Quick Meals for Busy Families
Quick Meals for Busy Families
Quick Meals for Busy Families
In this blog i am trying to explain what a Balanced Plate looks like from my perspective. For the longest time, I never really thought about a “balanced plate.” Carbohydrates were always the hero of the meal. Rice or chapati usually made up the major portion of the plate, with some side dishes alongside it — maybe a vegetable curry, eggs, chicken, fish, or chickpeas depending on the day. And honestly, with both of us …
There was a time when sweet potatoes appeared in our kitchen only once in a blue moon. I honestly thought plain steamed sweet potatoes tasted a little… boring. Also, there was always that lingering myth around tubers causing bloating or discomfort, so I rarely reached for them. However, everything changed when I began researching healthier, wholesome alternatives for everyday meals. That’s when I discovered the incredible nutritional benefits of sweet potatoes. Not only are they …
For a long time, I thought feeling tired after meals, craving snacks all day, and constantly thinking about food was just normal life. My typical day used to have any traditional breakfast like idli or dosa or upma. Then lunch with rice and with a side dish or two and a dinner similar to lunch. Carbs were the main hero on the plate and the side dishes were mere accompaniments. These would give me energy …
Over time, I’ve become more intentional about what I eat, especially in the mornings. Earlier, I would grab something quick while rushing out for work. However, I often found myself hungry again within an hour. Because of that, I started exploring combinations of food that could actually keep me full, energized, and satisfied. This Blueberry Yogurt Bowl with Peanut Butter and Seeds came from that exploration. Yogurt topped with granola was one of my easiest …
Growing up, summer meant one thing above all else — mango season. My childhood was filled with memories of summer vacations spent in my grandmother’s backyard alongside my cousins. Towering mango trees filled the backyard, each producing different varieties of fruit. Some mangoes were thick and fleshy, perfect for slicing and eating. Others were wonderfully juicy; we would simply squish them gently in our hands, bite off the tip, and drink the sweet juice straight …
Not every traditional dish needs to stay frozen in time. In fact, I have found every dish quite adaptable. Long before “superfoods” became a thing, our kitchens already followed a simple rule: cook what grows, and cook it well. Growing up, thorans were everyday food. They weren’t labelled healthy. They weren’t trendy. Yet, they showed up faithfully on our plates—lightly cooked vegetables, tempered gently, finished with coconut. Because of that, they nourished us without overwhelming …
If you’ve been searching for the perfect garlic butter broccoli recipe, you’re in the right place! Broccoli and I have a story. Believe it or not, this vibrant green vegetable was once the most hated item on our family’s plate. It sat there, ignored and unloved. But everything changed the day I learned how to cook broccoli perfectly. Steaming it just right—bright green, tender yet crisp—was the first step. Then came the revelation: sautéing it …
Asha G