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Avocado is a source of vitamins C, E, K, and B6, as well as riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and potassium. It also provides lutein, beta carotene, and omega-3 fatty acids. Avocado contains high levels of healthy, beneficial fats, which can help a person feel fuller between meals.

Radish is rich in antioxidants and minerals like calcium and potassium. Together, these nutrients help lower high blood pressure and reduce your risks for heart disease. The radish is also a good source of natural nitrates that improve blood flow.

Cantaloupe is vitamin C enriched, a powerful antioxidant that protects our cells from damage. Also has enough vitamin A for our daily needs, which helps keep our eyes, skin, bones, and immune system healthy.

The fiber, potassium, and vitamin C present in cantaloupe are vital nutrients for your heart health. Potassium can help to lower high blood pressure, which is a risk factor for heart disease. Fiber helps to decrease levels of “bad cholesterol” in your body. It can also keep our blood pressure in check.

Kebabs are quite popular in India. These can be created with a variety of ingredient. Here, I am sharing the recipe of kebabs made with Kala Chana or Black Chickpeas, and homemade paneer. Black Chickpeas N Paneer Kebabs make an appetizing and protein-packed snack. It is just perfect for the growing kids as a stuffing for the grilled sandwiches, wraps, burgers etc. Also, an excellent recipe for weight watchers.

Good thing about these kebabs is that we can always create them in advance and refrigerate for later use.

Baingan bharta or mashed eggplant is prepared by mincing roasted, or grilled, or boiled, or baked eggplant and mixing it with tomato, onion, herbs and spices. Roasting the eggplant over charcoal or direct fire infuses a smoky flavor to the recipe. Mashed eggplant is then mixed with cooked chopped tomato, browned onion, ginger, garlic, fresh coriander leaves, red chili powder, and mustard oil. Traditionally, the dish is eaten with flatbread (roti or paratha). Also served with yellow toor and chana dal, rice, raita, and salad. In some places, it is served with baati (baked wheat flour dumpling).

Here, I’ve used baked eggplants to create Baingan Bhurta.

Paneer pakora is a popular North Indian deep-fried snack, with a crispy outer layer of spicy gram flour batter and a soft-moist paneer slice inside.

There are many other versions of the same using bread slices, potato filling, chutneys etc. All are deep-fried.

Here, I‘ve created the basic version of it with No Oil or a very little oil to grease the waffle maker plate. These waffles are a must try. So very easy and interesting to kids. These make an excellent breakfast or evening snack or lunch box recipe.

Lauki Raita or Bottle Gourd Yogurt is a very healthful side dish. It is easy to create using fresh yogurt, boiled bottle gourd, and a few common spices.

It‘s low in calories, hydrating, and rich in fiber. Great for weight loss and digestion. Goes well with rice preparations and/or any kind of Indian meal.