Winter Recipes

Paneer Stuffed Gatte Ki Sabji

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Paneer Stuffed Gatte ki Sabji

🧀 Paneer Stuffed Gatte ki Sabji

📝 Ingredients

For Gatte (Outer Layer)

  • Besan (gram flour) – 1 cup
  • Ajwain (carom seeds) – ½ tsp
  • Haldi – ¼ tsp
  • Red chilli powder – ½ tsp
  • Salt – to taste
  • Oil – 2 tbsp
  • Curd – 2 tbsp
  • Water – to knead

For Paneer Stuffing

  • Grated paneer – ¾ cup
  • Green chilli – 1 (finely chopped)
  • Ginger – 1 tsp (grated)
  • Coriander powder – ½ tsp
  • Garam masala – ¼ tsp
  • Amchur – ½ tsp
  • Salt – to taste
  • Fresh coriander – 1 tbsp (chopped)

For Gravy

  • Curd – 1 cup (well beaten)
  • Onion paste – 1 medium
  • Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp
  • Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
  • Hing – a pinch
  • Haldi – ¼ tsp
  • Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
  • Coriander powder – 1½ tsp
  • Garam masala – ½ tsp
  • Oil or ghee – 3 tbsp
  • Water – as needed
  • Salt – to taste

👩‍🍳 Method

1️⃣ Prepare the Gatte Dough

  • Mix besan, ajwain, spices, salt, oil, and curd.
  • Knead into a semi-soft dough using little water.
  • Rest for 10 minutes.

2️⃣ Make Paneer Stuffing

  • Mix all stuffing ingredients in a bowl.
  • Taste and adjust spices.

3️⃣ Shape & Boil Gatte

  • Divide dough into portions.
  • Roll each portion flat, add paneer stuffing, seal, and shape into thick rolls.
  • Boil in salted water for 8–10 minutes till they float.
  • Remove, cool slightly, and cut into pieces.
  • Save the boiling water for gravy.

4️⃣ Prepare the Gravy

  • Heat oil/ghee, add cumin seeds and hing.
  • Add onion paste and sauté till golden.
  • Add ginger-garlic paste and spices; cook till oil separates.
  • Lower flame, add curd slowly while stirring.
  • Add saved gatte water to adjust consistency.

5️⃣ Final Cooking

  • Add sliced stuffed gatte.
  • Simmer 5–7 minutes so flavors soak in.
  • Finish with garam masala and coriander.

Healthy Kashmiri-style Palak Paneer recipe

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🥬 Healthy Kashmiri Palak Paneer (Serves 2–3)

⭐ What makes it Kashmiri & healthy?

  • No onions or garlic (traditional Kashmiri Pandit style)
  • Uses fennel (saunf) and dry ginger (sonth)
  • Minimal oil
  • No cream or butter
  • Gentle heat from Kashmiri red chilli

🧾 Ingredients

  • Spinach (palak) – 250–300 g
  • Paneer – 150 g (preferably low-fat, cubed)
  • Mustard oil – 1 to 1½ tsp
  • Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
  • Fennel powder (saunf) – 1 tsp
  • Dry ginger powder (sonth) – ½ tsp
  • Kashmiri red chilli powder – ½ to 1 tsp (for color, mild heat)
  • Asafoetida (hing) – a pinch
  • Curd (low-fat, whisked) – 2 tbsp (optional but traditional)
  • Salt – to taste
  • Water – as needed

👩‍🍳 Method

  1. Prepare the palak
    • Wash spinach well.
    • Blanch in boiling water for 1–2 minutes, then transfer to cold water.
    • Grind into a smooth paste without adding water. Set aside.
  2. Lightly cook paneer (optional but healthier)
    • Heat a non-stick pan and dry roast paneer cubes for 1–2 minutes, or soak in warm water for softness.
  3. Make the base
    • Heat mustard oil until just smoky, then lower heat.
    • Add cumin seeds and hing.
    • Add fennel powder, dry ginger powder, and Kashmiri chilli powder (mix quickly so it doesn’t burn).
  4. Add curd (optional)
    • On very low heat, add whisked curd slowly, stirring continuously to avoid splitting.
  5. Add palak paste
    • Add spinach puree and salt.
    • Simmer for 5–7 minutes on low heat until well cooked and aromatic.
  6. Add paneer
    • Add paneer cubes and a little water if needed.
    • Simmer for another 3–4 minutes.
  7. Finish
    • Adjust seasoning.
    • No cream or garam masala needed—let the flavors stay subtle.

🥗 Nutrition Tips

  • Use tofu instead of paneer for a vegan or lower-fat version
  • Mustard oil helps absorption of iron from spinach
  • Avoid overcooking to preserve nutrients

🍽️ Serve with

  • Steamed rice
  • Kashmiri-style mujaddar dal
  • Phulka or jowar roti

If you’d like, I can also share:

  • A vegan version
  • Weight-loss macro breakdown
  • Or a restaurant-style vs traditional comparison

Just tell me 😊

High Protein Veg Bowl

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🌿 Green Peas–Moong Dal–Oats–Paneer Tikki

(High protein • High fiber • Pan-seared or air-fryer friendly)

Ingredients

  • Green peas – ½ cup (boiled & lightly mashed)
  • Moong dal (yellow or split green) – ½ cup (soaked 3–4 hrs, boiled & mashed)
  • Paneer – 100 g (grated)
  • Oats – ½ cup (dry roasted & powdered)
  • Ginger – 1 tsp (grated)
  • Green chilli – 1 (finely chopped, optional)
  • Cumin powder – ½ tsp
  • Coriander powder – ½ tsp
  • Garam masala – ¼ tsp
  • Turmeric – a pinch
  • Salt – to taste
  • Fresh coriander – 2 tbsp (chopped)
  • Lemon juice – 1 tsp
  • Cold-pressed oil – 1–2 tsp (for shallow frying)

Method

  1. In a bowl, mix peas, moong dal, paneer, oats powder.
  2. Add ginger, chilli, spices, salt, lemon juice & coriander.
  3. Mix well into a soft dough.
    (If too soft, add more oats powder.)
  4. Shape into flat tikkis.
  5. Cook on a non-stick pan with minimal oil until golden on both sides.
    👉 You can also air-fry at 180°C for 12–15 min.

🍋 Tangy Toor Dal–Lauki–Ginger Sauce

(Protein-rich, gut-friendly, oil-free option possible)

Ingredients

  • Toor dal – ½ cup (boiled & mashed)
  • Lauki (bottle gourd) – ½ cup (chopped & boiled)
  • Ginger – 1 tsp (grated)
  • Dry red chilli – 1
  • Tamarind pulp – 1–2 tsp (adjust tanginess)
  • Turmeric – ¼ tsp
  • Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
  • Mustard seeds – ¼ tsp
  • Hing – pinch
  • Salt – to taste
  • Water – as needed
  • Ghee or oil – 1 tsp (optional)

Method

  1. Blend boiled lauki + toor dal + ginger into a smooth sauce.
  2. Heat oil/ghee, add cumin, mustard, red chilli & hing.
  3. Add turmeric, dal-lauki paste, salt & water.
  4. Simmer 5–7 minutes.
  5. Add tamarind pulp, mix well, adjust seasoning.

👉 Consistency should be pourable but thick.

🥗 Fresh Tomato–Cucumber–Pomegranate Salad

Ingredients

  • Tomato – 1 (chopped)
  • Cucumber – 1 (chopped)
  • Pomegranate – 2 tbsp
  • Black salt – to taste
  • Roasted cumin powder – pinch
  • Lemon juice – 1–2 tsp
  • Fresh mint or coriander – optional

Method

Mix everything just before serving.

🍽 How to Serve

  • Place 2–3 hot tikkis on a plate
  • Pour warm tangy dal-lauki sauce on top or on the side
  • Add fresh salad for crunch and vitamin boost

🌟 Health Benefits

  • High protein: Moong dal + toor dal + paneer
  • High fiber: Oats, lauki, peas
  • Low GI & heart-friendly
  • Good for digestion & weight management

Indian-Style Carrot Ginger Soup

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Ingredients (serves 3–4)

  • 4–5 medium carrots, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1–2 inch fresh ginger, sliced
  • 2–3 garlic cloves
  • 1 small tomato (optional, for slight tang)
  • 1–2 green chilies (optional, for heat)
  • 1 tbsp oil or ghee
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½–1 tsp garam masala OR ½ tsp curry powder
  • 1 cup vegetable stock or water (add more as needed)
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander for garnish
  • Optional: 2 tbsp coconut milk for creaminess

🍲 Instructions

1. Sauté the aromatics

  1. Heat oil/ghee in a pot.
  2. Add cumin seeds; let them splutter.
  3. Add onions and sauté until lightly golden.
  4. Add garlic, ginger, and green chilies; sauté 1 minute.

2. Add vegetables & spices

  1. Add carrots and tomato.
  2. Add turmeric, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix well and sauté for 2–3 minutes.

3. Cook

  1. Add stock/water until carrots are just covered.
  2. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer 15–20 minutes until carrots are soft.

4. Blend

  1. Cool slightly and blend until smooth (immersion blender or regular blender).
  2. Return to pot and adjust thickness with water/stock.

5. Season & finish

  1. Add garam masala and simmer 2 minutes.
  2. Stir in coconut milk if using.
  3. Taste and adjust salt/pepper.

🌿 Garnish ideas

  • Coriander leaves
  • A swirl of coconut milk
  • Toasted cumin powder
  • Chili oil or ghee drizzle
  • Croutons or toasted nuts

🔥 Variations

  • Spicy version: add ½ tsp red chili powder while sautéing.
  • Ayurvedic: add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) with cumin.
  • Creamier: add ½ potato while cooking carrots.
  • High-protein: add red lentils (¼ cup) while boiling.

Garlic Milk (1 Cup Recipe)

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • 2–3 garlic cloves, crushed or finely sliced
  • ½–1 tsp honey (optional, for sweetness)
  • A pinch of turmeric (optional, for anti-inflammatory benefits)
  • A pinch of black pepper (optional, helps absorption)

Instructions

  1. Heat the milk in a small saucepan on low–medium heat.
  2. Add the crushed or sliced garlic.
  3. Let it simmer for 5–7 minutes until the garlic softens and the flavor infuses.
  4. Optional: Add turmeric and black pepper during the simmer.
  5. Remove from heat.
  6. Strain if you prefer smooth milk, or leave the garlic pieces in if you don’t mind them.
  7. Stir in honey after the milk cools slightly (so it doesn’t lose nutrients).

How to Drink

  • Best enjoyed warm, usually at night.
  • Drink immediately for best flavor and benefits.

Healthy Ragi Mudde Recipe

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Ingredients (Serves 2)

  • 1 cup ragi (finger millet) flour
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ tsp ghee (optional but recommended for flavor & easier rolling)
  • ¼–½ tsp salt (optional)
  • (Optional healthy additions)
    • 1–2 tbsp cooked tur dal water / veggie stock (for extra nutrition)
    • 1 tsp flaxseed powder or chia seeds (optional)

🥣 Instructions

1. Boil water

  • In a heavy-bottomed pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
  • Add salt and ½ tsp ghee.

2. Mix ragi slurry (important for lump-free mudde)

  • In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp ragi flour with ¼ cup water to make a smooth paste.
  • Add this paste to the boiling water while stirring — this prevents lumps.

3. Add remaining ragi flour

  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Add the rest of the ragi flour in one go.
  • Do NOT stir immediately; let it steam for 1 minute.

4. Stir and cook

  • With a sturdy spoon (or mudde katti), mix vigorously until it forms a smooth dough-like ball.
  • Cook covered for 3–4 minutes on low heat.

5. Shape the mudde

  • Wet your palms with cold water or apply a drop of ghee.
  • Roll the hot ragi mixture into smooth balls.

✔️ Healthy Tips

  • Add dal water instead of plain water for protein boost.
  • Use minimal ghee—just enough for shaping (optional).
  • Great to pair with:
    • Sambar
    • Bassaru
    • Chicken or mutton saaru
    • Coconut chutney + rasam

🍽️ Nutrition Benefits

  • High in fiber → good for digestion
  • Rich in calcium & iron
  • Low glycemic index → diabetic-friendly
  • Gluten-free

Fresh & Healthy Dal Salad Recipe

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⭐ Serves: 2–3

⭐ Ready in: 25 minutes

🛒 Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 1 cup cooked dal (Chana dal, moong dal (whole or split), masoor dal (whole or split), kala chana, kabuli chana, whole masoor, and rajma are the best dals to use in dal salads.)
  • 1 small cucumber, diced
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • ½ red onion, finely chopped
  • ½ capsicum (any color), diced
  • 2–3 tbsp fresh coriander or parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup boiled corn (optional)
  • ¼ cup pomegranate seeds (optional, adds sweetness)
  • A handful of lettuce or baby spinach (optional)

For the Dressing

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (or lime juice)
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 tsp mustard ( Dijon or regular )
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ tsp cumin powder (optional — adds great flavor)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the lentils

  • Cook dal until they are soft but not mushy.
    (Boil ½ cup raw lentils with water for 15–20 minutes or use pre-cooked ones.)
  • Drain and let them cool.

2. Chop the veggies

  • Dice cucumber, tomato, onion, capsicum, and chop herbs.

3. Make the dressing

  • In a small bowl, whisk together:
    Olive oil + lemon juice + mustard + garlic + honey + cumin + salt + pepper.

4. Combine everything

  • Add cooked dal to a large bowl.
  • Toss in all chopped vegetables, herbs, and optional add-ins.
  • Pour the dressing over and mix gently.

5. Serve

  • Serve immediately or chill for 20 minutes for deeper flavor.
  • Great as a snack, side dish, or light lunch!

💚 Why this salad is super healthy

  • High plant-based protein
  • Great source of fiber → keeps you full
  • Low-fat, nutrient-rich
  • Perfect for weight loss & meal prep

Healthy Kala Chana Tikki Chaat(No-Fry Version)

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🍛 Ingredients (Indian-style but healthified)

For the Tikkis

  • 1 cup kala chana (black chickpeas), soaked overnight
  • 1 medium sweet potato or regular potato (boiled & mashed)
  • ¼ cup oats flour (ground oats) — Indian healthy binding
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1–2 green chilies, chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tsp jeera (cumin) powder
  • 1 tsp dhaniya (coriander) powder
  • ½ tsp red chili powder
  • ½ tsp amchur (dry mango powder)
  • 1 tsp chaat masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
  • A few drops of oil for brushing

For the Chaat Toppings (Indian Street Style)

  • Homemade curd, whisked with a pinch of salt + pinch of sugar
  • Green chutney (coriander, mint, green chili, lemon, salt)
  • Sweet chutney (imli + a little jaggery)
  • Finely chopped onion
  • Finely chopped tomato
  • Roasted jeera powder
  • Chaat masala
  • Red chili powder
  • Coriander leaves
  • Pomegranate seeds (optional but healthy)
  • Roasted chana dal / crushed peanuts instead of sev for a healthy crunch

🍳 How to Make It (Indian Method)

1. Cook Kala Chana

  • Pressure cook soaked kala chana with a little salt (4–5 whistles).
  • Drain completely.
  • Mash slightly or pulse in mixer once (keep some texture).

2. Prepare the Tikki Dough

Mix together:

  • Crushed chana
  • Mashed sweet potato/potato
  • Onion + ginger + chili
  • Spices (jeera, dhaniya, red chili, chaat masala, amchur)
  • Oats flour for binding

Taste and adjust spices (Indian tikkis are usually tangy + spicy).

3. Shape & Cook

Air Fryer (healthiest Indian style)

  • Shape tikkis
  • Brush with 2–3 drops of oil
  • Air fry at 180°C for 12–15 mins
  • Flip halfway

Tawa (Indian home style, low oil)

  • Heat a cast-iron tawa
  • Brush lightly with oil
  • Cook tikkis on medium flame
  • Press gently to make them crisp on both sides

🍽️ Assemble the Indian Chaat

On a plate:

  1. Place 2–3 hot tikkis.
  2. Spoon over curd.
  3. Add green chutney + imli-jaggery chutney.
  4. Sprinkle onion, tomato.
  5. Add chaat masala, roasted jeera powder, red chili powder.
  6. Add roasted peanuts/chana dal for crunch.
  7. Garnish with dhania + pomegranate.

❤️ Healthy Tips (Indian Cooking Style)

  • Use sweet potato to avoid too many carbs.
  • Add sprouts on top for a protein boost.
  • Use homemade curd — lighter and fresher.
  • Avoid sev to make it weight-loss friendly.
  • Add lemon juice before serving for an authentic Indian tang.

⭐ Why This Recipe Is Healthy

  • High in plant protein + fiber
  • Low oil (no deep frying)
  • Low glycemic index
  • Gluten-free (if using besan)
  • Great for weight loss & digestion

Pregnancy-Friendly Date Milk

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk (preferably pasteurized, full-fat or low-fat)
  • 2–3 soft dates (pitted)
  • A pinch of cardamom (optional)

Instructions

  1. Clean the dates
    Rinse them well and remove the pits.
  2. Boil the milk with dates
    • Add milk to a small saucepan.
    • Add the dates.
    • Bring to a gentle boil.
  3. Simmer
    Simmer for 5–10 minutes so the dates release flavor and natural sweetness.
  4. Remove the dates
    Lift the dates out with a spoon (or strain the milk).
  5. Serve
    Enjoy warm. You can drink it in the morning or at bedtime.

Why This Is Good During Pregnancy

  • Natural iron from dates (even when dates are removed, some minerals infuse into the milk).
  • Energy + mild sweetness without added sugar.
  • Warm milk can help relaxation and better sleep.

Safety Notes (Important)

Low-Fat Dates Milkshake (Healthy & Easy)

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Ingredients (1 serving)

  • 1 cup low-fat milk (can be warm or chilled)
  • 2–3 soft dates (Medjool or regular; remove seeds)
  • ½ cup water or a few ice cubes (optional for thinner texture)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon or cardamom (optional, for flavor)
  • 1 tsp chia seeds (optional, adds thickness & nutrition)

Instructions

  1. Soak the dates in warm water for 10 minutes to soften (skip if already soft).
  2. Add milk + soaked dates to a blender.
  3. Add cinnamon/cardamom if using.
  4. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  5. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding one extra date if needed.
  6. Serve immediately.

Tips to keep it low-fat & healthier

  • Use low-fat or skimmed milk for fewer calories.
  • Limit to 2–3 dates if you want lower sugar.
  • For extra thickness without fat: add ½ frozen banana slice or chia gel (optional).
  • Want it cold? Blend with 2–3 ice cubes instead of adding more milk.