Exploring Tastebuds

  I wanted to eat something really very nutritious and filling today. Thought of having a Roti with something but couldn't actually gather my thoughts upon what ingredients or combinations to go for. Finally, I thought of putting everything in the roll. Veggies, Yesterday's Humus, Some sauces, Chicken,etc. Its VERY healthy, full of nutrition and approx 200-300 calories are in it. Try it as you post workout breakfast. Just one small roll and you are sorted till lunchtime. ALL-IN Roti Wrap Ingredients: Roti (slightly oiled) 1 egg white (scrambled) Grated- Cabbage, Carrot and Capscium Thinly Sliced Onion  Shredded Chicken  2 tbsp Hummus Hot and Sweet Ketchup Mint Mayonnaise  Method: 1. Spread the Hummus on the Roti. 2. Layer by putting veggies in the center, then scrambled eggs and shredded chicken. 3. Squeeze out the ketchup and Mayonnaise. 4. Season with salt and pepper. 5. Wrap it all up and Serve Hot. Watermelon Juice Ingredients: W...

I am officially on a diet now. Its the most difficult thing for me to do because its summers, I have my vacations on and FOOD IS LOVE! Oh lord, how can one not eat burgers, pizzas, noodles, rice, potato, etc?? But I am pretty strong headed this time! Soooo.. I have planned on having nutritious, moderate on calorie intake and GOOD food. At first, you can't think of much when you use the two words ( nutritious and GOOD food) together. But I work on the basis of ingredients when I make food. Hence, when one thinks that way, pretty inventive ideas can come across your head. I made Hummus, Roti and Mango Lassi today.   Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated in the comments below. Recipe:-  Quick Hummus Ingredients: 1 bowl boiled chicken peas 1/4th cup water 2 cloves of garlic Salt and Black Pepper to taste 1-2 tbsp olive oil Juice of Half a Lemon (2-3tsp) Method: 1.Just Blend it all together until a nice paste is formed. Add water to get the right cons...

Lately my mom's dear friend taught me how to make this lovely sponge cake, Its truely amazing, spongy and soft,  So, if you are home chef, this recipe is surely an addition to your recipe notebooks and something which will give your homemade cakes a professional touch, We made this sponge cake with a chocolate ganache icing as filling and coffee flavored whipped cream icing. Its a must try for all and its pretty simple to make too. :D Ingredients: For cake : 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 cup all purpose flour 1/4 tsp cake gel 3/4 tsp baking powder 1-2 tbsp cocoa powder 1 tsp vanilla essence For chocolate ganache filling: 150 gms melted chocolate compound 4-5 serving spoons full of whipped topping For coffee flavored whipped cream icing: 6-7 cups of whipped topping 2 tsp of coffee 2 tbsp of boiling water Method:  Beat eggs and sugar in a container till white and fluffy or about 10-12 mins, (keep the container slanted while beating) Sie...