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Warming Plant-based Breakfast Recipes for Cold Winter Mornings

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When you are working from home, you need a healthy and filling breakfast to keep you going through the day. A wholesome, plant-based breakfast is the best way to start the day. Even if you love your eggs and bacon, you will enjoy these delicious plant-based recipes. You can make hot porridge bowls with grains like quinoa, rice, buckwheat, etc. Use best basmati rice to cook any rice dishes. Daawat, the best rice brand in India , offers a wide range of rice. Brew your tea or coffee and get cooking these delicious breakfast dishes for cold winter mornings:   Spiced Rice Porridge  A warm bowl of porridge with some toppings is the best way to start the day. Ready in minutes, this is one of the easiest breakfast meals that you can prepare. Start with boiling 1 cup of best basmati rice in water. Add 1 tablespoon of maple syrup for natural sweetness. Add some shredded almonds, vanilla paste, 1 tsp of cinnamon, and cook it for 10 minutes.    Add your choice of plant-ba...

5 Delicious Recipes to Pack in Your Autumn Picnic Basket

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As the leaves start bursting into vibrant hues, and the weather gets cooler, we know Autumn is here. Fall is the perfect time to pack some delicious appetizers in your picnic basket and plan a picnic in the warmth of the sun. Sip in some chai tea latte and enjoy reading your favourite book in the midst of nature. If you are looking for some delicious treats to pack in your autumn picnic basket, check out these recipes: Goat Cheese & Fig Crostini Toast some baguette slices with a drizzle of olive oil. Mix some goat cheese with cream cheese, sea-salt, and thyme leaves. To make the balsamic glaze add the balsamic vinegar with brown sugar and set it to a gentle simmer. Spoon the cream cheese topping on the crostini. Add fresh figs and drizzle over the balsamic glaze and honey. Fried Rice Start with steaming some basmati rice. Use the best basmati rice for this recipe from Daawat, the best rice brand. Chop onions, broccoli, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, spring onions. In a hot wok...

Seasonal Weeknight Recipes to Cook with Summer Produce

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  Summer is the time for refreshing and light meals. Cooking in hot and humid weather can be quite challenging. Weeknights are meant for quick and easy meals. Summer is a season for squashes, juicy fruits, and fresh herbs. It is also the time to preserve the bountiful harvests of the season. For hassle-free weeknight recipes, check out these: Asian Vegetable Stir Fry In a bowl, mix soy sauce, red chili flakes, brown sugar, honey, miso paste, pepper, salt, and corn starch. Chop some broccoli, bell peppers, shitake mushrooms, snow peas. Sauté minced garlic and ginger in sesame oil. Add the vegetables and stir fry them for 10 minutes until tender. Slowly stir in the sauce and cook for another 10 minutes. Finish with some freshly chopped coriander. Add rinsed basmati rice and steam as per package instructions. Ladle the basmati rice in a bowl and top it with the stir-fried veggies. This is a flavoursome and quick Asian dish and tastes great with noodles.  If you are wonder...

Delicious Plant-based Recipes for Independence Day Celebrations

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  Indian Independence Day is just around the corner and celebrations are in order. If you are planning a meat-free, healthier lunch, or dinner, we have some delicious recipe ideas for you. This weekend prepares some special recipes for your loved ones and family. Even if you can’t go outside during the lockdown, you can have a little celebration at home.  Zucchini Coconut Curry Start with sautéing ginger, garlic, and onions in coconut oil. Add a halved cinnamon stick, a sprig of thyme, chopped green chilies, and yellow curry paste. Add 1 tsp of coriander powder, curry powder, and sweet paprika. Add in the zucchini and coat it in all the spices. Add salt, pepper to taste and pour in 200 ml of coconut milk. The coconut milk will make the curry creamier. Let it simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes. Add in a handful of garbanzo beans and baby spinach and gently stir the curry. Finish the curry by adding some chopped cilantro leaves and a splash of lemon juice. Put some steam...

Easy Refined-Sugar Free Sweet Treats to Prepare for Your Family

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  Not all sugars are bad for the body. While you should try to minimize the consumption of refined sugar, naturally occurring fructose sugar isn’t bad for you. If you are just exploring for healthier alternatives or looking for diabetes-friendly recipes, check out these sugar alternatives to use: Coconut sugar Maple Syrup Honey Stevia If you are looking for a diabetes-friendly sweetener, use stevia in limited quantity. Check out these delicious recipes to prepare with sugar alternatives:  Saffron Rose Kheer This rice pudding is a hearty dessert to serve on family gatherings. Use the best basmati rice   to make this pudding. Wash and soak the rice in warm water for 20 minutes. Pour in 200 ml of coconut milk and stir in the soaked rice, vanilla bean paste, 1 stick of cinnamon, and a generous grating of nutmeg. Add some chopped raisins to add a natural sweetness to the dish. Put the lid on and allow the rice to cook on medium heat. Once the rice pudd...