Ultimate Superfood Pancakes

Moringa & matcha make these pancakes incredibly nutritious, impart a beautiful green color. Both these ingredients are highly potent, with a strong taste and smell. So the trick is to use in the right proportions & mask with other healthy ingredients in a balanced fashion. Moringa oleifera is a plant that is often called the drumstickContinue reading "Ultimate Superfood Pancakes"

Watermelon Granita

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 itContinue reading "Watermelon Granita"

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 beforeContinue 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 1/2Continue 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 isContinue 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' fromContinue 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 serranoContinue 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 isContinue 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. WeContinue 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 butContinue reading "Sesame Chilli Buddha Bowl"