One pot vegetarian protein pulao made with easy kitchen stapes ideal for a week day quick meal. Perfect for family dinners and can be made in less than 30 minutes, vegan and high protein meal! Each serving has approx 19g of protein! As a vegetarian i always struggle to hit my protein goals , don’t get me wrong, yes there are plenty of vegetarian sources for protein but it is always a challenge to get a decent amount in one dish, at-least for me. As a serious gym goer and someone who is always looking to build strength (and hence muscle) than just losing weight I always try to plan my protein ..read more

Palak Dal or Dal palak or Spinach dal is a popular dal in India that is very comforting and highly nutritious. This instant pot dal palak is a lifesaver on busy weekdays which can be made in a pressure cooker or slow cooker too. vegan & gluten-free that can be served as a soup or side with rice or roti. I personally don’t like the fact that when it comes to Indian dals, tadka (not tarka!)dal has taken a prominent place across the Indian restaurants globally, especially in the West. Sure I do love tadka dal but there are many other mind blowing flavours odfdals such as this Andhra Gon ..read more

Instant Pot Barley Soup is an easy,nutrient-rich, satisfying, soup made with loads of vegetables. This chunky soup is made FAST in the Instant Pot with mushrooms, leeks, carrots, pearl barley, and a flavorful broth. Dinner served in less than 60 minutes! I used to hate soups for dinner. I’m someone who eats with eyes first and always need my food to fill the plates, liquid foods like thin soups don’t appeal to my eyes as well as stomach. But this chunky barley soup loaded with fresh veggies is an exception. I feel like I’m eating a big meal in a bowl. Hot, soothing and comforting with the ric ..read more

Warm and juicy honey roasted plums dipped in cottage cheese could win your heart at dessert time, try this low-calorie fruity dessert if you are looking to lose weight and have an extreme sweet tooth! Can be made in under 30 minutes! It’s rare that desserts will help you lose weight but these low-calorie honey roasted plums with cottage cheese are an exception. Juicy plums roasted with browned butter and drizzled with honey….Ummm…you gotta try this!! Unbelievable. Even if you don’t like fruits! trust me, trust meeeeeee! No longer I’m making my plums sit on the table for weeks and weeks and ma ..read more

Have leftover pumpkin or trying to lose weight? These healthy baked pumpkin chips are a low-calorie easy to make a snack. If you enjoy the flavour of pumpkin, this is a great alternative to regular potato chips. Vegan and gluten-free. The weather is turning cooler than ever this time of the year here in the UK. We had a bloody cold weather in August and September is already seeming wintery. Pumpkin season is fast approaching and seems like pumpkin flavoured everything is everywhere, while the natural flavour of pumpkin is entirely different. I’m not a fan of lattes not to mention pumpkin spic ..read more

Rice bran is a rich source of proteins, healthy fats, minerals and micronutrients such as B vitamins. Making rice bran juice is extremely simple and takes only 5 minutes (minus the soaking time). It is completely vegan and gluten-free. Never in my life, I have imagined that I would consume rice bran. Rice bran and rice bran juice are served as cattle feed in most countries especially in the country I grew up in, India. Rice bran is extremely cheap and until a few months ago I always thought its a complete cattle feed. Most of the organic health stores now offer bran products such as oat bran ..read more

Making Indian tamarind sauce at home is the cheapest and healthiest way. It is super simple and takes less than 20 minutes (minus soaking time for tamarind)! Use it as a dip for bhajis, samosas, pakoras, drizzle over chaats, poppadoms and salads. Indian chaats and appetizers are quite tempting to resist and one of the main accompaniments is this sweet tamarind chutney also known as tamarind sauce. Little pots of this tamarind chutney along with mint cilantro chutney are often served across all Indian restaurants with poppadums and samosas. Nowadays, bottles of tamarind sauce are commonly appe ..read more

If you are looking for healthy rice recipes for weight loss or diabetics, this pearl barley fried rice is your friend. Egg Fried barley is a wholesome dish made of vegetables, fried eggs and barley that is rich in fibre. Comes quickly in less than 30 minutes if you have cooked barley ready in the fridge! Barley fried rice is my newfound love. My version of this healthy fried rice may not taste as good as your Chinese takeout but, I promise this is the world’s best-fried rice recipe for those of you trying to lose weight. Pan-fried barley with vegetables and eggs can totally compensate for you ..read more

Andhra Aratikaya Fry is a well-loved recipe made of raw bananas and simple spices. An excellent South Indian vegan side dish made in less than 30 minutes! Serve as snack or side dish. Raw banana fry is one of my favourite simple dishes made with unripe green bananas or plantains. Aratikaya = Plantain or raw banana in Telugu Vepudu = stir fry or fry Aratikaya fry or aratikaya vepudu is a famous side dish enjoyed across homes of the South Indian state, Andhra Prades, often paired with rasam or sambar rice. It is also called as vazhakkai fry in Tamilnadu. Aratikaya fry is not deep-fried, complet ..read more

Cooking barley (hulled and pearl ) in Instant Pot or pressure cooker is the fastest and efficient way to cook these hearty ad healthy grains in 20 minutes! Use cooked barley in place of rice, salads, soups, casseroles and all kinds of recipes that call for grains. Barley is a nutty, earthy grain with impressive health benefits. It has a chewy texture and compliments many dishes. Packed with wonderful flavour and full of minerals and nutrients, barley aids in digestion and is also known to be lowering cholesterol levels. There are many benefits of consuming barley and importantly, this humble ..read more