BOILED EGG SANDWICH

 The boiled egg sandwich is a sumptuous breakfast recipe of bread sandwich with hard boiled egg and oil free eggless mayonnaise. The combination of these two yields a lucious creamy filling in between two bread slices. EGGS are among the healthiest foods you can eat.

They are rich in:

* High-quality protein.

* Healthy fats.

* Many essential vitamins and minerals.

* Eggs can help you lose weight because of their high protein content, which keeps you full longer.

* That protein may also slightly increase your metabolism, which can help you burn more calories.

* If you want to lose weight, eat eggs as part of a healthy breakfast with fruits and vegetables.

Healthy egg salad sandwich served on wheat bread/ multigrain bread. Here I have used multigrain bread. The classic egg salad is made with hard boiled egg, mayonnaise, chopped onion greens (chives ), finely chopped capsicum, finely chopped celery or coriander stems, curry powder and black pepper. If you do not prefer/ like mayonnaise , substitute it with hung curd or Greek yogurt.Greek yogurt  has lower calories, lower fat and higher protein making it very diet friendly. Plus it’s super creamy, so it creates a rich consistency that we all know. A dash of pepper give the peppy taste to your sandwich.  The curry powder used in the egg salad give your simple egg salad a special zing and gentle spicy lift. The chives and celery gives the egg salad a nice crunch, which is so good. The egg salad is quick and easy meal option and  can be used in a sandwich, in a tortilla wrap, with a side of crackers or in lettuce cups. It’s inexpensive and easy to make. It turns out creamy and delicious every time! You can make it a day ahead if you want to pack it to eat on the go! So do try this easy no oil, ready in just 5 minutes sandwich recipe. Classic egg salad sandwich is the comfort food of and one of my favorite breakfast/ lunch.  

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INGREDIENTS : 

1 hard-boiled large Egg, peeled and chopped 

1 teaspoon Oil free, Eggless Mayonnaise

2 tablespoons chopped Celery (see notes )

1 tablespoon chopped Green Onion or Chives

1 tablespoon chopped Capsicum

1 pinch Curry Powder/ Garam Masala Powder 

Salt to taste

1 pinch Black Pepper Powder

2-3 teaspoon Coriander Chutney

2 slices white, wheat, multigrain ( toasted or plain)

METHOD :

For making egg salad -

STEP 1 - To hard boil the eggs, use a small pot to boil just enough water to cover the eggs. Carefully add the eggs to the boiling water and cook for 12 minutes. Let cool then peel and chop it.

STEP 2 -  In a small mixing bowl, mix together the  celery, capsicum and onion greens. 

STEP 3 - Add in mayonnaise.

STEP 4 -  Sprinkle with salt, pepper and curry powder to taste. Mix with a spoon.

STEP 5 - Now mix in the chopped hard- boiled egg.

STEP 6 - Egg salad is ready.

Assemble the sandwich- 

STEP 1 - Toast your bread slices without any butter / oil. 

STEP 2 -  Spread green coriander chutney on both slice of bread.

STEP 3 - Spread the egg mixture on top and put another slice of bread on top.

STEP 4 - Sandwich is ready to serve.

STEP 5 - Cut into triangles and ready to serve.

Serve the egg sandwich immediately.

NOTES : *This recipe is for a one egg sandwich and makes only one sandwich. 

* If you would like more egg salad in your sandwich, or if you are making more sandwich, you can easily scale up this recipe.

* Using perfectly boiled egg is very important to make great tasting salad. Avoid overcooking the eggs as it affects on the taste and texture of the salad. 

* The egg salad filling can also be prepared up to a day ahead and kept refrigerated. Wait to assemble your sandwich until just before eating.

* To avoid a soggy egg salad sandwich, make your sandwich by laying a piece of lettuce over the toast, adding the egg salad, layering another piece of lettuce, and topping with the bread. 

* A typical egg salad demands for mayonnaise as it gives a creamy texture to the salad. Here I have used homemade oil and egg free mayonnaise. I will update the recipe soon on my blog.

* If you don't like / prefer mayonnaise, then you can substitute with low fat hung curd / Greek yogurt.

* Fresh herbs like celery, chives go well in this recipe. However, what is available locally, you can use it. 

* I don't have celery, so I have used coriander stems.

* You can add veggies of your choice or available with you.

* Black pepper is used for heat but you can substitute it with chilli flakes.

* Feel free to stir in some different seasonings, such as smoked paprika or Italian seasoning for an additional flavor boost.

HEALTHY JOWAR CHILLA

 Jowar is loaded with protein, carbohydrate and dietary fibre which promotes growth and development, it is an ideal cereal in weight watcher’s diet. Jowar is globally known as the “new quinoa” for its gluten-free and whole-grain goodness. It goes by the name of Sorghum in English, It has many words in different states, namely, Jwar in Maharashtra, Cholam in Tamil Nadu and Jonna in Andhra Pradesh. Jowar is ground into flour that is used to make Rotis, bhakri, cheela, dosa, etc.In India, jowar is a staple food item. Jowar or sorghum is prized as a healthy alternative to refined flour or all-purpose flour, this fibre-rich millet is cultivated extensively in India. In recent times  jowar is gaining popularity among fitness enthusiast as a healthy substitute for wheat grain. It can be consumed as a whole cereal or ground into flour. Jowar is loaded with protein, carbohydrate and dietary fibre which promotes growth and development, it is an ideal cereal in weight watcher’s diet and also regulates diabetes. A member of the millet family, Jowar is receiving worldwide attention as people shift away from refined wheat products which are not considered a very healthy option. Wishing to know what health benefits this godly ingredient carries along? Here we are, with comprehensive nutritional information about Jowar (source Google ) ----->> 

# It is a gluten-free whole grain, is considered an excellent alternative for people who suffer from ‘gluten intolerance‘ and it is rich in nutrients as well. So swapping wheat with Jowar has been found to reduce symptoms like bloating, diarrhea, constipation, fatigue, headaches, etc.

# The fiber in jowar helps keep the bowels moving, which prevents constipation. It is also associated with lower levels of bad cholesterol, protecting the body against the onset of cardiovascular diseases.

# Being a complex carbohydrate, Jowar is digested slowly, prompting a more gradual rise in blood sugar. So it’s a great diet choice for diabetics and people who want to lose weight.

# Because it contains high levels of magnesium, jowar helps maintain calcium levels in the body, which is great for bone health.

# It has a much higher concentration of dietary fiber when compared to other cereal grains. So a single serving contains more than 12 grams, contributing to 48% of the daily recommended fiber intake.

With a variety of seasonal vegetables, these pancakes are great for a healthy and quick breakfast idea and also an all-day-breakfast meal! With this there are so many health benefits of consuming jowar. So try to add it into your diet. It is quick, healthy, tasty, easy to prepare, economical too.

 INGREDIENTS :

 1 Cup Jowar Atta (millet flour) 

 1/4 Cup Gram Flour /Besan ka Atta

1/4 Cup Onion, chopped

 1/4 Cup Spinach/ Palak (see notes )

2 tablespoon Capsicum, chopped

1/4 Cup Carrot, grated

1/4 Cup Cabbage, chopped finely

2 tablespoon Spring Onion, chopped

2 tablespoon Coriander leaves, chopped

1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder

1/2 inch Ginger, grated

2 Green Chillies, chopped  (see notes )

2 teaspoon roastetd Cumin / Jeera Powder 

1/2 teaspoon Ajwain/ Carrom Seeds

1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds

Salt as per your taste

Water for making batter (approx 1-1/2 Cup )

2 teaspoon Desi Ghee

1/2 teaspoon Oil ( for greasing tawa )

METHOD : 

STEP 1 - Add millet flour in a large bowl.

STEP 2 -  Add gram flour to the same. 

STEP 3 -  Further, add  all the spice powders and salt and mix it well.

STEP 4 - Add carrom seeds and sesame seeds..

( Crush carrom seeds in between your palms and then use it. )

STEP 5 - Then add chopped veggies and give it a nice stir. 

STEP 6 - Add half a cup of water and whisk it well. 

STEP 7 - Now, add more water little by little ( around 1 cup ). 

STEP 8 -  Mix it into a lump free and pouring consistency batter. 

STEP 9 -  Heat an iron tawa on medium heat and grease it with oil. (Drizzle few drops of oil on hot tawa and wipe it using a tissue paper.) (see notes ) Lower the flame to low.

STEP 10 - Now, pour the ladleful of  mixture onto a heated flat-pan (tawa) and swirl to spread into a circle.

STEP 11 -  Cook it for 2-3 minutes or until golden in colour on medium flame.

STEP 12 - Once it's done from one side, flip it and cook from the other side. 

STEP 13 - Smear half a teaspoon of ghee and allow it to cook for a minute. 

STEP 14 - Flip it over , smear ghee and let it cook for half a minute from the other side. 

STEP 15 -  Now, flip it back to check if it is cooked. 

STEP 16 - Once done, remove it from the pan and place it on the plate. 

STEP 17 - Serve hot with any chutney, curd and enjoy.

Serve it with your favourite pickle, ketchup or chutney.

 NOTES : *Make sure to chop the vegetables evenly, as one vegetable should not overpower the taste of the whole chilla. 

* You can add veggies of your choice. 

* I used spinach but feel free to use whichever greens are available.

* Seasoning the griddle / tawa  helps to make the tawa non-stick.

* Batter will stay good in refrigerator for upto 3 days.

* More green chillies can be added according to one's requirement of spice.

* Ensure to make the mixture not too thick or thin and of pouring consistency.

EGGLESS BROOKIES / BROWNIE COOKIES

 Have you ever had a tough time deciding between brownies or cookies? Try this Brookies recipe which is a delicious combination of brownies and cookies. These soft and chewy brookies are eggless and easy to bake! The Brownie Cookie/ Brookies recipe is a chocolate lovers dream come true. These brookies are crusty outside with a rich soft brownie texture on the inside. Cracked top, dense and with so fudge like texture they taste just like brownie.This cookie is rich, soft and decadent. Use a good quality chocolate (chocolate chips work well too), ideally with 70% cocoa content for a darker intensity. Every now and then kids deserve a treat ! After 1-1/2 years of this Corona Period, few days back, my daughter went to Pune for her classes and I want to send her something new and interesting stuff. And as I mentioned many times that she's a die hard chocolate, brownie fan and that's the reason I absolutely love making and eating chocolate desserts  at my place. I was damn sure that this would get me loads n loads of virtual hugs n kisses from my daughter. And yes I wasn’t wrong. These chocolatey brookies was soft , gooey , chewy and fulfilled both her chocolate as well brownie cravings ! And the best part is my house was smelling like heaven while baking these cookies. These brookies come together very effortlessly with very simple ingredients that are easily available in your kitchen . These brookies come together very effortlessly with very simple ingredients that are easily available in your kitchen . So if you like brownies and planning to try on some brookies, you’ve just found the perfect recipe .

INGREDIENTS: 

1/2 Cup All Purpose Flour 

1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar 

1/4 Cup Cocoa Powder 

1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder 

1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda 

1/4 Cup Unsalted Butter 

1 pinch Salt 

1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Essence 

1/4 Cup Dark Chocolate 

2 tablespoon Chocochips 

2 tablespoon Milk

METHOD:

STEP 1 - In a bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt and mix well.

STEP 2 - Add butter, sugar and vanilla essence in another bowl and mix well.

STEP 3 - Now add butter-sugar mixture to dry ingredients and mix well.

STEP 4 - Add milk as the per quantity given. You can add more if needed to make a dough.

STEP 5 - Add dark chocolate and make a smooth dough.

STEP 6 - Cling wrap/ cover the bowl and let it sit in the  the dough in refrigerator for about 25 - 30 minutes so that it becomes easier to make balls out of it. 

STEP 8 - Line a baking tray with parchment paper and keep ready.

STEP 9 - After 30 minutes, the dough looks little firm and easy to shape.

STEP 10 - Divide the dough into equal size balls. Place them about 2 inch apart on the lined bakingt ray because they spread while baking. 

STEP 11 - Place some chocochips on the balls.

STEP 12 -  You can keep the tray again in refrigerator for 10 minutes, if you dont wish your brookies to spread much.

STEP 13 - Bake in pre-heated oven  at 160°C for 10-12 minutes in oven. Do not feel that they are undone if they look soft. Don’t worry once they cool ,they will turn crispy. 

STEP 13 - Leave them for 10 to 15 minutes on the cooling rack and allow them to cool completely .

 Immediately serve them or you can transfer and store the cooled brookies in an airtight container . Enjoy !! 

NOTES : *You can scoop the dough with an ice-cream scoop on the baking tray lined with parchment paper.