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Steamed Moong Dal Bhapiyas

Steamed Moong Dal Bhapiyas

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Steamed Moong Dal Bhapiyas — soft, fluffy, and packed with protein, this is the ultimate Murshidabadi lunch for when you’re craving a filling and nutritious meal! Similar to idli, these Bhapiyas feature moong dal, peas, and cilantro for a flavorful, melt-in-your mouth meal! I had this at my cousin’s place in Kolkata a few summers ago and I’ve been thinking about it ever since! I hadn’t gotten around to making it until recently, but truly this is such an undiscovered, yet gem of a recipe. WATCH HOW TO MAKE STEAMED MOONG DAL BHAPIYAS: Start by soaking your moong dal and blending it with ginger and green chili. Then, we’ll whip this vigorously to add in some air and make this so light and fluffy! Next, we’ll fold in our peas, cilantro, salt, turmeric powder, and eno for an even softer texture. Mix this well and now it’s time to steam! I used these cute banana leaf cutouts for steaming but you could also use an idli pan. Once ready, just look how beautiful they are! …

Melon Skewers With Rose Honey Drizzle

Melon Skewers With Rose Honey Drizzle

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Melon Skewers With Rose Honey Drizzle — fun, colorful, and bursting with sweetness, these adorable watermelon and cantaloupe skewers are the picture-perfect addition to a summer breakfast or get-together! Glazed with a floral, fragrant syrup featuring rose water, lemon, honey, and chaat masala and threaded with basil leaves, there’s a little heat in these refreshing fruit skewers! WATCH HOW TO MAKE MELON SKEWERS WITH ROSE HONEY DRIZZLE: Melon Skewers With Rose Honey Drizzle — fun, colorful, and bursting with sweetness, these adorable watermelon and cantaloupe skewers are the picture-perfect addition to a summer breakfast or get-together! Glazed with a floral, fragrant syrup featuring rose water, lemon, honey, and chaat masala and threaded with basil leaves, there’s a little heat in these refreshing fruit skewers! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for step-by-step videos. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? Don’t forget to tag @naturallynidhi on Instagram and hashtag it #naturallynidhi. You can also post your pictures to my facebook page. I’d love to hear how the recipe turned out and what you think in the comment section …

Aloo Bonda Waffles

Aloo Bonda Waffles

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Aloo Bonda Waffles — light and fluffy with a crispy exterior, these waffles put a fun spin on one of my favorite street foods! With a ginger, garlic, curry leaf tadka for extra flavor and topped with fresh veggies and cheese, enjoy these Aloo Bonda Waffles as an easy, guilt-free breakfast or snack! And just in time for Mother’s Day, serve up a little taste of home with this twist! WATCH HOW TO MAKE ALOO BONDA WAFFLES: Aloo Bonda Waffles — light and fluffy with a crispy exterior, these waffles put a fun spin on one of my favorite street foods! With a ginger, garlic, curry leaf tadka for extra flavor and topped with fresh veggies and cheese, enjoy these Aloo Bonda Waffles as an easy, guilt-free breakfast or snack! And just in time for Mother’s Day, serve up a little taste of home with this twist! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for step-by-step videos. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? Don’t forget to tag @naturallynidhi on Instagram and hashtag it #naturallynidhi. You can also post …

Veggie Finger Sandwiches Canapes

Veggie Finger Sandwiches – Canapes With Orange Honey

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Veggie Finger Sandwiches — with colorful veggies, yogurt-cream cheese spread, and zesty citrusy orange honey, these French Canape inspired finger sandwiches are the cutest, bite-sized appetizer. These baked sandwiches  feature colorful, crunchy veggies with bursts of sweetness from the orange honey for an appetizer that is both refreshing and eye-catching! Enjoy them with some Cantaloupe Agua Fresca. WATCH HOW TO MAKE VEGGIE FINGER SANDWICHES – CANAPES: Veggie Finger Sandwiches — with colorful veggies, yogurt-cream cheese spread, and zesty citrusy orange honey, these French Canape inspired finger sandwiches are the cutest, bite-sized appetizer. These baked sandwiches  feature colorful, crunchy veggies with bursts of sweetness from the orange-honey for an appetizer that is both refreshing and eye-catching! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for step-by-step videos. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? Don’t forget to tag @naturallynidhi on Instagram and hashtag it #naturallynidhi. You can also post your pictures to my facebook page. I’d love to hear how the recipe turned out and what you think in the comment section below. Find me on and share your creation with …

Street Style Naan Panini

Street Style Naan Panini

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Street-Style Naan Panini — a fun Desi-inspired grilled sandwich featuring a spicy moong filling, crisp veggies, and melty cheese! With cilantro chutney and a sprinkle of masala for that extra kick, these paninis are perfect for a new breakfast or after-school snack idea! WATCH HOW TO MAKE STREET STYLE NAAN PANINI: Street-Style Naan Panini — a fun Desi-inspired grilled sandwich featuring a spicy moong filling, crisp veggies, and melty cheese! With cilantro chutney and a sprinkle of masala for that extra kick, these paninis are perfect for a new breakfast or after-school snack idea! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for step-by-step videos. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? Don’t forget to tag @naturallynidhi on Instagram and hashtag it #naturallynidhi. You can also post your pictures to my facebook page. I’d love to hear how the recipe turned out and what you think in the comment section below. Find me on and share your creation with me!

Green Mango Papaya Vermicelli

Green Mango Papaya Vermicelli

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Green Mango Papaya Vermicelli — this South Indian inspired rice vermicelli (sevai upma) is a spicy, tangy stir-fry for a light breakfast or lunch! With crisp green mango and papaya juliennes, a flavorful tadka, and a generous squeeze of lemon, vermicelli has never packed this much punch! WATCH HOW TO MAKE GREEN MANGO PAPAYA VERMICELLI: Green Mango Papaya Vermicelli — this South Indian inspired rice vermicelli (sevai upma) is a spicy, tangy stir-fry for a light breakfast or lunch! With crisp green mango and papaya juliennes, a flavorful tadka, and a generous squeeze of lemon, vermicelli has never packed this much punch! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for step-by-step videos. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? Don’t forget to tag @naturallynidhi on Instagram and hashtag it #naturallynidhi. You can also post your pictures to my facebook page. I’d love to hear how the recipe turned out and what you think in the comment section below. Find me on and share your creation with me!

Healthy Oats Dosa

Healthy Oats Dosa

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Oats Dosa — crisped to golden brown perfection, this healthy dosa is a super simple breakfast that’s both nutritious and easy on the stomach! Made with two types of lentils and steel cut oats as the main base, pair this with roasted red pepper chutney, podi powder, fresh coconut chutney and sambhar for the ultimate start to your morning! WATCH HOW TO MAKE OATS DOSA: Oats Dosa — crisped to golden brown perfection, this healthy dosa is a super simple breakfast that’s both nutritious and easy on the stomach! Made with two types of lentils and steel cut oats as the main base, pair this with roasted red pepper chutney, podi powder, sambhar or fresh coconut chutney for the ultimate start to your morning! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for step-by-step videos. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? Don’t forget to tag @naturallynidhi on Instagram and hashtag it #naturallynidhi. You can also post your pictures to my facebook page. I’d love to hear how the recipe turned out and what you think in the comment section …

Masala Bread Idli Tikki

Masala Bread Idli Tikki

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Masala Bread Idli Tikki — A fun breakfast that’s perfect for those mornings when you’re craving something a bit fancier! With a spicy aloo-beetroot tiki filling paired with softened bread and yogurt for some brightness, this is an innovative way to start your day! If you like this, please try my other breakfast recipes: Veggie Moong Dal Idli Baked Veggie Semolina Bites Ragi Dosa Avocado Toast With Grilled Corn WATCH HOW TO MAKE MASALA BREAD IDLI TIKKI: Masala Bread Idli Tikki — A fun breakfast that’s perfect for those mornings when you’re craving something a bit fancier! With a spicy aloo-beetroot tiki filling paired with softened bread and yogurt for some brightness, this is an innovative way to start your day! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for step-by-step videos. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? Don’t forget to tag @naturallynidhi on Instagram and hashtag it #naturallynidhi. You can also post your pictures to my facebook page. I’d love to hear how the recipe turned out and what you think in the comment section below. Find me …

Bread Upma

Bread Upma

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Whenever I’m in the mood for a bold but quick breakfast, nothing beats a warm bowl of Bread Upma! I’ve spiced up the version I grew up with using some Chinese sauces, peanuts, and sesame. With that crisp yet melt-in-your-mouth texture and comforting flavor, this Bread Upma is the breakfast of your dreams! WATCH HOW TO MAKE BREAD UPMA: Whenever I’m in the mood for a bold but quick breakfast, nothing beats a warm bowl of Bread Upma! I’ve spiced up the version I grew up with using some Chinese sauces, peanuts, and sesame. With that crisp yet melt-in-your-mouth texture and comforting flavor, this Bread Upma is the breakfast of your dreams! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for step-by-step videos. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? Don’t forget to tag @naturallynidhi on Instagram and hashtag it #naturallynidhi. You can also post your pictures to my facebook page. I’d love to hear how the recipe turned out and what you think in the comment section below. Find me on and share your creation with me!