Keeper Recipes

Mint powder is considered as an aid to the digestive system. It is an appetite stimulant and helps in the secretion of gastric juices.

Mint was originally used as a medicinal herb to treat stomach ache and chest pains. Even today the mint tea is commonly used as a home remedy to help alleviate stomach pain.

The shell-like shape makes the pasta quite sturdy, to hold up sauces. Shell pasta traps more of the delicate sauces and distributes them evenly through a pasta dish.

It is usually sold in the plain durum wheat variety, and also in colored varieties which use natural pigments, such as tomato extract, or spinach extract.

Mint and raw mango chutney is quite a refreshing, seasonal, delicious, and tangy chutney or dip. It is very versatile as it can be served with snacks, drizzle over chaat or street food, and served as a condiment with meals.

In fact, mint and raw mango are a blessed healing combination during hot summers. Mint helps to tackle tummy troubles that the heat brings in its wake and raw mango is a known antidote for heatstroke.

The shell-shaped pasta comes in a variety of sizes. The larger pasta shells, called “conchiglie” in Italian, are used for stuffing with ingredients such as vegetables, cheese, and legumes. The smaller sizes, called “conchigliette” in Italian are used for soups, salads, and casseroles.

The shell-like shape makes the pasta quite sturdy, to hold up sauces. Shell pasta traps more of the delicate sauces and distributes them evenly through a pasta dish.

It is usually sold in the plain durum wheat variety, and also in colored varieties which use natural pigments, such as tomato extract, or spinach extract.

Kadai paneer is a very popular dish created with paneer (Indian cottage cheese), color bell peppers (capsicum, Shimla Mirch), and onions. The gravy consists of thick tomato sauce, aromatic spices and herbs. The recipe name Kadai comes from “wok” and Paneer is an Indian cottage cheese. Here, I have created the same delicious curry with a minimum amount of olive oil. I would say it’s a Must Try protein packed recipe for the kids and adults.

Paneer is also known as Indian cottage cheese, created by curdling cow or buffalo milk with vinegar or lemon juice. It is a non-aged, non-melting, soft cheese, and can be consumed immediately. Packed with protein, paneer is an important ingredient of many Indian vegetarian recipes. Though it’s easily available in all Indian grocery stores but there is no match to the quality of homemade paneer. I always prefer to make it in my own kitchen.

Watermelon is a very delicious, refreshing, interesting, and highly cultivated fruit all over the world. It grows on a vine-like flowering plant, originally domesticated in West Africa.

Watermelon is a very delicious, refreshing, interesting, and highly cultivated fruit all over the world. It grows on a vine-like flowering plant, originally domesticated in West Africa.

A grilled cheese and veggies sandwich is a hot sandwich. Typically prepared by heating grated or sliced cheese and veggies between the slices of bread, on a frying pan, griddle, or sandwich toaster, until the bread turns brown and crispy and the cheese melts. It makes a great anytime snack or light meal. This one is one of my family favorite recipes.

Rava Laddu are very healthful, and easy to create. A very little ghee has been used in the recipe. These are pleasantly sweet and make an excellent snack for all ages.

Radishes are rich in antioxidants and minerals like calcium and potassium. Together, these nutrients help lower high blood pressure and reduce your risks for heart disease.