Category Archives: Grains

Instant Oatmeal Idlis

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Pia

The weather is getting chillier by the day, with pouring rain and my delivery date ain’t far either. Getting to do things and moving around in itself is becoming a challenge. Walking is good during pregnancy but I only do … Continue reading →

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Muthia

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Pia

Muthia is one of the most popular Gujarati recipes which is traditionally made of vegetables such as lauki or spinach or for that matter you can add any vegetable of your choice, besan, sooji, wheat flour with other minor spices. … Continue reading →

Posted in Besan (Gram flour), Flour, Grains, Lauki(Bottle Gourd), Sooji (Semolina), Vegetables, Wheat Flour | Tagged , , , , , | 13 Comments

Fast, Healthy, Easy breakfast in minutes

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Pia

Fast, Healthy, Easy breakfast in minutes ~ Jatpat Healthy Childa Sooji, Besan, Yogurt, Rice flour, Vegetable – What could be better than a combination of protein, carbohydrates, vegetables, calcium to add to your morning diet, that too in minutes? Yes … Continue reading →

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Quinoa Upma

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Pia

Not your usual upma ~ Quinoa Upma Quinoa Quinoa pronounced as Keen-wah protein is a seed that has a crunchy texture and a somewhat nutty flavor when cooked. It is an ancient grain native to South America. It gives great … Continue reading →

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Sooji Dhokla

Posted on March 26, 2008 by Pia

Sooji Dhokla Dhokla is a fast food in India, especially in the state of Gujarat. It could be made from besan or sooji. My Mom made more of the besan version while my Mom-in-law made the sooji version and both … Continue reading →

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Rava Idly

Posted on March 9, 2008 by Pia

Everyday food ~ Rava Idly Vegetables for rava idly The idli or idly, is a savory dish popular throughout southern India. They are round in shape and are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented lentils and rice. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Aloo (Potato), Carrots, Dahi (Yogurt/Curd), Grains, Milk & Products, Sooji (Semolina), Vegetables | Tagged , , , , , | 46 Comments

Two Sweet Hearts

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Pia

Say “I Love you” to someone special ~ Two Sweet Hearts for Valentines Day Growing up back in India, I remember how fast valentines day was catching up and getting popular among the youth. It was such a special day … Continue reading →

Posted in Doodh (Milk), Grains, Milk & Products, Sooji (Semolina) | Tagged , , | 15 Comments

Vegetable Upma

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Pia

Quick & Comfort food ~ Vegetable Upma Veggies for my Upma Upma is a quick and delicious comfort food that it is prepared in every household at least once a week(?). It is called as Upma in Malayalam & Tamil, … Continue reading →

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Thulli (Doodh Dalia)

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Pia

Something for the sweet tooth ~ Thulli (Doodh Dalia) Satisfying my sweet tooth ~ Thulli While Indians relish and enjoy their food at every meal in a day, their next love without a doubt, is the love for ‘traditional Indian … Continue reading →

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Mixed Vegetable Sandwich

Posted on January 20, 2008 by Pia

I was contemplating – “What shall I cook?” “Hmm may be some soup and bread” “Na, may be some wrap and a salad on the side” “Or may be the one pot meal, khichdi” Then as I was looking through … Continue reading →

Posted in Bell Pepper(Capsicum), Carrots, Fontina, Grains, Milk & Products, Mutter (Peas), Pyaaz (Onion), Sooji (Semolina), Tomato, Vegetables | Tagged , , , | 12 Comments

Dalia (Wheat Rava or Cracked Wheat Upma)

Posted on January 6, 2008 by Pia

Cracked Wheat or Wheat Rava Wheat is an important human food. Wheat grain is such a staple food that it is used to make flour for breads, cookies, cakes, pasta, noodles, couscous and for fermentation in making beer and more. … Continue reading →

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