Just two ingredients! Watermelon and lemon/lime juice. Freeze and scrape periodically for this cooling dessert. You will never go back to eating sugary, artificial shaved ice. With some creativity, make your own versions with different fruit combos – watermelon & raspberry, orange & grapefruit and so on. Cut up a sweet watermelon and blend itContinueContinue reading “Watermelon Granita”
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Mint Julep Lemonade
This is a perfect summer drink! Enjoy it virgin or with a dash of vodka for a refreshing cocktail. Since you can make a big batch in advance, its perfect for summer parties. Kids and adults can both enjoy their own versions. Prepare mint syrup as follows and let it cool to room temperature beforeContinueContinue reading “Mint Julep Lemonade”
Chocolate-Banana-Avocado Pudding
This quick pudding takes just minutes to whip up. Banana, avocado, walnuts and almond milk mixed with Breakfast Essentials. That’s it! To a Vitamix or Blendtec, add 2 medium sized ripe bananas sliced, 1 ripe avocado chopped, 3/4 to 1 cup milk and 2 packets of Breakfast Essentials rich milk chocolate powder. Start with 1/2ContinueContinue reading “Chocolate-Banana-Avocado Pudding”
Dal Baati
Dal means lentil or legume soup, this particular one made with five kinds of lentils. Baati is a dumpling made with wheat flour, semolina, and lots of ghee (aka clarified butter). There is something magical about dal poured over baatis and eaten with more ghee! So how are the baatis made? The good news isContinueContinue reading “Dal Baati”
Fueling Our Life Forces (Part 2)
Read Part 1 of this series. With today’s busy lifestyles, balancing nutrition every single day is next to impossible! What if we did that in a slightly larger unit of time, say like a week? Will that become less stressful and more enjoyable? Weekly Nutrition Balancing I like the visual representation of ‘healthy eating’ fromContinueContinue reading “Fueling Our Life Forces (Part 2)”
Serrano Pepper Chutney
Wet chutneys are a way of preserving food for a few weeks. They are very versatile when it comes to usage, and add a ton of flavor to food. Pair them as an accompaniment with plain steamed rice and flat breads. Or, use them as flavorings in other recipes. The possibilities are endless! The serranoContinueContinue reading “Serrano Pepper Chutney”
Fueling Our Life Forces (Part 1)
Ramdas, a famous 17th century saint in India has composed the most beautiful verse about eating and our relationship with food. I have heard it numerous times since childhood. But it wasn’t until recently that I fully internalized the meaning. The last two lines particularly have become a core value of DuéPasti lifestyle. “Food isContinueContinue reading “Fueling Our Life Forces (Part 1)”
Blueberry Yogurt Mousse
A yogurt based mousse is called shrikhand in India. The traditional flavor varieties include saffron and mango. But we decided to try a blueberry version. The color and flavor turned out to be heavenly! It stays well for couple of weeks in the refrigerator. Drain 2 lbs of greek yogurt overnight to thicken it. WeContinueContinue reading “Blueberry Yogurt Mousse”
Sesame Chilli Buddha Bowl
A feast for the eyes and the taste buds. That’s probably the best way we can describe this bowl. Asian-inspired, it has the goodness of quinoa, brown rice, green beans, carrots, avocado and egg. Use sesame chilli oil as per your taste, dialing the spiciness up or down. Cook brown rice and quinoa simultaneously butContinueContinue reading “Sesame Chilli Buddha Bowl”
Seasoned Sweet Potato Fries (Baked)
Cooking Time: About 45-50 minutes Loaded with the goodness of sweet potatoes, these sauteed and baked fries are a favorite in our home. A special seasoning gives a bit of spicy kick and balances out the sweetness. Peel 2 large sweet potatoes and cut up into medium fry-sized sticks; thicker pieces get mushy when baked.ContinueContinue reading “Seasoned Sweet Potato Fries (Baked)”
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