There is no denying that we at Belly Rules The Mind, simply love cauliflower. Simply because it’s so nutritious and is such a versatile vegetable. Not everyone might like Broccoli, but cauliflower is one crusiferous vegetable not many people will complain. Just one cup of cauliflower can yield so many health benefits. Packed with phytonutrients, vitamins, anti-inflammatory compounds and lots of fiber. While cauliflower does contain some protein, it’s technically considered a carbohydrate since it’s a plant derived food....

Apricot Energy Bites-3 Ingredients, 10 minutes, Vegan, Gluten free, Dairy free, Sugar free & Paleo. Need I say anything else? Apricot Energy Bites work great as a pre or post-workout option for adults or an after-school snack for kids. It’s gluten free, dairy free, nut free, sugar-free, vegan, paleo and of course so delicious !! Hello everyone!! Happy New Year to you and your family. Infact, we wish you not only a Happy New Year but also a super healthy one....

My friend Kelly was a happy go lucky, adventurous soul and nothing stopped her from reaching her goals. I think it’s why she was so determined to carry on with her mountain climbing only this time it would be different. She loved life and I suppose she died doing what she loved. She is someone I will never forget, she holds a special place in my heart. Whilst typing out this Butternut Zucchini Lasagna I couldn’t help but think of the time she was helping me cook for a charity event....

I know the long list of spices makes you think it is a complicated dish but there really is nothing complicated about this dish. It is actually so quick and easy your guests would think you spent hours fussing over it. We often order this from an Indian restaurant, if I don’t feel like cooking. My kids love it because their sauce is kind of sweet. For me, it is far too sweet for a curry....

For those that don’t know what Diwali is. It is a festival of lights where Hindus celebrates the triumph of light over dark and good over evil. I am so chuffed with how this 5-Minute Rose Pistachio Burfee turned out, it is one of the easiest things to make. That much I promise. Easy 5-Minute Rose Pistachio Burfee I always wanted to make these pretty looking “ice-cream” scooped Mithai’s but I never got around to making them....

Frozen Yogurt is Little A’s new found love. Something he was introduced to last year in his school. Apparently a local frozen yogurt vendor often promotes themselves in their schools in an attempt to promote local business. Now this vendor also happens to be in the same complex where we go for our groceries, our favorite pizza place and also right next to the hair salon were Little A get’s his haircut....

A very Happy & Healthy New Year to all you lovely people out there. Hope the New Year has been good for you so far. The holidays are finally over and it’s the perfect time of the year to reset your mind, body, and soul for the coming year. If adopting a healthy lifestyle is one of your goals, we would love to make it easy for you by sharing some easy recipes from our blog that are healthy & nutritious....

LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES What is Yellow Rice? Yellow rice is an Indian dish that uses long grain white rice and turmeric and saffron to create a flavorful, yellow hued rice dish. The yellow rice has an earthy flavor with some mild heat in the background. You can also add additional flavors to the rice along with other ingredients to give it more flavor or to make it a fuller meal....

LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES! Jump to:What is corn on the cob?How to buy corn on the cobTips to make the perfect corn on the cobHow to make Corn on the Cob in Instant Pot or Electric Pressure CookerHow to boil corn on the cob on a stove topCorn on the Cob seasoningsHow to store corn on the cob?Can you cook corn on the cob with husks?...

LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES! WHAT IS PANEER BIRYANI? Paneer biryani is a layered, lightly spiced rice and Paneer, which is a type of crumbly cheese, served in India. It bursts with flavor and textures from the of spices, vegetables, rice and paneer. PANEER PULAO / PANEER BIRYANI RECIPE VIDEO PANEER BIRYANI IN THE INSTANT POT With this Instant Pot paneer biryani recipe, you can make this savory dish at home right in your Instant Pot....

Jump to:What is Lauki?How to pick the best bottle gourd?Reasons to make this recipe in the Instant PotHow to cut Lauki / bottle gourd?How to make the best Bottle Gourd?Pro TipsWhy is Lauki / Bottle Gourd healthy?Is Lauki good for weight loss?What do I serve Lauki with?Made this recipe? Tag us on Instagram!Lauki Sabzi Recipe LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES What is Lauki? Lauki is a super food, healthy, easy meal....

I didn’t think I will share this post “Living with Autoimmune Disease” but a few readers have asked me to share my journey in respect of my Autoimmune conditions. It is also Thyroid Awareness month so I guess it’s fitting to share my story. To be very honest I was reluctant to do this. Firstly, I am definitely not someone that follows any special diets or pay any particular attention to the fact that I am living with these conditions....

It looks like an artisan bread and friends and family will think you spent hours making it. But it literally takes a few minutes, about 3 minutes to be be precise, to make the dough. I personally have never made a bread that’s this easy. It has a chewy crust and some large holes, you could swear I got it from a gourmet bakery. Patience is required for the bread to rise and that’s about it....

LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES! Garlic Naan Video Recipe What is Garlic Naan Naan is a leavened flatbread that comes from India and has spread to other parts of southeast Asia. Unlike roti, naan uses yeast to give it a small rise when baking. Garlic naan is slightly different from traditional varieties because it contains garlic as an extra flavor. Why you will love this Garlic Naan Bread Recipe Naan is one of the most popular parts of Indian restaurants around the world....

I guess we didn’t know what we were missing out on, after cooking this Salmon Jalfrezi there was no turning back, we are hooked. There weren’t many authentic Indian restaurants in South Africa, back in the day, no I’m not that old but let’s just say it was a while ago. Today we have authentic Indian restaurants all over Johannesburg and I’m sure in other cities too. It’s how we’ve been introduced to many of the Indian dishes we’ve never heard of before....

Koftas are very similar to meatballs. Although traditionally they are made with some kind of minced meat, the India Koftas can be mate meatless. Good news for my vegetarian friends, isn’t it ? Back home I grew up eating so many different kind of koftas, Malai Kofta, koftas made from Potato, Calabash, Squash or even Bananas. There are so many different recipes to make the same koftas. They might all seem to be the same in shape but they all have such different and unique flavors....

So the weather is finally getting warmer now. Infact we have been averaging about 85 degrees F this week. So everytime I am driving back home and parking the car in the garage, I can tell people in my neighborhood are grilling from the smell from their BBQ’s. So the other night I finally made some Tofu Tikka. I haven’t come across a single person who has tried either the Tikkas on skewers or curry and hasn’t fallen in love with them....