Soy is full of polyunsaturated fats,proteins and omega 3 fatty acids.They are also rich in calcium and iron while providing no extra sugar or sodium to the body. It enables faster muscle building and metabolism.Soak 1 cup of soya chunks in 21/2 cups of boiled water and then rinse them in cold water after they soften.Ingredients
Corn flour…….2 TBS
Chilli powder…1 TSP
Salt………1 TSP
Turmeric powder…1 TSP
Coriander powder..2 TSP
Marinate the above ingredients and keep it for 10 mts.
Can deep fry but I fried in non-stick pan.Can serve with rice or roti.
Today is Diwali so thought of sharing a sweet as well as healthy recipe.
Today it’s also Children’s Day so this recipe is also kids friendly recipe .
We have been eating plain nuts for years as part if of our daily diet as it keeps us healthy.Now it’s time to innovate something from the bests of the nuts family.So here I have a snack bar/nuts and dates ladoo that is tasty and most importantly stays healthy since the dish is free from oil,sugar and jaggery
Ingredients
.Dates……1 cup
.cashews…..1 cup
.Almonds…1 cup
Groundnut…1 cup
Sesame….1/4 cup
Honey…1/2 cup
Salt…1/4 tsp
Honey…1/2 cup
Oats…..1/2 cup
Dessicated coconut…1/2 cup
Can add walnut,pistachio and pumpkin seeds.
.Soak dates in hot water for 2 hrs.It will get softened. Blendit into a smooth paste.
.Dry roast oats in a kadai and powder it.
Method
1.In a kadai or a thick bottomed vessel addcashews,almonds,groundnut
,sesame, dessicated coconut and roast it.In a few minutes it will turn golden aromatic and crisp.Remove from fire and keep aside.
2. In the same kadai add the dates paste and cook for 5 mts.When it gets thickened add the roasted nuts mixture to it.
3. Add honey,cardomom powder and salt mix well.
4. Add powdered oats to it combine well.Moisture gets absorbed and it holds shape
5.Transfer it to a tray,level it and refrigerate it for an hour.
It will set completely Now you can cut into pieces.If you would like to have it as a snack bar.
If you like to have it as a ladoo first shape into balls instead of levelling it in a tray and then refrigerate it.
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Banana stem is a rich source of fibre and helps in weight loss. Its high fibre content creates a feeling of satia and hence reduces the intake of food. It also helps ease constipation. It is rich in potassium,Vit.B. It clears urinary tract.
Remove the outer rings of the stem so that the inner thick stem is got. Cut the inner stem into medium size rings and remove fibre using your finger.
Now soak in butter milk.
Ingredients
Banana stem…..200gms
Shallots…..few
Garlic ….few pods
Tomato…..1
Masoor dhal…..3 tbs
Pepper
In a pressure pan put all the ingredients and cook for 2 whistles.
Poha or aval has high nutrient value.It is a wholesome meal. Good source of carbohydrates,packed with iron,rich in fibre and a good source of antioxidants and essential vitamins.It is light on the stomach and can be easily digested.
Today I’m going to share with you a sweet recipe with you all. Easy to prepare sweet. It’s PAYASAM recipe.
Ingredients
Aval…..1 cup
Milk…..750 ml
Jaggery. .3/4 to 1 cup
Ghee….2 TBS
Cashews…few
Kismis…few
Cardomom powder..1 TSP.
Method
In a kadai. Add ghee to it.
Then add cashews and kismis fry and keep aside.
Now add Poha to it.Fry it will become crispy.May be for 2 mts.
Now add milk and allow it to get cooked.
Meanwhile put jaggery in water heat a little and then filter for impurities.