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  Methi matar malai, methi malai matar is a traditional side dish made with green peas and fresh cream (malai). I am sharing my version of a dairy free and vegan methi malai matar recipe. Its a healthy side dish with roti or with rice. Matar or green peas are in season right now and using fresh shelled green peas in this recipe makes it all the more tasty and flavourful. This curry or sabzi is an ideal side dish for those with dairy intolerance. Ingredients: ngredients: 300 gms, shelled green peas 1.5 tbsp wood pressed ground nut oil 1 tsp jeera 1 chopped oinion A small piece of ginger 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder 3/4 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp garam masala 1/2 tsp jeera powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/3 tsp black pepper powder 1/2 cup water Pink himalayan salt as needed -- 10-12 cashew nuts 1/2 cup water 1/2 tsp amchur (dry mango powder) or juice of half a lemon

  Coconut halwa, how to make coconut halwa, kobbari halwa, nariyal ka halwa with jaggery. Coconut halwa is a quick and easy, healthy dessert recipe which you can make with fresh coconut and jaggery. An ideal healthy diwali sweet for the whole family. Ingredients: 10 cardamons 10 cashew nuts, chopped 10 almonds, chopped 2 tbsp golden raisins 1 whole grated coconut or 2 cups tightly packed grated coconut 1 cup crushed jaggery powder 1/4 cup water 1 tbsp desi ghee This halwa will keep good for a week at room temperature and longer in the fridge.

  Masala peanuts, peanut masala (non fried) is a healthy crispy and crunch snack which can be enjoyed by the whole family. Its super healthy and not fried. Baked peanut masala is easy to make at home in just under 15-20 mins. Its gluten free, vegan, and easy to make at home. The whole family can enjoy this guilt free snack. Ingredients: 2 cups raw peanut 1 tsp black peppercorns 4 garlic cloves 1/4 inch ginger 1 tbsp wood pressed ground nut oil 1/3 tsp besan flour 1 tsp pink himalayan salt or as needed 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder 1 tsp amchur powder (dry mango powder) 1/2 tsp chaat masala 1 1/2 tbsp rice flour 2 tbsp arrow root powder 2-3 tbsp water 1 tsp rice flour (add towards the last) -- Method: Bake in the preheated oven at 180 degree C for 15 - 20 mins. Half way through stir the peanuts. Remember oven temperature varies with oven.

  Peanut rice, how to make peanut rice. Peanut rice is a quick vegan meal to make with left over rice. Its ideal for a quick meal or as a quick lunch box meal. First a peanut masala is made which can be stored for a longer time, and then its easy to make peanut rice with the masala. The masala powder can be kept for months at room temperature. Its also ideal to carry when you are travelling.  Ingredients To Make Peanut Masala: 1/4 cup organic peanuts 1 tbsp sesame seeds 2 tbsp channa dal (kadalaparippu) 1 tbsp urad dal 4 cloves garlic 8 whole kashmiri chillies 1/4 cup grated coconut 1/2 tsp jeera (cumin seeds) 1/4 hing (asafoitida) pink himalayan salt as needed A piece of tamarind 3 sprigs of curry leaves ----- Method:  Notes: I prefer to use wood pressed oils in my recipes. In this recipe, I used wood pressed sesame oil to make the peanut rice as sesame oil was used traditionally to make this recipe.

  Peanut butter chocolate smoothie, healthy breakfast smoothie recipe, its vegan and dairy free and is a filling breakfast meal for those busy people. The healthy fats in this smoothie will help to keep you feel fuller for a longer time and thus helps in weight loss and weight management. Ingredients: 1 cup water 1 tbsp peanut butter 1 tbsp raw cacao powder 1 tbsp chia seeds 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder 5 cashew nuts (soaked ) 1 soft medjool dates 1 banana, the more the riper, the more sweeter. 1 tsp raw cacao nibs --- Notes: Instead of plain water and cashew nuts you can use any nut milk of your choice.  Method:

  Weight loss salad recipe, channa sweet potato salad recipe for weight loss can be had as a filling meal for lunch or dinner. The resistant starch in sweet potato helps to keep you feel fuller for a longer time along with the protein in channa. Channa is also known as chickpeas. This bowl of salad is drizzled with homemade vegan cashew yogurt. Loaded with healthy gut friendly probiotics this salad is a meal in itself. Ingredients: 2 carrots, grated handful of shallots, chopped 1 green chilli, chopped 1 tomato, chopped 1/2 capsicum handful of fresh coriander leaves, chopped 1 medium sweet potato, cubed 1/4 inch ginger, grated 2 garlic cloves, grated 2 cups cooked channa (chickpeas) Juice of 1 whole lemon 1 tsp roasted jeera powder (cumin powder) Pink himalayan salt as needed 3/4 tsp amchur powder (dry mango powder) A sprinkle of chaat masala (optional) 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar 1/2 tsp black pepper powder 3-4 tbsp vegan cashew curd/yogurt (Recipe video link below) ------ Notes: Sweet

  Oats cake, eggless oats banana cake recipe made without oven, no maida, no wheat flour, no oil, no refined sugar. Super healthy and tasty single serving oats banana cake recipe. Its gluten free and vegan. Ingredeints: 1/4 cup rolled oats 1/8 tsp baking powder A fat pinch of salt 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder Few drops of vanilla essence 1/2 banana 1 tbsp 100% all natural peanut butter 1 tbsp kakvi or maple syrup 2 tbsp chocolate chips ---- Notes: I used a 6 inch cast iron skillet to bake this on the tawa. You can use a ceramic mug and bake in an oven or use a flat steel plate to bake on the the tawa. You can bake in an oven at 180 degree C for 15 mins or until a tooth pick inserted in the centre comes out clean Kakvi is liquid jaggery, instead of kakvi you can use melted jaggery. Remember oven temperatures vary with oven. Method: