Winter Recipes

How to Make Tasty Mushroom Quinoa Pulao

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This Dish is Rich in protein and dietary fiber, B vitamins and dietary minerals in amounts greater than in many grains It has a higher amount of all essential amino acids.

Quinoa is a super-healthy food that you must adopt in your daily life.This Is Gluten free dish,super tasty and easy to cook.This dish is rice replacement dish.

It is vegan, gluten-free and one of the simplest one-pot meals ready in under 30 minutes.

It helps to lower cholesterol and control blood sugar levels.

Ingredients :-

1.Oil -2 tsp

2.Garlic,crushed-2 cloves

3. Onion, diced-1 small sized

4.Quinoa, cooked 1/2 cup

5.Mushrooms-1 cup

6. Coriander, chopped -1 tbsp

7. Lemon juice-1 tbsp

8.Salt -to taste

9.Black pepper powder to taste

10.Walnuts toasted-1/4 cup

Serving Size: 1 Bowl

Procedure:

  • Firstly Heat oil in a pan and saute garlic and onions.
  • Add mushrooms and season with salt and black pepper powder.
  • Cook for five minutes until the mushrooms are soft.
  • Add coriander and toasted walnuts
  • Toss in the quinoa and mix well.
  • Squeeze lime juice before serving.
  • Serve Hot

Nutritional Value Of Mushroom Quinoa Pulao

Carbs-17 gm
Fat- 5gm
Protein-3.5 gm
calories-124 cal

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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 PREPARE VEGETABLE SOUP

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The vegetable soup is easy, healthy, and delicious. Indian 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.

The vegetable soup is 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 VEGETABLE SOUP

  • Chopped Onion – 1
  • Carrot – 1/2
  • Lots of French Bean
  • Some Broccoli
  • Beetroot – 1/2
  • Garlic Clove 2-3
  • Ginger -1/2 Inch
  • Lots of Drumstick
  • Salt as per taste
  • Ghee 1 Teaspoon
  • Water 2- 2½ – Cups
  • 1/4 – Teaspoon black pepper powder

METHOD FOR VEGETABLE SOUP

  • Wash and peel carrots, drumsticks, and beetroot, and cut into equal pieces.
  • Take ginger and garlic clove.
  • Take green bean, onion and broccoli cut them into medium size pieces.
  • Add all the ingredient in to the cooker.
  • Now add 2 and 2½ glass of water in a pressure cooker and ½ tsp salt and ghee.
  • Pressure cook it until 2 whistles.
  • After completing the cooking time let it cool completely.
  • Collect and grind cooked vegetables with the help of a hand blender. Don’t blend it too much. Just slightly is good.
  • Strain the mixture using a strainer. Separate the pulp nicely. Add little water and separate the pulp as much as possible.
  • After straining the pulp and adding tadka to the vegetable soup, heat some oil in the kadhai and sprinkle garlic cloves.
  • Transfer the drumsticks stock to a pan and bring this stock to a boil.
  • Healthy vegetable soup is ready to serve.

MACROS (1 BOWL SOUP)

Protein : 3.8g

Fat : 3.6g

Carbohydrate : 16.6g

Calories : 111kcal

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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 channa dal and cabbage tikki

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This tikki is very healthy,easy to cook and delight. This is really mouth-watering dish.

This is rich in protein,fiber.It can curb your hunger pangs and keep you well-nourished. This dish is packed with many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, essential for your overall health.

Ingredients-

1.Channa Dal (soaked for 6-8 hours)-1/2 cup

2. Cabbage (chopped)- 1/2 cup

3. Green chilly- 1

4. Mint Leaves (chopped) -2 tbsp

5. Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp

6.Cumin seed powder-1/2 tsp

7. Curd -1 tbsp

8. Gram flour (Besan)-1 tbsp

9 .Rock Salt -To taste

10. Oil -1 tsp

Serving Size: 4

Procedure:

  1. Firstly Combine the Channa Dal, green chillies and 2 tbsp of water in a mixer and blend to a coarse paste.
  2. Transfer the paste into a bowl, add all the remaining ingredients and mix well.
  3. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and keep aside.
  4. Now Heat a tawa/pan and grease it using 1/4 tsp of oil.
  5. Shape the mixture into flat round tikkis and immediately cook it on the pan on low flame.
  6. Add the remaining oil and cook all the tikkis till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides.
  7. Serve hot with mint and coriander chutney.

Nutritional Value Of Channa dal and cabbage tikki –

Carbs-11 gm
Fat-5 gm
Protein-4 gm
calories-107 cal

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How to make Healthy bajra methi Paratha

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It is  good source of antioxidants which helps to build body’s immune system to fight against common illnesses,good for heart.

It is good for winter and aids weight loss.

Ingredients-

1.Bajra flour -1 cup

2. Fenugreek leaves, chopped -3-4 tbsp

4. Green chili, finely chopped -1 slit (adjust to taste)

5, Salt to taste

6. Water, warm 1 cup for kneading

7 .Desi ghee- 1tsp

Procedure:-

  1. Take a bowl, combine the bajra flour, chopped fenugreek leaves, green chili, and salt.
  2. Gradually add warm water and knead the mixture into a soft, pliable dough. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes
  3.   Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
  4. Roll out each ball into a thin circle using a rolling pin and some dry bajra flour to prevent sticking.
  5.   Heat a griddle (tava) over medium heat and place a rolled-out bajra paratha on it.
  6. Serve hot paratha with veggies or green chutney

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 Barnyard Millet Upma

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This is easy healthy and tasty recipe .This dish is also know as oodalu uppittu in south India.

Barnyard Millet has the highest dietary fiber and iron content compared to all other millets and cereals like rice and wheat.

It is rich in fibre and minerals like calcium, copper and iron which is essential for maintaining a healthy and fit body.

This dish is ideally be consumed during the winter season.

Ingredients:-

1.Barnyard millet (Samak) Rice -1/2 cup

2. Cumin seeds -1/4 tsp

3.Cloves- 2

4.Black peppercorn -3

5.Cardamom, green- 2

6.Peanuts, roasted-1/2 tbsp

7.Ginger, minced -1/4 tsp

8.Green chilli-1

9.Potato, boiled-1/2 cup

10.Desi ghee-1 tbsp

11.Rock salt (sendha namak)-to taste

12.Cashews, roasted-10

13.Coriander leaves, chopped-1 tbsp

14.Lime juice-1 tsp

Serving Size: 1 Bowl

Procedure:-

1.wash and soak sama rice or Barnyard millet for 30 minutes

1.Place a pan on medium heat and pour ghee into the pan.

2.Once the ghee heats up, toss in cumin seeds, cloves, black peppercorns, and green cardamom pods, and stir.

3.Now Add roasted peanuts, minced ginger, and green chillies. Sauté for 30 seconds.

4.Now add boiled potato, and cook for about 1 minute.

5.Add sama rice /Barnyard Millet (and stir to coat well with ghee and spices, about 3 minutes.

6.Pour in 300 ml (1¼ cups) water, add rock salt (sendha namak), stir, then cover and cook till the water is absorbed, 4 to 5 minutes.

7.Use a fork to fluff the rice.

8.Add fried cashew nuts, coriander leaves, and lime juice.

9.mix the upma properly and then remove from heat.

10.Transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot

Nutritional Value Of Barnyard Millet Upma –

Carbs-17gm
Fat-4 gm
Protein-3 gm
calories-103 cal

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