Healthy Recipes

Ivy Gourd, also known as Tindora, or baby watermelon or Kovakkai or Dondkaya, is a tropical plant which grows as a vine. They have a crunchy texture, and can also be eaten in raw or cooked form. It is popular in South India.

Ivy gourd is a fruit which is used as a health remedy. It is a good source of fiber and iron. Some of the health benefits of ivy gourd is lower blood sugar, weight loss, control high blood pressure, and also to relieve constipation.

This stir fry is very easy to make and also takes less time to make it. So, let’s have a quick look at the recipe!

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Total time: 25 minutes

Serving: 2

Ingredients Ivy gourd stir fry:

• Ivy gourd (chopped)-7-8
• Onion (chopped)-1
• Mustard Seeds-2 tsp
• Curry leaves- 6-7
• Salt, as per taste
• Turmeric-1 tsp
• Hing, a pinch
• Red chili powder-1 tsp
• Oil-2 tsp

Method of preparation:

• Firstly, heat oil in a pan, and add the mustard seeds.
• Next, after the mustard seeds starts to splutter, add a pinch of hing, curry leaves and the onions and saute them until they turn golden brown.
• Next, add the chopped ivy gourds, salt, turmeric, red chili and fry them in low heat for 10 minutes. Also, stir occasionally.
• Finally, serve it hot with some rice or chapati.

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Everybody must have heard about taurai or ridgegourd once in their life. But have you ever tried it? Well, if not, then you should try this taurai curry recipe and let us know your opinions!

Ridgegourd or taurai is a dark green vegetable with white pulp. It is the most commonly found and used vegetable in India. It is known with different names in different regions such as taurai, gilki, beerakaya, peerkangai, etc. Taurai has always been treasured in ancient Ayurvedic diets that revolve around balancing the three doshas found throughout the human body and mind.

It is famous for its cooling properties and also rich in nutrients such as Vitamin C, riboflavin, zinc and is also full of antioxidants.

Let’s start with its recipe!

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Total time: 30 minutes

Serving: 2

Ingredients:

• Ridgegourd/Taurai (chopped)- 2
• Onions (chopped)-1
• Tomato (chopped)-1
• Curry leaves-4-5
• Jeera/cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
• Mustard seeds/rai-1/2 tsp
• Salt as per taste
• Amchoor powder-1 tsp
• Turmeric powder-1 tsp
• Red chili powder-1 tsp
• Oil-2 tsp
• Coriander leaves, for garnishing

Method of preparation (taurai curry):

• Firstly, heat a pan and oil in it.
• Secondly, add mustard and cumin seeds in the pan. When they start to splutter, add curry leaves and onion and saute it until golden brown.
• Next, add ridgegourd pieces in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on medium flame and then add chopped tomato in it.
• Now, add all the spices in it such as salt, turmeric, red chili, amchoor in the pan and mix well.
• Next, add half cup of water and cook it on low flame for 5-10 minutes.
• Lastly, serve the hot ridgegourd curry with coriander garnishing.

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This beetroot salad is refreshing, delicious, low-calorie and super healthy. This may look fancy to you but this is very easy and simple to make at your home. You just need to toss all the ingredients in a bowl and you are done. Yep, it is just that simple!

Beetroot was not a very popular vegetable in my home in India. I don’t remember mom making it often. One way she would make it was beetroot raita and she also added it to salads sometimes. But other than that, it wasn’t cooked much.

Beetroot is a delicious and absolutely versatile vegetable. They have gained popularity over the years, especially making their way into fashionable salads. They are rich in folate, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin A and also potassium. On the other hand, yogurt is a good source of protein and calcium.

Also try more beetroot recipes! How to make Beetroot raita at home?, Beetroot tikki- A Delicious and healthy snack

This salad texture, color, and flavor are so good and appealing. So, let’s have a quick look at its recipe!

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 3-4 minutes

Total time: 13-14 minutes

Serving: 1

Ingredients:

• Boiled and grated beetroot-2
• Fresh yogurt-2 cup
• Chaat masala-1 tsp
• Pink salt-1 tsp
• Black pepper powder-½ tsp
• For tadka:
• Ghee 1 tsp
• Mustard seeds-½ tsp
• Cumin seeds-½ tsp
• Hing, a pinch
• Curry leaves-5-6
• Coriander leaves for garnishing, finely chopped-1 tbsp

Method to prepare Beetroot salad:

1. Firstly, take a bowl and add curd then grated beetroot in it.
2. Secondly, add chaat masala, pink salt, black pepper and mix until combined.
3. Next, for preparing tadka, heat ghee in a pan and mustard seeds and cumin seeds, curry leaves, hing and let it sizzle for 1-2 minutes.
4. Lastly, add the tadka in the bowl and mix well.
5. Finally, add finely chopped coriander leaves for garnishing and enjoy this deliciously good salad.

Enjoy healthy and easy-to-cook beetroot salad at home. This is a delicacy easily enjoyed by kids too.

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Paneer makhani pasta is a super easy and super delicious recipe that combines both Indian and Italian flavors. It is not your typical pasta but a past with a twist. A very tasty yet healthy twist. This pasta is made in paneer makhana sauce and we are totally in love with it.

Italian food is enjoyed by all and among that pasta is one of our favorites. With this being said, do you know, you can make your pasta super healthy by adding loads of veggies and protein sources such as paneer or tofu to it? Well, this recipe is all you need to make protein-rich pasta. And trust us, this will be enjoyed not only by the children but also by all the adults in the house.

We all know that paneer is a milk product that is loaded with the goodness of proteins. It not only provides you with protein but also gives you calcium. It is calorie-dense and therefore, generally after consuming paneer dishes, you might feel quite full.

Paneer makhani pasta is a wholesome dish and you can have it in any of your major meals. You can add your favorite vegetables to it and improvise the recipe as per your taste. In this recipe, we are adding, onions, tomato, broccoli, corns along with garlic. If you want to make the sauce richer, you can even add cashew-nuts to it which will not only add taste but make your sauce creamier.

Let’s start the recipe!

Preparation time: 5-7 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Total time: 35 minutes

Serving– 2-3

If you are a chicken and pasta lover, then you need to try out this amazing Chicken pasta recipe!

Ingredients to make Paneer makhana pasta

Pasta (of your choice; we prefer penne)- 2 cups (boiled)

Paneer- 1 cup (small cubes)

Onion- 1 (medium; chopped)

Tomato- 3 (large; chopped)

Corns- ¼ cup (boiled)

Broccoli- ¾ cup

Ginger garlic paste- 2 tablespoons

Cashews- 5-6

Garam masala-1/2 tsp

Red chili powder-1/2 tsp

Dhaniya (coriander) powder- 1 tsp

Kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)- 1 tsp

Salt- as per taste

Cream- 2 tbsp

Oil- 1 tsp

Butter- 1 tsp

Method of preparation:

1. Firstly, Take a pan and heat oil in it. Then to this add onion and ginger garlic paste. Sauté well.
2. Now, add tomatoes and cashews and to it. Cook until all ingredients become soft. Turn off the flame and set aside.
3. When this mixture cools down, blend it to make a smooth paste.
4. Further, in a pan, heat butter and add the blended paste to it. Then to this add all the spices and mix well. Moreover, Turn the flame to medium and cover the pan. Cook for about 10 minutes with occasional stirring.
5. To this mixture, add crushed dried fenugreek leaves and mix well. Then add cream, paneer, broccoli and corns to the sauce and cook for about 2 minutes.
6. Lastly, When the sauce is ready, add the boiled and drained pasta to the pan and mix well, making sure that the sauce covers the pasta entirely.
7. Turn off the flame and serve your pasta hot!

You can add either oregano or chili flakes for garnishing as per your taste!

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Kebabs are an absolute favourite of almost everyone. If you are a kebab lover, then you must try this paneer-chickpea kebab. It is a unique combination of flavours and deliciousness. This dish can be served as an appetizer or for your breakfast.

They are healthy and also super-easy to prepare at home. In addition, you don’t have to deep fry these kebabs. You can easily shallow fry or air fry them. 

This dish is healthy and filled with the goodness of protein. Chickpeas are high in fiber and proteins and on the other hand, paneer is a rich source of calcium. It is prepared by combining boiled chickpeas, paneer, onions, coriander leaves and kasuri methi. It is a yummy recipe which gives you both taste and nutrition. 

If you love dishes made of paneer then you should definitely try our paneer dalia upma. Paneer Dalia Upma

After trying these kebabs, I assure you that you will not regret your choice. So, without any due, let’s have a look at the recipe!

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Total time: 35 minutes

Serving: 2-3

Ingredients:

• Boiled chickpeas (Chole)-1 cup
• Crumbled Paneer-1 cup
• Onion-1
• Coriander leaves-1 tbsp
• Kasuri methi (optional)-1 tbsp
• Gram flour-3-4 tbsp
• Salt, red chili, black pepper, chaat masala-as per your taste

Method to prepare Paneer chickpea kebab:

1. Firstly, take boiled chickpeas and paneer in a bowl and mash them with the help of a ladle or spoon.
2. Secondly, add onion, coriander leaves and kasuri methi in the bowl and mix it well.
3. After the mixture is mashed and mixed, add all the spices as per your taste and mix it again.
4. Next, take some mixture in your hand and make a circular patty with your hands and keep your kabab in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
5. Now, take a pan and add some oil in it to shallow fry your kebabs.
6. Lastly, place your kebabs in the pan and cook it from both sides till they turn golden brown.
7. Finally, serve these delicious kebabs with chutney of your choice!

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Soups are comfort food in cold winters. It fills your body with its warmth and delicious flavors. The cauliflower is a low carb vegetable which is perfect for those looking for weight loss. Hence roasted cauliflower soup can be a really good option for an evening meal.

This roasted cauliflower soup is a blend of a few simple ingredients to create the perfect tasty, low-carb soup recipe. This is a simple and delicious recipe. The taste is creamy smooth and has a slight nutty aroma because of roasted cauliflower.

I love everything which is made of cauliflower whether its gobhi paratha or gobhi sabzi. It gives a sense of satisfaction to me. This soup also gives me the same satisfaction with its amazing taste and warmth. I assure you that after you try this recipe, you will feel the same way.

So, let’s look at the recipe!

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 45 minutes

Total time: 1 hour

Serving: 4

Ingredients for roasted cauliflower soup:

• Cauliflower, broken into florets-2 heads
• Black pepper powder, to taste
• Salt, to taste
• Olive oil-2 tbsp
• Onion, chopped-1
• Cloves garlic (with skin)-4
• Water-6 cup

Method of preparation:

• Firstly, in a large baking tray, place the cauliflower florets, and season it with salt and pepper and spray the olive oil cooking spray evenly on the cauliflower.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven at 180 C.
• Set the baking tray in the oven and roast it for 15 to 20 minutes. After the roasting, remove the tray from oven.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large soup pot, and cook the onion and garlic until golden brown.
• Now, add roasted cauliflower in the pan. Pour in the water, season with salt and black pepper, and simmer until all the vegetables are tender.
• Lastly, blend the soup in the pot with an hand blender until creamy and smooth.
• Finally, serve this hot soup and enjoy with your loved ones.

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Ragi buttermilk shake is a nutritious and refreshing drink that you can enjoy anytime. This shake is enriched with the goodness of ragi flour and buttermilk. Also, you can either make it savory or sweet depending on your taste.

Ragi is also known as finger millet which is high in calcium, iron, and vitamins and is considerably cheaper than other grains. It is one of the superfoods that has a lot of health benefits on your body.

For instance, due to ragi’s high calcium content, it is said to be really great for bones. It is also high in fiber and protein content which will keep you filled for longer which in turn helping in your weight loss journey. It is great for diabetic people, as it helps in controlling blood sugar levels.

Also try our ragi malt smoothie. Ragi Malt Smoothie

Let’s have a look at the recipe of this unique and delicious ragi buttermilk shake.

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Total time: 15 minutes

Serving: 2

Ingredients for ragi buttermilk shake:

• Ragi flour- 2 tbsp
• Buttermilk -3 cups
• Salt, to taste
• Roasted jeera powder-1/4 tsp
• Curry leaves-4-5
• Onion-1
• Pumpkin seeds, to garnish
• Black pepper powder- A pinch
• Water-1.5 cup

Method of preparation:

• Firstly, in a deep pan, add 1 cup of water and heat it on high heat until it comes to a boil.
• Meanwhile, mix ragi flour in the remaining ½ cup of water and whisk it well with no lumps in the mixture.
• Next, when the water comes to a boil then slowly add the ragi mixture to the water on the stove.
• Now, cook it for few minutes while stirring continuously to avoid the formation of lumps.
• After cooking the ragi, remove the pan from heat and let this mixture cool.
• Next, add the cooled ragi mixture to the buttermilk and whisk it until smooth texture.
• Add spices like salt, cumin powder, black pepper, curry leaves, and chopped onion, and mix well.
• After mixing, left the shake for few hours if you prefer it chilled otherwise serve it at the room temperature.
• Garnish it with pumpkin seeds.

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1. Veggie egg omelette

Different Omelette styles are so easy to make and require only a few inexpensive ingredients. In this type of omelette, you can also add lots of colorful vegetables to it which can provide you with a variety of flavors and nutritious benefits. It is a perfect example of a high protein and low carb recipe. You can adapt this recipe to your own taste buds.

So, let’s dig into its recipe!

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 5 minutes

Total time: 15 minutes

Serving: 1

Ingredients for veggie egg omelette:

• Raw eggs-2
• Capsicum, chopped-1/2 small
• Onion, chopped- 1/2
• Tomato, chopped- 1/2
• Salt, as per taste
• Black pepper, as per taste
• Green chilli-1
• Oil-1 tsp

Method of preparation:

1. Firstly, wash all the vegetables and chop them in a bowl.
2. Secondly, add salt and black pepper in the same bowl according to your taste and also add eggs in it.
3. Next, beat the egg mixture with a spoon or fork till it gets frothy and keep it aside.
4. Now, add oil in a nonstick pan and heat it. When the pan is hot enough, pour the egg mixture in the pan.
5. Let it cook from one side for about 2-3 minutes and flip to the other side.
6. Once cooked properly, turn off the heat and finally serve this hot and delicious omelette with chutney of your choice.

2. Chicken egg omelette

This chicken egg omelette is not only delicious but is very easy to make omelette styles. It is very filling, this omelet is more than enough to serve like a lunch than a breakfast. This omelet is super easy to whip together, especially if you have leftover chicken.

So, let’s quickly dig in its recipe!

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 5 minutes

Total time: 15 minutes

Serving: 1

Ingredients for chicken egg omelette

• Eggs – 2
• Cooked Chicken – 1/2 cup shredded
• Onion, chopped – 1/2 
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Coriander leaves, for garnishing
• Oil-1 tsp/1.5 tsp

Method of preparation:

1. Firstly, chop the vegetables such as onion and coriander leaves and add them in a bowl and add already cooked shredded chicken in the bowl.
2. Secondly, add the eggs in it and beat them until it gets frothy.
3. Now, add salt and black pepper in it and mix well.
4. Heat a nonstick pan and add oil in it. Once it is hot enough, pour the mixture in the pan and let it cook from one side.
5. Finally, turn off the heat and garnish it with coriander leaves.

3. Mediterranean omelette

Mediterranean omelette is a great option for a breakfast and is an awesome of the option for different omelette styles. Similar to any other omelette, it is super easy to make. This Mediterranean omelette is made with the goodness of spinach, onions, tomato, olives and oregano also.

So, let’s have a look at the recipe!

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 5 minutes

Total time: 15 minutes

Serving: 1

Ingredients of Mediterranean Omelette:

• Eggs, raw- 2 
• Olive oil- 2 tsp
• Onion, chopped-1/2
• Tomato, chopped- 1/2
• Spinach, blanched- 1/2 cup
• Olives- 2 or 3
• Oregano- 1 tsp
• Salt, as per taste
• pepper, as per taste

Method of preparation: 

1. Firstly, in a bowl, gently whip the eggs and add salt and pepper in it. 
2. Secondly, heat olive oil in a pan and cook the whipped eggs.
3. Once it is cooked from one side, spread chopped onions, tomato, spinach, olives and oregano on top and fold.
4. Once cooked properly, fold it again and serve hot.

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Before we learn the baked palak paneer recipe, let us understand more about spinach first. Is Spinach a superfood? Yes, spinach is. It is loaded with tons of nutrients and can be used for a breakfast meal or a main meal option both ways. Dark, leafy greens like spinach are important for skin, hair, and bone health. They also provide protein, iron, vitamins, and minerals.

Spinach is an extremely good source of Iron, calcium, magnesium and can be extremely effective for diabetes management, hypertension management, cancer prevention, asthma prevention . It can promote bone health, healthy hair and skin.

Baked Palak Paneer Recipe:

Ingredients:

Ingredients for Baked Palak Paneer Recipe

• Blanched spinach puree 1 cup
• Cottage cheese cut into cubes 1/2 cup
• Oil 2 tablespoons
• Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
• Garlic finely chopped 2 teaspoons
• Ginger to taste
• Medium onion finely chopped 1
• Salt to taste
• Green chillies finely chopped 2-3
• Mozzarella cheese 100 grams
• Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon to sprinkle
• Fresh cream 2 tablespoons
• Green capsicum cut into thin strips for garnishing

Method of Preparation:

Step 1: Boil or blanch spinach in a saucepan or kadai. Make sure to not use a pressure cooker to do the same. Once the spinach is blanched, you grind the blanched spinach in a grinder. It should make a thick paste. You can also add grated ginger and chillies while grinding spinach. Keep the spinach aside.

Step 2: Take a pan and heat 1 spoon oil/ghee/butter and add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds aka jeera and let it add the flavor. Now add finely chopped onions and grated/finely chopped garlic to the mix. Sauce till the onions and garlic turn golden brown.

Step 3: Now add spinach to the same and add salt to taste. Cook for about 2-3 mins.

Step 4: Cut pieces of paneer into cubes and mix paneer cubes, some fresh thick cream, and mozzarella cheese together in a bowl.

Step 5: Take a glass dish/ baking dish. Create the first layer with palak/ spinach mix first. Then add the paneer, cream, and mozzarella cheese ( you can choose to stick to only paneer and only a little cheese in case if you want to stick to your macros of making your meal a low fat too) mix on the top. Sprinkle some garam masala at the top.

Step 6: Last step to make baked palak paneer is to bake the mix in a preheated oven or microwave oven for about 15 mins.

Your baked palak paneer is ready to serve!

Cooking time: 25-30mins

Baked Palak Paneer can be served with jeera rice, roti or just plain baked palak paneer alone. It is also a keto recipe too.

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