Weight Management

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.

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.

Fresh Fruits Chaat is quite a popular fasting recipe from Northern India. It can also be served as an evening snack. There are many variations to it. Some like to add only fruits, whereas others add boiled or pan-fried potatoes and sweet potatoes as well. No matter what you add, it always turns out delicious.

The uniqueness of the recipe lies in the interesting combination of spices, distinct flavors and textures of all the fruits in there.

Nuts and dried fruit are energy dense, but they’re both good for us. The base of trail mix, nuts and dried fruit are two foods that can help us lose weight. Nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein and fiber, three nutrients that help keep us full. Fruit delivers fiber and other key vitamins and minerals.

Black Chickpeas or Kala Chana is an incredible source of vitamins like B6, C, folate, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin and minerals including manganese, phosphorus, iron and copper.

The wealth of nutrients in Kala Chana is beneficial in boosting the immune system, promote muscle mass, regulates diabetes and enhance hair, skin and nail health.

Here, I am creating a very easy breakfast recipe from it.

These delicious little green veggies are packed with Omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and Vitamin C. Once sautéed, the sprouts will have a crisp, caramelized outside and tender but firm inside.

The origin of Basil Pesto is from Genoa, the capital city of Liguria Italy, Pesto alla Genovese is made with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, salt, olive oil and hard cheese, traditionally Pecorino and Parmesan. Here, I‘ve created it with my homemade cheese (paneer).

Basil Pesto can be used as a dip, spread, with pasta, and mashed potatoes.

Bruschetta is a popular starter recipe from Italy. It consists of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive and salt. Variations may include toppings of tomatoes, onions, vegetables, beans, and cheeses. In Italy, bruschetta is often prepared using a brustolina grill.