Makhana is known as lotus seeds or fox nuts and looks a little like popcorn. They are healthier than popcorn and are loaded with nutrients and are a good source of protein, calcium, magnesium, and iron. Lotus plants are found globally, from Iran to Japan, India, Australia, and Russia. The Lotus is called the Flower … Continue reading Roast Me Some Makhana (Fox Nuts)
Category: Ethnic Dishes
Blister Me Some Ginger Shishito Peppers
Have you ever tried shishito peppers at one of your local Japanese restaurants? Shishito peppers come from Asia and are bright green in color, wrinkly, and small. They are usually somewhat on the sweeter side with a slight smoky flavor but be careful as you may just catch a spicy one in the mix. … Continue reading Blister Me Some Ginger Shishito Peppers
Simple Protein Bites/Ladoos
I was looking to make something healthy and loaded with plant-based proteins with low sugar content as a snack for my hubby who is going thru chemotherapy for stage 3 colon cancer. So I came up with this recipe which is a blend of Ladoo (Indian dessert) and protein bites. I used chickpea flour, coconut … Continue reading Simple Protein Bites/Ladoos
