Tag Archives: low fat

Filter Coffee Frappe

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Tadka Pasta

The great South Indian filter kaapi seldom gets a respite – from being talked about to being made and had, in all manner of ways. We are big fans of this strong drink, and while we love it plain and simple, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bev Bar | Tagged beverage, blended, blended coffee drink, cafe latte, coffee, coffee cubes, coffee milkshake, coffee slush, cold coffee, cold drink, drinks, filter, frappe, iced, Indian food, Indian-style, kaapi, low calorie, low fat, milk, south Indian | Leave a comment

Fresh Fig Clafouti

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Tadka Pasta

French desserts don’t always have to be complicated and daunting, and the Clafouti is a perfect example. Classic custard ingredients are whisked together and then baked up along with fat chunks of whatever fruit is in season. Cherries, pears, plums, … Continue reading →

Posted in Party Planner, Sweet Treats | Tagged baked, clafouti, dessert, figs, French, fresh fig, light, low calorie, low fat, sweet, warm, week-night | Leave a comment

2-Layer Paneer Canapes

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Tadka Pasta

The lavish menu at a premium, fine-dining restaurant would possibly enthrall you with a dozen-odd varieties of paneer dishes, each stylishly titled, like Paneer Manpasand or Paneer Rosti, and ornately described, with a mouthful of adjectives. In our kitchens, blocks of paneer are … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer Alley, Funnibles, Party Planner, Picnic Basket, Snack Attack | Tagged after-school snack, appetizer, canapes, cheese, easy, food, hors d'oeuvre, Indian, layered, low fat, paneer, party, quick, rawa, recipe, semolina, shallow fry, snack, starter, suji, vegetarian, vegetarian snacks | Leave a comment

Pumpkin Shrikhand with Honey-roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Tadka Pasta

Over the years, Diwali has lost its acute edges in our world, and with that, the loudness and garishness have faded, too. The parties have gotten quieter, the firecrackers relegated to a few sparklers lit by our girls to honour … Continue reading →

Posted in Party Planner, Sweet Treats | Tagged calcium, caramelised, Cardamom, dessert, diwali, easy, eggfree, festive, flavoured, glutenfree, Greek yogurt, Gujrati, Halloween, how to roast pumpkin, hung curd, Indian, light, low fat, party, pumpkin, pumpkin seeds, quick, roasted, roasted pumpkin, saffron, shrikhand, sweet, Thanksgiving, yoghurt | Leave a comment

Soup Splash with Carrots and Leeks

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Tadka Pasta

We’ve had a really short spring in our part of the world this year, with the cool winter days transforming almost overnight, and giving us a taste of summer even in the usually balmy month of February. Because of this the vegetable … Continue reading →

Posted in Soup Souk, Uncategorized | Tagged carrot, creamy, fennel, leek, leeks, low calorie, low fat, soup, vegetarian | Leave a comment

A Tricolour Dhokla Dhamaka

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Tadka Pasta

When breakfast hour closes in on a holiday, especially if it’s one that celebrates the nation, and its freedom, it’s no place for the typical Sundayesque lazy bones to idle and lounge around. There’s ample rattling of these bones while … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer Alley, Breakfast Basket, Funnibles, Picnic Basket, Snack Attack | Tagged 15th August, breakfast, breakfast for kids, brunch recipe, carrot dhokla, colours of Indian flag, dhokla with vegetables, easy, healthy, Independence Day, Independence day recipe, Indian flag, Indian flag food, Indian flag recipe, instant dhokla, kid-friendly, kids' party, low fat, lunch box, non fried, not deep fried, patriotic, rawa dhokla. semolina dhokla, Republic day, savory cake, savoury cake, semolina dhokla, snack, steamed, steamed cake, suji dhokla, tiranga, tiranga khana, tiranga recipe, tirangi, tricolour food, tricolour ideas, tricolour recipe, vegetarian | 36 Comments

Summer Spice and Everything Nice – Pumpkin Muffins

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Tadka Pasta

On a 90 degrees Fahrenheit July day, driving to run regular errands through familiar roads dotted on either side by yard sales, lemonade stands manned by eager little hands, and pumpkin farms abuzz with every conceivable vegetable and fruit save … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast Basket, Funnibles, Picnic Basket | Tagged after-school, apricot muffins, breakfast muffins, fresh pumpkin, healthy snack, low calorie, low fat, low fat muffins, lunch box, muffins, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, sweet pumpkin, vegetable muffins | 5 Comments

Methiculous ‘n Chickpealing – Burger Patties

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Tadka Pasta

Its near-absinthian flavours notwithstanding, the lush green, petite-leaved methi bunch is rather dear and nearly ubiquitous to the keen Indian palate. It not only transcends borders and cuisines – be it the crispy akki rotti in Karnataka or the ghee-packed, … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast Basket, Funnibles, Picnic Basket, Snack Attack, Snazzy Sandwiches | Tagged after-school snack, burger patties, chana, chickpeas, easy, fenugreek, healthy snack, high protein, homemade burger, kid-friendly, low calorie, low fat, methi, methi greens, methi leaves, quick, tikkis, vegan, vegetarian burger, vegetarian patty | 2 Comments

Icy Cold Treat For Coolest Mommy – Chai Granita

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Tadka Pasta

Tiny raindrops trickle down the pretty red galoshes, the ladybugs on them glistening like jewels. The mist is floating far away, like a disheveled ball of fur. Daddy doesn’t own a raincoat, so he makes do with his brand new … Continue reading →

Posted in Summer Coolers, Sweet Treats | Tagged chai concentrate, chai granita, chai latte, chai powder, instant tea, low calorie, low fat, masala chai, tea concentrate, tea granita, tea powder | 7 Comments

Watermelon Clone-sicles

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Tadka Pasta

There is a fair bit of head-scratching, hemming and hawing, as baffled faces scour the bulging bushels of watermelons nearly spilling onto the market sidewalk, for a good find. The elderly couple, sprightly and sharp, engages in a low-voiced deliberation … Continue reading →