#Bandhan - Some protein rich breakfast is an ideal way to start your day. So why not with some cheelas (crepes / pancakes)? Give a twist to the usual recipe by adding a tadka (tempering) to the batter in order to give a completely different flavour. These cheelas are healthy, low in fat and good for diabetics. Besides breakfast, they can also be had for lunch / dinner. Enjoy them with chutney, yoghurt, pickles or any side dish.

#reststyle - This is a signature dish of the Parsi cuisine and a very popular one in any Parsi restaurants. Very spicy and tangy, no menu is complete without this delicacy where the mutton is cooked in a combination of two or more lentils and eggplants. Cubed red pumpkin, if preferred can also be added. It can be had both with Parsi biryani or flat bread.

#Post14 - This is a very popular Hyderabadi dish during the holy month of Ramadan. It can be prepared with either mutton or chicken. But now a days, you come across vegetarian haleem too. Traditionally it is slow cooked for many hours on an open flame. But I tried the simplest method - Pressure cooking method. It is quite a rich dish with loads of dry fruits and ghee, but it is equally nutritious as it contains various types of lentils and oats (traditionally wheat is used). This delicacy is served with a dash of lime, fried onions, chopped coriander-mint leaves and dry fruits. #goldenapron

#greenveg - This is a simple homemade-style Palak Dal (spinach lentil) that is popular in most of the regions of India but with slight variations in the method of cooking and in the choice of ingredients. Today I bring to you the South Indian version.Whatever way this dal-spinach combo is cooked, it simply tastes yummy. It is equally healthy and nutritious as it is loaded with iron and proteins which is very essential for a well balanced diet. Enjoy it with rice or chapatis for a satisfying and a wholesome meal.

#5pm - Drumstick leaves has a lot of health benefits and is very nutritious. So you can make these yummy pakoras (fritters) and enjoy as a tea time snack. They are absolutely easy to make as it requires only some basic ingredients, including of course the moringa leaves and gram flour. You can also mix all the ingredients and refrigerate till frying time. This saves a lot of your time. It is super easy and tastes just yum.

#goldenapron #post19 - Come mango season and you get the opportunity of experimenting with the king of fruits - both raw and ripe. So tried this yummy traditional Andhra style dal or lentil curry made with Tuvar dal (pigeon pea lentil) and raw mango called Pachi Mamidikaya Pappu. It translates to 'Raw Mango Dal' in the local lingo. This tangy and spicy dal goes best with hot steamed rice and a drizzle of some ghee. It is pure divine and a great comforting meal.

#reststyle - This is the South Indian version of Kadhi, a yoghurt-coconut based gravy, most popular in Tamil Nadu. Vegetables like pumpkin, okra, ash gourd, eggplant, chow chow, etc. are basically added to make it more healthy and nutritious. It is a very simple, easy to make and a yummy curry, best relished with plain steamed rice. Mor Kuzhambu is a common restaurant style dish served when ordering for a South Indian Thali.

This mutton haleem is little bit complicated to make but the taste is super delicious so I made this with my effort. #RamadanSpecial

It is a popular party starter. Made of Lentils, it is made in 2 stages. Firstly round cakes are fried which can be easily made ahead. Then thick strips are cut and again refried or in air fryer. These are crisp and crunchy from outside and have a soft centre.

#myfirstrecipeThis is a simple, tasty and highly nutritious recipe using cauliflower greens. These leaves are usually discarded and not eaten by most people, and I wonder why? Cauliflower greens are one of the richest source of calcium among greens.Combining these leaves with Chana dal adds protein and makes it very healthy. This is our own homemade recipe creation!Being a clinical nutritionist, I love formulating healthy recipes with the help of my mother,Mrs. Shubha Pinge; who is an expert cook. So kudos to mom and hope you try making it and like this simple recipe.

My ultimate comfort food is cumin rice (Jeera Chawal) with this dal. This is my mom's recipe, so truly meri maa ki dal. It's a very simple recipe with very basic ingredients. The best part of this dish is that the spice mix can be made in bulk and frozen for use later. I don’t encourage it but as our days get busy this may be a great time saver.There is an interesting story behind this humble staple dish on our table. For many years, we could never get my mom’s taste in our dal. During one of my mom’s cooking sessions, my wife and I shadowed her like understudys, noting every detail of her cooking to the minutest details. Our dal would never get her taste. Then we realized that one of the key ingredients that gave this dish a unique velvety satisfying flavor is ‘smoked ghee tadka laced with cumin”. Be kind and don’t skimp on this step if you really want to get the flavor right.

#deepfried - Here are some delicious pakoras (fritters) made out of Centella leaves (Thankuni Pata in Bengali). This particular herb is not much known, but is popular in the North Eastern regions, especially West Bengal and also in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Vietnam & Thailand. These leaves have some medicinal benefits and are relished as pakoras, chutney, stir fries, juice or salads. Fortunately, I was able to spot these greens in one of the supermarkets here and so decided to prepare some pakoras as a tea-time snack.