Archana's Veg Food Chronicles

Moongdal Laddoos: A Delicious and Nutritious Treat Laddoos are a popular Indian sweet treat made with various ingredients such as flour, semolina, or lentils. One such variety is the Moongdal Laddoo, which is not only delicious but also highly nutritious. In this blog post, we will delve into the details of Moongdal laddoos, their benefits, and provide you with a simple recipe to make them at home. Moongdal, also known as Mung beans or green gram, is a nutrient-rich pulse that has been a part of Indian cuisine for centuries. It is highly valued for its high protein content, essential amino acids, dietary fiber, and numerous vitamins and minerals. Incorporating Moongdal into laddoos makes for a delectable treat that offers a range of health benefits. Here are a few advantages of consuming Moongdal laddoos: 1. High Protein Content: Moongdal laddoos are an excellent source of plant-based protein, making them an ideal snack for ve

   Who loves strawberries??? I love them the most. And apart from eating them raw, baking scones. I also love to eat this Strawberry shortcake Trifles. This is one of the exotic desserts that I feel I missed before eating.And it is super simple to make.Includes a sweet vanilla cake, layers of fresh strawberries and fluffy whipped cream.These are served in the individual cups for a fun party or after dinner treat. So let's see what are the ingredients required... Firstly you need a shortcake layer, then whipped cream frosting, and of course strawberries...Thats it!! Makes 2 glass cups INGREDIENTS: Leftover Shortcake / Chocolate Cake  Heavy Whipping cream 1/2 carton Strawberries 10 to 15 Powdered sugar  1 cup +2 tsp Vanilla 1tsp INSTRUCTION: 1.Firstly Cut the pound cake/Chocolate cake into rounds using a cookie cutter..make sure it fits the glass jar in which you will be serving. 2.Now let's make the whipped cream frosting.. Place a medium-sized bowl (pref

Hi Friends Today I am sharing with you all a flourless eggless sugarfree muffins recipe.They are healthy and tasty to eat.I try to bake something which is healthier than the regular muffins. These are eggless, flourless, sugarfree and quick to bake.😊These tasted super delicious. . Ingredients: Ground Granola powder 3 cups @Ezekiel granola Baking powder 21/2 tsp Ginger powder 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp Jaggery powder 1/2 cup Milk 1 cup Yogurt 1/4 cup Vanilla extract 1 tsp Choco chips and hemp seeds(optional) . Preheat oven at 350 degree F. 👉Whisk together in a bowl Granola powder, baking powder, Ginger powder and salt. 👉In another bowl whisk jaggery powder ,Milk,yogurt,and vanilla extract. 👉Add dry ingredients into wet ingredients to make the batter.Combine well.Add choco chips and Hemp seeds to the batter. 👉Pour the batter in cups and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. 👉Cool them for some time. Muffins are ready to serve. . L

Coconut chutney is a South Indian condiment that is a staple in almost every household. It is super easy to make and pairs perfectly with most South Indian breakfast dishes like dosa, idli, vada, and upma.But what do you do when you don't have tender coconut but still want to make a delicious chutney??? DONT WORRY!! Here is a recipe for coconut chutney whichis made using DRY COCONUT either dry coconut flakes  or desiccated coconut that can be easily found in any kitchen.  This simple and flavourful dry coconut chutney recipe is again a recipe curated by my Mother. Perfect for those who love an instant chutney which adds a little bit of spice to their breakfast without the hustle of grating the coconut in the morning. It is a great accompaniment to dosas, idlis, and other South Indian dishes. Additionally, it is a healthy condiment that can be enjoyed guilt-free. You can experiment with the ingredients to suit your taste buds. For inst

Gongura chutney is a flavorful and tangy condiment that is an essential part of Andhra cuisine. Made from the leaves of the sorrel plant, also known as gongura, this chutney is made in karnataka style also. Gongura (Sorrel) leaves chutney is a popular and flavorful condiment in South Indian cuisine. It is made from freshly picked gongura leaves, which are tangy and flavorful, and are combined with a few basic ingredients to create this delicious chutney. The gongura plant is widely grown in India and can be easily found in local markets. It is rich in vitamins and minerals and is known for its numerous health benefits. The leaves are used in many different forms of cooking, but making chutney is one of the most popular. The result is a bright, tangy, and flavorful chutney that is perfect for pairing with a variety of dishes. It can be served as a condiment alongside rice, dal, or curry. It can also be used as a spread on sandw

  Cheese dips are not always unhealthy is what I would love to tell here by presenting you this recipe. It is completely vegan, sugar free and so guilt free.   Cashew is the magic ingredient here that gives this dip it's creamy texture and nutritional yeast gives it that cheesy flavour and texture.  Nutritional yeast is a activated yeast usually comes in the form of granules and flakes.It is a great source of vitamins and minerals and good for weight loss too. If you don't have access to it then feel free to substitute with vegan parmesan cheese. Tahini is one ingredient that's packed with amazing nutrition and flavours from sesame seeds. A must have in every pantry and can be used in so many dishes. Here it gives a nice flavour and increases the nutritional value of this dip. You can make this dip ahead of time, store in refrigerator and serve them in parties along with tortilla chips. Just soak the cashews before and then it's just a m

Hello there…. Thanks for stopping by my Blog. Posting after a long time but this one soup is so perfect for weight loss and very easy to make as well .  Quick Recipe: 🥣 Soak 1 cup of Horsegram in 2 cups water overnight. 🥣 Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles and lower the flame for 4-5 mins before offing the flame. 🥣In a large vessel, add 1tbsp oil, 1 chopped garlic, 1tsp jeera, 2 finely chopped collard green leaves, and saute. 🥣Now add the cooked horsegram, along with it's water. Add spices like turmeric powder, coriander powder, ginger powder, salt, Tamarind Jaggery paste, Jaggery, and mix well. 🥣 Using a blender, blend the cooked lentils a few times so they are just mashed. 🥣 Add 1.5-2 cups Vegetable broth and continue to cook for 5-10 mins on low flame. 🥣Check the taste and add more jaggery/salt if needed. 🥣 Serve as a soup or with Rice Do give me your feedback and tag me @archanasvegfoodchronicles if you make it and post on Instagram.