Jowar millet is packed with vitamins,minerals. It helps weight loss,diabetic friendly and gluten free. Jowar is high in protein. It improves digestive system . Today I tried dosa with jowar . Added varities of daals,horsegram, flaxseed, and some spices. This high protein dosa is good for breakfast or dinner. There is no need to ferment…
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Barnyard millet Aappam
Barnyard millet is called Kuthiravali rice in tamil. Barnyard milled is a good source of highly digestible protein and low in calories. It has high source of iron, fiber and protein. It’s gluten-free food. Barnyard millet is good for weight loss and diabetes friendly. Today I am going to give you easy oil less aappam…
Bajra/ Pearl millet paratha
No wheatflour or maida. Bajara or pearl millet, Kambu in tamil is known for its health benefits. It is gluten-free millet. It mainly helps for weight loss , diabetic friendly, lowering cholesterol. In winter time we will feel full when we are consuming it. I have added few veggies to make this paratha more tasty….
High protein roti.
Today I am going to give you a high protein roti made with green moong,horse gram, veggies and jowar/ sorghum atta. Jowar,green moong and horse gram is highly recommended for diabetic people. Jowar is gluten-free millet which is filled with proteins. Horsegram or kollu is protein enriched and it has lot of health benefits. Some…
Sabakki/ Sabudhana Idly.
Sabakki/ Sabudhana idly is one of the popular breakfast items from Karnataka. One of my cousin Uma is living in Bangalore. I got this recipe from her. It is very soft and spongy instant idly. Any chutney will go with this. I paired with coconut chutney. Let us see how to make this. Preparation time…
Raw Mango Rice
Raw mango rice is very simple easy to make lunch box dish. We need not have any side dish to go with this. For more tasty and healthy method I have added some vegetables. Let us see how to make this. Quantity of raw mango may depend on its sourness. Preparation time approx: 15 minutes….
Oats vegetable upuma
Oats have many health benefits. These include weight loss, lower blood sugar levels, and a reduced risk of heart disease. Oats dishes makes you fuller for longer time. Thus it’s good for weight loss . Today I tried oats upuma loaded with lot of vegetables. You can add greens or any vegetable of your choice….
Instant Quinoa oats Idly
Idly is one of the popular breakfast items . I tried quinoa oats Idly for breakfast. Quinoa helps to reduce cholesterol,blood sugar levels, lowering risk of diabetes and heart diseases. We can make this idly instantly no need of soaking and fermenting. I have not added oil to make this idly. . We can eat…
Paruppu vada in airfryer.
Paruppuvada / dhal vada is one of the popular evening snack from Kerala. My husband likes paruppuvada very much. But because of the health issues we are not eating any deep fried foods. I tried paruppuvada in airfryer. It came out crispy and the tastes the same like deep fried. Let us see how to…
Ragi/ Finger millet Aappam
Ragi or finger millet is one of the most nutritious and healthy cereals. Ragi is a whole grain that is gluten-free. It is packed with Calcium,good carbs,amino acids and vitamin D. It is good for diabetes and weight loss. We can make variety of dishes with ragi or finger millet or naachni in Hindi .I…
Foxtail millet kozhukkattai.
Foxtail millet or thinai in tamil is gluten-free. It has many health benefits. It’s good for weight loss,lowers cholesterol and good for heart. I am using millet all most daily . Today I tried foxtail millet kozhukkattai which is a steamed dish. Same method you can use any millet of your choice. Let us see…
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