Whether you are feeding 2 or 20, this is an easy salad to put together. Its delicious and nutritious without being overwhelming. Here is the basic recipe along with some ideas for variations and ingredient swaps. Teach your kids to make this and they will thank you ……. at some point in life. Cooking Time:ContinueContinue reading “Fig Jalapeno Festive Salad”
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Empowerment
It appears everywhere but it’s rarely found. Everyone talks about it but very few put it into practice. Most people want it for themselves but are clueless about how to give it to others. Then there is utter confusion about employee vs women vs social vs youth empowerment. As a matter of fact, I thinkContinueContinue reading “Empowerment”
Khandeshi Thecha
Recipe Courtesy: Pallavee Amdekar Khandeshi thecha is very famous in certain parts of central/western India. This is a little twist on my mom’s traditional recipe. It can be used as spicy salsa with chips, tacos, etc. This recipe needs several different ingredients that are listed below. Green chillis – 17 or 18 Garlic cloves peeledContinueContinue reading “Khandeshi Thecha”
Fruit & Nut Salad
Recipe Courtesy: Pallavee Amdekar A bowl of goodness! It’s a wonderful natural treat on a hot summer day. The ground dates and almonds give sweetness and thickness to the milk. Gulab and kewara jal impart a nice cooling fragrance; both these ingredients are traditional summer staples in south Asia. This recipe needs several different ingredientsContinueContinue reading “Fruit & Nut Salad”
Butternut Squash Soup
Recipe Courtesy: Rupa Goray Joshi This simple soup is perfect for the fall season. Chock full of nutrition and bursting with flavor, it’s a great go-to meal. This recipe needs several different ingredients that are listed below. Butternut squash cubes (peeled) – 2 cups Carrot chopped (peeled) – 1 cup Mini red bell peppers -ContinueContinue reading “Butternut Squash Soup”
Sanvi’s Mung Beans Salad
Recipe & Narration Courtesy: Sanvi Patwardhan I prepared this mung beans salad for the DuéPasti kids wellness workshop. I had a lot of fun sprouting the beans and making the salad! Here is the recipe. Take 1 cup of sprouted mung beans. Add a pinch of chili powder, a pinch of salt, half of aContinueContinue reading “Sanvi’s Mung Beans Salad”
Curried Spinach & Dill
Recipe Courtesy: Pallavee Amdekar We are always looking for new ways to incorporate dark green vegetables into our meals. This is a delicious way to bring dill into your repertoire of leafy greens. This recipe needs several different ingredients that are listed below. Chopped Dill- 1 cup Chopped spinach- 3 cups Peanuts – 1/4 cupContinueContinue reading “Curried Spinach & Dill”
Chocolate-Almond-Date Torte
Nutrition-dense and sinfully delicious, you will feel great about eating this torte. It’s also gluten-free, and a good source of fiber & protein. If you aren’t particularly fond of dates, substitute with organic sugar (usually 2 – 3 tbsp for 8 dates), but eliminating dates reduces fiber and potassium. Ingredients list is as follows. 2ContinueContinue reading “Chocolate-Almond-Date Torte”
Fresh Fruit Pops
Recipe Courtesy: Pallavee Amdekar Made with fresh fruit & a little sugar to balance the tartness. It’s a super easy summer activity & oh-so-delicious treat for kids! 1 cup of sliced and tightly packed fresh sweet strawberries. 2 tbsp lemon/lime juice and 3/4 tbsp powdered sugar. Puree the strawberries along with everything else on pulseContinueContinue reading “Fresh Fruit Pops”
Tandoori Bowl & Wraps
Bowl or wrap? Why not both? The building blocks for are inspired by Tandoori Indian flavors, and can be served with rice in a bowl, or with roti or naan wrap. Either way, the flavor and nutrition quotient is through the roof! Cut paneer into small cubes and boil in salted water for about 5ContinueContinue reading “Tandoori Bowl & Wraps”
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