Thursday, June 30, 2016

No-oil Coconut Flax seeds Chutney


The age old flax seeds are back in trend these days due to its exceptionally high nutritional value. These tiny seeds are one of the ancient super foods. Studies say that consuming them in the right way could help improve digestion, give clear skin, lower cholesterol, balance hormones, fight cancer and promote weight loss. These brown colored seeds are the richest sources of plant based omega-3 fatty acids. Moreover, flax seeds are gluten-free. Ensure that these seeds are chewed properly; else they can go undigested, and flushed out of the system. So, it is always better to use this in a ground form to get the maximum benefits.


Here is a simple and quick coconut chutney with flax seeds to go well with your ildly, dosa, and many more. Enjoy your breakfast with a healthy twist. Please note that this is a no-oil coconut flax seeds chutney.

Sunday, June 26, 2016

Mango Phirni

Phirni is a thick, creamy rice pudding born in Northern India. This is slightly different from the regular kheer, which is made out of whole rice grains. Usually in phirni preparation the rice is soaked, ground, cooked in milk, and then set in individual earthen dishes. This setting gives the pudding a very different earthy flavor.


Now, as the season has given lot of mangoes, it is unfair not to include this king of fruits in any dish or every dish. So, here comes another summer treat in Mango Phirni.