Monthly Archives: November 2014

Millet and Oats Roti


Roti

About:

This roti/flatbread is similar to Akki (Rice) roti which is popular in Karnataka, Here I replaced rice flour with millet and Oats flour to make it healthy and fiber rich. This is a soft bread can be served as a healthy breakfast option that goes well with any dips or curry.

Health Benefits:

Millet is considered to have higher nutritional value than wheat, specially phosphorus and Iron. Also, Buckwheat and Millet are the only two grains that are alkaline. Millet is rich source of Magnesium which is why it is considered good for heart health. It lowers the blood pressure and hence reduces the risk of heart diseases. It controls diabetes.

Yields-5-6
Preparation time-15 minutes
Cooking time-15 minutes (approx. 2-3 minutes per bread)

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Golden baby corn – Baked and Vegan


Baked babycorn final

About:

Baby corn fingers are refreshing and healthy change for potato crisps. Baked baby corn fingers is quick to make and healthy to eat. It can be served as a starter/mid-meal snack.

They are usually deep fried as a variation have Baked them. For baking different methods are used like marinating etc., for crispiness have used Rice and corn flour. As a vegan options have used coconut milk.

Serves: 2-3
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes (For Babycorn)
Baking time: 25 minutes

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