Archana's Veg Food Chronicles

Have you tried this version of Poha for your breakfast yet???  There is this masala called Jeeravan which is sprinkled on the regular kanda poha which brings in the twist. Sharing the masala recipe here ..  Ingredients Jeera 2 tsp Dhaniya 11/2 tsp Black peppercorn 3-4  Dalchini stick 1 small Javitri 1 small Red chilli dried 3-4  Nutmeg powder 1/4tsp Black salt 1/2 tsp Nutmeg powder 1/4 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp Dry ginger powder 1/4 tsp Asafoetida 1 pinch Aamchur powder 1/4 tsp 1.Just dry roast the whole spices and grind into a smooth powder.  2.Add in the remaining spice powders and mix well.  3.This masala is to be sprinkled on your regular Poha along with some Sev, coriander leaves 😋😋 #poha #indoripoha😋 #indoripohamasala 

 Mini Sabudana Thalipeeth ✨ For all those who are fasting this Navratri, sharing this easiest thalipeeth recipe  INGREDIENTS: Sabudana 1/2 cup  Water for soaking  Potato 1 grated Peanuts 1/4 cup Green chillies 1-2 Cumin seeds 1 tsp Oil 1 tsp Hing a pinch Ginger peeled 1/2 inch Water  Oil  INSTRUCTION: 👉🏻 Wash and Soak Sabudana overnight 👉🏻 Roast Peanuts on low flame until brown. 👉🏻 Remove the peel off from the roasted peanuts. 👉🏻 In a Mixer, add peanuts, cumin seeds, hing, ginger, and blend to make a coarse powder. 👉🏻 Grate potato using a grater. 👉🏻 Strain water from sabudana , add this coarse powder, grated potato,salt , oil , water and make a stiff dough. 👉🏻 Smear oil on a Tava.Take a small lemon sized ball of the dough and make a mini thalipeeth on the tava. You can make 2 at a time side by side. 👉🏻 Cook it covered on one side for 1 minute on low flame . Sprinkle oil and flip to cook on the other side till it turns golden brown and crispy...

Holi Special 🎨Thandai Daliya Kheer  ( Vegan, Refined sugar free)🎉 Why not indulge in a healthy thandai flavoured daliya kheer which is not only fibre rich but absolutely nourishing and guiltfree. I have added some fruits and dried roses to make a colourful holi dessert.Do try this for a quick healthy treat..📌 For Thandai Masala 💜 Almonds 2 tbsp 🧡 Dried Roses 4-5 💚 Black peppercorns 6-8 💛 poppy seeds 1 tbsp 💓 Cardamom 4-5 ❤ Saffron a pinch For Kheer 🔖Almond milk 21/2 cups 🔖Daliya/Broken wheat 5 tbsp 🔖Maple syrup 1/4 cup 🔖Thandai masala powder 2tsp 🏷Make a powder of the ingredients given under Thandai masala to make thandai powder. 🏷 Heat a pan, add almond milk, daliya, maple syrup , stir and cook well for  30 mins on low flame with lid closed. Serve immediately and decorate with colourful fruits

  Baked Cranberry-Coconut-Jaggery wholewheat Gujiyas🎊🎉 Happy Holi to everyone celebrating!! These baked Karanjis became our delicious holi treat. I thought of stuffing them with something different. I had these dried cranberries in my Fridge. So I came up with this idea of dried cranberries, jaggery, and desiccated coconuts along with some thandai powder. They were super delicious crispy and gone in no time.!!😅 Recipe: (Makes 10-12 gujiyas) ↪Making the whole wheat dough:  Take 1 cup whole wheat flour, 2 tbsp ghee, 1 tsp coconut sugar, 1/4 tsp salt. Make a stiff dough using warm water as required. Keep aside. ↪Making the stuffing: In a blender, add 1/3 cup dried cranberries, 3/4 cup Jaggery powder, 3/4 cup dedicated coconut 1 tbsp homemade thandai powder, 1/2tbsp cardamom powder. Blend into a sticky paste. Keep aside. ↪Preheat Oven at 390 degrees F  ↪ On parchment paper, Roll a small portion of the dough into a big circle. Using a large cookie cu...

  Tamarind Poha: A Tangy Twist on a Classic Breakfast Poha, a beloved breakfast dish in India, typically features flattened rice sautéed with spices, vegetables, and sometimes nuts. One delightful variation is Tamarind Poha from Karnataka , which adds a tangy twist that elevates the traditional flavors. It is no onion no garlic breakfast recipe.This dish is not only quick to prepare but also a fantastic way to kickstart your day. Here’s how to make this delicious Tamarind Poha at home. Ingredients Flattened rice (poha) : 2 cups (thick variety) Tamarind pulp : 2 tablespoons Oil 2 tbsp Red chilies : 1-2,  (adjust to taste) Mustard seeds : 1 teaspoon Curry leaves : 8-10 Hing 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder : ½ teaspoon Salt : to taste Peanuts : ¼ cup (optional) Jaggery 1-2 tbsp Methi powder 1/2 tsp Sarina pudi / Rasam Powder 1 tsp Fresh coriander leaves : for garnishing Oil : 2 tablespoons Instructions Prepare the Poha : Rinse the flattened rice in cold water until it so...

These healthy Idlis are a perfect addition to your Breakfast routine because they are easy to make using Barnyard Millet Rava instead of Idly Rava. Addition of millets in Idlis increases the nutrition level and the health benefits that we get are innumerable.  I got Barnyard Millet Rava from Indian stores here in USA . You can use any other millet Rava that is available in stores near you. I have been experimenting with Idli batter from a long time now and this is one of the successful experiments and so sharing with you all. INGREDIENTS;   Barnyard millet rava 2 cups Urad dal 4 cups Soaked medium poha 1/4 cup Methi powder 1 tsp Water required for grinding Baking Soda 1 pinch Salt to taste 🌫 Wash & Soak Urad dal for 6-7 hours in enough water. 🌫Wash & Soak Barnyard Millet Rava in water for 2 hours. Soak poha in some water. 🌫 Grind soaked Urad dal with soaked poha and methi seeds powder into a smooth batter. 🌫Add this to Soaked Millet Rava and mix well. Keep in a war...