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Curry, Side, vegan

Guar Beans (Cluster Beans) Curry

Guar (Cluster) beans have low carb and high fiber content and are extremely good for weight reduction and for diabetic patients. It also contains protein and calcium. This curry is not only healthy, but also very simple and easy to make. 

If the beans are not tender, it may take a little bit of work to remove the thread from both sides but the effort is worth the end result. 

Serve with dal (lentil) curry and chapati. 

Healthy food, easy recipe
Breakfast, Side, Snacks, vegan

Diabetic Friendly Vegan Breakfast Patties

Food trend, nowaday, is trending towards healthy vegan food with less carbohydrates, especially with diabetes and blood sugar prevalence at an all time high level. I tried to make vegan patties with lots of vegetables and used a small quantity of  chickpea flour (contains lots of proteins) as a binder. It is very simple to make, tastes  delicious and also can be stored for a couple of days in a fridge. The recipe below details the vegetables that I used but the recipe can use any vegetable that you like. 

Enjoy this as breakfast or snack and require little effort.

cranberry, dessert, Side, Snacks

Cranberry Brie Bites

This is a very elegant and tasty bite-sized snack that can be made quickly – it’s perfect for serving at parties! It tastes delicious, and is quite unique.

Dip, Pickle, Side, vegan

Fresh Turmeric (Haldi) Pickle

Haldi (turmeric) is one of the best natural anti-inflammatory, antibiotic and antioxidant herbs. Its popularity is increasing every day and fresh turmeric is available in most of the stores all over the world.  Eating pickled turmeric with meals not just adds taste to the food but also provides health benefits.  It’s very simple to make and can be stored in the fridge for about 30 days. 

dessert

Besan Mawa Barfi

Besan Barfi is North Indian fudge made with chickpea flour, sugar, cardamom powder  and clarified butter. It is especially popular during festivals and celebrations. When you see this desert, you start craving it. Very delightful, this sweet dish looks elegant and colorful. Moreover, it is very easy to make and there are not too many ingredients. Keep in the fridge for about a week. 

Breads, Side

Copycat Cheesecake Factory Honey Wheat Bread

We sometimes eat dinner at the Cheesecake Factory, and I always admire the atmosphere and of course the food, but the best part is the brown bread they serve. It’s delicious and full of flavors. I tried making it at home, and I wanted to share my copycat recipe – it truly tastes exactly the same. When you bake this, your whole house will fill with the smell of molasses and freshly baked bread!