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14/05/2026

Comment if you want my 50+ Healthy Dessert Recipes, I’ll send them to you in your DM!

Healthy Chocolate Ice Cream | No Cream, No Refined Sugar

Looking for a delicious yet healthy ice cream alternative that your kids will love? This Chocolate Ice Cream is a Healthy & Creamy Treat for Kids. Made with nutrient-rich makhana (fox nuts), dry fruits and cocoa, it’s full of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. It’s free from refined sugar, artificial flavors, and preservatives—yet irresistibly smooth and chocolaty.

Why it’s better than store-bought:
No palm oil
No added sugar or preservatives
No artificial flavours

Macros per 100g scoop:
210 kcal | 5.8g protein | 22g carbs | 11g fat | 3.6g fiber

Ingredients:
Makhana – 2 cups
Rolled oats – 1 cup
Cashew – ½ cup
Almonds – ½ cup
Milk – 1 litre
Dates – 1 cup
Cocoa powder – ¾ cup
Dark chocolate – ½ cup
Garnish: nuts + chocolate shards

Recipe:
1. Soak makhana, oats, cashews, and almonds in milk 4 hours or overnight.
2. Next day, blend soaked mix with dates, cocoa, and dark chocolate.
3. Pour into an airtight container, top with garnish.
4. Freeze 6–8 hours or overnight.
5. Scoop and enjoy!



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11/05/2026

Comment “PULP” if you want my Healthy Leftover Pulp Recipes + a 12% additional discount code on all Borosil Products!

Juicing can be amazing for your health… but only when you avoid these common mistakes. Most people think they’re drinking something healthy, while unknowingly turning it into a sugar-loaded drink with low nutrition.

Fiber: Higher when balanced with veggies
Best for: Digestion, hydration & immunity support

4 Common Juicing Mistakes:
• Using only fruits in juices
• Adding smoothie ingredients like banana/mango in a slow juicer
• Throwing away the leftover pulp
• Storing fresh juice for long hours

Healthy Juicing Tips:
• Always combine veggies + a little fruit
• Use banana/mango in smoothies instead of juicing
• Reuse pulp in parathas, cheela, appe or compost
• Consume juice fresh for maximum nutrition

Juicing is not about drinking more sugar.
It’s about making smart combinations that your body can actually benefit from.



[did you know, juice, detox, detox juice, detox drink, cold press juice, healthy summer drinks, fruit juice, vegetable juice, homemade juice recipes, vegetable juice benefits, healthy juice, juicing for beginners, healthy drinks]

09/05/2026

Now you know why I’ve been a little on & off this year… 🥹💙

While the kitchen was still running…
behind the scenes, our most special recipe was slowly cooking 🧑🏻‍🍳✨

After months of tiny kicks, midnight cravings, doctor visits, happy tears, and endless prayers…
our little chef is finally here 🤍

No nazar 🧿 and good vibes only ✨

This new chapter already feels like the warmest thing we’ve ever created together. 🫶🏻



[pregnancy, pregnancy announcement, Mother’s Day, new mom, first time mom, newborn, motherhood journey, maternity photoshoot, indian mommy blogger, new parents, baby boy announcement, gender reveal]

05/05/2026

Comment if you want my 30+ Lunchbox Recipes, I’ll send them to you!

Fatafat Kitchen is proof that quick preparation and hygienic serving can turn any meal into something truly special! 🌯

Kolkata ki streets pe jo cheez sabse pehle nazar aati hai, woh hai tawa pe sizzle karta woh iconic Egg Roll. Crispy parantha, juicy egg omelette, tangy onions aur woh special masala, ek bite mein pura Kolkata! 🫶

Ab yeh ghar pe banana utna hi easy hai, bas chahiye thodi si smart prep.

My trick? Ek raat pehle sab kuch prep kar lo. Onions sliced, masala ready, ingredients sorted. Sab kuch Homefoil containers mein store karo aur subah tak sab bilkul fresh, sorted aur ready to go. ✅

Next day, Homefoil ka golden embossed foil mein wrap karo, aur dekho kaise ek simple ghar ki dish ban jaati hai ek proper street-style experience. Taste, warmth aur presentation, sab kuch ek saath. ✨

Seriously, itna satisfying roll banana aapne pehle nahi socha hoga. Try karo, aur comment mein batao, kaisa laga! 🌯🔥

Detailed Recipe pinned in comments!



[kolkata Kathi roll, Kathi roll, egg roll, egg roll recipe, lunchbox recipes, lunchbox, lunch ideas, protein, protein recipes, healthy recipes, high protein, tiffin ideas, tiffin recipes]

01/05/2026

Comment if you want 100+ Indian Sabzi Recipes, I’ll send them to you in your DM.

Lal Saag, Chulai, or Laal Shak Bhaja is an easy-to-make dish consisting of Red Amaranth, Onion, and Garlic that is stir-fried to perfection. This Saag preparation is incredibly tasty and can be enjoyed by all.

Red Amaranth Leaves, also known as Red Spinach, Thotakura in Telugu, Tambdi Bhaji in Marathi, Cholai in Hindi, and Hin Choy in Chinese.

Red Amaranth, is a vegetable that is packed with nutrients and vitamins that are essential for maintaining good health. In fact, it is one of the most nutritious leafy greens that you can add to your diet. This superfood is an excellent source of vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant that plays a crucial role in the body’s healing process. It helps the body to process iron, form blood vessels, repair muscle tissue, and maintain collagen, which is the most abundant protein in the body that is responsible for maintaining healthy skin, bones, and joints.

Ingredients:
* 350 g Lal/ Shak/ Laal S**g/ Red Amaranth Leaves / Red Spinach 1 Bunch
* 2 Green Chili
* 3-4 Garlic Clove
* 2 Red Onion
* Salt to taste
* 2 Tbsp. Mustard Oil/Desi Ghee

Instructions:
* Wash Laal S**g thoroughly under running water.
* Chop the leaves roughly.
* Take Ghee/Oil in a deep bottom pan and heat properly.
* Add chopped Garlic, Onion and Green Chilli, sauté for 2-3 Minutes.
* Add salt and Laal Saag Leaves. Mix well.
* Cover and let cook for 15-20 minutes.
* Serve with steamed rice, top with Desi Ghee.



[lal saag, laal saag, saag, amaranth, lal shak, s**g, red spinach, traditional recipes, Indian recipes, healthy, healthy recipes, seasonal food, iron, vitamin c]

28/04/2026

Comment if you want my 100+ Healthy Drink Recipes, I’ll send them to you!

Instant Variyali Sharbat is the perfect way to hydrate and refresh your body during hot summer days. It is made with the goodness of saunf (fennel seeds), which is well known for its cooling and digestive properties. In this recipe, I have prepared a Variyali Sharbat premix, which is very easy to make and convenient to store. With this premix, you can prepare a refreshing sharbat in just 2 minutes by simply mixing it with cold water or milk.

Variyali sharbat not only tastes delicious but also offers several health benefits. It helps improve digestion, cools down the body, and may support clearer and healthier-looking skin. This makes it an excellent natural summer drink for the whole family.

During the summer season, try making this instant saunf sharbat premix at home. Just add 2 tablespoons of the premix to 1 glass of cold water or milk, according to your preference, mix well, and your refreshing sharbat is ready to enjoy.

For instant variyari sharbat premix
* 1 cup or 100 grms saunf - fennel seeds
* 400 grms Mistri - sakar
* 6-8 cardamom
* ½ tsp black pepper
For lemon variyari sharbat
* 2 tbsp instant premix powder
* 1 tbsp sabja seeds
* 1 tbsp lemon juice
* ¼ tsp black salt
* Some mint leaves
* Ice cubes, optional
* 1 glass cold water

Tips:
* Sieve the ground powder to get a smooth and even texture.
* Store the variyari sharbat premix in an airtight container and keeps fresh for 6 months.
* 2 tbsp of sharbat premix is perfect for 1 glass of milk or a milk-water mixture.



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24/04/2026

Comment if you want my 100+ Dessert Recipes, I’ll send them to you in your DM!

These refreshing homemade ice popsicles are the easiest way to stay cool this summer. Made with coconut water, fresh fruits, basil seeds, honey, and lemon—they’re naturally hydrating, gut-friendly, and perfect for both kids and adults.

Instead of store-bought ice candies loaded with artificial sugar and colors, try these nourishing fruit popsicles that give you electrolytes, vitamin C, antioxidants, and instant freshness. Perfect for hot afternoons, post-workout cooling, or guilt-free dessert cravings!

Calories: Approx 45–60 kcal per popsicle
Carbs: 10–12g
Fats: 0g
Protein: 0.5g
Fiber: 1–2g

Ingredients:
• 2 cups Coconut Water
• 1/2 cup Pomegranate Pearls
• 1/2 cup Mango (small cubes)
• 2 Tbsp Basil Seeds (sabja), soaked
• 2–3 Tbsp Honey
• 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice

Recipe:
• Soak basil seeds in water for 10–15 minutes until they swell up.
• In a bowl, mix coconut water, honey, and lemon juice well.
• Add soaked basil seeds and stir properly.
• Add chopped mango pieces and pomegranate pearls.
• Pour this mixture into popsicle moulds.
• Freeze for 6–8 hours or overnight.
• Demould and enjoy chilled refreshing summer pops!

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22/04/2026

Share my Dadi’s secret recipe for this smoky Mango Pickle.

This Mango Pickle is an instant version made using raw mango, spices, salt and oil. Usually pickles are involved in a process of letting it soak for months and made ready. But this Instant Mango Pickle is quick to make that it can made and served in just 15 minutes.

This Mango pickle is called Aam ka char in Hindi, Kadumanga or Nurukku Manga Pickle in Malayalam, Manga Oorugai in Tamil.

It brought me my child hood memories of my grandmother, who used to make it this way and we would enjoy it in train journeys and picnics. This Instant Mango Pickle accompanied any dish – curd rice or chapathi or any variety rice. I have had it almost every day in summer.

Ingredients:
* 2 medium sized raw mango
* 2 Teaspoon kashmiri red chilli powder
* 2 Teaspoon salt
* 2 pinches hing
To roast & grind:
* 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
* 1.5 teaspoon mustard seeds
* 1.5 teaspoon fennel seeds
To temper:
* 1/2 cup Mustard Oil

Instructions:
* Wash the raw mango. Chop into bite sized pieces.
* Add salt, chilli powder, hing to it.
* Mix it well and Set aside.�In a pan, dry roast fenugreek, fennel and mustard seeds for a minute on low flame. Let cool.
* Transfer it to a mixer or hand mortar and pestle, grind it to a coarse mixture. Set aside.
* Heat mustard oil, then add back to the pickle.
* Add the ground masala.
* Mix it well. Instant mango pickle ready!
* To add a smoky flavour, place the heated coal on a small plate inside the pickle, pour drops of oil or ghee over it. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes.

Storage:
Set it in the sun for 2 days (optional)
Let it cool completely before transferring into the jar.
Keeps well for 3-4 days in room temperature. May be it wil keep well for 2 more days if refrigerated. Additional oil can be used to increase shelf life.



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19/04/2026

Comment if you want my 50+ South Indian Recipes, I’ll send them to you!

Here is a Recipe for Restaurant Style Sambar. This is a flavorful and delicious side dish, perfect to serve with any South Indian meal.

The addition of a freshly ground spice paste adds a lot of flavor along with the sambar powder. This is a perfect side dish to serve with either rice or idli/ dosa.

Ingredients: (Serves 4)
Toor Dal, 1 Cup
Water, 2 Cups
Salt to taste
Turmeric, 1/2 Tsp

Paste:
Oil, 1 Tbsp
Hing, 1/3 Tsp
Cumin Powder, 1 Tsp
Coriander Powder, 1 Tsp
Urad Dal, 1 Tbsp
Chana Dal, 1 Tbsp
Black Pepper, 1 Tsp
Garlic, 3-4 Pods
Dry Red Chillies, 3-4
Green Chillies, 2
Coconut, 1/2 Cup
Tomato, 1
Shallots, 5-6
Curry Leaves, 2 sprigs
Salt to taste
Chilli Powder, 1 Tsp
Water, 200ml

Oil, 1 Tbsp
Mustard Seeds, 1 Tsp
Shallots, 1 Cup
Curry Leaves, 1 Sprig
Carrot, 1
Pumpkin, 1/2 Cup
Drumsticks, 1 Cup
Beans, 1/2 Cup
Sambar Masala, 1 Tbsp
Tamarind Water, 300ml
Water as needed

Instructions:
1. Pressure Cook Toor Dal with water, salt and turmeric.
2. In a pan, roast the ingredients listed above under Paste. Let cool.
3. Transfer into a blender, add a little water, grind into a paste.
4. In a pan, add oil. Add in mustard seeds, shallots, curry leaves. Sauté for a minute.
5. Now add in vegetables of choice. Let cook for 5-10 minutes.
6. Mix in the Sambar Paste, Boiled Dal, Tamarind Water, Sambar Masala, water.
7. Let cook on low heat for 10 minutes, covered.



[sambar, sambhar, restaurant style, restaurant style Sambar, authentic sambar, south indian food, south indian recipes, idli, dosa, tips and tricks]

17/04/2026

Comment if you want my 20+ Air Fryer Recipes, along with the link to Nester Air Fryer, I’ll send them to you instantly in your DM!

These 3 tikkas prove that one smart base marinade can give you completely different flavours—achaari, hariyali & cheesy—without extra effort. Perfect for house parties or when you want that dhaba-style char at home without the mess.

All three use a thick hung curd base which locks in flavour, prevents water release, and gives that perfect coating + char every time.

Using my .in Air Fryer, this gets even easier—multi-rack cooking lets you cook all 3 together, while the steaming mode keeps everything juicy inside without drying out. High heat = even cooking + perfect char, just like a tandoor at home.

Base marinade (for all 3):
• 1/2 cup hung curd
• 1 tbsp oil (mustard oil preferred)
• 1 tbsp besan / cornflour
• Salt

Achaari Paneer Tikka:
• 200g paneer (patted dry)
• Base marinade + 1.5 tbsp aam achaar masala
• 1/2 tsp haldi, 1/2 tsp saunf powder, pinch kalonji
• Marinate 30 mins–2 hrs
• Air fry 200°C, 10–12 mins (flip midway, brush butter at end)
• Finish with charcoal dum (2–3 mins covered)

Hariyali Soya Chaap:
• 200g chaap (boiled & dried)
• Base marinade + 2 tbsp thick hari chutney (no water)
• 1/2 tsp chaat masala, 1/2 tsp garam masala, kasuri methi
• Marinate 30 mins
• Air fry 200°C, 20 mins (flip midway)
• Finish with charcoal dum

Tandoori Cheesy Broccoli:
• 200g broccoli (blanched 1 min + dried WELL)
• Base marinade + 2 tbsp cream + 1 tbsp cheese
• 1/2 tsp white pepper, 1/2 tsp garam masala
• Air fry 200°C, 15 mins
• Don’t overcook
• Finish with charcoal dum

Pro tips:
• Always use hung curd
• Pat dry everything before marination
• Keep marinade thick, not runny
• Cook at high heat (200°C)
• Don’t overcrowd—use racks smartly



[air fryer recipes, healthy snacks, snack platter, paneer tikka, broccoli, cheesy broccoli, tandoori platter, Indian snacks, malai chaap, soya tikka]

17/04/2026

Comment if you want my 20+ Air Fryer Recipes, along with the link to Nester Air Fryer, I’ll send them to you instantly in your DM!

These 3 tikkas prove that one smart base marinade can give you completely different flavours—achaari, hariyali & cheesy—without extra effort. Perfect for house parties or when you want that dhaba-style char at home without the mess.

All three use a thick hung curd base which locks in flavour, prevents water release, and gives that perfect coating + char every time.

Using my Nester Air Fryer, this gets even easier—multi-rack cooking lets you cook all 3 together, while the steaming mode keeps everything juicy inside without drying out. High heat = even cooking + perfect char, just like a tandoor at home.

Base marinade (for all 3):
• 1/2 cup hung curd
• 1 tbsp oil (mustard oil preferred)
• 1 tbsp besan / cornflour
• Salt

Achaari Paneer Tikka:
• 200g paneer (patted dry)
• Base marinade + 1.5 tbsp aam achaar masala
• 1/2 tsp haldi, 1/2 tsp saunf powder, pinch kalonji
• Marinate 30 mins–2 hrs
• Air fry 200°C, 10–12 mins (flip midway, brush butter at end)
• Finish with charcoal dum (2–3 mins covered)

Hariyali Soya Chaap:
• 200g chaap (boiled & dried)
• Base marinade + 2 tbsp thick hari chutney (no water)
• 1/2 tsp chaat masala, 1/2 tsp garam masala, kasuri methi
• Marinate 30 mins
• Air fry 200°C, 20 mins (flip midway)
• Finish with charcoal dum

Tandoori Cheesy Broccoli:
• 200g broccoli (blanched 1 min + dried WELL)
• Base marinade + 2 tbsp cream + 1 tbsp cheese
• 1/2 tsp white pepper, 1/2 tsp garam masala
• Air fry 200°C, 15 mins
• Don’t overcook
• Finish with charcoal dum

Pro tips:
• Always use hung curd
• Pat dry everything before marination
• Keep marinade thick, not runny
• Cook at high heat (200°C)
• Don’t overcrowd—use racks smartly



[air fryer recipes, healthy snacks, snack platter, paneer tikka, broccoli, cheesy broccoli, tandoori platter, Indian snacks, malai chaap, soya tikka]

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