Streusel Blueberry Cake

Streusel Topping: 1/2 Cup flour (maida) 1/4 Cup sugar 1/2 Cup cold unsalted butter, cut into smaller pieces Cake: 1 Cup of flour (maida) 1/2 Cup sugar (granulated) 1/2 Cup of butter (use butter at room temperature) 2 Tablespoons of thick cream 2 Eggs (lightly beaten) 1/2 Teaspoon of baking powder 1 Cup of blueberries...

Mango Mousse (Veg)

If you are a Mango lover, this is the recipe for you. A perfect combination of taste and texture! Recently, one of the blogger's in Home Bakers Guild (Harini Mukundhan) had shared her version of the Mango Mousse recipe, and I was all excited to try it out myself. So, here goes the Mango Mousse...

Chicken Greek Yogurt/Curd Salad

If your diet requires you to focus less on carbohydrates and more on proteins, then this Chicken yogurt/curd salad is the best choice. It's tasty, fresh, lower on calories and super scrumptious. Replacing mayonnaise with yogurt/curd is always a healthier choice, unless, you are allergic to dairy products. Combine the chicken with veggies to turn...

Egg Muffins

  Egg is the best diet for breakfast. The protein and fat in eggs helps sustain your energy levels, keeping you satisfied for longer time. Eggs are easy to cook and if baked, they turn out to be super healthy and delicious. Preparation Time: 35 mins Ingredients: 5 Large eggs (gently beaten and salted) 1...

Bell Pepper, Paneer and Broccoli Soup

Serves: 2 Preparation Time: 15 mins Ingredients: 5-6 Small florets of broccoli 1 Red bell pepper (green bell pepper can be used too) 10 Paneer cubes (cottage cheese) 4-5 Pods of garlic (peeled) 1/2 Teaspoon of freshly grated ginger 1 Teaspoon of Olive oil 1 Teaspoon of lemon juice 1/2 Teaspoon of black pepper powder...

Moong dal/Green or Yellow Gram Salad

Given a choice, I would never touch raw vegetables/lentils my entire life. However, the doctor says that salads are the best source of nutrients and helps balance the meal. This salad is a tribute to my Uncle, Late. Prof. Venkatanna (IIT Kharagpur) who was always a guardian and a friend. Every Summer, he used to...

Avocado-Pomegranate Milkshake-No Added Sugar

Avocado is considered as one of the healthiest fruit. This fruit makes excellent milkshakes and is loved by all. I wanted to experiment the Avocado milkshake in its healthiest form. Avoiding sugar helps cut down the calorie intake. Keeping this in mind, I tried adding Pomegranates to balance the sweetness of the drink. The experiment...