Healthy Recipes

All healthy recipes are under this category. Try at your convenience.

Healthy eating means eating a variety of foods that give you the nutrients you need to maintain your health, feel good, and have energy.

 

 

These nutrients include protein, carbohydrates, fat, water, vitamins, and minerals. A healthy diet is essential for good health and nutrition.

It protects you against many chronic non-communicable diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. It can also boost a person’s mood and provide them with more energy.

 

 

A doctor or dietitian can provide tips on eating a more healthful diet.  If you take care of yourself, you can keep your cholesterol and blood pressure within a safe range.

This keeps your blood flowing smoothly, decreasing your risk of cardiovascular diseases.

 

 

Eating a variety of foods and consuming less salt, sugars, and saturated and industrially-produced trans-fats, are essential for a healthy diet

Healthy  Recipes foods nourish us with vitamins, minerals, protein, fiber, and healthy fat.

 

 

So, healthy recipes are made up of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean meats, legumes, low-fat or fat-free dairy, and healthy fats.

It’s a combination of these foods that give us the most nutritional bang for our caloric buck. Nutrition is important for everyone.

 

 

When combined with being physically active and maintaining a healthy weight, eating well is an excellent way to help your body stay strong and healthy.

 

 

Having foods & drink that are high in fat, sugar & salt have these often & in small amounts.

Nutritious recipes can include butter and sugar, just like healthy meals can include an indulgent dessert—

it’s all about moderation and the big picture.

 

Avocado and Kale Smoothie

Avocado and Kale Smoothie

By / Breakfast Recipes, Healthy Recipes

Avocado , Kale Smoothie, and apple green smoothie is the easiest and morning nutritional bomb! Everyone in today’s life wants to live a healthy life. This smoothie is the easiest also the best and the healthy breakfast you can possibly have.

The benefits of green smoothies are too many and varied — they’re easy to digest, keep you hydrated, also increase your energy levels. Additionally make your skin glowing, and more. 

learn how to make Avacado Kale and Mango Smoothie

The combination of kale and avocado makes this healthy smoothie recipe extra green.

The Avocado and Kale green smoothie nutrients value.

  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamins B6
  • Vitamin K
  • Magnesium & Potassium
  • Monounsaturated Fat
  • Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids
  • Dietary Fiber

AVOCADO AND KALE SMOOTHIE

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ an Avocado
  • ½ cup Kale
  • 1  table spine of mixed seeds
  • ½ cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1 cup Vanilla Almond Milk
  • ½ cup Frozen Mango
  • 1 tsp Honey/ dates
  •  1 tablespoon Vanilla extract

Method to make Avocado and Kale Smoothie

  • Firstly Chopped avocado and kale in small pieces.
  • Now take a blender add half cup of milk ,add chopped avocado also kale and blend it in the juicer.
  • Also Add leftover milk and frozen mango and blend it again.
  • Add vanilla syrup also 1 tablespoon of honey or date you can add according to your taste and mix all this in a juicer.
  • Now add ice cube again in the blender.
  • Now pour the smoothie in a glass and add topping which is mixed seeds or grated frozen mango chopped according to taste.
  • Finally, you can enjoy this creamy smoothie which helps you make you full for a long time and help to reduce weight.
  • Tip-You should immediately served it if it keep longer it will become thicker more black in color .so drink this as soon as possible.
Nutrition Facts     
Serving Size 1 serving (about 390g)     
Amount per serving     
Calories 306 Calories from Fat 99   
% Daily Value*     
Total Fat 11g 16%   
Saturated Fat 2g 8%   
Cholesterol 8mg 3%   
Sodium 278mg 12%   
Total Carbohydrate 33g 11%   
Dietary Fiber 14g 53%   
Sugars 15g     
Protein 25g     
Vitamin A 30% Vitamin C 103%   
Calcium 70% Iron 7%   
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.     
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.     

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Avacado Kale and Mango Smoothie

By / Breakfast Recipes, Healthy Recipes

Everyone in today’s life wants to live a healthy life smoothie is the easiest healthy breakfast you can possibly have. It’s easy to make this is full of nutrition. This avocado, kale, and apple green smoothie is an easy morning nutritional bomb!

Then benefits of green smoothies are many and varied — they’re easy to digest, keep you hydrated, increase your energy, get your skin glowing, and more. 

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Then combination of kale and avocado makes this healthy smoothie recipe extra green. Chia seeds lend this creamy smoothie a heart-healthy punch of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.

The Avocado and Kale green smoothie are very high in the following nutrients:

  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin B6
  • Vitamin K
  • Magnesium & Potassium
  • Monounsaturated Fat
  • Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids
  • Dietary Fiber

AVOCADO AND KALE SMOOTHIE

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ an Avocado
  • ½ cup Kale
  • 1  table spine of mixed seeds
  • ½ cup Greek Yogurt
  • ½ cup Vanilla Almond Milk
  • ½ cup Frozen Mango
  • 1 tsp Honey/ dates
  •  1 tablespoon Vanilla extract

Method

  1. Firstly Chopped avocado and kale in small pieces.
  2. Secondly now take a blender add half add milk and add chopped avocado and kale and blend it in the juicer.
  3. Then add leftover milk and frozen mango and blend it again.
  4. Also, add vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of honey or date you can add according to your taste and mix all this in a juicer.
  5. Also, add an ice cube and again blend in it.
  6. After that pour the smoothie in a glass and add topping mixed seeds or grated frozen mango chopped according to taste.
  7. Lastly you can enjoy this creamy smoothie which helps you make you full for a long time and help to reduce weight.

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Amti Dal

Amti Dal- A Maharashtrian Recipe

By / Healthy Recipes

We love pulses, and not only because they are tasty, but also they are loaded with the goodness of proteins and minerals. In India, we get a whole variety of pulses and each state has its own special dal. Also, different regions in India make different types of recipes with pulses like dal makhani, dal tadka, dal palak, and one of the most amazing dal recipes that we are going to share today- Amti Maharashtrian dal.

This dal is easy to make and also, a bonus for you all, it is very healthy, let me repeat it, it is very healthy. For this dal, you need chana dal (Bengal gram dal), peanuts, cashew (as per choice), arbi leaves, coconut, and tamarind pulp. The list of ingredients itself is very interesting and brimming with nutrients.

Let’s dig into the recipe really quickly!

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Total time: 15 minutes

Serving: 3

Ingredients to make Maharashtrian Amti Dal:

Chana dal (Bengal gram dal)- 1 katori

Arbi leaves (Colocasia leaves)- 1 bowl (chopped) (can also add beetroot leaves and spinach along with arbi leaves)

Besan- 1 tablespoon

Peanuts: handful

Cashew nuts: a handful

Coconut: 2 tablespoons (grated)

Tamarind pulp: 2 tablespoons

Goda masala: 2 tablespoons

Green chili: 1-2 (chopped)

Curry leaves: ¼ cup

Jaggery: ½ tsp

Mustard seeds: ¼ tsp

Cumin Seeds (Jeera): ¼ tsp

Fenugreek seeds (methi): ¼ tsp

Turmeric, Dhaniya, Red chili powder, and salt: as per taste

Oil: 1-2 tsp

Also learn how to make Dal palak!

Method of preparation to make Amti Dal:

1 Firstly, soak a handful of chana dal, a few cashew pieces, and a few peanuts in hot water for about 20-30 mins.

2 Meanwhile, clean arbi leaves and chop it up.

3 Secondly, in a Kadai, add 1 tsp oil and let it heat, to it add mustard seeds, jeera, Methi seeds, curry leaves, and a slit green chilli, mix well and immediately sauté.

4 Furthermore, drain soaked items and add to the tadka. Also, add chopped arbi leaves, (can also add beetroot leaves and spinach to it along with arbi leaves).

5 Now, Sauté everything for a couple of mins. Now add salt, haldi, Mirchi as per taste, and daniya powder (1/4 tsp) plus 2-3 tsp of Goda Masala (Maharashtrian garam masala kind). Then, stir everything well.

6 Lastly, add plenty of water and 2 tbsp of tamarind pulp and let it all cook till dal and leaves are cooked.

7 Further, add 1 tbsp Besan to a cup and dilute with water. Immediately, add this paste to the dal and let it come to a quick boil.

8 Then, add 1-2 tbsp of grated coconut.

9 Finally, add a little jaggery and switch the gas off.

Your Maharashtrian Amti Dal is ready to serve. It goes really well with chapatis, so serve hot with soft chapatis and enjoy!

Recipe and Picture credits: Shoba Natarajan

Shoba is one of our clients at FitPiq. Shoba Natarajan loves food and even more than loving food, she loves to cook. She is a healthy foodie and likes to try new dishes. She loves Maharashtrian food and shared this amazing recipe of amti dal with us!

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Oats IceCream

Easy to make Oats IceCream

By / Healthy Recipes

Oats IceCream is an amazing dessert and also Oats healthy grain on the earth. This helps include weight loss, lower blood sugar levels, and a reduced risk of heart disease.  This healthy form of ice – cream can be enjoyed with the flavor of vanilla cream and coconut over it.

Easy to make summer coolers and other food options at home

Oats and vanilla ice cream are completely satisfying as it has low carbs. The texture is soft, smooth, and creamy, perfect to scoop into a bowl or cone. It’s pleasantly sweet, without any nutty.

Ingredients for Oats IceCream

  • 1 cup oats
  • 2 cups of coconut milk
  • 7-8 tablespoons of sugar or Stiva
  • 5-6 tablespoons of butter
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup
  • Topping – nuts, strawberries

Directions

  1. Firstly Take one cup of oats in a bowl and add 1 cup of milk into it. keep this for 2-3 hrs.
  2. After some time Strain the milk from the stainer milk is extra. Now again strain the milk from muslin Cloth.
  3. Pur this milk in pan and Cook at medium flame.
  4.  Take a another pan add 1 cup of milk in a pan and stair it continuously so that milk will not burnt. If it burns it will give a bitter taste. See milk becomes Thicker. Now off the flam.
  5. Take butter 5-6 tablespoons at room temperature.Take mixy and blend the butter in it, it will become in paste form.
  6. keep this in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes. It will become frozen. Crush the butter with a spoon.
  7.  Add 7-8 teaspoons of sugar to it and blend it now.  Now again keep it in the refrigerator and break it now with a spoon.
  8. Now add that milk half and blend it, again and again, do the same.
  9. It becomes a very creamy texture paste.Add vanilla syrup mixed it properly.
  10. Now pour this better in the box and set in the refrigerator for overnight . check in the morning it will be ready to eat and you can enjoy it.
  11. You can add a topping like strawberry, nuts, etc. According to your taste preference.

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Apple Crumble Pudding

Easy to make Apple Crumble Pudding

By / Breakfast Recipes, Dessert, Healthy Recipes

(Apple Crumble), Apples are the most popular fruit, containing antioxidants, vitamins, dietary fiber, and a range of other nutrients. This helps in preventing several health problems like heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and more. Apple is also used as a sweet dish also.

You have heard it saying “An apple day keeps the doctor away.” Turns out to be more truth to that than you might think.

Studies show apples have powerful health benefits, particularly when it comes to fighting chronic diseases help in solving the problem peoples suffer each year. 

When I have a craving for pudding my choice is to choose the healthy form of pounding to find apples in the refrigerator and use to make apple pudding as the simplest form.

Turned out delicious. Crumble Pudding is easy to make also satisfies your mood craving also. It has fewer calories in the pudding. It has a silky and crispy taste.

This can be enjoyed by every age group. If your kids do not like apples. We suggest you can give them in the form of dessert. This way kids will enjoy the dessert and at the same time nutrition will also go inside them.

Celebrate apple season with this great-tasting egg-free apple pudding cake.

We can make this in dessert form. It contains too much fiber content you can make it on any occasion. Diabetes patients can enjoy it in small portions without adding brown sugar or sugar in it and maintaining their cabs in diets. Try to eat it mindfully.

Since Apple has been associated with weight loss in middle-aged also with overweight women. Apple crumble is have too yummy. Since this recipe does not require much of its effords.

This is a classic traditional British dessert recipe, made up of stewed apples also topped with a basic vanilla sponge cake.

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Ingredients for Apple Crumble

Filling

  • 2cups  of chopped peeled  apples
  • 2table spoons of brown sugar
  • 1tablespoons flour-/Coconut flour
  • 1/2teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1teaspoon lemon juice 

Streusel

  • 1cup all-purpose flour
  • 1cup oats
  • 1table spine of ethanol
  • 1/2teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2cup cold butter, cut into pieces
  • Add vanilla extract
  • Almond-5pcs chopped it 
  • Kismise  -5 pcs  chopped it

Method for Apple Crumble Pudding

  • First, peel 2 apples and chopped them into small pieces.
  • Now take a pan put butter in it and also chooped apple in it it will becomes slightly brown color.
  • Now add lemon jucie over it.
  • Again take non stick pan add one cup of flour ,1 cup of oats , 4  tablespoons of brown sugar and also roast nuts .
  • After that add vanilla extraction in it and mix it properly into it. Also ½ tablespoone of cinnamon powder in the mixter. Wait for some time better will becomes cool.
  • Now take the baking tray to and apply oil on it . Now set the better paper in the try.
  •  Spread apple batter in the tray and now base is ready now bake it 20 minites and now put the second layer of topping over it. Again baked it for 20 minutes After some time color get changed.
  • If you are not a diabetes patience. You can also enjoy this with the ice- cream or custard over it. Take it in a limited quantity.
  • Again take non stick pan add one cup of flour ,1 cup of oats , 4  tablespoons of brown sugar and also roast nuts .
  • After that add vanilla extraction in it and mix it properly into it. Also ½ tablespoone of cinnamon powder in the mixter. Wait for some time better will becomes cool.
  • Now take the baking tray to and apply oil on it . Now set the better paper in the try.
  •  Spread apple batter in the tray and now base is ready now bake it 20 minites and now put the second layer of topping over it. Again baked it for 20 minutes After some time color get changed.
  • If you are not a diabetes patience. You can also enjoy this with the ice- cream or custard over it. Take it in a limited quantity.

what are the Tip to eat for Diabetes person?

If we want a healthier version we can use Stevia instead of Brown sugar. Stevia is a natural sugar substitute with no glycemic impact and is healthier than chlorinated sugar. keep this in mind in very small quantities, diabetes patients can consume it.

What are Apple Crumble Benefits?

  • Fibre: The rolled oats and apple in this dish provide a wonderful source of fibre. …
  • Low glycaemic index (GI): Rolled oats are a great source of low GI carbohydrates, meaning that they are slowly digested and help to maintain blood sugar levels.

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Blueberry Smoothies

Blueberry Currant

By / Healthy Recipes
Blueberry Currant is an very easy to make smothy also have its healthy benefits. This is also incredibly delicious breakfast to whip up and start your day! It’s is full of antioxidants and helps in fat-burning
Blueberry Protein Weight Loss Breakfast smoothie to get your mind and body back on t fast track to slim. Beside this will also help in losing the bloat and feeling satisfied.
The addition of coconut meat gives a nice pulpy consistency to the smoothie. Add a little probiotic with the yogurt and some flax seeds for protein also additional fiber.
learn how to make Avacado Kale and Mango Smoothie
Blueberries have high water in combination with the potassium from the blueberry and lemon flushes bloat by restoring normal fluid balance so that to maintain your health. 

Nutrition Information

  • Serving size: 1 Calories: 224
  • Fat: 4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 19 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 20 g

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups frozen blueberries
  • 1 cup coconut water
  • ½ cup yogurt (hung curd)
  • ¼ teaspoon coconut extract make frozen smoothie packs1 
  • Method
  1. First add 1 ½ cups blueberries keep in the refrigerator overnight so that it gets frozen.

2. Keep the blueberries out for a few minutes to get their normal temperature. Now add coconut water curd, and coconut extract blend all this together in a blender.

3. If you want to add sugar you can add or Sativa(according to your preference.)

4. Now pour in the glass add some seeds on it like chia seeds, or mixed seeds, or you can garnish with blueberries also.

 Health  Benefits  of Blueberry Currant

1. High in Antioxidants

2. Help Fight Cancer

3. Amp Up Weight Loss

4. Boost Brain Health

5. Alleviate Inflammation

6. Support Digestion

7. Promote Heart Health

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sprouts soup

Easy Sprouts soup in 3 mins

By / Soups, Weight Loss Recipes, Winter Recipes

Sprouts soup is good for health. The goodness of the sprouted mung beans with spinach is mildly flavored to form a soup.

This Sprouted Mung beans and Spinach Soup Recipe combines the goodness of sprouted Mung Beans/green gram whole beans and Spinach. The nutty-sweet flavor of the mung beans balances the slightly bitter aftertaste of Spinach. Ginger, garlic, and cumin add flavor to the broth and the tomato adds a slightly tangy flavor.

learn Lentil Dal Soup (Easy Indian Recipe) for weight loss:

Sprouts are seeds germinated through a germination process in which you soak the seeds for several hours. Then expose them to the right combination of temperature and moisture while growing them for two to seven days to young plants.

Ingrediants :

(Serving – 4)

3/4-1 cup green moong dal

1 cup Spinach Leaves (Palak), (with stems) washed and chopped

2 Onion, chopped

1 Tomato, blanched, peeled, and finely chopped or mashed

1/2 teaspoon Ginger, grated

1-2 cloves Garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon Cumin powder (Jeera)

1 pinch Red Chilli powder, or flakes

Salt and Pepper, to taste

2 teaspoon Oil, or ghee, or butter

2Lime Wedges

1/2 sprigs Coriander (Dhania) Leaves, or mint leaves to serve

Method for Sprouts soup:

First heat oil or ghee or butter in a saucepan.

Then add onion, garlic, and sauté for them for 1-2 minutes.

Now add ginger, chili powder, and cumin powder and mix all.

Add the mung beans to the above mixture.

So now add 2 – 2 1/2 cups of vegetable stock to it and cook covered for about 5-6 minutes.

Add the tomato and seasoning with salt.

Mix all well. Then add the spinach leaves and cook them for 2-3 minutes.

Serve it in a bowl & garnish with lime juice and coriander/mint leaves.

This dish is good as a starter.

Enjoy the soup!

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Moth Beans Sprouted

How to make Moth Beans Sprouted Frankie

By / Healthy Recipes, Potassium Rich food and recipes

Moth Beans Sprouted Frankie is rich in protein, and sprouting the beans makes them more nutritious. Kids and adults love this yummy Sprouted Moth Bean Frankie. These beans are very rich in proteins and calcium. It is a good choice for vegetarians and also lactose-intolerant people. This contains fiber, vitamins, and minerals like zinc, sodium, copper, iron, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, calcium, and magnesium.

How to make sprouts khichdi?

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sprouted moth beans
  • 1/2 onion  chopped
  • 1 tomato  chopped
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala 
  • Salt to taste
  • A small bunch of fresh coriander leaves chopped
  • Add Pasta sauce for the good taste , cheese  slice and wheat flour or corn flour .

Method for Moth Beans Sprouted

  1. Rinse and soak the moth beans overnight. Drain the water in the morning. Now tie the soaked beans in a kitchen towel and keep in a dark and warm place for around 6-8 hours. The moth beans will sprout.
  2. Heat pan and put in it oil in. Add cumin seeds.
  3. Once the seeds gets crackle , chopped garlic and onion in it. Stir the onions till it become soft and golden blown.
  4. Now add chopped tomatoes.its will get mushed.
  5. Add turmeric powder followed by garam masala and salt.
  6. Now mix the sprout in the pan. Toss in the sprouted moth beans.   beans become soft after some time. Add can be mashed tomato between fingers, turn off the flame after some time.
  7. Garnish with finely chopped fresh coriander. 
  8. Add ½ teaspoon of lemon juice for the good taste. 
  9. You can make dow of wheatflour and mix half cornflour for good taste .
  10. You can add pasta sauce to the base  of chaptihi  for good taste
  11. Add cheese slices according to your taste
  12. Wrap a few tablespoons of beans in a chapathi .
  13. Sprinkle grated cheese as a toping over it.

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Apple-Banana Oats

Easy Apple-Banana Oats Pudding in 10 minutes- Healthy breakfast

By / Potassium Rich food and recipes

Apple-Banana Oats pudding is a dish that is brimming with nutrition and deliciousness. We all know that an apple a day keeps a doctor away, well, it is so because apples are loaded with potassium, antioxidants, fiber, and vitamin C. And similarly, banana is a fruit that is very wholesome. It is rich in fiber, potassium, and antioxidants, and furthermore a good source of vitamin B6. A combination of apple and banana with oats is not only incredible but also healthy.

The oats used in this recipe are steel-cut oats. You can use everyday oats too to make this pudding. Oats are high in fiber and so are apple and banana, so this combination gives you a recipe that is a good source of potassium and a good source of fiber too.

Apple banana oats pudding can be consumed as a part of wholemeal, or during snacks or it can be an amazing breakfast option that satiates your hunger pangs. Also, this recipe is free of refined or added sugar, as the sweetness comes as a result of apple and banana. You can add apple sauce to it or can add a teaspoon of honey, as per your taste.

It tastes best when served chilled, so put the pudding in the refrigerator and enjoy it when it is chilled, you can serve it immediately too, according to your preferences.

Pro-Tip: You can also add mixed berries or strawberries to the pudding to make it more delicious!

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 0 minutes

Total time: 10 minutes

Serving- 1

Ingredients required for Apple-Banana Oats

Apple: ½ cup (chopped)

Banana: ½ cup (chopped)

Strawberry: ¼ cup (chopped)

Steel-cut oats: ½ cup (soaked and cooked)

Milk: ½ cup

Vanilla extract: ¼ tsp

Walnuts & Almonds: 1 tsp (chopped)

Learn how to make Frozen smoothie bowl!

Method of preparation:

1 In a bowl, add milk and vanilla extract and mix them well. To this add cooked oats, chopped apple, banana, strawberries and walnuts, and almonds. Mix the ingredients and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Serve chilled!

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Avocado salad

Easy to make Avocado salad style

By / Potassium Rich food and recipes

Avocado salad with a tangy lemon dressing, onion, and tomato. This avocado salad is a simple, delish summer salad. The recipe is vegan and gluten-free.

Ingrediants :

1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 dash lemon zest or zest from 1 small lemon

1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice

¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

 ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  1 small to medium garlic – minced or finely chopped

  ¼ cup finely chopped onions or 1 small onion

   ⅓ to ½ cup chopped tomatoes or 1 medium-sized tomato

   1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley or cilantro (coriander leaves)

2 medium-sized avocados – chopped, preferable to use Hass avocado

1 dash black salt – optional

white salt or kosher salt or Himalayan pink salt – as per taste

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Method for Avocado salad:

In a small bowl take the extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice.

Add the smoked paprika, black pepper, and minced or finely chopped garlic.

In place of smoked paprika, you can use ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or sweet paprika, or red chili powder.

Mix very well and keep the dressing aside.

Take chopped onions, tomatoes, and parsley in a mixing bowl.

Add chopped avocado.

Stir the dressing again and then pour it on the avocado.

Season with a dash of black salt. Also, add white salt or kosher salt or Himalayan pink salt, or rock salt.

Toss and mix well.

Serve the avocado salad as a side or a main.

You can add 1 small to medium-sized cucumber to the salad.

Your choice of soft herbs can be added.

Some ground cumin can also be sprinkled on the salad.

Instead of parsley, you can use cilantro (coriander leaves).

For a tangy taste, add 2 to 3 teaspoons of lemon juice.

The salad serves 3 if served as a side and 1 to 2 servings when served as a main. 

Skip black salt if you do not have it and just add regular white salt or table salt. 

This salad can be made ahead and then refrigerated for a couple of hours. In this case, just add the salts before you serve.

However, best served fresh. 

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