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.

 

chicken biryani

How to make Chicken Biryani at home

Chicken biryani is a dish that is loved by all. It is not only cherished by children, but also by adults. The flavor, the aroma, the texture, everything about this dish is special and amazing. I think that you can never go wrong with chicken biryani. It’s healthy, full of proteins and above all, it tastes so good.

Chicken biryani is like a comfort food. If you dine out, chicken biryani is a must, isn’t it? But do you know, that it is really easy to cook chicken biryani at home as well? And a bonus, you can also add your favorite ingredients as per your choice and your taste.

It might take some time to cook, but the result is worth the wait and preparation. And, the aroma of biryani is too good to miss. So next time, try this super easy recipe of chicken biryani at home when you crave for it!

Let’s get started with the super-delicious recipe of chicken biryani.

Serving- 5

Ingredients to make chicken biryani:

Chicken- 500 grams

Basmati rice- 1 cup

Hung curd- 1 cup

Mint leaves- ½ tsp

Coriander leaves- ½ tsp

Oil- 2 tbs

Salt- as required

Garam masala- 1 tbs

Turmeric- 1 tbs

Chili powder- 1 tbs

Bay leaf- t-2

Ginger garlic paste- 1.5 tbs

Cardamom-3 green

Cloves- 3-4

Cumin (jeera) seed- 1 tsp

Onion- 2 big (chopped)

Water- as required

Saffron- 1 tsp

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Method of preparation:

  • Firstly, marinate the chicken. To marinate the chicken, in a bowl, take chicken (500g). Make few slits.
  • Then to this add hung curd, garam masala (you can also use biryani masala), ginger garlic paste, salt, chili powder, and turmeric. If you like you can also add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to this mixture.
  • Mix all the ingredients well and marinate the chicken. Make sure to cover all the sides of the chicken. Cover the bowl with a lid and keep it aside for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, rinse and drain 1 cup of basmati rice. Rinse it properly with water for about 2-3 times. Then, add fresh water to the rice and set it aside for about 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, drain the rice and keep aside.

How to cook chicken biryani:

  • Now, to cook the chicken, take a heavy-bottom pot or pressure cooker. Place it on stove and heat oil or ghee. To the ghee, add all the whole spices.
  • Then, to this add finely chopped onions. Cook them on medium flame, until golden brown.
  • Furthermore, add the marinated chicken to the cooker and sauté it for about 5 minutes.
  • When the chicken turns pale, turn the flame to low. Cover the cooker with a lid and cook the chicken until it is soft and completely cooked.
  • Check if the chicken is completely cooked with the help of a knife. Now, remove the lid from the cooker, and evaporate excess moisture.
  • Once the moisture is evaporated, add curd, garam masala, mint leaves, coriander leaves and salt. You can adjust the spices according to your taste. Mix well
  • Now, add the drained rice to the cooker and spread above the chicken. Further, add water to the cooker from the sides. (use about 3 cups of water).
  • To this, add fried onions and saffron. Do not mix everything. Let is cook slowly. Cover the lid of the cooker and cook it till 1 whistle. Check if the rice is cooked completely. If done, let it rest for about 15 minutes.

(If you’re cooking in a pot, let the biryani cook until the rice is cooked)

And your chicken biryani is ready! Serve it either with mint-coriander chutney or any other chutney that you like.

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Almond oats cookies

Almond oats cookies- guide to make the same at home?

Dessert is everyone’s favorite and these delicious, healthy cookies are here to prove it.  Almond oats cookies are which are full of flavors and filled with healthy goodness. They have a crispy outer layer and a very soft inside, and they just melt in your mouth.

This recipe is easy to bake and can be adjusted to everyone’s sweet tooth. These cookies are incredibly mouth-watering; and loved by everyone alike. You can enjoy the goodness of these healthy cookies in your tea time with your loved ones. 

These healthy cookies can be your comfort food instead of the instant snacks you buy from grocery shops. These cookies will not only satiate your cravings but will make you feel good about yourself. 

These buttery and crunchy cookies made with oats and almond flour are something we all love and are obsessed with. 

We are spilling the secret to our scrumptiously simple yet healthy cookies. Whether you’re on a diet or looking for a more nutritious way to indulge in some sweets, here is a recipe for you to enjoy in moderation.

Looking for more deserts made of oats. Then you are at the perfect place. Oats and orange rabri, Overnight Oats bowl

So, let’s start with the recipe.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients for Oats-Almond cookies:

Oats flour-1 cup

Almond flour- 1/2 cup

Cream-2 tbsp

Butter-1 small cube

Sugar- 1/4 cup

Baking powder – 1 pinch

Method of preparation:

  1. Firstly, preheat the oven at 180 C or 375 F for 15 minutes.
  2. While the oven is getting ready, mix oats flour with almond flour. 
  3. Now, add 2 tablespoons of cream, butter and also sugar to the flour mix to make a smooth dough. 
  4. After mixing well, add 1 pinch of baking powder in the mix.

Tip: In addition, if you are an eggetarian, you can add 1 egg too, else use baking powder for baking. Also, you can add zero carb Choco chips too. 

  1. Now, make small balls from the cookie dough and keep them on the baking tray and place it inside the oven.
  2. Lastly, bake them in the oven for 15 minutes. 
  3. Finally, your healthy cookies are ready!

Tip: Remember not to add too much butter to the mix. Let’s keep it low carb and low fat.

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vegetable paneer oats

How to make vegetable paneer oats?

Vegetable paneer oats is an easy to make recipe. It is also a healthy, tasty and a perfect dish to start your day with. 

Have you ever tried oats with paneer and vegetables? Well, you may have tried the normal packet oats with instant masala. But this is much better than that. Adding paneer with vegetables is a plus as we all know that everything with paneer is delicious and the same goes for this recipe as well. 

Oats are one of the healthiest breakfast cereal. It is packed with omega-3, magnesium, protein, potassium and dietary fibre which is really good for your digestion and provides your stomach with satiety.

In addition, paneer is everyone’s favorite. It is also a good source of calcium and protein and has a smooth milky flavor. I assure you that you will love this dish with all your heart. It is a perfect combination of paneer, oats and vegetables of your choice also. 

So, let’s start with the recipe of this deliciously good dish!

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 5 minutes

Total time: 10 minutes

Serving: 1

Ingredients for vegetable paneer oats:

Oats-1 cup

Paneer-8-10 small pieces

Peas- 1 tbsp

Carrot- 1/2

Coriander leaves, for garnishing

Green chilli-1

Salt as per taste

Coriander powder- 1/4 tsp

Oil-1 tsp

Method of Preparation:

  1. Firstly, in a pan, put oil and heat it. 
  2. Now, add vegetables, green chilli and paneer in the pan and also saute them for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Now, add 1 cup of water in the pan and the salt, coriander powder as well and boil for 1 minute.
  4. After boiling for 1 minute, add the oats in the pan and also mix well.
  5. Now, keep stirring the oats till the water has evaporated to avoid any lumps and the oats have cooked nicely.
  6. Finally, serve hot with coriander leaves garnishing.

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low carb chocolate

How to make low carb chocolate- a quick 5 minute recipe

Do you ever think that chocolate is the answer to all of you questions? A solution to all of your problems? And a thing that just gives loads of happiness? How about a low carb chocolate yet no regrets?

Well, chocolate does feels like a comfort food. There will be many who’ll agree with me when I say that sometimes, all you need is chocolate. And many of you will also say that chocolate is like my dopamine. Well, don’t we all like chocolates? Be it dark or white or milk chocolate, we tend to have it all.

There are benefits of chocolates as well, as you might have heard that dark chocolate is good for your heart health and reduces risk of heart disease. But, when you go out and purchase a pack of chocolate, do you ever look at it’s food label? Well, there is tons of added sugars and saturated fatty acids in them. Which gives you a load of extra calories that you really don’t want.

But how not to eat chocolate? No one wants to do that. So, to satiate your cravings for chocolate, we are bringing to you an easy low carb chocolate recipe!

It’ll take you just 5 minutes to prepare it. Yes, you read it right. Just 5 minutes. What makes this recipe special is that it not only is tasty, but also is dense. So, by only eating a small piece of it, you’ll feel satisfied.

Also learn how to make low carb and low fat gajar ka halwa!

Let’s get started with the recipe:

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Total time: 5 minutes

Serving: 1

Ingredients to make low carb chocolate:

Cocoa powder- 1 tbs

Cream cheese- 1 tbs

Stevia or Erythritol- as required

Method of preparation:

There are 2 ways to make this low carb chocolate at home. You can either use a microwave or can make it on the gas stove.

  • To make it in the microwave:

Firstly, In a bowl, add cocoa powder and stevia or erythritol. To this add cream cheese. Mix the ingredients and place the bowl in the microwave. Then, microwave it for 1 minute.

Lastly, mix all the ingredients well, and if you have a silicone mould, pour the mixture in it and refrigerate for few minutes. Your low-carb chocolate in less than 5 minutes is ready!

  • To make it on a stove:

In a pan, add all the ingredients and mix well till liquid. Pour the mixture into a mould and refrigerate for few minutes.

Enjoy your low-carb chocolate at home! You can adjust the quantity of ingredients according to your servings.

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How to make nachos at home

Nachos are one of our favorite snacking options. When you don’t find something, opt for nachos. Because, not only they are really yummy, but also, they are nutritious. Here, I am talking about how to make nachos at home. Yes, you read it right, nachos can be easily made at home.

Have you ever wondered of combining different vegetables, a bit of cheese with nachos and then having them? Well, let me tell you, nacho-chaat tastes amazing! You can add different colors of vegetables to it and it looks so great.

You can either make a vegetable nacho chaat, where you simply add vegetables to the nachos, a bit of pepper and chaat masala along with few drops of fresh lemon juice. And toss everything up to make a chat-pata mix! Or you can make baked cheesy nachos. For this, all you need is your favorite vegetables, nachos and cheese. You put all of it in a baking tray, and bake it for around 5-10 minutes. And your super-delicious baked cheesy nachos are ready to serve!

Many of us like to munch on to nachos just with classic chutneys and masala or dips. So, you can also have these yummy homemade nachos with tomato chutney or green chutney. And a pro-tip: you can also add garlic to your chutneys to make it ultra-yummy!

You can either fry the nachos, or can bake them at home. In this recipe, I’ll be sharing with you to how to make baked nachos at home.

Let’s start with the recipe.

Baking time: 20 minutes

Total time: 25 minutes

Serving: 3

Ingredients to make homemade nachos:

Makai flour- 1 cup

Wheat flour- ¼ cup

Salt: as per taste

Baking soda: a pinch

Black pepper: a pinch

Oil- 2 tablespoons

Also, try out this amazing Pizza toast recipe!

Method of preparating nachos at home:

  • Firstly, in a pan, boil water (to knead the dough). Make sure the water is hot while kneading the dough.
  • Then, in a bowl, add makai flour, wheat flour, salt and black pepper. To this add black pepper and mix all the dry ingredients using a spatula or spoon.
  • Further, add the hot water while mixing the ingredients. (Note: Be careful while adding and mixing the water and ingredients as the water will be hot).
  • To this mixture, add oil and make a smooth dough. If the dough seems dry, add water accordingly.
  • Meanwhile, keep the oven at preheat at 180˚C. Place a parchment paper on the baking tray.
  • Then, divide the dough into portions and roll the dough by placing it between 2 parchment sheets. Furthermore, roll the dough into thin layers.
  • Now, with the help of a knife, cut the layers into triangles and prick them with a fork. (make sure to prick the nachos, so that they don’t puff while baking).
  • Lastly, bake the nachos in preheated oven at 180˚C for 20 minutes. Depending on the size of your oven, check the nachos, and bake them till they are crisp.
homemade nachos

And finally, your crispy baked nachos are ready! You can serve them with your favorite dip or can make a chaat!

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Ragi dosa

How to make Ragi dosa?

Dosa is a very famous South Indian food which comes in various varieties and ragi dosa is one of them. It is a comfort food and loved by everyone. 

Ragi dosa is a healthy and delicious breakfast prepared with ragi millet or also known as finger millet. The texture is very similar to the popular rava dosa with variation in taste and flavour.

Ragi is a staple millet in South India but it is easily available in almost every part of India. It is also very nutritious and has so many health benefits. 

Furthermore, it contains some essential amino acids which are required by the body. It is also rich in calcium which helps in keeping the bones strong and prevents conditions like osteoporosis. It is also rich in iron which prevents anemia. 

Moreover, ragi dosa tastes great when served with coconut chutney and sambar.

So let’s get to making ragi dosa/ finger millet dosa!

Preparation Time: 10 mins

Cooking Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients for preparing Ragi Dosa :

Ragi flour -2 cup

Oats flour-1/2

Curds – 1/2

Green chillies- 3-4

Onions – 1/2 cup

Salt- to taste

For tempering: 

Mustard seeds-1 tbsp

Cumin seeds- 1 tbsp

Curry leaves-5-6

Oil-1 tbsp

Method of preparating Ragi dosa at home: 

There are 2 ways to it:

For Instant ragi dosa:

  1. It can be made in minutes just by mixing up ragi flour with curd and water or buttermilk.
  2. After making the batter, heat the pan with oil and spread the batter on the pan in circular motion.
  3. Cook it from one side and fold it.
  4. Serve it hot with coconut chutney and sambar.

With fermentation process:

  1. Firstly, soak the whole grain ragi overnight and then blend it in the mixer.
  2. Now, left the batter to ferment for 2-3 hours. Also, for better binding, you can add 1/2 cup oats flour/ coarse grind oats in the batter.
  3. Meanwhile, heat the oil in the pan and add all the ingredients for tempering. When the mustard seeds crackle, add to the batter. 
  4. Now, heat the non-stick pan and grease it lightly with oil. When it gets hot, pour a ladleful of the batter and also spread it in a circular motion and cook on one side. 
  5. After it starts to cook, then pour a little oil along the edges while cooking. When crispy, fold over and remove from the pan.
  6. Finally, serve hot with coconut chutney and sambar.

You can try whichever recipe you want based on the time.

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Potassium

Easy Potassium-rich 17 recipes

What is Potassium?

Potassium is one of the most essential minerals that our body needs. It is also referred to as an electrolyte as it carries a small electrical charge which helps our nerves to function and muscles to contract. 

It helps in regulating our heartbeat and also maintains normal levels of fluid inside and outside of our body cells. And also maintains our normal blood pressure.

How much do we need potassium in a day?

As per RDA 2020, 3500 mg is our daily requirement.

What are Potassium-rich sources?

Potassium is found in a wide range of foods, for example:

  • Dried fruits (raisins, apricots)
  • Beans, lentils, kidney beans, soybeans, etc.
  • Vegetables like potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, pumpkin, etc.
  • Green leafy vegetables like spinach (palak), fenugreek leaves (methi), radish leaves, mustard leaves(sarso), etc.
  • Fruits like bananas, oranges, avocado, raisins, etc.
  • Coconut water
  • Dairy and its products 
  • Meat, poultry and fish

Is there any diagnostic test for Potassium levels? 

Yes, a potassium blood test for our potassium level is done. It can tell us if we have high or low potassium levels. And this test is also known as potassium serum, serum potassium, serum electrolytes. It can also be used to monitor or diagnose conditions related to abnormal potassium levels, for instance, kidney disease, hypertension, and heart disease.

Why do we need potassium?

We need potassium for various bodily functions, for example;

  • It helps in the regulation of our body fluid balance.
  • Also, helps in the prevention of the body’s blood pressure.
  • Further, may also help in muscle and heart contractions.
  • It can also help in preventing osteoporosis. It has been shown by various clinically proven studies that potassium-rich diet may help in the prevention of osteoporosis by reducing how much calcium the body loses through urine.
  • Additionally, also prevents the formation of kidney stones

So, we have come up with some of the potassium-rich recipes that will help you to get a sufficient amount of potassium for your body.

So, let’s start without any due.

1.    Spinach Tomato Savory Pancakes is a Potassium-rich

Spinach Tomato Pancakes is not only healthy but also a yummy savory dish that can either be consume as a part of a nutritious breakfast or an evening snack to satiate your hunger. Also, it is easy to make with the fullness of nutrients. And all the ingredients that you will require for the preparation are easily available at home as well. Also, you can never go wrong with a pancake.

Let’s look into its recipe.

2.    Easy Stuffed Paneer Moonglet recipe at home:

Stuffed paneer moonglet is a perfect wholesome dish. You can have it for your breakfast or as a mid-meal snack. Also, can serve it with the chutney of your choice. It is also brimming with the goodness of protein, fiber, potassium, calcium, and magnesium that plays an important role in managing various functions of our body.

Due to its ease, you can easily make this recipe and savor it with your loved ones!

3.    Healthy Avocado Toast (4 Easy ways) recipe and Potassium-rich:

Healthy avocado toast provides many vitamins as well as minerals that can give your day a good boost. Start your day with this delish recipe and enjoy the richness of nutrients.

4.    Easy to make Broccoli Paratha:

Paratha is the one of the most famous breakfast in India. It has many varieties like gobhi paratha, aloo paratha, pyaaz paratha, mixed veg paratha, etc.

Broccoli Paratha is one of the healthy paratha and full of nutrients like fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, potassium. And it is also low in fat which helps in weight loss and also in controlling diabetes.

Broccoli Paratha

5.    Sprouts Paratha Easy and Amazing and rich in Potassium :

Another paratha recipe that is rich in nutrients is sprouts paratha. It is also a perfect breakfast recipe to begin your day with. And you can enjoy it with curd, chutneys, pickle, and even butter. This dish is really mouth-watering and can easily be cooked at home.  

Try this breakfast recipe right away!

Sprouts Paratha3

6.  Grilled Mushroom with Herbs- A tasty appetizer:

You can make this grilled mushroom without putting in so much effort. They are low in carbohydrates, fats, and sodium content. And are rich in potassium, selenium, niacin, riboflavin and even vitamin D. They also act as an antibacterial agent and they even improve our immune response action. Also, act as cholesterol-lowering agents.

This recipe is not only tasty and rich in nutrients but also can be consumed guilt-free.

7.    Easy to make Rajma mix chatpata veg salad

This lip-smacking salad is made with items such as rajma salad (kidney beans), vinegar, green chili, garlic, tomato, onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, carrot, and lemon juice.

This salad will surely be loved by your children, adults, and even the elderly. Let’s try our rajma into another form that is totally different from our rajma curry.

8.    How to make Green Dhokla- a perfect snack:

Green Dhokla is one of our favorite snacks to go to. It can also be enjoyed without any concern about weight gain. It feels like comfort food and it never really disappoints in its taste. This recipe of dhokla is with a twist, and by a twist, we not only mean healthy but also a tasty twist.

In this recipe, we are using palak and methi to make dhokla which is totally different from the traditional one. The ingredients used in this are highly rich in potassium, minerals, and antioxidants as well. It is also good for our blood pressure, maintains electrolyte balance, and even promotes muscle and nerve contractions.

So, try this recipe to fulfill your potassium reserves of the body.

9.    Easy Apple-Banana Oats Pudding in 10 minutes- Healthy breakfast:

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.

Similarly, banana is a fruit that is very wholesome and 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.

Apple-Banana Oats

10. Easy to make Rose Smoothie in 2 mins:

Rose Smoothie is one of our favorites go-to drinks. This is made with milk and strawberries which gives you a very refreshing and bright flavor to appease your taste buds.

One of its advantages is that we don’t have to add sugar to it as it is already sweet because of strawberry’s natural sweetness. This recipe can be used for a diabetic patient as it is low in carb and sugar. Let’s make this drink and soothe our taste buds with it.

Rose Smoothie

11. How to make Greenland of Sprouts and Spinach:

Greenland of Sprouts and Spinach not only sounds exotic but also delicious and nutritious at the same time. The moong dal sprouts used to make this is rich in protein and fiber and also work well in managing blood sugar levels. It also helps in good digestion, weight loss, and lower LDL cholesterol.

It is indeed the best snack for breakfast or brunch and can be enjoyable for all age groups.

Sprouts and Spinach

12. How to make Dhokla with moong dal sprouts:

Moong dal sprouts dhokla have a unique flavor and taste to them. This is also easy to make and you can enjoy it as a snack or breakfast. And it is also light on the stomach and nourishing at the same time. This dhokla is famous for its ease and health benefits and also rich in protein, B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus. 

If you are a weight watcher or long to eat something healthy, this healthy sprouts dhokla is for you.

Dhokla with moong dal sprouts

13. Easy Banana Yogurt Smoothie in 2 mins:

Banana Yogurt Smoothie is loaded with the goodness of nutrients such as being rich in potassium and low in sodium. Which makes it good for hypertensive patients as well. It is also a good source of vitamin C, folate, and magnesium.

This smoothie can be served during breakfast or during evening snacks and will surely make you feel satiated.

Banana Yogurt Smoothie

14. Easy to make Apple Crumble Pudding:

Apples are the most popular fruit containing antioxidants, vitamins, dietary fiber, and a range of other nutrients. Because of its richness in nutrients, it helps in preventing several health related-problems like heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and more.

When I crave something sweet, my first choice is a pudding and apple crumble pudding is one of them.

You can add this pudding on any occasion and it surely won’t disappoint you. Moreover, this apple pudding is egg-free so can be enjoyed by vegetarians as well.

Apple Crumble Pudding

15. Avocado and Kale Smoothie:

Avocado and Kale Smoothie is the easiest and morning nutritional bomb. It is a good blend of nutrients. This smoothie in breakfast will help to start your day with a fresh mind and also provide satiety to your stomach. Give it a try and you will feel absolutely energized with its goodness.

Avocado and Kale Smoothie

16. Watermelon Coconut Cooler:

Watermelon Coconut Cooler is one of the best in summer to cool and refresh yourself in the scorching heat. This thirst quencher cooler can be enjoyed guilt-free because it has no added preservatives and sugar.

Moreover, this is low in calories and rich in potassium and vitamin C. This is also an easy-to-make recipe that will take hardly 10 minutes so it can also save your time.

You just need 3 ingredients for this recipe, watermelon, coconut water, and mint leaves. Let’s start to make our own tasty and deliciously good cooler.

Watermelon Coconut Cooler

17. How to make Moth Beans Sprouted Frankie:

Moth beans sprouted Frankie is especially loved by the kids and adults as well. It is rich in protein, sodium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorous, manganese, iron, and calcium as well.

It is indeed a good choice for vegetarians and also lactose-intolerant people. Let’s have a look at its recipe.

Moth Beans Sprouted

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Dhokla with moong dal sprouts

How to make Dhokla with moong dal sprouts

India is a diverse country and has a variety of tasty cuisine wherever we go and has a flavor that is very unique on its own. One of the cuisines which have a unique flavor and taste is Gujarati Cuisine which is nutritionally rich, delicious and has fewer spices in it. Dhokla with moong dal has a delicious flavor.

Traditionally, Gujarati dhokla is made with besan and sooji but this variation of dhokla is cooked using boiled moong sprouts and fruit salt (Eno) along with grated coconut which is used for the garnishing. 

This is a recipe that is easy to make and can be enjoyed as a snack and breakfast as well. It is light on the stomach and nourishing at the same time. 

I like this green dhokla for its ease and health benefits. Moong sprouts are a good source of many nutrients like protein, B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus. 

If you are a weight watcher or long to eat something healthy, this healthy sprouts dhokla is for you. 

So, what are you waiting for? Try this easy recipe at home and enjoy it with your loved ones!

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Total time: 25 minutes

Serving: 4

INGREDIENTS for Dhokla with moong dal:

  • 1 cup boiled sprouted moong
  • 2 tsp fruit salt (Eno)
  • 2 Tbsp refined oil
  • 4 Tbsp gram flour (besan)
  • salt as required
  • 1/2 cup grated coconut (For Garnishing)

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

  • Firstly to make this sprouted dhokla, add sprouted moong in a grinder and grind them to make a fine paste.
  • Now, take a bowl and transfer the grinded mixture into it and after that add salt, besan along with the required amount of water. Whisk them well to make a thick batter.
  • Afterwards, add fruit salt and water. Mix them well.
  • Next, grease the dhokla maker with oil. 
  • Put the batter into a dhokla maker and steam for about 15 minutes till it is completely cooked.
  • Finally, dhokla is ready, garnish it with grated coconut and cut it into your desired shape. 
  • At last, serve hot with any chutney of your choice.

Pro tip: You can also temper this dhokla with green chilies, curry leaves, and asafoetida (hing) as per your taste and preference.

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Makhana Bhel

Makhana Bhel – A perfect Healthy snack

Makhana Bhel is an Indian snack that is low in calories and tempts our taste buds.

It has a sweet, tangy, and spicy taste. It is a healthy chaat recipe prepared with makhana, onions, tomatoes, sweet and spicy chutneys, spices. This low-calorie snack is light on our tummy and tastes delicious to our palate.

Makhana means “puffed lotus seeds or fox nut” and Bhel means “everything mixed together”. 

Enriched with goodness, makhanas are packed with protein, potassium, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, iron, and zinc. Also, makhanas are low in cholesterol, fat, sodium as well as low in glycemic index which makes them the perfect snack for those suffering from high blood pressure, heart diseases, and diabetes. 

The presence of a natural flavonoid called “kaempferol” helps prevent inflammation and aging. 

It also makes an ideal snack to satiate our appetite for in-between meal hunger pangs. Binging on this snack will not affect our weight loss journey and is also less time-consuming which is a plus for us.

I personally like to indulge in this as my evening snack. I prepare my makhana bhel with sweet and spicy chutneys, peanuts, and lots of veggies in it which makes it delicious as well as nutritious. 

Let’s dig into it with me!

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Serving: 2-3

Coriander Chutney

Ingredients:

  • 1 garlic clove.
  • 1-2 green chillies.
  • Salt.
  • 1 bunch of coriander leaves.
  • 1/2 lemon juice.

Method:

  • Firstly in a mixie jar, add garlic clove, green chillies and salt and crush all the dry ingredients first.
  • Also, add coriander leaves and lemon juice in it.
  • Now, add just 1/2 tbsp. water and churn
  • Finally, green coriander chutney is ready.

Tip: Chutney should be thick and not liquidy so use less water as Makhana tends to get chewy very quickly.

Tamarind chutney

Ingredients:

  • Water in a heated pan (1/2 tbsp.)
  • Jaggery (1/2 cup)
  • 1.5 tbsp. tamarind pulp (extracted by keeping tamarind in warm water for 30 minutes).

Method:

  • First, heat up a pan and add 1/2 tbsp water in the pan.
  • Secondly, add Jaggery (gud) and let it melt on medium flame.
  • Thirdly, add tamarind pulp and add red chilli powder and salt.
  • Finally, mix well and let it cook for 5 minutes.

Tip: Leave chutney to cool down as chutney will get thick as it cools down.

For Mixing of Makhana Bhel

Ingredients:

  • Chopped tomatoes (1 tomato)
  • Choppe onions (1 onion)
  • Chopped cucumber (1 small cucumber)
  • Pomegranate (1/2 cup)

Method to make Makhana Bhel

  • Firstly in a pan, take oil and heat it then add makhana and peanut in it to roast (roast at medium flame for 4-5 minutes).
  • Secondly, take out roasted nuts in a bowl and let it cool down.
  • Now, add finely chopped tomatoes, onions, cucumber as well as pomegranate in the bowl.
  • Add coriander chutney & tamarind sweet chutney in the bowl as well.
  • Lastly, mix all the ingredients well.
  • Finally makhana bhel is ready to tantalize your palate.

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Jowar vegetable chilla

How to make Jowar vegetable chilla is a delicious and nutritious

Jowar vegetable chilla is extremely nutritious, wholesome and scrumptious to have in your breakfast, mid-morning or dinner snack which can satiate your hunger at any time.

When it comes to cooking something quick, there are many options to choose from. But one of them that definitely tops our list is the humble chilla. You can easily make this low-calorie chilla with few ingredients and satiate your hungry stomach in no time. 

Jowar, which is also known as sorghum, is considered one of the healthiest ingredients that one can indulge in. This grain is known to have many health benefits like improving digestion, boosting immunity. It also improves heart health, controls blood sugar, and it can also help to improve your skin and hair as well. 

There is no end to the variety of chillas. But if you want to give your regular chilla a high protein twist, then you have to try our Jowar vegetable chilla recipe. It is super easy to make and will perfectly satiate your cravings. 

It is an indeed ideal recipe for all the weight watchers out there as it contains lots of protein and fibre. This helps to provide satiety to our stomach. So, let’s quickly dig into the recipe for this nutritious and delicious chilla.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Total time: 25 minutes

Serving: 2

Ingredients for Jowar vegetable chilla:

1 cup jowar flour

2 chopped small capsicum

1 chopped onion

1 tomato

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 chopped green chilli

red chilli powder(1/2)r

1 tsp coriander powder

1/2 tsp grated ginger

to taste Salt

Oil – 1 Tsp

Method of preparation:

  1. Firstly, take a bowl and add jowar flour, chopped capsicum, onion, tomato, green chilli and grated ginger in it.
  2. After mixing is done, add masalas like red chilli powder, pepper, salt and coriander powder and then add water in the bowl and mix it well with your hands.
  3. Also, make sure that the consistency is not too thin.
  4. Further, take a non-stick tawa and put batter on it and spread it.
  5. Now, put in some oil and cook from both sides.
  6. Lastly, cook at low flame till golden brown and crispy.
  7. Finally Jowar vegetable chilla is ready .
  8. Serve it with green chutney or tomato ketchup..

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