Beets + Ginger Mini cakes

  One of the best things to do, it is said in ayurveda, is to have raw vegetable juice first thing in the morning. I have never done that in my entire life. But these mini-cakes come really close to that. Atleast there are vegetables in it! 150 g beetroot, washed and peeled 50 g…

Beans + Zucchini Pâté w/ Toast

There is nothing better than bread, and there can never be. This has been my philosophy since childhood. In traditional Indian homes, or even in homes later in time, bread is considered the ill person’s food. It is easy to digest, and it is full of dietary fibre; so the tendency to eat it during…

Carrot + Chilli Muffins

    Chilli for breakfast, anyone? Or how about something baked? Or, how about both in one go? These carrot and chilli muffins are just the right thing for mornings. They are sweet, but sugarless, and spicy but just the right amount.   1 medium sized carrot 1 ½ fresh red chilli 100 g dates,…

Carom-roasted Bitter Gourd + Mango Salad

  Bitter gourd is called so because it literally tastes bitter. But if you can find your way beyond all the bitterness, then I think you have a winner-vegetable in your kitchen. Lot of people I know tend to soak the chopped (or whole) vegetable in salted water so that atleast some bitterness gets cut…