Vegetarian Recipes

Just like fruits, jackfruit’s seeds are edible and are nutritious. When boiled these seeds taste like boiled potatoes. It is rich in iron, contains Vitamin A, rich in protein. Seeds are useful in skin rejuvenation, hair growth, for anemia, to build strength and is aphrodisiac too! During season, seeds can be collected, dried and stored for non-seasonal uses.

Try this healthy, delicious foxtail millet idli recipe with sambar and chutney at home.

Diwali is auspicious festival for Hindus. It is also known as Deepavali festival meaning Festival of Lights. While families and friends gather to celebrate this festival, both delicious sweets and other snack items occupy dinner table on festival nights. On this auspicious time, prepare dates (kajoor) halwa for celebration.

Amla (Indian gooseberry) is rich in vitamin C and has many health benefits.

Finger millet popularly known as ragi is gaining popularity globally because of its adaptability as well as rich nutrients. It is used in Southeast Asia and Africa for centuries. Ragi flour can be used to make varieties of dishes. Traditional finger millet ball is popular dish in Southern region of India. Ragi bread, buiscuits, dry papadams, rotti, bread, ragi malt drink and cereal are some of the ragi based food products. Ragi idli is breakfast item which is health and low in calories.

This Diwali, try this very simple and easy protein rich Almond laddoo (Badam laddoo) recipe.

Bottle gourd is a good vegetable that promotes healthy weight loss

Plantain is close relatives of banana. Raw green big sized fruits, similar to banana. Plantains are more starchier and contains less sugar compared to banana.