Tag: gluten free

Khandvi recipe

Khandvi recipe: cooking without oil

Last month was the month of festivities in India. When there is a festival, how can anyone avoid feasting? We indulged in various delicacies to our heart’s content. Now when we are done with festivals and celebrations, it is time to take care of our health. Today I will share […]

 
moong dal barfi

Recipe of moong dal barfi: an easy method

I have always been fond of moong dal (green lentil) halwa made by my mother. She is a cook par excellence, and meticulously makes halwa, cooking it on low flame for about an hour. It requires continuous stirring and scraping as dal paste has a tendency to stick to the […]

 
Kuttu atta recipe : Kuttu ki barfi

Kuttu ki barfi : kuttu atta recipe for fast

In my previous post I had discussed about the health benefits of kuttu atta (buckwheat flour). I have been eating kuttu ke atte ki puri during fasts for many years. I did not know the health benefits of this flour. Since puris are deep fried, and are a little heavy […]

 

Navratri Fast : Eat Healthy Seeds

Navratri fast Navratri is an important Hindu festival. Goddess Durga is worshiped during this festival. ‘Navratri‘ literally means nine nights. People keep Navratri fast for nine days. In Hindu religion, there are no strict rules to follow by the believers. People in different region follow different rituals. Some people fast […]