A rare combination of tomatoes with dry fruits. The rich dry fruit stuffing is assembled in tomato shells and baked till the shells are soft and moist to bite into. If using large tomatoes, cut them lengthwise and scoop the halves to stuff the mixture.
A continental recipe which has been customized with ingredients like pine nuts, parsley and mint leaves to transform into a Lebanese delicacy. Instead of zucchini you can try using bottle gourd or cucumber.
The convenient low calorie can be prepared ahead of Time and go surprisingly well with the chick pea dip called hummus.
As the name suggests, this is a combination of two starters, ideally served before a main course of pasta! both these starters are served together as a platter… the paneer is marinated in lemon juice and flavoured with honey and garlic while the vegetables are delectably drenched in herbs and lemon juice.
Serve this platter with herbed pizza squares for a sumptuous starter. The interesting combination of lemon, honey and herbs in the dressing is what makes this starter and real five-starrer! However being a little high on the calorie and protein scale, it should be had in restricted serving size and as an occasional treat.
Veggie delight, i have not followed a complete detoxification diet rule wherein one is allowed to eat only a few food but have made it simple, spice-less recipes that are easy to digest and and healthy. This detox- juice is yummy, requires no added sugar or salt. Have it natural and see the difference.
An indian-style soup for the desi palate! together with slightly-buttered toasted bread, this is sure to comfort and warm you up on even the gloomiest of winter days!
Roll a la mediterranean! the specialty of this wrap is that it retains the original flavour of all the veggies. The secret ingredient that makes the recipe a sure-hit is the right use of honey marinated tofu to complement the smoky flavour of capsicum. So simple, and yet so fine, hope you enjoy this one as much as i enjoyed creating it!
Fresh pesto, dominated by the flavour of basil, gives a refreshing touch to this dish.
Farfel is a variety of pasta that is shaped like a butterfly. It is usually served with a spicy tomato sauce. Here, you see an unusual combination of farfel tossed with baby corn, walnuts and a sprinkling of fresh basil and parsley.
Feta cheese, onions, tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce, olives, and parsley are combined and drizzled with roasted garlic dressing. A small portion of the salad is placed over grilled pita triangles to make a quick salad.
Char grilled aubergine and sweet peppers are tossed with celery, walnut, parsley and olive oil dressing.
A burger with an exotic feel, this one can be made without much thought as broccoli is easily available in markets these days. The real flavour of this burger lies in cooking the broccoli to perfection, as over- or under-cooking will ruin the aroma, appearance and true flavour of the vegetable. Parsley, olives and mustard paste lend a variety of intriguing flavours to the otherwise bland mayonnaise making the spread quite tantalising. Serve the brocolli burger with an interesting accompaniment such as dill potatoes and carrots, to make a perfect party treat.
Some ingredients like asparagus and parsley are rarely used in indian cuisine, so making interesting sandwiches like the asparagus bruschetta would ensure that such healthy greens are included in our diet—and in a tasty way too. Flavoured simply with paprika, this open sandwich brings scents of italy to your dining table. !