Mochi is a sticky, usually sweet, treat either had on it’s own or with some filling or topping. It is made with glutinous rice flour and is widely used in East Asian cooking.
It is super easy to make, and with a little practice, you can use this versatile dish in a variety of ways. Check out two sweet recipes made with mochi.
Growing up, cake for any occasion meant a creamy cake. Just a basic sponge or tea cake were extremely boring to be had only in case of dire sugar emergencies. It was in Mumbai I first had a Christmas fruitcake. I loved the texture and carmelised flavour of it. Then I found out that there’s a boozy version of it—perfect! It is easy to make it at home as well.
Quick and easy meals are a saviour when you want to eat healthy food but don’t have the time or energy to make an effort. If you do meal prep for the week, then this recipe is an excellent option for you. You could make the millet in large quantities and add different toppings during the week. It ensures you get a new healthy meal but don’t spend hours slaving over a stove.
I love creamy pasta. What I don’t love is all the cream, milk, and cheese that make it so creamy. This butternut squash pasta recipe is the best of both worlds. It’s smooth and creamy without the milk products. As a bonus, you can make this as a vegan dish or sprinkle some crispy, crumbly bacon bits to satisfy your meat cravings.
Butternut squash is from the pumpkin family and is versatile enough to be used in various dishes—from soups to a roasted side dish and this pasta sauce. They are a good source of fibre, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin A. It is not commonly available in India, but once in a while you do find it.
Here’s an indulgent pasta recipe you’ll love.
I first had Thai Mango Rice in Hong Kong over 20 years ago, and I’ve been hooked on it since. It used to be that I could only have it if I travelled to South East Asia, but in recent years, ingredients from all over the world have become readily available in India. The recipe for Thai Mango with Sticky Rice couldn’t be more straightforward. It’s a rice pudding with coconut cream accompanied by juicy sweet, ripe mangoes. Since we are in the middle of mango season, it is the perfect time to have this. I made this on Father’s Day, and everyone just polished it off their plate in no time. Ingredients: Serves 4-6 1 cup uncooked glutinous rice 2 cups water 1 ½ cups unsweetened coconut cream 3 tbsp sugar Pinch of salt 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and sliced or diced Method: Wash and soak the rice for at least 30 minutes Drain and cook with 2 cups of water in a pan for about 20 minutes. Check for doneness. While the rice …
I am not vegan. However, I prefer this vegan version of pesto pasta. It tastes fantastic and is packed with good nutrition.
This is a quick and healthy lunch idea for when you want something to satisfy your carb cravings but also somethings that’s healthy and quick to whip up.
Quick and easy meals are a saviour, with the Indian summer lingering over our heads. You don’t need to spend hours slaving over a stove to make a delicious and healthy meal.
Millets are nutrition dense and an excellent substitute for your regular wheat and rice grains. They are gluten-free and contain high protein, fibre, and antioxidants. These properties also make them easier to digest.
Lunches like these are light on the stomach but pack a punch in nutritional value are also great to pack for the school or office. They don’t need to be re-heated either.
Chocolates and red velvets might be the quintessential Valentine’s Day cakes, but there’s something to be said about a sweet and tangy slice. We love blueberries and strawberries in this house. I made this healthy valentine’s day cake with fresh blueberries, lemon and almonds. This cake is high on the good stuff and low on the sweet, so enjoy a guilt-free treat.
Try out this healthy lunch option with pearl barley. With so many meals being cooked at home in the last two years of quarantine, it can be pretty challenging to keep coming up with exciting meal ideas. I mean, how many ways can you cook rice? Healthy meal options that are not too heavy on the tummy can be difficult to plan when you don’t have access to exotic ingredients.
Recently, I tried making some soya milk at home, which was quite tolerable. Okara is the soy pulp that is left after the milk is squeezed out. I used it to make soy patties that went as a good side dish with some ramen noodles.
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