Pineapple Sandesh (Bengali Sweet)

May 13, 2018Desserts, Diwali, Gluten Free, High Protein, Krishna Janmashtami, Low Fat, Navaratri, Party Recipes, Quick & Easy, Summer RecipesBengali Sweet, Chenna Sweet, Fruity Paneer, Healthy, Kids Friendly, Milk Fudge, Paneer Mithai, Party Dessert, Sondesh, Summer SweetManjula Jain

Pineapple Sandesh is a popular Bengali sweet. This is healthy and delicious dessert and a great dessert for sophisticated people and so easy to make.

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Quinoa Vegetable Pilaf (Pulav)

September 21, 2012Gluten Free, Quick & Easy, Rice, VeganGluten, Healthy, nutritious, Pilaf, VeganManjula Jain

Quinoa vegetable pilaf is a protein rich, gluten free and delicious dish. It is quick and easy to make. This can be served as a main dish or side dish.

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Ragda Puri Chaat

February 25, 2019Appetizers, Chaat, Party Recipes, Quick & Easy, Street Food Recipes, VeganGuilt Free Chaat, Healthy, Home Made, Mumbai Street Food, Party Food, Ragda, street food, Vatana, VeganManjula Jain

Ragda Puri is a chaat dish that will leave you licking your fingers. Made with crunchy puris, ragda, and chutney, this recipe is the perfect addition to any chaat menu. This appetizer is easy to make and tastes delicious.

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Rava Idli (Semolina Dumpling)

January 5, 2011Appetizers, Lunch Box Suggestion, Quick & Easy, Snacksbreakfast, Healthy, Home Made, idli, Kids Friendly, Lunch Box Meal, Rice, Sooji, south indian, South Indian Snack, Steamed Dumplings, Tea Time SnackManjula Jain

Rava Idli is a popular south Indian dish. The traditional way of making idlis would take 2 days of preparation time, however, this recipe is much quicker and easier and tastes just as great! Rava Idlis can be enjoyed as a snack or as a light meal.

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Rava Uttapam (Instant Sooji Uttapam)

April 13, 2020Appetizers, Breads, Breakfast Recipes, Quick & Easy, SnacksAppetizers, Bhartia Khana, Bread Uttapam, Coconut Chutney, easy, Halwa, Healthy, homemade, idli, Jain Food, Mandir Food, No Garlic, No Onion, Quick, Rava Dosa, Samber, Savory Pancake, Sheera, Snack, South Indian Cuisine, Swami Narayan, Vegetarian, Video Recipeadmin

I have been wanting to do a video it should be easy and more versatile, ingredients maybe you have in your pantry. Utttapam a South Indian popular dish. Traditionally Uttapam is made with rice and lentil batter, which can be a long process, soaking, grinding then fermenting the batter. Rava Uttappam, on the other hand is instant and easy to make, with a variety of vegetables of your choice. It tastes delicious also can be served for breakfast, as a snack or for dinner. Rava Uttapam will be enjoyed by all ages.

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Roasted Caramelized Makhana

December 31, 2018Appetizers, Gluten Free, High Protein, Krishna Janmashtami, Navaratri, Snacks, Vegan, Winter RecipesCaramelized Salted Candy, Fox Nuts, Gift Idea, Gluten Free, Healthy, High In Protein, homemade, Kids Friendly, Lotus Seeds, Phool Makhana, VeganManjula Jain

Caramelized Makhana is the perfect snack for all ages, especially kids. My grandchildren absolutely love this recipe and my youngest even calls it kettle corn. This is not just quick and easy to make, but it is a healthy snack because it is high in protein and has many nutritional values. This recipe is the perfect tea time munchie and will be a hit with everyone who enjoys a sweet and crunchy snack.

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Sandesh

November 3, 2008Desserts, Diwali, Gluten Free, Party Recipes, Quick & EasyBengali, Dessert, Gluten Free, Healthy, Home Made, milk, Paneer, Pineappel, Pistachios, Saffron, SweetManjula Jain

Sandesh is a specialty from the state of Bengal. Sandesh is a delicacy, served as a dessert. Made several different ways using freshly made paneer.

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Sattu Paratha, Bihari Recipe, Spicy Paratha

July 6, 2019Breads, Breakfast Recipes, High Protein, VeganAam Ki Laungi, Bhartia Khana, Bihari Cuisine, Bihari Delicacy, Bihari Paratha, Breakfast Treat, Choka Litte, Dailya, Healthy, Home Cooking, Home Made, Indian Vegetarian, Jain Food, Kheer, lassi, Low In Glycemic Index, Lunch Box Meal, Mandir Food, Onion Garlic Free, Sattvic Food, Spicy, Spinach Raita, Tomato Chutney, toor dal, VeganManjula Jain

Sattu Paratha, Sattu Ka Paratha is made with spicy sattu filling, sattu is roasted chana flour. This is a popular paratha in state of Bihar. Sattu Paratha is a great breakfast treat and a good lunch box option.

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Sauteed Cauliflower

August 31, 2019Appetizers, Gluten Free, Vegetables Sauteed / DryBagara Baingan, Bhoona Phool Gobhi, Black Eyed Bean, Cooking Video, Dahai Chawal, Dahiwlaai Gobi, Gluten Free, Healthy, homemade, No Onion Garlic, Phool Gobhi, Puri, Quick And Easy, Roti-Paratha, Sattvic, Side Dish, Vegetarianadmin

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Spicy Chickpea Patty Sandwich

January 17, 2014Sandwicheschickpea, Chola Sandwich, Garbanzo beans, Healthy, Indian Sandwich, kabuli chana, Sandwich, Spicy, Vegetable BurgerManjula Jain

This is healthy and delicious sandwich. A flavorful patty made with a tasty combination of chickpeas, potatoes, and spices. Placed over Kaiser roll and paired with tangy yogurt spread.

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Spicy Sweet Potatoes

March 16, 2009Appetizers, Ganesh Chaturthi, Gluten Free, Low Fat, VeganAppetizers, ginger, Gluten Free, Healthy, Snack, Sweet, Vegan, Vegetarian, YamsManjula Jain

This delicious dish makes a great appetizer or can be served as snack with tea. Sweet potatoes spiced up with lemon and ginger juice makes a mouth-watering dish.

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Sprouted Moong Salad

September 29, 2009Gluten Free, High Protein, Soups and SaladsCalcium, Gluten Free, Healthy, Moong Dal, Mung Dal, protein, Salad, Sproute, VegetarianManjula Jain

Sprout lentil (dal) salad is a very colorful, refreshing and healthy dish. Moong dal is a good source of protein and calcium. This salad can also be served as a light lunch. This is an easy recipe to prepare.

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Stir Fry Collard Greens

November 30, 2011Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetables Sauteed / DryCollard, Gluten Free, Green, Healthy, leaves, Side Dish, Soul, Stir-Fry, Vegan, Vitamin AManjula Jain

Stir-Fry Collard Green is a delicious nutrient-packed dish. This side dish compliment any meal.

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Stuffed Masala Rava Idli, Spicy Chana Dal Stuffing, Healthy Snack, Easy Idli Recipe

April 29, 2018Appetizers, Quick & Easy, SnacksComfort Food, Eggless, Filled Dal Idli, Healthy, Home Made, Indian Cuisine, Indian Vegetarian, Jain Food, Low Calories, Lunch Box Meal, Mandir Food, No Onion Garlic, Satvik Food, Stuffed Rava Idli, Vaishnav Food, VegetarianManjula Jain

Stuffed Idli is a delicious and healthy snack. For the filling, I used spicy chana dal stuffing which makes it unique and also flavorful. I like to serve stuffed Idli with tea or as an appetizer with a side of cilantro chutney. This also makes a great lunch box meal as it is very healthy and satisfying.

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Using Turmeric!

July 17, 2016News and Updatescure, haldi, health benefits, Healthy, latte, relish, tumericManjula Jain

Turmeric (haldi), the wonder spice, is finally gaining popularity in the west and many are recognizing its health benefits. You may have noticed many people discussing various recipes consisting of turmeric as a main ingredient. Recently someone asked me what a turmeric latte is and it got me thinking about the benefits of turmeric. I […]

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