Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Green Chana Chat

This high protein no fat chat gives high satisfaction and high nutritious too, without adding on calories. High protein will make you feel full for longer time and that way it is good for weight watchers.

Category :Vegan, Fat-free, Gluten free
 Preparation Time : 15 min. 
Cooking time :nil.
 Skill level : Easy
Serves : 4

Ingredients :
2 c green chana, cooked( soaked overnight and cooked until soft)
1 ts thin garlic chutney
1 ts green chili, finely cut
2 tbs finely chopped onion
1 tbs finely chopped cilantro
2 tbs finely chopped tomato
2 tbs finely chopped raw sweet mango(not very sour variety)
1 tbs lime juice or to taste
Sprinkling powders :
1 ts roasted cumin powder
1/2 ts chili powder
1/2 ts black salt
1/2 ts salt

1. Mix everything in a bowl.
2. Take it out in a plate sprinkle powders one by one.
3. Serve it in a paper cone.

Low-fat Potato Wedges Chat

Category :Vegan, low-Fat, Gluten free
 Preparation Time : 15 min. 
Cooking time :nil.
 Skill level : Easy
Serves : 4

Ingredients :
2 c Roasted Potato Wedges
1 ts thin garlic chutney
1 ts peanut  chutney+ 1/2 tbs water
2 tbs tamarind date chutney
3 tbs curd, blended with 1 tbs water
2 tbs pomegranate seeds
2 tbs finely chopped onion
1 tbs finely chopped cilantro
1 tbs sev (optional)
Sprinkling powders :
1 ts roasted cumin powder
1/2 ts chili powder
1/2 ts black salt
1/2 ts salt

1. Arrange the chips on a serving plate
2. Spread onion and pomegranate.
3. Sprinkle cilantro.
4. Pour yogurt and drizzle chutneys on it.
5. Sprinkle powders one by one.
6. If desired top the chat with 1 tbs sev (besan noodles).
7. Enjoy.

Low-fat Garlic potato Wedges( Garlic French Fries)

Kids and adults will love this fries alike and it is low fat.

Category :Vegan, low-Fat, Gluten free
 Preparation Time : 5 min. 
Cooking time :15 min.
 Skill level : Easy
Serves : 4

Ingredients :
2 potatoes cut in 1/4" thick slices
1 ts oil plus more to taste
Seasoning :
1 ts olive oil
1 tbs nutritional yeast(optional)
1 ts Chili Powder
1/2  ts garlic powder
1/2 ts onion powder
1 ts rosemary powder or finely crumbled
salt pepper as needed

1. Heat a nonstick griddle at medium heat.
2. Add potatoes and move them around to coat them with oil.
3. Turn the heat low.
4. Cover and cook until bottom of the potato is golden brown.
5. Turn them gently one by one to brown other sides.
6. Keep the lid open now otherwise it will make chips soft
7. When both sides are done, turn the heat off.
8. Sprinkle olive oil, mix.
9.Sprinkle the seasoning and mix it gently.
10. Enjoy.

Roasted Potato Wedges (French fries)

These low-fat chips are easy to make and are absolutely delicious! This chips works as appetizer, side for Indian bread(roti) or rice, for kids it's fries(of course low in fat) and can be a snack.  If you want you can take other root vegetables also to make chips.

Category :Vegan, low-Fat, Gluten free
 Preparation Time : 5 min. 
Cooking time :15 min.
 Skill level : Easy
Serves : 4

Ingredients :
2 potatoes cut in 1/4" thick slices
1 ts oil plus more to taste
salt pepper as needed

1. Heat a nonstick griddle at medium heat.
2. Add potatoes and move them around to coat them with oil.
3. Turn the heat low.
4. Cover and cook until bottom of the potato is golden brown.
5. Turn them gently one by one to brown other sides.
6. Keep the lid open now otherwise it will make chips soft
7. When both sides are done, turn the heat off.
8. Sprinkle salt pepper and squeeze of lemon(optional).
9. Enjoy.

*Low heat cooking is the key to make chips crispy.

Another Raw Sprouted Moong Salad

Category :Raw, Vegan, low-Fat, Gluten free
 Preparation Time :15 min. 
Cooking time : nil
 Skill level : Easy
Serves : 4( on side)

Ingredients :
3 c sprouted moong beans
1 ts spicy green chili, Finely cut
1/4 c white onion, Finely cut(optional)
1/4 c finely cut carrot(optional)
1/2 c cucumber, Finely cut
2 tbs fresh coconut, finely grated
1 tbs lemon juice
1/4 c pomegranate seeds(optional)
1 tbs cilantro, finely chopped
1 tbs vegan sugar
salt pepper to taste

1. Mix all
2. Enjoy.

Raw Sprouted Moong Salad

This complete raw salad can be a quick raw meal if you have moong beans sprouted.
Its delicious, protein rich, healthy and filling.
Category :Raw, Vegan, Fat-free, Gluten free
 Preparation Time :15 min. 
Cooking time : nil
 Skill level : Easy
Serves : 4

Ingredients :
2 c sprouted moong beans
1 ts spicy green chili, Finely cut
1/4 c white onion, Finely cut
1/4 c tomato, Finely cut
1 tbs lemon juice
1/2 ts lemon zest
1/4 c apple , Finely cut
1/4 c pomegranate seeds
1/4 c raw mango, finely diced
1/4 c grapes quartered
1 tbs cilantro, finely chopped
1 tbs vegan sugar
salt pepper to taste

1. Mix all

*For Jain preparation omit the onions.


*Some people don't like adding lemon to the sprouts or eating yogurt on side.(It creates pungent taste). In that case just add 1 tbs sour raw grated mango or mango juice.

Moong salad

My favorite healthy, protein rich dish. If I have taste rich dish like this, I don't need anything else.

Category :Vegan, low-Fat, Gluten free
 Preparation Time : 5 min. 
Cooking time : 5 min.
 Skill level : Easy
Serves : 4

Ingredients :
2 c cooked moong beans
1 ts ghee or vegan butter plus more to taste
Red chili
1 ts Cumin
1 ts Turmeric
1/2 ts Asafoetida
1 ts red chili powder
1 ts coriander powder
1 ts cumin powder
1 ts spicy green chili, Finely cut
1/4 c white onion, Finely cut
1/4 c tomato, Finely cut
2 tbs lemon juice
1/4 c apple , Finely cut
1/4 c pomegranate seeds
1/4 c raw mango, finely diced
1/4 c grapes quartered
1 tbs cilantro, finely chopped
1 tbs vegan sugar
salt 


1. Heat ghee on medium heat.
2. Add cumin seeds and red chili.
3. After 1/2 min. add asafoetida, red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric and cumin powder.
4. Roast for 1/2 min more at low heat.
5. Add moong and salt. 
6. Mix well. Turn the heat off.
7. Mix other ingredients, gently.
8. Serve.

*For Jain preparation omit the onions.
*For adding crunch you can add 1 crushed khakhara(crispy bread) or Sev(horse gram noodles).

Crunchy Veggie Poha

I love adding crunch to my food. Adding crunch without adding calories? This is just perfect recipe for it. This can be a good evening snack or light one dish dinner.

Category :Vegan, low-Fat, Gluten free
 Preparation Time : 5 min. 
Cooking time : 15 min.
 Skill level : Easy
Serves : 4

Ingredients :
2 c extra thick poha (beaten rice)
1/4 c green bell pepper, Finely cut
1 ts spicy green chili, Finely cut
1/4 + 1/4 c white onion, Finely cut
1 ts Turmeric
1/2 ts Asafoetida
1 whole Red chili
1 tbs urad dal
1 tbs chana dal
1 ts mustard seeds
1 ts oil plus more to taste
2 tbs lemon juice
1 tbs sugar
1 Tbs finely chopped mint
2 c mix crunchy veggies, finely chopped(cucumber, white onion, carrots, cabbage, colored bell pepper)
salt 
Garnish
1 tbs finely chopped cilantro

1. Soak poha for 3 min.
2. Drain poha completely for 10 min.
3. Heat oil on medium heat.
4. Add mustard seeds and chanadal.
5Move the content around untill chana dal is light golden-brown.
6. Add urad dal and red chili.
7. Move the content around untill urad dal is light golden-brown.
8. Add asafoetida and turmeric.
7. Roast for 1/2 min more at low heat.
8. Add 1/4 c onion, green chili and bell pepper
9. Roast until onion is translucent.
10. Add poha. 
11. Add rest of the onion, sugar, mint.(if poha feels too dry add 1-2 tbs water)
12. Mix gently until its evenly colored.
13. Add lemon juice and veggies , mix.
14. Turn the heat off.
15. Serve while warm.

*For Jain preparation omit the onions.
*Poha tastes very good with sev(thin chana dal noodles) but it adds some calories from fat.
If desired you can add 1 tbs sev and a squeeze of lemon just before serving.

Fruit Poha

Another dish from my mother-in-law's kitchen. Perfect for banana lovers and people with sweet tooth- With a nice combination of salt, spice, sour, and sweet. 

Category :Vegan, low-Fat, Gluten free
 Preparation Time : 5 min. 
Cooking time : 15 min.
 Skill level : Easy
Serves : 4

Ingredients :
2 c extra thick poha (beaten rice)
1/4 c green bell pepper, Finely cut
1 ts spicy green chili, Finely cut
1/4 + 1/4 c white onion, Finely cut
1 ts Turmeric
1/2 ts Asafoetida
Red chili
1 tbs peanuts
1 ts mustard seeds
1 ts oil plus more to taste
2 tbs lemon juice
2 c mix fruits (banana, apple, orange, pomegranate, grapes etc.), finely diced
salt 

1. Soak poha for 3 min.
2. Drain poha completely for 10 min.
3. Heat oil on medium heat.
4. Add mustard seeds, red chili and peanuts.
5. Move the content around till mustard seeds pop and peanuts are golden-brown.
6. Add asafoetida and turmeric.
7. Roast for 1/2 min more at low heat.
8. Add 1/4 c onion, green chili and bell pepper
9. Roast until onion is translucent.
10. Add poha. 
11. Add rest of the onion.(if poha feels too dry add 1 tbs water)
12. Mix gently until its evenly colored.
13. Add lemon juice and fruits , mix.
14. Turn the heat off.
15. Serve while warm.

*For Jain preparation omit the onions.