HEALTHY BLACK URAD DAL VADA / KANDESHI UDID DAL VADA / TIRUPATI VADA BY DISHA LAHORI Rich in fibre, it aids in monitoring the portion of nutrients which get absorbed by the digestive tract. 2. Boosts Bone health: Get ample dose of calcium, iron, vitamin B and other bone-building minerals from the daily intake of urad
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GRAPE JUICE BY DISHA LAHORI Grape juice reduces bad cholesterol, helps maintain healthy blood pressure, prevents damage to blood vessels in your heart, and reduces the risk of blood clots. Taking grapes or its juice recipe on a daily basis will help increase potassium in the body that helps keep away problems like heart stroke and prevent loss of muscle mass
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BOILED GRAPE JUICE BY DISHA LAHORI Boiled grape juice can be preserve in fridge even for a weeks time with all the goodness of grapes without any preservatives. It is an all seasonal health drink,made of fresh grape pulp. Grape juice reduces bad cholesterol, helps maintain healthy blood pressure, prevents damage to blood vessels in
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ANDHRA STYLE CARROT PICKLE /CARROT AVAKAYA By Kusum Umashankar The fiber in carrots can help keep blood sugar levels under control. And they’re loaded with vitamin A and beta-carotene, which there’s evidence to suggest can lower your diabetes risk. They can strengthen your bones. Carrots have calcium and vitamin K, both of which are important for bone health. INGREDIENTS Orange
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INSTANT COLD DRINK PREMIX POWDER / INSTANT SHARBAT PREMIX / 2 MINS COLD DRINK PREMIX POWDER BY SHWETA GALINDE As the name suggests, instant beverage premixes are drinks that can easily be prepared usually by adding water /soda . Instant premix sharbat Powder is so easy to make at home . These drinks Instant Powder
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GUJARATI BUFF VADA / FARALI ALOO PATTIES BY DISHA LAHORI This farali recipe made during the Navratri fasting, or other upvaas or vrat days like Ekadasi, Mahashivratri or Janmashtami or Gauri vrat. Buff vada or nariyal ki kachori is a Gujarati specialty which is a popular snack to have during fasting.The outer covering is made
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SUGAR FREE SOFT ENERGY BARS / KHAJUR PAK / KHAJUR DRY FRUITS BURFI BY DISHA LAHORI An easy and interesting healthy dessert snack recipe made with dates and dry fruits. The recipe is very similar to the dates energy bar or dates ladoo, yet it is unique with the addition honey to it. Khajur Pak is
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SURTI GHARI BY SHWETA GALINDE Ghari or Surati Ghari is a RICH Gujarati sweet dish from Surat . Ghari is made of puri dough , ‘mawa’, ghee and sugar – made into round shapes with sweet filling, to be consumed on Chandani Padva festival. It is also available in many varieties and flavours such as
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HOW TO MAKE WATERMELON DISPENSER / WATER MELON KEG /WATERMELON PUNCH KEG BY DISHA LAHORI It’s a hollow watermelon “tapped” with a faucet and filled with your beverage of choice. The keg makes a fun center piece, and is a practical serving idea for beverage dispensers. You can also make kegs with pumpkins, other melons,
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ORANGE COCONUT MODAK /NO COOK MODAK RECIPE BY SHWETA GALINDE Modak is specially made on Ganesh Chaturthi/ Vinayak Chaturthi which is a very popular festival in India. Different varieties of sweets and Naivaidhyams are made during Ganapati Pooja. Sweet Modaks of different varieties are made and offered to Lord Ganesh. There are many versions, flavours and variety of making modaks
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UKHDICHI CHOCOLATE MODAK / STEAMED CHOCOLATE MODAK / SWEET CHOCOLATE RICE FLOUR DUMPLINGS. BY SHWETA GALINDE FOR THE COVERING INGREDIENT METHOD Sieve the rice flour + cocoa powder together . Boil the water with ghee and salt in a
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SOUTH INDIAN STYLE SNAKE GOURD CHANA DAL CURRY / PUDALANGAI KOOTU RECIPE Snake Gourd Kootu is a delicious no onion no garlic recipe that is prepared adding dal and coconut mixture. It is a popular traditional dish that is commonly cooked in most South Indian homes. This is a very flavourful and delicious recipe you can
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CARROT POHA Poha is a wholesome meal. It is a good source of carbohydrates, packed with iron, rich in fibre, a good source of antioxidants and essential vitamins and is gluten free. Poha is a wholesome meal. It is a good source of carbohydrates, packed with iron, rich in fibre, a good source of antioxidants and essential
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HOME MADE GULKAND RECIPE Gulkand, or Gulqand is a sweet preserve of rose petals made in India and in some other Asian countries. Gul means flower in both Persian and Urdu Languages, and qand means sweet in Arabic.Gulkand or rose petal jam is a sweet Indian delicacy. Gulkand has been prepared with Damask roses. Gulkand is used in
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GULKAND KULFI / ROSE KULFI BY SHWETA GALINDE Gulkand kulfi recipe a delicious kulfi made with gulkand. Gulkand, or Gulqand is a sweet preserve of rose petals made in India and in some other Asian countries. Gul means flower in both Persian and Urdu Languages, and qand means sweet in Arabic.Gulkand or rose petal jam is a sweet
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VAL PAPDI CHI BHAJI / GOAN STYLE STIR FRIED BROAD BEANS /PAPDI STIR FRIED IN GREEN MASALA Broad beans are one of the healthiest vegetables for your heart. A good source of vitamin A, K, C, proteins and folate . It boost your heart health by reducing the risk of iron deficiencies. Vitamin B and folate in this vegetable promote blood cell development,
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CLUSTER BEANS CHUTNEY / GAVAR CHA THECHA Thecha or kharda is an authentic Maharashtrian recipe made from green chilly or red chilly garlic chutney. It is served with jawari (sorghum) or bajra bhakri (roti). Here in the same recipe of thecha we are going to try with gavar /guar /cluster beans . Cluster beans come in
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CHOWLI COOKED WITH MOONG DAL / GREENS WITH DAL / KEERAI MASIYAL / ARAI KEERAI MASIYAL / AMARANTH LEAVES COOKED WITH MOONG DAL . Keerai masiyal is a side dish recipe made with greens and dal from Tamil nadu. This keerai masiyal is best comfort food . We can try this recipe with any greens
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JAGGERY TEA / GUD KI CHAI / GUR KI CHAI Jaggery tea or gud ki chai is a traditional Indian tea with jaggery and spices. This tea has a deep earthy flavor from jaggery and tastes delicious. There are a lot of substitutes for diabetes patients such as stevia and sugar-free capsules, however, for those who
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CRISPY VEG NUGGETS A nugget is a product made from veg or non veg ingredients that is breaded or battered, then deep-fried or baked. Nuggets have become a popular fast food restaurant item, as well as widely sold frozen for home use. Veggie Nuggets is an amazing combination of potatoes, vegetables and seasoning, that is finely coated in
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BABY CORN SOUP RECIPE The baby corn is very beneficial while losing weight because it has lesser starch content. Apart from this, baby corn contains essential nutrients like magnesium, vitamin A, iron and phosphorous and all these making it a healthy food. Baby corn comes with carotenoids or tetraterpenoids, elements that can promote the health of your eyes.
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EGGLESS FUDGY BROWNIE A chocolate brownie or simply a brownie is a square or rectangular chocolate baked confection. Brownies come in a variety of forms and may be either fudgy or cakey, depending on their density. They may include nuts, frosting, cream cheese, chocolate chips, or other ingredients. A perfect brownie can be thick, fudgy, chewy,
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CELERY SOUP Celery has received a lot of attention as a ‘superfood,’ with supporters claiming that celery juice helps combat a range of ailments, including inflammation, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Celery is a member of the carrot family. Celery is rich in vitamins and minerals with a low glycemic index. You’ll enjoy vitamins A, K, and C, plus minerals like potassium and folate when you eat
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HALWYACHE DAGINE / SUGARY JEWELLERY BY SHWETA GALINDE Celebrate the festival of harvest with tilgul and halwyache dagine. Its traditional to make them during Sankranti festival. The customary sugar jewellery, halwyache dagine, is sugar candies made out of roasted sesame seeds combined with sabudana and sugar powder. Halwa or sugar beeds are used in making
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CHIA PUDDING BY DISHA LAHORI Chia pudding is the perfect healthy breakfast or snack to meal prep for the week. It’s creamy, satisfying and loaded with protein, fiber and omega-3s. Vegan, gluten-free, paleo and keto. … It starts with chia seeds, tiny little seeds that are packed with nutrition. Consuming chia seeds in morning can give a boost to your digestion and
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CHOCOLATE CHIA PUDDING BY DISHA LAHORI Chia pudding is the perfect healthy breakfast or snack to meal prep for the week. It’s creamy, satisfying and loaded with protein, fiber and omega-3s. Vegan, gluten-free, paleo and keto. … It starts with chia seeds, tiny little seeds that are packed with nutrition. Consuming chia seeds in morning can give a boost to your digestion
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PUMPKIN FRITTERS / PUMPKIN BATTER FRIED / CRISPY KUMRI / KUMRO BORA BY UMA SHANKAR Kumri / kumro bora is a popular benagali snack and also a street side food . In addition to beta carotene, pumpkins offer vitamin C, vitamin E, iron, and folate — all of which strengthen your immune system. More pumpkin in your diet
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CUCUMBER CHUTNEY FOR RICE AND ROTIS KUSUM UMASHANKAR This is a healthy and flavorful chutney from the region of Mangalore, Karnataka. This cucumber/southekkai chutney is tasty mixed with rice, with chapathi or dosa. A cooling cucumber relish made with a paste of black mustard seeds and white sesame seeds. Finely chopped cucumbers and the ground
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VEGETABLE AU GRATIN Like many culinary terms, the phrase au gratin derives from a French word that means something similar to “scrapings.” According to the Oxford Companion to Food, gratin simply refers to a crisply baked top. That crusty top is often achieved by grated cheese and/or breadcrumbs. Gratin is a French word a technique in which the top has a golden brown crust
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BHINDI DAHI MASALA / DAHI WALI BHINDI BY SHWETA GALINDE A very simple north indian recipe where fried okra/bhindi is simmered in a tangy and spiced yogurt curry. Another easy to make bhindi recipe that goes well with phulka roti or paratha. Here okra /bhinsi is stir-fried first, so they are not slimy anymore and
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CHOCOLATE SYRUP / CHOCOLATE SAUCE /HERSHEYS CHOCOLATE SAUCE RECIPE BY SHAWETA GALINDE Chocolate syrup is a sweet, chocolate – flavored condiment . It is often used as a topping or dessert sauce for various desserts, such as ice cream, or mixed with milk to make chocolate milk or blended with milk and ice cream to
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FISH CURRY – EASY FISH CURRY WITHOUT ONION , TOMATO AND COCONUT Fish is filled with omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins such as D and B2 (riboflavin). Fish is rich in calcium and phosphorus and a great source of minerals, such as iron, zinc, iodine, magnesium, and potassium. The American Heart Association recommends eating fish at least two times
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HOW TO SPROUT RAGI AND USE IT Ragi is considered a ‘superfood’ as it has approx. 10 times higher calcium content than other grains. After sprouting ,there is an increase in calcium by 20% and iron by 10% . Sprouted ragi naturally contain B12 in it! Sprouting ragi is a nutritious way to eat ragi.
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FRESH TURMERIC PULAO Turmeric and especially its most active compound curcumin have many scientifically-proven health benefits, such as the potential to prevent heart disease, Alzheimer’s and cancer. It’s a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and may also help improve symptoms of depression and arthritis. Fresh turmeric or kachchi haldi has an earthy and peppery flavour and a slightly bitter taste. Fresh turmeric helps
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LOBSTER ROAST Lobsters are a family of large marine crustaceans. Lobsters have long bodies with muscular tails, and live in crevices or burrows on the sea floor. Three of their five pairs of legs have claws, including the first pair, which are usually much larger than the others. Lobster is a type of shellfish that
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HOW TO CLEAN LOBSTER Lobsters are a family of large marine crustaceans. Lobsters have long bodies with muscular tails, and live in crevices or burrows on the sea floor. Three of their five pairs of legs have claws, including the first pair, which are usually much larger than the others. Lobster is a type of
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TANDOORI LOBSTERS Lobsters are a family of large marine crustaceans. Lobsters have long bodies with muscular tails, and live in crevices or burrows on the sea floor. Three of their five pairs of legs have claws, including the first pair, which are usually much larger than the others. Lobster is a type of shellfish that
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TANDOORI PRAWNS INGREDIENTS 500 grams shelled prawns 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste ½ tsp turmeric powder 2 tsp or as per taste red chilli powder 11/2 tsp tandoori masala powder [ I have used Everest brand ] Salt to taste 2 tsp lemon juice 3 OR 4 TBSP hung curd / yogurt 1 tsp besan [ for binding ]
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DRY GREEN CHUTNEY POWDER FOR SUKHA BHEL BY SHWETA GALINDE The key item in dry bhel is the sukha chutney recipe. It is kind of a dry chutney, which can be made and stored in the refrigerator for a few days. This chutney gives the bhelpuri it’s distinct taste. INGREDIENTS ¼ cup roasted chana with skin2 tsp
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WHITE MUTTON KORMA Goat meat is a great source of protein that is easily found for non vegetarians . Not only is it a rich source of high-quality protein, but it is also an outstanding source of many vitamins and minerals, including iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. Because of this, regular consumption of lamb may promote muscle growth, maintenance, and
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HEALTHY WHOLE GREEN MOONG DAL SOUP Green moong beans are loaded with nutritional health benefits. It is a low calorie food that is full of vitamins and minerals. It is an all-natural plant based protein source which is low in calories, low in fat, high in fibre and high in protein. Approximately 100gms of moong contains
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RAW PEANUT BURFI / SHINGDANA BURFI BY DISHA LAHORI Peanuts are as popular as they are healthy. They’re an excellent plant-based source of protein and high in various vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds. They can be useful as a part of a weight loss diet and may reduce your risk of both heart disease and gallstones. If you eat peanuts every day you
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MUTHIYA / DUDHI NA MUTHIYA / DOODHI MUTHIYA /HOW TO MAKE LAUKI MUTHIYA BY DISHA LAHORI Muthia is one of the famous foods of Chhattisgarh. The name is derived from the way it is made, from the ‘gripping’ action of the hand. It is a vegan dish. It is made up of chickpea flour, methi,
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INSTANT KHANDVI BY DISHA LAHORI Khandvi, a popular Gujarati snack that is also served for breakfast in the Gujarati households. Khandvi, also known as Patuli, Dahivadi or Suralichi Vadi, is a savory snack in Maharashtrian cuisine as well as in Gujarati cuisine of India. It consists of yellowish, tightly rolled bite-sized pieces and is primarily
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PANEER STIR FRIED IN PEANUT GREEN MASALA BY DISHA LAHORI Paneer is popular and a good source of high-quality protein. Apart from protein , paneer is packed with other healthy nutrients like calcium, B12 and iron. For vegetarians, paneer is the major source of protein, Yes. It is good to eat paneer every day, provided the intake is moderate.
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EGGLESS FUDGY BROWNIE WITHOUT OVEN [ CAKEY BROWNIE ] BY MOHINI GUPTA A chocolate brownie or simply a brownie is a square or rectangular chocolate baked confection. Brownies come in a variety of forms and may be either fudgy or cakey, depending on their density. They may include nuts, frosting, cream cheese, chocolate chips, or
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WHOLE GREEN MOONG DAL PALAK IDLI Green Moong Dal Idli. Green Moong dal or chilke wali moong dal (along with husk) is rich in fiber and potassium which helps in lower blood .Green moong Dal Idli, a no rice ,no fermentation Idli made with protein rich Moong dal . Mung beans are high in nutrients and
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INSTANT CARROT PICKLE WITHOUT OIL / ZERO OIL GAJAR KA ACHAR /SINDHI STYLE CARROT PICKLE / SANDHYAL GAJROON / PAARINYAH WARI GAJAROON JI KHATAIRIN / PAARINYAH WAARI KHATAIRN / KANJI PICKLE / AUR MEIN KHATAIRN /PAANIWALA GAJAR KA ACHAR BY DISHA LAHORI It’s an easy to make instant pckle without oil with less spice in
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HOW TO BOIL EGGS / PERFECTLY BOILED EGGS One egg has only 75 calories but 7 grams of high-quality protein, 5 grams of fat, and 1.6 grams of saturated fat, along with iron, vitamins, minerals, and carotenoids. The egg is a powerhouse of disease-fighting nutrients like lutein and zeaxanthin. Boiled eggs recipe is a simple recipe which can be a protein booster
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ORANGE SALAD This easy-to-make salad recipe is filled with the goodness of oranges. Oranges are among the world’s most popular fruits, as they’re both tasty and nutritious. They are a good source of vitamin C, as well as several other vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. For this reason, they may lower your risk of heart disease and kidney stones. INGREDIENTS Orange
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