Category Archives: Main Course
Savoury bread – Semolina with chives and parsley
About:
It is a light tasting savory cake; the inside tastes like vegetable Upma/Rava Idli but with lightly crusted outside. As an added bonus, it is healthy, low fat and guilt free snack too. Good one to snack on as is or as an accompaniment with afternoon tea/coffee.
The process of making this is simple and straight forward. It is versatile too and you can substitute any vegetable or herbs of choice instead of the ones that I have listed like bell peppers, onion, parsley, chives etc.
Health Benefits:
Parsley promotes optimal health, good source of folic acid, good source of Vitamin A & C.
Chives helps to fight against Cancer, They enable good sleep, Increases memory .
Yields-1loaf
Preparation time-10 minutes
Baking time-30-35 minutes
Mexican rose coco beans curry
About:
This is a delectant protein rich curry with rose cocoa beans. I first soaked the cocoa beans overnight and cooked beans simmered in the tomato sauce with the blend of spices.
I served this with Mexican Cilantro and Parsley rice (recipe link). Make it as a meal by adding salsa (Recipe link)
Health Benefits:
Rose coco beans have high levels of soluble fibre makes them beneficial in reducing cholesterol and blood sugar levels in humans. Loaded with nutrients, they are used in various cuisines and are a key ingredient served cold in salads or hot in delicious curries
Yields-4-6 servings
Preparation time-10 minutes
Cooking time-30 minutes














