Green Smoothie, Spinach Green Weighloss Smoothie

Follow theyellowdaal Smoothies are a great way to add greens in your diet. This green smoothie is a fast forward way to reach your weigh loss goals. I love this smoothie recipe for my breakfast. Its delicious, filling and full of nutrients. **Since spinach is rich in Iron you will need to consume this smoothie

Tasty Banana Cake Recipe(with eggless option)

Follow theyellowdaal I feel like banana cake is the king of cakes. And its actually one of the most tastiest and yet the easiest cake that you can try. The recipe is literally mix dry with wet ingredients type. And you dont need any fancy ingredients or process to learn. The single most important thing

Peanut Coconut Chutney for dosa & idli

Follow theyellowdaal Peanut coconut chutney is a very versatile one in all chutney. Apart from dosa idli you can serve this chutney with uttapam and it tastes so yum. South Indian cuisine has so many amazing chutneys to accompany food that without them the food is incomplete. The famous coconut chutney is a must try.

How To Make Red Tomato Chutney For Dosa & Idli

Follow theyellowdaal That little bowl of fiery hot and deep red color chutney served with dosa & idli is my favorite. To get the red tomato chutney for dosa and idli just right you need the basic ingredients in place. Now like any other chutney the method or some ingredients could be added or changed

Malai Sooji Ka Chilla, Baby Food 9 months+

Follow theyellowdaal Healthy, tast and nutritious malai sooji ka chilla for babies 9 months+ Malai sooji chilla is nothing but a semolina pancake made with malai (not fresh cream* see notes) although you can make the same chilla with curd as well for a healthier version. It’s perfect weight gain food for babies + the

How To Make Coconut Chutney, Nariyal Ki Chutney

Follow theyellowdaal Ever had a dosa and relished the milky, nutty, tasty coconut chutney! Today we will make Coconut Chutney For Dosa which is so very easy to make. South Indian food is incomplete without Coconut Chutney or quite famously called Nariyal ki chutney. The chutney enhances the taste of dosa/idli and my most favourite

How To Make Paneer Rolls At Home

Follow theyellowdaal Paneer rolls have a special place in indian cuisine. It’s loved by all kids and adults. We make paneer rolls so often that it did not occur uptill now to make a video or a post about it. Last week I made paneer rolls and posted in my Instagram stories and my DM

Besan Chilla With Paneer Filling, Easy Gluten Weight loss Free Breakfast

Follow theyellowdaal Besan Chilla is a healthy Indian Vegetarian snack or breakfast idea. Besan chilla is gluten free and also very good for weigh loss as it has very less calories. What is besan and what are its health benefits of besan? Besan is also called gram flour which is made by grounded chickpea flour.

Coleslaw Sandwich, Quick Veg Sandwich

Perfect example of how simple food can be. Try these coleslaw sandwich and learn to make them, make ahead, kitty party/pot lunch food ideas.

Baked Bread Rolls – Healthy Snack/Breakfast

Follow theyellowdaal Easy, tasty and so yum. But so much healthier than your regular bread roll. My baked bread rolls are ultimate snack for the healthier you. Directions to make baked bread rolls- Ingredients- For potato filling- 2-3 large potatoes boiled Jeera 1/2 tsp Ginger garlic paste 1 tsp(optional) 1 large onion(add more if you’d

Shakshuka – Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce Recipe

Follow theyellowdaal Shakshuka or baked Eggs in tomato sauce is a popular middle eastern recipe. Very famous and so so delicious. You do need some bread to wipe up that beautiful yummy sauce. So by default I have indian-ised this recipe so that you can make this easily. There can be many variations or changes

Crispy Fried Potato Wedges

Follow theyellowdaal Who doesn’t love them some crispy fried potato wedges?? Come evening and my kiddo is yearning for something to eat. He’s 5 now so he has his preferences plus nowdays he’s very demanding. Mumma kuch accha khane ka do, pls?! Which mom hasn’t heard this line?? You can also bake these fries but

How to make Vegetable Daliya In 2 tbsp oil

Follow theyellowdaal I have been inspired to eat healthy in this new year and that’s to my super recipe “how to make Daliya in 2tbsp oil” has been my saviour. The recipe is not only easy but so quick. It gives you the goodness of daliya and you can use any amount or any variety

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Beetroot Paratha, easy Indian flatbread recipe

Follow theyellowdaal This colorful looking breakfast is a dream for any kid. And as a mom I aim at this breakfast every once in a while. Beetroot paratha is one such effort!!   Its bright,  colorful and tasty. I am served the paratha with coriander chutney and Mango lemonade (I preserved mango puree in freezer

Sooji Idli | Healthy South Indian Breakfast

Follow theyellowdaal Soft and fluffy sooji idli also called rawa idli is a popular and healthy breakfast from south India. Serve with delicious coconut chutney on the side. Other similar recipe from my fellow bloggers– Soft idli with hot sambhar Sago idli Bajra Idli and stir fried idl Instant Poha Idli Jasmine idli Directions to

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Vegetable Sooji Upma, Popular South Indian Breafast, Rawa Upma

Follow theyellowdaal Vegetable Sooji Upma is a popular South Indian Breakfast. Melt in your mouth Sooji Upma made with lots and lots of veggies. Typically served with coconut chutney. Love the fact that its gluten free breakfast idea that makes it even more tempting. So for the longest time ever I could not get the

Mango & Banana DryFruit Breakfast Smoothie

Follow theyellowdaal Mango & Banana Breakfast Dry fruit Breakfast smoothie is a filling on the go solution to fill up empty tummy. Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day. And this smoothie is filled with goodness of mangos and bananas. Not just that but I have added dried fruits to

Breakfast Egg Muffins

Follow theyellowdaal Want to include more eggs in your diet?? Bored of anda bread or omelette or boiled egg. Try this easy, peasy and super fast bakes breakfast egg muffins with the goodness of veggies and cheese.  It’s freezer friendly, can be made ahead of time. Takes the same amount of time as making

Veg Keema Samosa, easy soya & vegetable samosa

Follow theyellowdaal Veg Keema Samosa, easy and instant recipe. I made it for my kitty party and it was a hit. Usually we lean towards snack that have boiled potatoes in them but this time I experimented. These are tasty and can be prepped easy in advance, freezer friendly. And easily manageable when cooking for

Potato And Cheese Bites- Easy Snack Ideas

Follow theyellowdaal Some recipes are just plain simple. My potato and cheese bites are so soft inside but crispy and red on the outside. Almost like biting into a giant goodie ball. ? Didn’t really refer to any recipe. My son was wailing behind me for a snack and I just mixed a few things

Egg Toast | Ande Wali Bread

Follow theyellowdaal In my childhood I must have eaten this ande wali bread atleat once a week. Its easy to make and so so tasty. I loved to have some ketchup on the side and now could use a cup of tea. Over the years I did learn to make ande wali bread myself but

Bajra Aur Gur Ki Roti{ Pearl Millet & Jaggery Roti}

Follow theyellowdaal This two ingredient bajra aur gur ki roti is perfect for the winters. Its great filling snack idea when you are craving for something in between meals. Equally healthy and delicious. I love having Bajra aur Gur ki roti with tea in evening. Sharing with you my family recipe. Please try it once.

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Healthy Oats Idli | How To Make Instant Oats Idli

Follow theyellowdaal Oats Idli is very easy to make and so so delicious. I am trying to include more and more oats in my diet. Oats are rich in essential nutrients and fibre which helps with lowering blood cholesterol when consumed regularly. So eating oats is not the only thing important. To cook them the

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Namkeen Sevaiyaan|Vegetable Vermicelli | Easy Breakfast

Follow theyellowdaal These namkeen sevaiyaan or vegetable vermicelli is crunchy and full of vegetables. It is a perfect choice of breakfast or snacks when looking for a break for parathas. Most of us love our paratha with chai in breakfast and it does keeps us full but for a change you can try vegetable vermicelli.

Classic Mushroom Sandwiches

Follow theyellowdaal Classic mushroom sandwiches are easy, fast and so simple. If your kids don’t like mushroom, it’s a great way to sneak some in their diet. I had some leftover mushrooms from my dinner last night which I didn’t use. So this recipe revolves around that.   Directions to make Classic Mushroom sandwiches- Ingredients:

Jeera Aloo, Tips To Make The Perfect Jeera Aloo

Follow theyellowdaal Jeera Aloo is an easy side dish which can be prepared in minutes. Today I will be sharing the perfect tip on how you can make the jeera aloo that you get in restaurant. You have to boil potatoes well in advance and give them enough time to cool down themselves. Potatoes kept

Banana & Chocolate Tea Cake

Follow theyellowdaal Tea cakes are my favorite. So many flavors, so many choices?. Banana & Chocolate Tea Cake is one such cake I make very often.    My son love it so much that he quite literally demands for it. When it was in the oven baking, he just couldn’t control his happiness. So eager

Potato & Corn Turnover, Flaky Pastry With Filling

Follow theyellowdaal For my second Guest Post I invited Shreya Tiwari who blogs at POLKAPUFFS. We became friends through common Facebook food communities and love for each other’s work. Having friend who have the same passion as you is the best thing in the world. Shreya has amazing recipes on her blog from desserts to main

Potato & Peanut Cutlets

Follow theyellowdaal Potato & Peanut Cutlet are crispy, tasty and melt is mouth. I am obsessed with making cutlets. I have tried and few and rest are in my to do list. Food blogging gives me an opportunity to try out stuff I would not have been bothered to try otherwise. Which is so cool.

Toasted Paneer Bhurji Hot Dog Rolls – Kids Favorite Snack

Follow theyellowdaal Paneer/Cottage Cheese is loved by all. Its actually the most loved protein especially among vegetarians. I tried this Toasted Paneer Bhurji Hot Dog Rolls recently and they were a hit. This desi and vegetarian version of the famous hot dog was a sensation. I decided to toast them at the last min and

Punjabi Methi Ka Paratha-The only recipe you will ever need

Follow theyellowdaal Punjabi Methi Ka Paratha is the quintessential breakfast in punjabi homes. I mean we punjabi’s cannot imaging our lives without methi ka paratha. Its healthy, tasty and full of nutrition. I know its specific to winters but apparently in Mumbai its easily available all year long. Lucky for me that I can enjoy

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Cardamom & Cinnamon Spiced Carrot Cake

Follow theyellowdaal This cardamom & cinnamon spiced carrot cake is melt in your mouth kinda cake. And I assure you that you cannot stop eating at just one slice. The warm cardamom and cinnamon flavors are so comforting in this monsoon whether. Well I have officially made this cake slice and a cup of green

Beetroot & Potato Croquettes

Follow theyellowdaal I am a big fan of fast, easy and delicious recipes. Beetroot & Potato Croquettes  are on the same funda. Fast, easy made just under 15 mins. Often my son shows tantrum in eating his lunch so I have to come up with tasty food in evening so that atleast he fills his tummy.

Instant Vegetable Macaroni/Pasta With Cheese Made Just Under 30 Min

Follow theyellowdaal Instant Vegetable Macaroni Cheese Pasta is an easy dish prepared in just under 30 mins; while your pasta is boiling away prep for your meal within mins. So as the one to cook in the family we all have a lazy day, a ‘dont feel like cooking’ day or its so hot that

Crispy Beetroot Cutlet | Indian Tea Time/ Party Snack Or Starter

Follow theyellowdaal Crispy Beetroot Cutlet | Indian Tea Time/ Party Snack Or Starter is the perfect finger food in any party. As a host its important to have some ideas that you can make ahead of time and it makes your job so easy with such recipes. The bright red beetroot color and its sweetness

Homemade Fresh Strawberry Jam With Just 3 Ingredients

Follow theyellowdaal Have you ever tried homemade jams?! Jams are actually very easy to make, when made at home they are preservatives free and ensure maximum freshness. This Homemade Fresh Strawberry Jam is so delicious. I can think of so many ways to use this. Top it on waffles, pancakes, cakes. So yum. This jam

Baked Chicken Samosa | Home Made Tea Time Snack

Follow theyellowdaal Baked Chicken Samosa or popular tea time snack- samosa is popular breakfast or evening snack in large parts of India. Making it healthy is quite a challenge. Its basically a short crust pastry dough filled with potato & peas (its traditional filling) filling and then deep fried. Its served with tamarind and jaggery

4 Easy Breakfast Chila / Pancake Recipes for Busy Mums

Follow theyellowdaal A compilation of 4 Easy Breakfast Chila / Pancake Recipes for Busy Mums We all are busy in our lives so much that the first and most important meal if the day; breakfast is often skipped or not fulfilled. Here I give you 4 such recipes that are not only easy but varies

Sprouting Guide 101: Sprouting simplified

Follow theyellowdaal Sprouting refers to germinate the seed to consume either raw or cooked. Sprouts are said to be rich in digestible energy, bio available vitamins, minerals, amino acids, proteins as these are necessary for a germinating plant to grow. Sprouting also increases the protein quality, crude fiber content, essential fatty acid and essential vitamins and

Lemon & Mint Red Poha

Follow theyellowdaal Light & fluffy lemon & mint potato red poha is a wholesome breakfast or snack option with so varying flavors than the usual poha. Poha is a staple breakfast in my home. And you can do so much with poha. Recently I picked up red poha(flattened rice made from red rice) just to

Classic Chicken Burger | The Easiest Burger Recipe Ever

Follow theyellowdaal This Classic Chicken Burger is delicious, juicy and flavorful; made with just a handful of ingredients. Its a classic chicken burger sandwiched between fresh toasted bun, crunchy hand shredded lettuce, plain mayo and onions and tomato’s. This as fresh as its gets. Its perfect for a week nightly dinner, kids lunch box or

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Masala French Toast | Indian Spiced Masala French Toast

Follow theyellowdaal Indian Style Masala French Toast is your quintessential breakfast that you may not do without. If you eat eggs you will love this. You may realize you have been having eggs the wrong way. This is the way to go!!? I wish you could taste them through these pics as I am drooling

Pizza Pinwheels | Easy DIY Pizza Roll Ups

Follow theyellowdaal These easy DIY pizza pinwheels or roll ups are so easy to make. We like to have it with glass of wine. I am trying to cut back cheese but I so wanted to enjoy this cheese-y goodness so I decided to not top them with more cheese but there is ample amount

Beetroot & Cheese Paratha | Healthy Indian Beetroot & Cheese Flatbread

Follow theyellowdaal If you like beetroot this recipe is going to be your favorite. If you don’t, well try it! It’s the best way you can sneak in beetroot in your diet in a delicious way. And you can thank me Later?? This beetroot & cheese paratha/ flatbreat is healthy breakfast option for your kids.

5 Ingredients Potato Cigars | Easy Party Starter/ Snacks

Follow theyellowdaal These 5 ingredient potato cigars are so easy to make; they are bound to be a hit at your next party or your evening snacks. Saying its yummy is just under mining it. Making them too was an absolute blast as the 5 ingredients makes it so easy. And I put all the

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Grilled Egg And Mayo Sandwich, Easy 15 Min Breakfast

Follow theyellowdaal With our hectic lives we are all looking for easy yet delicious food options to cook. Egg mayo sandwich is one such recipe. This sandwich comes together in just 15 mins; a great breakfast or snack option. As kids these days are fussy eaters, its easy to feed them. Possibilities of what you

Mini Corn Skewers | Baby Corn appetizer

Follow theyellowdaal These baby corn skewers are yummy bite size appetizers for your next party. An instant hit any any event with lots of munching and gossip. Do you want something new for your next potlunch or kitty party. Or simply you had some guest impromptu?? These bite size appetizers comes together in just under

100% Whole Wheat Bread

Follow theyellowdaal Bread Making= Bliss I just love the lovely aroma of freshly baked bread. It is so difficult to wait for it to cool down and settle; so that I can slice into these gorgeous loaf. It just feels pleasure that what you are providing to your family is 100% pure and still yummy.

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies, Flourless cookies

Follow theyellowdaal Yes you read it right!! Easy to make delicious peanut butter cookies with just 3 ingredients; prep time of 5 mins and bake time 10 mins. It doesn’t get easy then this. I particularly made these for my son who loves cookies but all the maida in store bought I was not OK with.

Baked Pizza Cups | Phyllo Pastry Veggie Cups

Follow theyellowdaal These cute little baked pizza cups are easy to make and a great appetizer. I like to make them when I want to fancy things up yet do least of the actual work. Its just phyllo pastry wrapped up with lots of veggies and pizza sauce and no cheese. Sorry no cheese this

Matar Aloo Balls | Easy 15 min Breakfast

Follow theyellowdaal I love these little matar aloo balls for breakfast or even snack. These are so easy to make that too under 15 mins. Matar/peas season is on its peak. I like to add peas to a variety of my food as the sweetness tastes so good. One such recipes is Matar aloo balls.

Sprouts & Potato Ande Ki Bhurji | Scrambled Egg-Indian Style

Follow theyellowdaal Eggs are a powerhouse of protein and a best first meal of the day. I love our Indian style scrambled egg for breakfast aka. bhurji with bread. And so do a lot of us. So how can you take it a step forward and make it extra nutritious and filling? Here I have

Carrot & Potato Bites | Kids Special Breakfast | Veg Patty Bites

Follow theyellowdaal I made these carrot & potato bites for my little guys tiffin and they were a hit. When he came back whole tiffin was empty….what else a mother would want. I sneaked grated carrot as an experiment and plan to add more grated veggies for future project. I love the fact that with

How to Make Soft Poha At Home, My 10 Tips & Tricks To Make Fluffy Poha

Follow theyellowdaal Do you wanna know How To Make Soft Poha at home which is fluffy and moist. So here’s the truth; I used to suck at making poha a year from now. Nope could not get it right- sometime too dry and sometime too mushy. I even burnt my onions one time and it

Oats Bread With Honey Glaze, Healthy Oats Bread

Follow theyellowdaal Oats Bread with honey glaze is my new addition to the baked breads that I have tried. Bread baking is becoming my passion these days. Having the aroma of fresh bread in my house is an uplifting feeling; and you know what went into it? The bread that sells in the name of

Banana Oats Muffins, No sugar, No Butter, Gluten free

Follow theyellowdaal An easy to make Banana Oats muffins; just blend everything in a jar and bake. These have no refined flour, gluten free, no oil or butter and no sugar. Perfect for a healthy snack! I love these kind of recipes, I don’t need to spoil too much of my utensils or kitchen (I

Oats & Apricot Granola Squares | Healthy Snack

Follow theyellowdaal I love recipes that are healthy and tasty. Oats is one thing I feel I need to add to breakfast or snacks. I came across a similar recipe on Pinterest and posted my own one some time back here. Oats and Apricot Granola Squares are an extended version of that just some minor changes for

Pineapple Drink, Non Alcoholic, Make Easy Pineapple Party Drink At Home

Follow theyellowdaal This is an easy slush recipe which uses either soda or water, taste good with both. Simple spices added to the fresh pineapple pulp gives this amazing drink. Directions to make pineapple drink- Ingredients: Fresh pineapple slices Roasted cumin powder as per taste Black salt as per taste 4 tbsp sugar(adjust as per

Besan Dhokla | Instant Dhokla | Healthy Snacking

Follow theyellowdaal Instant Besan Dhokla is basically a steamed pancake of fermented batter made from chickpea flour or rice or semolina and tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves. And best part its easy and so healthy. This recipe is made with Besan aka chickpea flour.   The international breakfast of Gujratis, as it is

Sooji/ Rawa Toast | Semolina & Cream Veg Toast | Easy 15 min Breakfast

Follow theyellowdaal Sooji/ Rawa toast is essentially creamy open sandwhich kind of toast enjoyed as breakfast with a hot cup of tea. While growing up we used to have sooji toast in breakfast at least once a week. Too much…Naah!! Its actually a quick fix. Its areally simple, fast and tasty breakfast made in 15