Kinds of oats Steel cut oats These are coarsely cut groats with a sharp steel blade. If you look at the nutritional profile on the pack of a steel cut oats, it is the same as the whole groats. The cook time of this is slightly lesser than the whole groats as they are cut. Whole oat groats These are hulled oat kernels meaning the outermost layer that is inedible is removed from the whole grain oats....
About Apple Chutney Apple Chutney is a condiment made by simmering fresh apples with sugar, apple cider vinegar and spices. It is similar to the tamarind chutney & has exceptionally great flavors. It is delicious & tastes sweet, tangy & slightly hot with bursting flavors of spices. Apple chutney goes well with breads, Parathas, Roti, Chapati, Snacks, Appetizers & even with grilled meat dishes. Fruit chutney is Indian inspired & originated during the British rule / British Raj, as a way to preserve the surplus produce....
But what about blueberry juice? It turns out you can make blueberry juice at home that preserves the nutritional value of this amazing fruit. My technique will show you how it’s done. Health benefits of blueberries Blueberries are a food you can feel good about eating and feeding your family. They are super high in nutrients including fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, and manganese. They are rather low in calories, especially considering all of the benefits they deliver....
Serve this with plain rice, roti or bread. If you are looking for ways to include brussels sprouts in your diet, this dish may be a good one. I also prepare them in other ways, which I hope to share sometime. If you are preparing brussels sprouts for the first time, the following tips may be useful. Do not over cook them as the taste changes and the flavor becomes very strong which does not go well for many....
I have used store bought spring roll sheets so making these was a breeze. This recipe is roughly adapted from my vegetable spring rolls. This is just with an addition of chicken and Chinese five spice powder. You can also skip the spice powder or replace with any of your favorite spice mix. Soya sauce lends a delicate flavor to the chicken. While pepper adds mild heat to the stuffing....
Rice dishes are a universal favorite in Asia much like the pasta in other parts of the world. Coconut and rice feature prominently in Asian cuisine in countries and regions where coconut and rice are found in abundance. About Coconut Milk Rice Coconut milk rice is an Asian rice dish where rice is cooked primarily with coconut milk. There are numerous ways this dish is made and every Asian country or region has their own version....
If you are seriously trying to maintain a steady healthy weight or lose weight, try replacing white rice with foxtail millet. I made this foxtail millet pulao for myself and my 4 year old sometime back for lunch. He enjoys millets and loves trying different varieties likeMillet upmaLemon milletpongalmillet sweet pongalMillet khichdi and payasam. Foxtail millet pulao is so simple to prepare, call it a biryani or a pulao and can easily make changes to suit your taste....
About Lemon Rice Lemon Rice is a staple in many South Indian homes. It is made by mixing precooked short grain rice with a tempering of mustard seeds, chana dal, green chilies, dried red chilies, fresh ginger and curry leaves. It is a comfort food for many and is most commonly eaten for a meal. Lemon Rice has a delicate flavor of fresh lemon juice and a nutty aroma of the tempered ingredients like lentils, peanuts, spices and herbs....
I have used mixed vegetables to add nutrition and volume to the dish, you can skip them if you do not have. I have used quick oats, but i suggest using rolled oats if available. I have made this a few times before with rolled oats and loved the texture more than the one made with quick cook oats. This is not much of a recipe but just an idea, so you can tweak the recipe a bit to suit to your taste....
If you are new to Indian cuisine you may be wondering What is Paneer Korma? Paneer korma is an Indian dish where Paneer, aka Indian cheese is simmered in a fragrant and delicious kurma gravy. Korma also known as kurma is a South Asian curried dish where meat or vegetables are cooked in a curry base made with nuts, seeds, yogurt, coconut and spices. In Paneer korma recipe, vegetables & meat is replaced with paneer....
With a combination of banana, pineapple and nuts or seeds as its base, this healthy pineapple smoothie tastes as healthy as it sounds. Nuts or nutmeal adds tons of nutrients without affecting the flavor, and the healthy fats in them create a thick, creamy consistency but is also neutral in flavor. Under 5 mins you will have a banana pineapple smoothie with a thick milkshake consistency packed with deliciousness! It is fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants rich....
The concept of Ayurveda taught our ancestors that our everyday food should contain 6 basic tastes to balance & promote our health. These tastes include – sour, sweet, salty, bitter, pungent and astringent. So rasam was developed as a medicinal, healing and health-giving food that had all of those tastes. Traditionally rasam was made only with tamarind and no tomatoes were used. With the passage of time, our lives have changed a lot and some of the ingredients used in the traditional rasam got replaced with others....
About Dal Palak Dal Palak also known as Spinach Dal is a nutritious Indian curry where toor dal (split pigeon peas) is cooked with fresh spinach, spices and herbs. It is a staple across India & is made in many ways. In fact everyone has their own way of cooking it. Traditionally a lot of people would make Dal Palak simply by pressure cooking lentils, spices, onions, tomatoes and chopped spinach all at once in a pressure cooker and then just temper it....
Moong Dal Laddu If you have grown up in an Indian family, I am sure you must be in love with any kind of ladoos. Ladoo is an Indian sweet ball made with various kinds of lentils, grains, nuts and sweets. The lentils & grains are ground and then sweetened with jaggery or sugar. Fried nuts and raisins are sometimes added for a crunch. A generous amount of ghee is used to bind these dry ingredients....
Serve this over plain steamed rice or flavored kinds like Jeera Rice, Turmeric Rice, Kuska or with Bagara Rice. If you prefer to go with the breads, opt for artisan breads, pav (dinner rolls) or pita bread. Naan, Chapati, plain kulcha and roti also go well with this Mutton curry. If you want to extend your menu, a vegetable salad, raita and chaas/ lassi will make it a complete meal....
Enjoy after breakfast or at any time of the day, this is a delicious beverage that does more than quench your thirst. Orange Juice Regular consumption of oranges builds immunity and improves the overall health. High vitamin C in orange juice has proved to be an immunity booster in kids and grownups alike. Oranges also help in balancing the hormones, stimulates the production of collagen to improve the health of skin....
While you can find the semi dry version most commonly served in restaurants, there are also the dry and gravy variations. Dry & semi-dry Paneer Manchurian can be eaten straight as an appetizer and you just don’t need any side. The semi-dry version is good to serve with Hakka noodles, Vegetable noodles, and flat bread or simply eat as a side in any meal. The gravy version has plenty of thick sauce, it is mostly eaten with Fried rice though you can serve it with plain basmati rice....
Peanut masala goes great as a evening snack with some masala chai and some times I end up making a chaat. These peanuts can be deep fried, baked or microwaved, using the same recipe. If baked, they make a guilt free healthy snack and can even be consumed regularly. You can add some raw chopped onions, tomatoes, coriander leaves and make an instant chaat too. The amount of flours mentioned in the recipe, gives a good coating to the peanut....
About Mint Rice This South Indian style mint rice is always a winner for its simplicity, taste and refreshing aroma. Both these recipes are a great way to use up any fresh mint leaves left behind in your refrigerator. Since mint leaves are the star in this pudina rice recipe, I have not used any other veggies. But if you prefer, you can add some mixed vegetables like potatoes, peas, carrots and beans....
The paneer or Indian cheese provides the hearty and rich mouthfeel, spices add a warm tinge, and spinach adds that earthy flavor to these spinach wraps. This spinach wrap is a great way to sneak in some greens, especially when you’re cooking for kids who happen to be fussy eaters. This dish makes a quick and wholesome meal option for lunch boxes and light dinners. About This Spinach Wrap Spinach wrap is a dish made with soft spinach flatbread rolled around a delicious filling....
