Banana mini muffins with Rye and Oats

   Not the standard banana muffin, but if eating healthy is a priority, try this out with your own substitutions. This did not have the normal sweetness to it as I reduced the added sugar considerably. I would have added dates if I had them on hand.  My recipe. 1C Oats 1C Rye Flour 1/2Continue reading “Banana mini muffins with Rye and Oats”

Ragi (Finger Millet) Idli

   These idlis were yummy. And very easy to make. So without much ado, here’s the recipe Ingredients 1 cup whole Urad Dal 1 cup idli rice  3 cups sprouted finger millet flour (ragi) Method Wash and soak urad Dal and rice separately. Soak for 6-8 hrs. Grind urad Dal until light and fluffy withContinue reading “Ragi (Finger Millet) Idli”

Our Regular South Indian dinner

   Well, title says ‘Regular’ only because South Indian lunch/dinner is mostly rice, vegetables and a gravy/stew/soup with lentils. But the non-regular part of the plate was the way in which my husband served himself…looks modern and pulled together like an entree served at an upscale restaurant! This plate has rice (basmati), spinach cooked withContinue reading “Our Regular South Indian dinner”

Gluten free pizza…

Its difficult to imagine pizza tasting good on anything other than the standard crust. We thought so too…. But we were wrong…after trying gluten free pizza flour mix from our grocery store…what???? A few things that I liked about the gluten free flour…no kneading …. I have made regular dough without a mixer during theContinue reading “Gluten free pizza…”