Plum season is here and a poached plum is quite desirable in the cool early mornings. pairing with good old fashioned oatmeal, i love this hearty breakfast. i drizzle more honey than necessary to combat the tart plums, and the crunch of pistachios on top is the best! 

Oatmeal in a mithai flavour format? This is a real killer with the elderly who love sweets, but need a bit of fibre alongwith. I make the oatmeal the old-fashioned way in water with a pinch of salt, and for flavour i char-grill pineapple bits, add kesar, elaichi, badam and pista. If you like, add a dash of malai at the end and stir well! All the richness without the guilt!

A pancake is a craving I get occasionally, but when it arrives, it does so with a heavy desire for an indulgent and glamorous plate. These pancakes are made from gluten free rolled oats, pulsed into a flour, and then whisked in with eggs, milk and the usual suspects. The star of the show though, is the caramelized bananas on top – because I like to be extra glam on certain mornings. The beauty of this batter is that it comes together real quick, but the cooking time may take a little longer than a gluten-filled pancake. But I assure you these are fluffy and a delight!