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The Indian parliament’s new health-first menu is making waves. You too can join the bandwagon with these healthy and easy to make recipes
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The mixture of ragi and urad dal batter requires fermentation overnight. Steam spiced idlis. Make chutney by blending together grated coconut, green chillies, ginger, lemon juice and salt
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The paneer cubes need to be marinated with olive oil, turmeric, chilli, garlic, and lemon juice. Grill along with sliced bell peppers , courgettes and broccoli, until they turn lightly charred. Sprinkle coriander leaves, and serve
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Whisk sattu with water, jaggery syrup, chopped mint, and lime juice. Add diced mango. Freeze before serving. A good substitute for sweet sodas
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Cook barley and jowar until tender. Add chopped cucumber, tomatoes, red onion and coriander. Season it with avocado oil, lemon zest, cracked black pepper and toasted seeds
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Toss roasted chana and murmura with low-sodium peanuts, curry leaves, chilli powder, turmeric, and a dash of salt. Gently roast the mixture for crispy taste
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Sauté onions, garlic, and cumin seeds. Add chopped tomatoes and vegetable stock. Simmer with fresh basil leaves, black pepper and lemon juice. Blend until smooth
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Simmer pearl millet in milk. Add cardamom and a pinch of saffron. Use jaggery powder to sweeten the dish. Lastly, add chopped almonds and raisins before serving
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A balanced thali that consists of steamed bajra or ragi rotis, boiled moong dal, sautéed seasonal greens, cucumber, tomato raita, and fresh fruit slices for dessert