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How to Prepare Sourdough Bread at home

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Sourdough bread is not only tastier than regular bread, but it is also healthier and simpler to digest. This healthier sourdough bread with 100% sprouted whole grain flour is packed with seeds for extra vitamins, minerals, protein, and healthy fats. Because of the incorporated superfoods, this bread is one of the most nutrient-dense on the market. It’s also quite yummy. This bread is robust, has a delicious nutty flavor, and has great texture with all of those seeds. This recipe is ridiculously simple and vegan!

Sourdough is known for its characteristic tangy flavor, chewy texture and crisp, crackly crust. From a health standpoint, it dominates when compared to supermarket loaves. The naturally occurring acids and long fermentation help to break down the gluten, making it more digestible and easy for the body to absorb. And it tastes darn good!

Ingredients For Sourdough Bread at home-

Himalayan pink salt -2 tsp

Room temperature water 1 ¾ cups

Unfed starter from fridge 2 Tbs

Sunflower seeds – ¼ cup

Pumpkin seeds – ¼ cup

Black sesame seeds – ¼ cup

Hemp seeds – ¼ cup

Ground flaxseed – ¼ cup

Recipe For Sourdough Bread at home –

Method Mix all ingredients mentioned under dry mix thoroughly.

Add warm water, slowly kneading continuously until soft for about 10 minutes. Cover and allow to rise for an hour until doubled in size. Punch and kneel again.

Grease a loaf pan with butter, shape the dough into a loaf, and place it in it.

Simultaneously, for any remaining dough, sprinkle with topping.

Bake for 1 hour at 400°F until the top crust turns golden brown. Cool and remove. Slice them and enjoy every bite loaded with nutrients.

Macros – 1 Slice

  • Calories: 92 kcal
  • Protein: 3.8 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 18 grams
  • Fat:  0.6 grams

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Steel cut oats & Moong Uttapam : high protein high fibre breakfast recipe

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Steel cut oats & moong uttapam is a very yummy and healthy recipe for breakfast, lunch or dinner. There are many types of recipes prepared from oats. Steel cut Oats moong uttapam is one of them. It is a very healthy as well as an easy breakfast option. You can eat them for lunch or dinner as it is full of dietary fibers & high in plant protein.

Additionally, keep you full for a longer time and helps in weight loss. This recipe is a wonderful combination of important minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants.
Steel cut oats & moong  uttapam is low in fat and high in flavors. You can eat it with pudina chutney, coconut chutney, or raw mango chutney.

Steel cut oats are basically oat groats that are cut into half by large steel blades. Steel cut oats have also been called pinhead or coarse cut oatmeal. They are generally less processed than other kinds of oats. These are considered as one of the healthier grains in the world, with many advantages to the health. Apart from this, there are many benefits of oats. It can lower the risk of heart disease by regulating LDL cholesterol level. 

Well, Insulin sensitivity is also improved and it helps reduce the blood sugar levels. This is why this whole grain is quite appropriate for those people that are suffering from diabetes and excessive blood sugar problems.

Moong dal is extremely light and high on protein and fibre, it keeps untimely hunger pangs at bay. Presence of these two nutrients- protein and fibre – make moong dal an effective option for weight loss.

INGREDIENTS OF STEEL CUT OATS & MOONG UTTAPAM:

  • 1 Cup Steel cut Oats (soaked for 3 hours)
  • 1 Cup Moong dal (soaked for 3 hours)
  • ¼ tsp Asafoetida
  • Water as required
  • 1 chopped Onion
  • 1 chopped Tomato
  • ½ chopped Capsicum
  • ½ tsp chopped Green Chilies
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tsp coconut Oil
  • 5-7 curry leaves
  • ¾ tsp crushed Ginger
  • ½ tbsp Coriander Leaves

Method to make Oats & Moong  Uttapam:

  • Firstly, Grind soaked moong dal and steel cut oats.
  • Then add asafoetida, ginger paste & curry leaves to the mixture.
  • Now mix all the ingredients and add water to make a thick batter.
  • Keep the batter at rest for 10 minutes.
  • Now, add onion, tomato, capsicum, green chilies, and salt into the batter.
  • After that, heat a non-stick pan and grease it with little oil.
  • Then spread the batter on the pan evenly and cook from both sides until turned golden brown.
  • Finally, garnish it with coriander and serve hot with any chutney you like.

Macros of oats moong uttapam (1 ):-

Calories: 124 kcal

Carbohydrates: 15.7 g

Protein: 5g

Fat: 5g

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Veg Quinoa Pulao

Quinoa Poha – easy to make Healthy Breakfast Recipe

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Veg Quinoa Poha is very healthy. It is a very rich source of protein, fiber, iron, and this Poha is great gluten-free.

Quinoa Poha is a flavorful healthy Indian-style one-pot dish made with quinoa and fresh-cut vegetables in an Instant cooking pan on stovetop. It can be prepared in less than 30 minutes and is a great lunch box recipe for kids and adults. Quinoa Poha is Vegan and Gluten-Free.

This Poha might seem tedious, but it’s actually as easy as cooking any type of rice. This colorful quinoa Poha is an easy, delicious meal prepared in less than 30 minutes that is low in calories and fat, and very filling especially if you are in a weight-loss program.

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Ingredients to make Quinoa Poha

  • 1 cup cooked Quinoa
  • 1/2 cup Onion chopped
  • 5-7 curry leaves
  • 1.5 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Coriander for garnishing

 Method of preparation:

Heat oil in the cooking pan.

Add cumin seeds & mustard seeds. Let it splutter. Add curry leaves and saute for a few seconds.

Now add onion & tomatoes, saute it for a minute.

Season it with salt and Saute for a minute.

Now add turmeric powder, chili powder. Let it cook for a minute.

Add cooked quinoa to the sauteed veggie mixture. steam for two minutes .

Open the lid, mix it nicely.

Add lemon juice and coriander. 

Macros of quinoa poha (1 cup):-

Calories: 184 kcal

Carbohydrates: 25.7 g

Protein: 5g

Fat: 7g

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Ragi vegetable soup

How to make Ragi vegetable soup at home

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The Ragi vegetable soup is easy, healthy, and delicious. Ragi vegetable soup is super quick to make. It just takes 20 minutes from start to finish to make a large pot of flavorful and hearty soup. The vegetable soup can be made with any vegetables of your choice. The taste and flavor of the soup depend on the vegetables and spices used, so make the right choices.

Ragi is a nutritious whole grain rich in fibre, calcium and iron. Its gluten-free nature and low glycemic index make it suitable for regular consumption, promoting digestive health and overall well-being.

The Ragi vegetable soup can be made almost every day in the winter, and it is so damn healthy and comforting! It is a bit mild taste-wise, so you can always add more pepper or chili flakes for that kick.
Also, you can add croutons too! So go give this one a try and thank me later.

INGREDIENTS FOR RAGI VEGETABLE SOUP

  • Chopped Onion – 1
  • Carrot – 1/2
  • 5-10 French Beans
  • Some Broccoli
  • Beetroot – 1/2
  • Garlic Clove 2-3
  • Ginger -1/2 Inch
  • Ragi flour -2 tbsp
  • Salt as per taste
  • Olive Oil -1 Teaspoon
  • Water 2- 2½ – Cups
  • 1/4 – Teaspoon black pepper powder
  • Lemon – half
  • fresh corianer leaves

METHOD FOR RAGI VEGETABLE SOUP

  • Wash and peel carrots & beetroot, finely chop and keep it aside
  • Take ginger and garlic clove , crushed it in mortar & pestle.
  • Take green bean, onion and broccoli cut them into fine pieces.
  • Take a cooking pan , add oil and ginger garlic paste , now Add all the veggies and saute them.
  • Now add 2 and 2½ glass of water in pan and salt according to taste.
  • Let it boil for 10 minutes , now add 2 tbsp of ragi flour( dissolved in half cup of water).
  • After completing the cooking time , garnish it with fresh coriander and squeeze of lemon.
  • Healthy Ragi vegetable soup is ready to serve.

MACROS (1 BOWL SOUP)

Protein : 3.8g

Fat : 5.6g

Carbohydrate : 21.6g

Calories : 154kcal

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How to Make healthy Quinoa Moong dal Cheela

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Quinoa Cheela is packed with protein, fiber, and a variety of other essential nutrients. It is not only tasty but also incredibly healthy.

This Super food is gluten-free & high in protein. It contains all the essential vitamins and minerals.

Quinoa Has Anti-Cancer Properties and antiInflammatory property.

It is good for diabetes as its Regulate Blood Sugar.It is good for Digestion and celiac diseases.

Ingredients :

  1. Quinoa (rinsed and soaked for 3 hours) -1 cup
  2. Yellow moong dal, split (soaked for 3 hours)- 1/4 cup
  3. Ginger, grated -1/2 inch
  4. Green chili, finely chopped-1 slit
  5. Coriander leaves, chopped – 1/4 cup
  6. Carrot, grated -1/4 cup
  7. Onions, finely chopped -1/4 cup
  8. Bell peppers, finely chopped (optional) -1/4 cup
  9. Salt to taste
  10. Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
  11. Cumin powder-1/2 tsp
  12. Water as needed
  13. Cooking oil or ghee as needed for cooking

Serving Size:1

Procedure:

  • Firstly Rinse quinoa and moong dal separately, and soak them in water for 3 hours.
  • Now Drain the soaked quinoa and moong dal.
  • In a blender or Mixture , grind them together to a smooth batter.
  • Add water as needed to get a pancake batter-like consistency.
  • Transfer the batter to a mixing bowl.
  • Now Add grated ginger, chopped green chili, chopped coriander, grated carrot, chopped onions, chopped bell peppers, salt, turmeric powder, and cumin powder. Mix well.
  • Heat a pan over medium heat.
  • Grease it with a little oil or ghee.
  • Pour a ladle full of batter onto the pan and spread it in a circular motion to form a thin pancake.
  • Cook until the edges start to lift and the bottom is golden brown.
  • Flip and cook the other side until it’s cooked Properly.
  • Serve quinoa Moong dal cheelas hot with Green chutney 

Nutritional Value Of Quinoa Moong dal Cheela –

Carbs-15 gm
Fat- 4gm
Protein-5 gm
calories-120 cal

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How to make Healthy Bajra Chilla

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 Bajra is an extraordinary health food, rich in iron and the highest plant-based source of calcium. It also contains essential minerals and a good amount of protein, making it excellent for maintaining strong teeth and bones.

It can help lower your total cholesterol and lower the blood sugar.

Ingredients –

  1. Bajra flour-1 cup
  2. Pumpkin, grated-1/4 cup
  3. Oil-2 tsp
  4. Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
  5. Garlic, chopped-1/2 tsp
  6. Green chilies-chopped to taste
  7. Tomato chopped1 tbsp
  8. Onion chopped1 tbsp
  9. Coriander leaves chopped
  10. 2 tbsp Black pepper powder
  11. 1/2 tsp Salt to taste

Serving Size: 1

 Procedure:

  • Firstly Heat the pan, add 1 tsp of oil in a pan.
  • Now Add cumin seeds and saute for 30 seconds.
  • Then add garlic, onions, green chilies, tomatoes and grated pumpkin.
  • Saute for 3-4 minutes till the pumpkin and other vegetables get softs.
  • Then add salt and black pepper powder in it and saute for another 1 minute. Keep pumpkin mixture aside. 
  • In a a Big Bowl add bajra flour, pumpkin mixture and chopped coriander leaves.
  • Mix it well, then add required water and make a smooth batter.
  • Heat pan and drizzle oil over it.
  • Regulate the heat to medium flame. Mix the batter well and pour 1 ladle full of batter.
  • Add 1/2 tsp of oil around the edges. Cook until the base is firm and set well. Flip it.
  • Cook on the other side as well, pressing out gently with a spatula.
  • Cook on medium flame, until the chilla is brown on both sides.
  • Serve hot with green chutney.

Nutritional Value Of Bajra Chilla –

Carbs-9 gm
Fat- 3 gm
Protein-2 gm
calories-70 cal

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How to Make healthy Quinoa Tabbouleh

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Quinoa Tabbouleh is rich magnesium, potassium, iron, fiber, and folate, a vitamin that are low in many people’s diets. It is rich in fiber helps in reducing inflammation,reduces cholesterol .

It is good for weight loss and celiac disease.

Ingredient list:-

  1. Quinoa -1/2 cup
  2. Green onions, sliced -2
  3. Tomato, chopped-1
  4. Peas, boiled- 1/2 cup
  5. Coriander, chopped-fistful
  6. Walnuts, chopped (optional) -2 tbsp
  7. Olive oil 3 tbsp
  8. Mustard Sauce -1 tsp
  9. Garlic, crushed-2 pods
  10. Lime juice-from 1/2 lemon
  11. Salt-to taste
  12. Black pepper powder-to taste

Serving Size:1 Bowl

Procedure:

  • Firstly Prepare quinoa by rinsing thoroughly and boiled in one cup of water.
  • When quinoa is done. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  •  Add the chopped vegetables, coriander and parsley. Mix together gently.
  • For dressing, mix 3 tbsp of olive oil, 1 tsp of mustard sauce, 2 pods crushed garlic, 1/2 lime juice, salt and black pepper powder.
  • Pour dressing into quinoa veggies mixture and mix well. 
  • Toast walnuts in a pan, chop roughly (after cooling) and toss into the tabbouleh.

Nutritional Value Of Quinoa Tabbouleh –

Carbs-9 gm
Fat- 7 gm
Protein-2 gm
calories-108 cal

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How To Make healthy Spinach carrot smoothies

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This is detoxifying recipe that provides a good midday energy boost that tastes great.

It is high in B Vitamins, as well as Vitamin A, C, and K,iron and magnesium.

This smoothies good for eye, hair and skin health.

They help add glow to skin.

Ingredients:-

  1. Spinach, chopped -1 cup
  2. Carrot, chopped and boiled- 1, large sized
  3. Ginger, grated  -1 tsp
  4. Water -1 cup

Serving size:1 Glass

Procedure:

1. Firstly cook carrot in 1 cup of water until tender.

2. Let Carrot cool, keep water in it.

2. Blend all ingredients with the cooking water in a blender until smooth.

3. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Value Of Spinach Carrot Smoothie –

Carbs-25 gm
Fat- 4 gm
Protein-5 gm
calories-153 cal

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How to Make tasty beans burrito

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Burrito is a mouth-watering Mexican dish and a common cylindrical food item of Mexican and American origin consisting of a tortilla wrapped around a mixed filling of such ingredients as meat, cheese, beans, and vegetables.

Burritos give adequate fiber to improve the body’s metabolism. Hence, the body is able to flush out toxins and maintain optimal blood circulation.

Ingredients:-

  1. Jaun/Jowar/Oats roti-2
  2. Red kidney beans, raw -15 g
  3. Salt -as per taste
  4. Zucchini, chopped -2 tbsp
  5. Green chillis, chopped- 2
  6. Oil -½ tsp
  7. Garlic, chopped  -1 tsp
  8. Onion, chopped -1 tbsp
  9. Tomato puree -2 tbsp
  10. Cinnamon powder -¼ tsp
  11. Coriander leaves, chopped – 1 tsp

Serving Size: 1-2 pieces

Procedure:

1.Firstly Soak red kidney beans overnight ,Next day boil them with a little salt until very soft.

2.Drain excess cooking liquid and set aside.

3.Heat oil in a pan than add garlic and saute for half a minute on medium heat.

4.Now Add onion and stir fry for a minute or till translucent.

5. Add red kidney beans and zucchini. Add salt and cover till zucchini is a little soft.    

6. Add tomato puree, mash beans and zucchini. Mash and mix a little with the help of a potato masher and cook on high heat till the mixture thickens.

7. Stir in the green chillis and cinnamon powder.

8. Warm roti and place a ladle full of bean and zucchini mixture on one side topped with coriander leaves.

9. Fold and serve with green chutney

Nutritional Value Of Beans Burrito –

Carbs-55 gm
Fat-11 gm
Protein-15 gm
calories-371 cal

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How to make healthy Ragi Uttapam

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Ragi Uttapam is a simple, healthy, gluten-free recipe from the South Indian cuisine. It  is very healthy and easy to make breakfast.

Ragi is a powerhouse of proteins, minerals, and amino acids. It is also rich in calcium and iron and antioxidant. 

This is gluten free and good for weight loss

Ragi helps in relaxing the body naturally.

Ingredients:-

1.Onions,Finely chopped -1/4 th cup

2.Ragi (nachini/red millet ) flour -1/4 cup

3.Rice Flour -1/4 cup

4.Low fat curd -1/4 cup

5.Green Chili,Finely chopped- 1/2

4.Mustard seeds- 1/4 tsp

5.Cumin seeds- 1/4 tsp

6.Curry leaves -3-4

7.Asafoetida ( Hing)- a pinch

8.Coriander leaves, chopped-1 tsp

9.Salt to taste

10.Oil-1/2 tsp

Procedure:

1. Combine the Ragi flour,rice flour, onions,coriander,curd,green chilies, salt and water in bowl and mix well to make a batter of pouring consistency

2. Keep aside for 2 hours to ferment

3. Now take one pan, heat 1 tsp oil in small pan and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds.

4.When the seeds crackle, add the curry leaves and hing and saute  for few seconds.

5.Pour This tempering over the batter and mix well.

6. Now Pour a spoonful of the batter onto the pan each and cook them on both sides using 1/4 tsp of oil.

Nutritional Value Of Ragi Uttapam –

Carbs-32gm
Fat-5gm
Protein-6 gm
calories-195 cal

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