Tired of consuming fried eggs and omelet everyday? Then stop! We have for you a nutritious and tasty treat, a different meal that can be taken without bread and is filling.

Also, enjoy baked chicken which gets the vote of every family member, and is easy and quick to prepare. It is absolutely finger-licking.

For dessert, it’s always better to consume homemade and light stuff instead of buying expensive sweets from the market.

You don’t have to skip dessert if you are health-conscious because here is a recipe for a simple and seasonal fruit muffin with a wonderful fragrance of cinnamon.

RECIPE 1

SPINACH EGG SUSHI

SERVES: 1

PREPARATION TIME: 10 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS:

One egg

Four to five spinach leaves chopped (wash thoroughly)

Two tablespoons of low fat milk

A pinch of baking soda (a pinch of Eno powder can also be used as an alternative)

Salt and pepper (as required)

A pinch of flax seeds (grounded)

One chopped garlic

Two teaspoons of rolled quaker oats or oats powder

INGREDIENTS FOR STUFFING:

One small carrot piece (chopped)

One small onion (chopped)

Two tablespoons of cottage cheese

A teaspoon of oregano

METHOD:

1] In a blender, add all the above ingredients and pulse until it becomes a paste. Pour it in a small bowl and keep aside.

2] Take a medium size skillet, grease it with vegetable or olive oil.

3] Switch on the flame and make sure the pan is hot.

4] Once the pan is heated, lower the flame and pour the spinach mixture in it.

5] Spread the egg mixture evenly on all sides.

6] Cover with the lid for a minute and let it cook well.

7] Turn off the flame once the egg starts getting separated from the sides and turns light brown from underneath.

8] Let it cool for a minute.

9] Pour out gently on a round plate so that it is easy to roll.

10] Meanwhile, start preparing the stuffing. Mix carrot, onion and cottage cheese together. Sprinkle oregano to it. Keep aside.

11] Now, pour the stuffing and start rolling the egg with light hands.

12] Cut it into four pieces.

13] Pour some hot sauce over it to enhance its taste.

14] Enjoy it with a hot cup of tea or coffee.

RECIPE :2

BAKED POTATO AND CHICKEN CUBES

SERVES: 2

PREPARATION TIME:

45 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS FOR CHICKEN BONELESS CUBES:

One kg chicken cubes

One teaspoon ginger and garlic paste

One lemon

Crushed three whole red chillies (roasted)

Crushed two teaspoons of coriander seeds (roasted)

Crushed two teaspoons of cumin seeds (roasted)

One teaspoon of sea salt

Spray of vegetable oil or one tablespoon of olive oil

One tablespoon barbecue soya sauce

One tablespoon low fat yoghurt

One teaspoon basil dry leaves

INGREDIENTS FOR POTATO:

One teaspoon of olive oil

Salt (as required)

One teaspoon of thyme dry leaves

Juice of half a lemon

A teaspoon of chat masala

METHOD TO MAKE CHICKEN CUBES:

1] Cut chicken breast pieces into cubes and marinate it with ginger garlic, lemon, yoghurt and roasted masala (mentioned above) for half an hour.

2] Meanwhile, wash the potato thoroughly under running water and semi boil it for 15 minutes. Later, give sharp cuts to it with a knife.

3] Take a square baking dish, spread a piece of aluminum foil on it and grease it with vegetable oil.

4] Brush olive oil and other mentioned ingredients on the potato and place it in the baking dish.

5] Place the chicken cubes in the same dish and bake for 30 minutes at 200 C.

6 ] You can enjoy it with chopped lettuce.

RECIPE 3

Pear and cinnamon muffins (flour free)

Serves: 2

Preparation time: 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

One cup bran bread crumbs. You can use readymade or homemade. (For homemade, dry the bread for a few days and finely chop it)

One egg

One teaspoon cinnamon powder

One teaspoon of cardamon powder

A pinch of baking powder or baking soda

One pear (finely chopped)

A teaspoon of coconut oil

Two tablespoons of brown sugar

Two teaspoons of low fat milk

One teaspoon of desiccated coconut

METHOD:

1] Mix all the above ingredients in a deep bowl with a hand beater or a spatula.

2] Grease small pudding molds with coconut oil and pour a tablespoon of the mixture in each mold and let it rest for a while.

3] Meanwhile, pre-heat the oven and place the molds in the middle part of the oven tray and bake it at 170 C for 15 to 20 minutes.

4] Insert a toothpick. If it comes out clean, the mini muffins are ready.

5] Enjoy it as an evening snack with tea or coffee.

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