Author Archives: Sakina Patrawala

GRANOLA BITES

INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups oats regular or quick oats 1 cup ground flaxseed 2/3 cup Kellogys 1 cup creamy peanut butter, or other nut butter 1 cup mini chocolate chips, raisins, dried cherries, coconut, chopped nuts or a combination 1/2 cup honey, or agave 2 teaspoons vanilla extract INSTRUCTIONS Combine all ingredients in a large bowl until well mixed. Scoop into balls using a cookie scoop, spoon, or your hands […]

DISCOVER KARELA’S SCERET FLAVOURS

Introduction The vegetable karela, commonly referred to as bitter melon or bitter gourd, has developed a reputation for being unpleasant to eat. Some people find its distinctively bitter flavor repulsive and ask if there is any way to genuinely enjoy this nutritious vegetable? Surprisingly the response is yes! When prepared carefully, karela can be transformed […]

OATS IDLI

INGREDIENTS ▢1 cup oats – quick cooking oats or rolled oats ▢½ cup fine rava (sooji) fine textured ▢½ cup curd ▢1 cup water or add as required ▢ ½ teaspoon baking soda ▢⅓ to ½ cup grated carrot or 1 small to medium-sized carrot ▢1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves  ▢salt as required For Tempering ▢½ to 1 tablespoon oil ▢½ teaspoon mustard seeds ▢½ teaspoon cumin seeds ▢1 teaspoon chana dal – husked, split Bengal gram ▢½ teaspoon crushed black pepper […]