Festive Special Recipes For Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi is knocking at our doors, sooner than we expected it to be and people all over India and abroad are looking forward to having a joyous rakhi ceremony.

- Natasha Gandhi

MasterChef contestant of House of Millets, India 6 & founder Natasha Gandhi has shared some really tasty, time-saving healthy recipes to enjoy with your loved ones!

Caffreal Pasta

Ingredients :

2 cups coriander leaves

1/4 cup Basil leaves

3 tbsp. Avocado oil

7-8 garlic cloves

1-inch ginger

4-5 green chilies

1/2 tsp. turmeric powder

1 tsp. black peppercorns

1 tsp. coriander seeds

2-3 cloves

1/2 tsp. cumin

3 tbsp. vinegar

1 tbsp. jaggery

1 pack spaghetti

Method :

To Prepare the Caffreal Paste, Dry Roast the Whole Spices I.e. Cumin, Coriander Seeds, Cloves and black Peppercorns

Add this to A Mixer Grinder Along With Chopped Coriander, Basil, Avocado Oil, Ginger, Garlic, Green Chili, Vinegar and Jaggery.

Grind this to a Fine Paste in Pan Heat 2 Tbsp. Avocado Oil and add 1/4 Cup of the paste

Cook the Paste for 3-5 Min over low heat

Add cooked Spaghetti to this and stir till well combined.

Grate Parmesan Cheese and Garnish with Red Chili and coriander.

Serve Hot.

Ragi Pancakes

Ingredients :

1 Cup Ragi Flour

1/4 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. baking powder

4 tbsp. Jaggery

pinch salt

1/2 Cup Milk (plant based milk)

1/2 Cup Curd (dairy free curd for vegan)

1/2 tsp oil

Method :

Makes 6