#post13 - Fenugreek seeds helps in lowering blood sugar levels and controls cholesterol, besides various other benefits. So prepare this healthy tikki with these wonder seeds as it is diabetic friendly. They can be had as an appetizer with chutney / sauce or made into a gravy as per choice. I have added some gram flour, rice flour which is optional, spinach, flaxseed and other basic seasonings to make this healthy tikki. In this recipe you will find two ways of preparing these tikkis - by pan fry method and baking method. Either way it tastes great and can be served as a tea time snack too. They can also be enjoyed as a chaat with a generous helping of some spiced yoghurt, chutneys, chopped onion, tomatoes, etc. #goldenapron

#greenveg - This is a most popular dish from the regions of Punjab where it has originated. It is cottage cheese cooked in a spinach based gravy. A very common item on the menu in every Punjabi household and Dhabas, it is a delicious treat best enjoyed with butter naan or tandoori roti. It also goes well with jeera rice or veg. pulao. A very simple and a wholesome healthy preparation, it is everyone's favourite recipe.

#nonindian - Here is a simple and an easy recipe of Turai (Ridge gourd) cooked in the Pakistani style. So far I cooked Turai with lentils - either tuvar dal or roasted moong dal. So this dish was really something new and yummy. As usual I made it spicy and tangy to suit my palate. So go ahead and try this recipe and I am sure it will be appreciated. It can be relished with plain steamed rice, jeera rice or any Indian bread.

#mysterybox1Aloo Paratha. Most popular paratha recipe from North India, made with wheat flour and spiced, mashed potatoes. Paired with pickle or yoghurt. Aloo paratha is a perfect option for breakfast or lunch.

#deepfried - If you are looking for some easy and simple party appetizers, then you can try these yummy chicken balls. It can be dished out in a jiffy if you have some boiled and shredded chicken. It can be mixed with other basic ingredients and deep fried to perfection. Enjoy with any chutney as a starter or as a tea-time snack.

It is a savoury, crunchy, cracker made from rice flour, with peanut sprinkle or anchovy.

#YIFRKhaman is a spongy and delicious vegetarian specialty of Gujarat.It is very quick and easy to make and tastes good at room temperature, but you can also serve them hot with green chutney and tea for a classic and complete comfort food on a monsoon evening.It is made with a fermented gram flour batter being steamed and thereafter tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves and asafoetida.It can be eaten as a side dish, or as a delectable snack.

#Bandhan - A healthy recipe of the popular Gujarati snack - Dhokla made with spinach puree. It is an instant recipe where I have used sooji (rava) to make these delicious and fluffy small bites. It can be prepared in no time and is a very good option for breakfast or as an evening snack. The green colour gives a very appealing look to these steamed cakes.

Gatta Pulao is a traditional Rajasthani rice dish made with basmati rice, chickpea flour dumplings (gatta), basic spices, and vegetables.

A lesser known Odia Recipe which is made of grated coconut and rice flour.#favourite

This chana masala made with black chickpeas is a very delicious dish. It is full of nutrients and can be eaten at breakfast or any meal.

#reststyle - This is a very popular side dish from the State of Tamil Nadu and is included in the menu platter / meal in any South Indian restaurant. It is a simple preparation of raw banana with lots of fresh grated coconut added to the end product. This simple delicacy is traditionally served with curd-rice, sambar-rice or rasam-rice. You may also have it with any kind of Indian bread. It is a quick recipe, both healthy and nutritious with minimum of oil and spices.