Category: vegetarian

Chapati Aloo – Indian Flat Bread with Potato Recipe

Chapati Aloo - Indian Flat Bread with Potato Recipe

Chapati

Mix – 1 Cup Water -1/2 tsp. Salt – +/- 2 Cups Wheat Flour – 1 tbsp. Oil – Form Dough

Rest – Cover Dough  – leave to rest 15 mnts.

Divide – 10 equal balls.- Roll – Form  Circles

Fry – Heat Pan – Medium Flame – Fry both Sides +/-1 mnt each side – Till Done.

Potato Masala

Boil – Peal – Cube – 6 medium size boiled Potatoes

Chop – 2 Onions – 1 tomato – Handful Coriander leaves 

Spices – 1 tsp Chilli Powder -1 tsp. Coriender Powder – 1 tsp Turmeric Powder 

Fry – Heat 2 tbsp. Oil – 1 tsp. cumin Seeds – Stir – Onions – +/- 1 tsp. Salt – Fry till Translusent

Saute – Add Spices to above – Stir 1 mnt. – chopped tomato 1 mnt –  Add Potatoes – Stir Fry – 2 mnts 

Cook – 5 tbsp. Water to above – Bring to Boil – Lower Flame – Stir to Mash Potatoes Slightly – 2-3 mnts.   Done

Garnish  – Coriander Leaves.

Enjoy Delicious Indian Bread with Potato Masala and Salad of Choice(see below links)

https://livinginleuvenbelgiumeurope.com/2018/08/04/rainbow-salad-colorful-summer-salad-2/

https://livinginleuvenbelgiumeurope.com/2018/07/03/pomogranate-apple-cucumber-salad-indian-raith-recipe/

Easy Vegetarian Recipe  Indian Bread with Potato and Salad

 

The Many Health Benefits of Moringa Tea

Energy Booster:  The tea helps increase vitality and overall wellness, with no sugar or caffeine.

Anti-inflammatory Properties:   It is  known for relieving pain, chronic aches, and joint disorders, as well as gout, stomach upsets, headaches, and fever.

Rich Source of Antioxidants: Moringa tea has high-antioxidant power, which helps fight free radicals and reduce oxidative stress, and cellular damage.

Skin Care: With its high concentration of vitamin C and bioflavonoids, moringa tea is an anti-aging drink prevents the development of fine lines, and the youthfulness of the skin.

Treats Depression & Migraines: Moringa tea acts as an anti-depressant that balances serotonin and dopamine levels in the body.

Hair Care: Moringa tea has high levels of iron, vitamin C, vitamin B-complex, and essential amino acids. Promotes hair growth and maintenance, prevent dandruff and dry hair.

The nutritious leaf of the Moringa Oleifera tree is an excellent ingredient for making teas filled with potent antioxidants. Moringa leaves can be steeped in hot water for several minutes in a traditional tea-making process, where the leaves release an abundance of nutrients and antioxidants into the hot water, creating a refreshing and flavorful tea. […]

via Amazing Health Benefits of Moringa Tea — Top Health Fix

Pudina Paneer – Homemade Minty Cottage Cheese

Home made cottage Cheese Pudina Paneer Recipe

Pudina Paneer  –  Minty Cottage Cheese

Heat – 1 Ltr. Fresh Full Milk – Bring to Boil –  1/4 Cup Lemon Juice  – 1/4 cup Yogurt – turn off Stove – rest 10 mnts  – to curdle – Cheese and Whey.

Strain –  In Colander – Thin Cloth – Pour Curdled Milk – Strain –  Gather  cheesecloth gently squeeze – remove excess Whey

Set –– Tie Cheese Cloth to form tight package – Put it on a Plate – Place a cutting Board or another plate on the Package to press down –  1 Hour –  Open Package   – Slice in 1 inch cubes – Paneer Cubes ready- Refrigerate 1 Hour.

Flavour – 1 tbsp. Mint powder – 1 tbsp. Lemon Juice – 1 tsp Salt  -1/2 chopped tomato – 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder -1/2 tsp. Pepper powder – 1 tsp. garlic Paste – 1 tbsp. Oil.

Microwave – In a Bowl  – Mix Flavour  – Microwave for 2 mnts — Add  Paneer cubes to hot Flavour  – Microwave – 2-3 mnts. – Done

Serve – Garnish with Corriander leaves   as Starters

A Delicious and Easy Recipe for Homemade cottage cheese in Minty Sauce.   Pudina Paneer Recipe.

 

Rainbow Salad – Colorful Summer Salad

Rainbow Salad Recipe

An Easy and Delicious Salad to Beat the Summer Heat.

Slice  – 1 Orange – 1 Tomato – 1 small Mozzarella cheese  – 1 slice Lemon

Marinate – 1 Sliced Onion – 1 tbsp. lemon juice – Pinch of Salt

Chop – Peel – Destone – Chop  – Avocado in Pcs

Garnish –  Handful Blueberry and Parsley

Serve – Arrange  Chopped Fruits and Vegetables on plate  – Garnish with Blue berry and Parsley – Sprinkle Pepper and Salt to taste.

Delicious Summer Rainbow Salad  Ready to be Served.

Recipe for Delicious Summer Rainbow Salad

 

Sweet Summer Surprise – Vegan Fruity Treat

Avacado Mango Vegan Dessert Sugar Free

A Delicious and Healthy Dessert recipe shared by Svetlana 

Peal – Chop  – 4 large Avocados – 1 Mango + 1 Mango

Blend – Chopped  Avocados – 1 chopped Mango – Juice of 6-8 Lemon – Stevia  to Taste. – Avocado Mango Mousse

Serve – Spread Avocado Mango Mousse  in a Dish – Top with Chopped Mango

Garnish –  With Cacao Nibs.

Quick Easy Delicious Yummy Dessert Ready to Enjoy!!

Note – If thicker mousse preffered add a couple of spoons of coconut oil and leave in the fridge for a couple of hours. Use sugar instead of Stevia

This recipe was submitted by my dear friend Svetlana.  She is truly passionate about physical and psychological health. Having had a lot of cases of diabetics in her family back in Russia she is striving to control now her own family’s sugar intake and maintain a healthy diet.  For more information please check  the below link.

https://riseempowered.com/

Fruity Vegan Dessert Recipe with Mango and Avacado garnished with Cacao Nibs. Easy Delicious Summer Fruit Dessert.

 

 

Easy Cheesy Bread Pizza 2 ways

Cheesy Bread Pizza 2 ways

Sauce –   1 tbsp. Tomato Paste – 1/2 tsp. Garlic –  Pinch of  Chilli and Salt to taste – 1 tsp. Olive Oil – Mix well

Spead – Toast 2 slices of Bread – Spread Sauce – Slice of Cheese on top – Spread Parsley

Method 1 – Microwave Toast for +/- 1 mnt – Done

Method 2 –  Heat –  Skillet – Fry Toast Cheese Side down – Low flame – Press with ladle – Carefully Turn and warm the other side – Leftover cheese sticks to other side – Done

Delicious Yummy Cheesy Bread Pizza for Beakfast or Snack time.  

Note :   Use Tomato Chutney or Tapenade or Pesto as Sauce.   Sprinkle herbs of Choice. I have used Gouda Cheese for this recipe.  Use Cheese of Choice.

Recipe for Homemade Cheesy Pizza Bread  Stove top or Microwave. Quick and Easy.

https://livinginleuvenbelgiumeurope.com/2018/07/10/aubergine-melts-with-tapenade/

https://livinginleuvenbelgiumeurope.com/2018/06/29/tomato-chutney-topped-boiled-eggs/

https://livinginleuvenbelgiumeurope.com/2018/03/15/veg-paratha-calzone-pizza-paratha/

 

 

Flaxseed Chutney Powder

Flaxseeds are considered to be one of the most health foods in the market today. Among all 127 World’s Healthiest Foods, flaxseeds come out number one as a source of Omega-3s. These are called avisa ginjalu in Telugu and Alsi in Hindi. These seeds are high in omega 3 fatty acids, fibre, alpha-linolenic acid and […]

via Flaxseed Chutney Powder — Jyospassions

Aubergine Melts with Tapenade

Recipe Aubergine Melts with Mozzarella Cheese and Tapenade

Cut – In Halves – Aubergine – 6 Half Pcs or More if small Aubergines.

Boil – 4 -6 Glass water – Big Pan – Slide Aubergine – Cook 15 – 20 Mnts.  Drain

Fry –  Heat Skillet – 1 tbsp. Oil – fry – 3-4 mnts each side – Low flame – Till Soft and Brown.

Tapanade –  1 cup Olives – 1 cup Sun Dried Tomato – 1 tbsp. Olive Oil – 1 tbsp. Lemon Juice – Grind – Rough Paste

Slice – 150g   Mozzarella Cheese – Thin Slices.

Serve – Spread Tapenade over Fried Aubergine –  Arrange Mozzarella Slice – Sprinkle Parsley or herb of choice.  Ready.

Enjoy Delicious Aubergine Tapenade Mozzarella Melts .  Yummy!!  

Note :     Use tomato chutney instead of Tapenade. If melted Cheese preferred melt in microwave for about a minute.  Enjoy fried Aubergine as is with just pepper and Salt if preferred.   Use Leftover Tapanade as spread for sandwiches.

Aubergine Melts Recipe with Tapenade Spread. Eggplant or Brinjal Recipe with Mozzarella Cheese.

 

Tzatziki Sauce Or Dip Recipe

Tzatziki Recipe

Chop – 1/2 Cucumber in Small Pcs.

Flavour –  1 tsp Dried Dill – 1/2 Tsp Dried Mint – 1 Clove Garlic – 1/2 tsp. Salt – 1 tbsp. Olive Oil  – Crushed and Mixed.

Sauce – 2 cups Creamy Greek Yougurt

Mix  – Chopped Cucumber with Flavouring and Sauce. Stir well.

Decorate – With Dill Flowers or Mint.

Note :  Deseed and Grate  and Drain Cucumber if preferred.  Use fresh herbs instead of Dried.    Use just Mint or Just Dill.   

Delicious Tzatziki Greek appetizer Meze ready to be Served.  Eat as a Side Dish for  a Barbeque, with Pita Bread, Naan or Biryani.

I used Tzatzik  as a Salad instead of Raita today with Prawn Pilaf, a delicious recipe shared by  Preethi, which I will be posting soon.

How to Make Tzatziki Greek Appetizer Meze a Sauce Dip for Barbeque or side dish for Pilaf or Biryani.