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.

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.

Sabja (Basil seeds) and Mango Pudding

Dessert for breakfast or breakfast as dessert!

The best thing about summers in India is Mango. And yeah, to beat the heat of summer is Sabja.

These little seeds are black in color and look similar to their western cousin-chia seeds. Sabja seeds have exceptional health benefits and known to have high medicinal value. Moreover, this has cooling properties, so used in many beverages and desserts to sustain the heat during Indian summers.

Mixing mango and sabja turns out such a simple no-cook dessert which can be whipped up in no-time. This is just to try and make the best use of season and seasonal fruits.

Spiced Buttermilk~Chaas~Majjiga

Summer is at its peak. Already crossed 40 degrees here and it’s very essential to be hydrated. These days, I have been making a big batch of Buttermilk as a substitute to water, which aids in better digestion too. With addition of ginger, cumin and curry leaf, besides an enhanced taste, the goodness is known to be multiplied.

Matar Paneer Curry

I hope all of us agree to the well said quote “The way to a man's heart is through his stomach”.

“This is an exotic restaurant style matar-paneer”, exactly what the hubby says each time after having this. You may also win your loved one’s heart by following this post at the comfort of your own kitchen.

There are a few combinations like aloo-matar, aloo-gobi, palak-paneer and so on, which are obviously made in heaven. One among them is matar-paneer. Here is a simple and quick recipe, which tastes like the one in restaurant, but a low fat version.

Chocolate Bark

… Coz, love is in the air!

Chocolate is an awesome way to someone’s heart, and chocolate combined with nuts is like staying there forever. Here is an easy-peasy sweet treat for your valentine… the Chocolate Bark.

Korrala Payasam ~ Foxtail Millet Pudding with Coconut & Nuts

Foxtail millet is the second-most widely planted species of millet. In South India, it has been a staple diet among people since ancient times. Foxtail millets are ideal for reducing cholesterol, controlling blood sugar, and aiding metabolism rate. High in anti-oxidants, this wonder food helps in getting rid of toxins in the body. These are also high in dietary fiber, which aids in proper breakdown of food assisting in better digestion. These are free of gluten, unlike rice and wheat. In addition, it helps in keeping the glycemic index (the rate at which blood sugar level spikes up after eating) low. Therefore, these millets maintain a balance in the body.

Try out this simple dish to fulfill your sweet tooth, minimizing your guilt.