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Bhatura (deep fried Indian bread) – No Yeast

Bhatura (deep fried Indian bread) – No Yeast

Bhatura is an Indian flatbread which is usually made from all purpose flour. It is leveled with baking soda and yogurt and then deep fried. It is commonly served with chole (chick pea curry). And is a perfect treat when it is raining and chilly 

Orange Muffins

Orange Muffins

Orange flavor is my mom’s favorite and I have tried it in cakes, muffins, cookies, bars and some Indian sweets as well. Here is one recipe from that collection. This recipe is for a 6 cavity muffin tray. Double the recipe for 12 cavity tray. 

Mediterranean Crackers

Mediterranean Crackers

These baked crackers are usually gone as soon as they were made. They are easy to make and can be stored at room temperature in an airtight for up to 2 weeks. And did I mention they are baked.

Peach Dessert Pizza

Peach Dessert Pizza

I try to use fresh seasonal fruits as much as I can in my desserts. Stone fruits are easy to incorporate into various baked and non-baked desserts. One such dessert is peach tart. This pizza is not overly sweet and works well even with tart 

Smashed Avocado on Toast (with Egg)

Smashed Avocado on Toast (with Egg)

Here is a simple and quick breakfast – avocado smash toast with egg. It is not just super fast to make but very healthy and delicious. This toast can be enjoyed without egg as well, just omit egg in the recipe. Avocados are nutritionally dense 

Sweet and Tangy Chutney/Sauce

Sweet and Tangy Chutney/Sauce

A simple sweet and sour chutney/sauce made with Karonda (Carissa Carandas). Carissa Carandas is a species of flowering shrub in the family Apocynaceae. It produces berry-sized fruits that are commonly used as a condiment in Indian pickles and spices. (source: Wikipedia). It is rich in 

Potato Halwa

Potato Halwa

Halwa is an Indian sweet dish made with vegetables like carrot, beetroot or flours like wheat, semolina boiled with milk or water. Often nuts and cardamom, rose petals, coconut powder are added for flavor and garnish. This halwa is made with potato or aloo flakes 

Almond Butter Toast, Egg and Carrots

Almond Butter Toast, Egg and Carrots

Almond butter is an excellent source of Vitamin E and healthy fats. Eggs are an excellent source of protein. They also contain good amounts of Vitamin D. It is known that eggs protein is not destroyed upon heating. Egg can be cooked in any form