This is going to be a short and sweet post about Flax seeds. I use them regularly and the most common way for me to use them is either in my oatmeal, in a smoothie or a hot chutney. I don’t find them very appetizing in any other form. This strawberry flax seed smoothie can be made with frozen strawberries as well. This is one of the most ancient plants known to humans and there is some evidence that flax cultivation may have started somewhere during the Neolithic Era. In addition to flax seeds supporting digestive health, cardiovascular health, antioxidant …
Walnut Chutney
Walnut is a significant part of Kashmiri culture. It is said that that the four kernels of the walnut represent – Dharma ( guiding principles by which we live life ) Artha ( Meaning of life ) Kama ( desires) and Moksha ( Nirvana). It is also believed to be symbolic of the four Vedas – Rig, Yajur, Atharva and Sama. The whole walnut with the shell on is an essential element in all Kashmiri rituals and important religious festivals. The Festival of Herath ( Shivratri) – The celebration of the union of Shiva and Shakti – being the most …
Banana Walnut Figs Smoothie
We have been in an almond milk making spree. Home made almond milk really tastes good. Since we do not like to use it in the chai we make, we tend to eat it with cereals, in a chocolate milk shake or in smoothies. On any given day, smoothies are my preferred breakfast because they hardly take any time to make, are delicious and nutritious and so easy to just take along for a mid morning boost of energy at work. This Banana walnut fig smoothie is my absolute favorite smoothie. I have been making this for about 16 years …
Kale and Pistachio Pasta Salad
The nut in a nutshell! Pistachios are fun to eat. I usually buy them with the shell on. The process of taking them out of their shell slows down the eating process and you eat much lesser than you would if you just buy them shelled. They make a fun snack. With an abundance of Vitamins and minerals pistachios provide nutrients like copper, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and B6. Delicious, healthy and eye catching beautiful! Speaking of beautiful, my friend Priti shipped me some goodies a while back. In addition to herbs and spices from different corners of the world, she …
Black Bean & Cucumber Salsa
Colorful, zesty and full of flavors, black bean & cucumber salsa is my go to salsa. A few months ago I cooked a Mexican themed dinner for my friends. I made the black bean & cucumber salsa to go with chips. While one of my friends gave us all a facial, (Yes, we do that kind of stuff ! ) we sipped wine and ate salsa. My friend Tina loved this salsa instantly. She wasn’t a fan of the hotter one I made with mangoes, but this she loved! She has recreated this in her kitchen a few times since …