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Shahi Rose Kebabs

Shahi Rose Kebabs

These Shahi Rose Kebabs are my kind of busy-day dinner which is high in protein, comforting, and so easy to pull together. Soft inside, crisp outside, with that subtle rose aroma that makes them feel extra special.

Millet Smoothie Bowl

Millet Smoothie Bowl

Millet Smoothie Bowl — silky smooth, nutritious, and fasting-friendly, this is the best way to start your Navratri mornings on an energy-filled note! With barnyard millets, coconut milk, soaked nuts, and in-season fruits, this is a smoothie bowl that you are going to love! WATCH HOW TO MAKE MILLET SMOOTHIE BOWL: In a blender, add your cooked millets, I used barnyard but any kind works, frozen bananas, soaked almonds, soaked walnuts, pitted dates, some apple, and any milk of your choice—I’ve used coconut. I also like adding saffron for that lovely aroma. Blend this until you get this super smooth and silky texture, it’s so satisfying! I like to top this bowl with some sliced fruit and nuts, I’ve used some beautiful kiwis mango, and pistachio here. Truly this is the perfect boost of energy in the morning with so many superfoods, I’ve been having this on repeat! It’s filling and nutritious all at the same time! If you like this, please try my other recipes: Makhana Fruit Shrikhand Cucumber Avocado Millet Ambali Shrikhand Granola …

Makhana Fruit Shrikhand

Makhana Fruit Shrikhand

Makhana Fruit Shrikhand — the perfect way to satisfy your sweet cravings during Navratri, this Makhana Fruit Shrikhand is a light, protein-packed dessert you’re going to fall in love with! Made with roasted and powdered makhana, powdered mishri, elaichi, saffron, and rose water, you can’t beat the aromatic flavors in this shrikhand!

Cucumber Avocado Millet Ambali

Cucumber Avocado Millet Ambali

Cucumber Avocado Millet Ambali — this gut-friendly, probiotic dish is the perfect way to spice up the traditional fermented millet dish! With cucumbers and mint for brightness and avocado for creaminess, it’s super customizable and the perfect light and refreshing breakfast or lunch this summer! WATCH HOW TO MAKE CUCUMBER AVOCADO FERMENTED MILLET AMBALI: Start by washing any positive millets such as foxtail or kodo until the water runs clear. Let this soak for 4-6 hours until it swells up. Heat this on medium heat until it comes up to a simmer and add extra water if needed. Transfer to a terracotta pot and cover with a cloth. Let this ferment in a cool and dry place. Some people find ambali bland so to add some extra flavor, we’ll add some summer veggies. I love using cucumbers here since they’re also cooking and so good in the summertime. Transfer them to a blender along with some avocado for a lovely creaminess without the dairy. Add some mint leaves for freshness and blend this mixture until …