to make Punjabi rajma dal. A pan of mixed pulses, this homestyle dal makhani is seasoned with spices and lots of garlic, cooked in just two teaspoons of oil as compared to the traditional dal which is made with oodles of oil. Apart from delighting you with its lip-smacking flavour and aroma. To make rajma and urad dal, clean, wash and soak the rajma, chana and urad dal in a deep bowl with enough water overnight. Drain the soaked dals, add 4 cups water and salt, mix well and pressure cook for 4 whistles. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the garlic, onions and green chilli paste and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, chilli powder, cumin seeds powder, little salt and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the cooked dals and coriander, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the lemon juice, mix well and serve hot. Red kidney bean and urad dal is high on the nutrition scale. It boosts your iron, fibre and vitamin C levels along with protein. The addition of a cupful of tomatoes increases your antioxidant lycopene intake too! To make a sumptuous and nourishing meal, serve this dal hot and fresh with hot chapatis instead of naan and ghee laden parathas. This healthy Punjabi rajma dal which is popular with many, suits a diabetic and healthy heart menu as well. It is a lovable dal made of common ingredients combined intelligently in a quick and easy but exceptionally tasty form! Tips for rajma and urad dal. 1. Soaking rajma and dal overnight is very important. So plan the recipe well in advance. 2. Do not cook after adding the lemon juice, as it is high in vitamin C which can be lost upon heating. 3. If you are going to serve it later, adjust the consistency with water while re-heating. Enjoy rajma and urad dal recipe | homestyle dal makhani | red kidney bean and urad dal | healthy Punjabi rajma dal | with step by step photos and video below.

Muhhamarra means ‘reddened’ in Arabic, and that hints at the nature of this recipe. Hailing from Syria, Muhhamarra is typically a hot and spicy dip made with dry red chillies. Here, we have modified the recipe to moderate the spiciness, so it would appeal to all. In this version, walnuts, garlic and red chillies team up with a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds for aroma and bread crumbs for volume and texture. The Muhhamarra is an unusual dip, with a texture similar to hummus. Use a small mixer jar to ensure proper grinding, and serve fresh with pita strips.

The humble kadhi transforms into grand fare in this delectable Palak Pakoda Kadhi recipe, where deep-fried spinach pakodas are simmered in lip-smacking yoghurt kadhi. This traditional delight is one that kids and adults will enjoy thoroughly. Take care to add the pakodas only moments before serving so they remain crisp and succulent, just the way they ought to be. Teams up well with hot rice and rotis as well.

The palak pakodas in this recipe are steamed in a steamer and not deep-fried. The curd and besan combination makes the kadhi a rich source of protein and calcium too. Just by not deep-frying the pakodas, reducing the use of fat and by replacing full-fat curds with low-fat curds, the calorie count has reduced from 216 kcal to 96 kcal per serving and fat from 15.4 gm to 3.5 gm per serving. Teams up well with hot rice and rotis as well.

We have heard repeatedly that flaxseeds are a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids, and are an essential food especially for vegetarians. But, many of us are at a loss of interesting ways to include it in our diet. While we do attempt to include it in mukhwas, raita, etc., here we present a very innovative way to consume this fibre, calcium and Omega-3 fatty acid rich seed in the form of crunchy herbed crackers. Serve it with the minty beetroot dip to enhance the flavour and health quotient.

Mughlai dum aloo recipe | Kashmiri dum aloo | Mughlai aloo curry | with 50 amazing images. Mughlai dum aloo is a classic North Indian dish that hails from the Mughlai cuisine, known for its rich and flavorful preparations. Mughlai dum aloo is made with potatoes (aloo) cooked in a rich and flavorful gravy (dum). The potatoes are deep-fried before being added to the gravy, which gives them a crispy exterior and a soft and fluffy interior. Mughlai dum aloo can be made in following steps. Partially cook the potatoes for about 22-25 minutes on a medium flame so you get parboiled potatoes. Cut each parboiled potato into 2 halves vertically with the help of a sharp knife. Scoop the potatoes and mash the scooped portion and keep aside. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and deep-fry the potato halves till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper and keep aside to cool slightly. Stuff the potatoes with the prepared paneer stuffing mixture. For the Mughlai dum aloo gravy heat the ghee in a kadhai and add the cloves, cinnamon and cardamoms. When they crackle, add the prepared paste and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomato purée and salt and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. Add the sugar and cream and mix well. Simmer for 2 to 3 more minutes and keep aside. Just before serving Mughlai dum aloo, arrange the stuffed potatoes in a serving dish and pour the hot gravy over them. Here's a description of Mughlai Dum Aloo: Ingredients: Potatoes: The star of the dish is potatoes. We have parboiled and then deep-fried the potatoes till they are cooked and are golden brown in colour from both the sides. Tomato-Based Gravy: The gravy is made from a freshly prepared tomato purée, fresh cream, cloves, cinnamon, and aromatic spices. It's rich and tangy, with a creamy consistency. Dairy: To achieve its characteristic creamy texture, Mughlai dum aloo we have used fresh cream. Nuts: We have added cashews but you can also add almonds in the dish. They are soaked, ground into a paste, and added to the gravy to impart creaminess and a nutty flavor. Serve the mughlai dum aloo immediately with Indian bread like butter naan, tandoori roti, or paneer paratha. It can also be served with rice. Pro tips for Mughlai dum aloo. 1. Prick potatoes at a few places with the help of a fork. This ensures that they are cooked properly from the inside. 2. Parboil the potatoes for about 22-25 minutes. We are parboiling the potatoes so that they do not remain undercooked after we deep fry them. 3. Scoop the potatoes with the help of a peeler or a melon baller. Reserve the scooped mashed potatoes and mash it lightly. We will use them to make the stuffing mixture. 4. Take a deep non-stick pan and fill it up with the oil for frying. You can always substitute the oil with ghee to add richness to your Mughlai dum aloo. Enjoy Mughlai dum aloo recipe | Kashmiri dum aloo | Mughlai aloo curry | with step by step photos.

mushroom onion soup recipe | Indian style onion mushroom soup | healthy kumbh soup | with 27 amazing images. mushroom onion soup is vegan, gluten free soup without any thickening added in it, making it healthier. Learn how to make mushroom onion soup recipe | Indian style onion mushroom soup | healthy kumbh soup | mushroom onion soup is a hearty and flavorful soup made with garlic, onions, mushrooms, and broth. It is typically served with a topping of croutons or along with garlic bread, and is often considered a comfort food. This Indian style onion mushroom soup uses very few ingredients and gets ready in a jiffy, making it the perfect choice to enjoy for dinners, during winters or monsoons. pro tips to make mushroom onion soup: 1. Adding vegetable stock to the soup gives a richer taste and flavour. 2. Instead of whole wheat flour you can add oats flour slurry to thicken the soup. 3. Click the link to learn how to make basic vegetable stock at home. Enjoy mushroom onion soup recipe | Indian style onion mushroom soup | healthy kumbh soup | with detailed step by step photos.

Pizza is a fast food that leaves lot of room for your creativity! Topped with veggies and sauces, you can have it just the way you like it. However, there are times when you wish for a simple, cheesy pizza with minimal ingredients. The Pizza Margherita comes in handy at such times. A soft crust topped with a zesty pizza sauce and smothered with a generous layer of cheese, this basil flavoured pizza is sure to impress you with its simple elegance. Enjoy with a glass of Pineapple and Lemonade Drink or Fresh Peach Fizzy Drink by the side.

An exciting snack with a clearly Oriental touch, the Cheesy Carrot and Celery Cigars will make an excellent starter, served simply with chilli sauce. The ingredients filling the cigars are very well planned, so that they work together to excite the taste buds! While soy sauce gives it an inimitable flavour, boiled noodles adds to the volume, and cheese keeps the ingredients together, also imparting an oh-so-gooey texture that everybody loves. Roll up the pattis and keep them ready, but deep-fry just before serving to retain the crispness.

This pizza is sure to make a very exciting meal, as it uniquely blends Italian and Oriental cuisines! As the name suggests, the Spicy Chinese Pizza is very spicy, and has everything that you will expect to see in a Chinese dish, from noodles and veggies to Schezuan and soya sauce, not to forget garlic. While this innovative pizza uses loads of cheese, without which a pizza is incomplete, it does not require the standard pizza sauce, as it is already chock-full of myriad flavours.