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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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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 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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Let’s make Traditional Mor Kulambu (Buttermilk curry)

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Introduction:-

This is a Traditional Mor Kulambu (Buttermilk Curry). This easy and quick curry is very popular recipe in southern part of India, made with yogurt or buttermilk and various spices. It is primarily enjoyed for its delicious taste and flavors, and the uniqueness of Mor kulambu is made with veggies. These veggies are traditionally and commonly used in every where, that are okra(bhindi), pumpkin, brinjal, cucmber and bottle gourd It is not only quickly prepared, also gives you several health benefits like-

Probiotics, Mor kulambu is made up curd or buttermilk, which are the great sources of probiotics. Buttermilk has good bacteria that promote a healthy gut microbiota. Consuming foods rich in probiotics can help improve digestion and support overall gut health. This curry have cooling effects, especially during the summer. Mor kulambu also helps in weight management and provide you a feeling of fullness. Mor kulambu typically contains various spices and herbs and vegetables, which are rich in fiber, minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. These ingredients can contribute to boost your immunity.

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Ingredients:-

  • Rice – 1 tbsp
  • Toor dal – 2 tbsp
  • Ginger – 1/2 inch
  • Green chilli – adjust to taste
  • Coriander leaves – 1 tsp
  • Curry leaves 4-5
  • Cumin seeds – 1/2 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
  • Coconut fresh grated – 2 tsp
  • Turmeric – 1/4 tsp
  • Curd/buttermilk – 1 cup
  • Dry red chilli – 2 cracked
  • Veggies – 1 cup (okra, tomato, brinjal) add as per choice.
  • Oil – 1 tbsp
  • Salt to taste

Method:-

  • To prepare dal rice paste: Take a mixer jar, add soaked dal and rice, green chilies, grated coconut and cumin seeds, coriander leaves, turmeric and ginger. Add a little water and blend till it become smooth paste. Keep it aside.
  • For cooking: Heat some oil in a pan, add all the chopped vegetables(except tomato), turmeric powder. Now, add some water and cover it. Let them cook 4-5 min on a medium flame or till all vegetables cook well. And keep veggies aside for a while.
  • To make the curry base: Take a mixing bowl, whisk the yogurt or buttermilk until smooth. Now, heat some oil in a kadhai or wok. Add mustard seeds, curry leaves and let it splutter. After that add dal rice paste in kadhai and mix all together well.
  • Now, add whisked curd/buttermilk into the kadhai. Combine the curd and mixture together as a base. After wards, add all cooked vegetables together along with chopped tomato. Let all material cook for about 3-4 min.

Your South Indian Traditional Mor Kulambu Curry/Buttermilk Curry is ready. Serve hot with rice or roti and enjoy the flavor of south Indian cuisine.

Macros of Mor Kulambu:-

Calories: 134 kcal

Protein: 3 g

Carbohydrate: 8.6 g

Fat: 8 g

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How to make healthy Ragi appe

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Ragi Appe healthy breakfast and snack option which is small round in shape. Rich in fibre, iron and calcium, among other nutrients, low in calories and easily digestible.

Ragi is an excellent food for weight loss,healthy eaters and diabetics, as well as for kids.

Ragi comprises a vast array of key nutrients like vitamin C and E , B-complex vitamins, iron, calcium, antioxidants, proteins, fibers, sufficient calories and useful unsaturated fats.

This is feeling,healthy and easy to cook in just 10 minutes.

Ingredients-

1.Ragi flour -1 cup

2. Soojii -4 tsp.

3.Curd -1/2 cup

4. Jeera seeds -1 tsp.

5. Baking Soda -1/2 tsp.

6. Onions -1

7. Tomato -1

8. Capsicum -1

9. Green Chilli -1-2 According to taste

10. Coriander Leave- 2 tsp.

11. Salt -as per taste

Serving Size: 3-5

Procedure:-

1.Take Ragi flour and Sooji and Mix together,add salt and soda in it.

2. Add the chopped Onion ,tomatoes and capsicum and add it to the flour and make a thick batter by adding water in it.

3. Heat appe tawa or Idly maker &  brush with oil and put batter into that.

4. Let it cook properly & then turn other side of appe.

5. Serve with chutney

Nutritional Value Of Ragi Appe-(5 piece)

Carbs-25 gm
Fat-6 gm
Protein-2 gm
calories-160 cal

How to make Quick and Easy Egg Sandwich

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Introduction:-

This is a Quick and Easy Egg Sandwich. We always need a quick protein rich easy to cook option in the morning. This sandwich is a great breakfast option for working people. It can be made in just 5 minutes. And if we talk about its benefits, it is high in protein, good fat, vitamins and minerals. This is a morning meal perfect option for those who are into fitness and want to loose weight in less efforts. The healthy fats in the meal to keep you satiated, you will feel hungry throughout the day.

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Ingredients:-

  • Slice of bread – 2
  • Egg – 2
  • Low fat cheese – 1 tbsp
  • Choice of vegetables finely chopped (Onion, tomatoes, green chilli, coriander leaves, capsicum) – 1 cup
  • Butter – 1/2 tbsp
  • Salt and pepper to taste.

Method:-

  • Firsly, take a bowl and beat two eggs in a bowl nicely.
  • Now, Heat the butter to a pan on low flame. Now, pour the egg mixture into the pan over low-medium heat. (Do not overheat the pan, otherwise your egg will turn brown and ruin the taste of egg)
  • After that, place the bread on top of the mixture, fry for 1 minute. Now turn the bread over.
  • Then, top with filling with veggies to your choice and season with salt and pepper. Then, turn the eggs/bread over to cook the other side.
  • Afterwards, Tuck the edges in and fold to make a sandwich. Then turn of the heat.
  • Now, transfer this to a plate.

Your Quick and easy Egg sandwich is ready. Served hot with your favorite sauce. Try this recipe and let us know by commenting us here in comment section below.

Macros of Egg Sandwich:-

Calories: 456 kcal

Carbohydrate: 35.4 g

Protein: 21.5 g

Fat: 26 g

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BANANA SMOOTHIES

HOMEMADE BANANA RAISINS CHANA SMOOTHIE:

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INTRODUCTION:

Homemade banana raisins chana smoothie is healthy and helps us to maintain our diet. Because it tastes yummy and is also a health-conscious recipe, it includes dry fruit also, you are getting bored and tasteless because of your diet plan then you can have it after having this you got yummy tasty smoothie in your diet plan and you can likely have it regularly cause you know it is tasty and also healthy, having it didn’t break your diet plan. and it is also a protein-rich smoothie.

Homemade banana raisins chana smoothie dates and raisins are naturally sweet, rich in fibre and packed with energy for your family.

surely you have your go-to fruit choices in smoothies, like strawberries, mangoes and bananas. yes, you can add apples to any of these kinds of smoothies. but today’s recipe is especially about bananas.

INGREDIENTS FOR BANANA RAISINS CHANA SMOOTHIE :

  1. roasted chickpeas 1tbsp-40.3cal
  2. roasted peanuts 1tbsp-51.3cal
  3. cashews 5-41.7cal
  4. raisins 1tbsp-27.9cal
  5. dates2-50.7cal
  6. roasted flax seeds1/2tbsp-27.5
  7. banana 1-117.2cal
  8. unsweetened cocoa powder 1tbsp-15cal
  9. cinnamon powder 1/4 tbsp-1.6cal
  10. plant-based protein20g-73cal

PREPARATION:

CHICKPEAS, CASHEW, RAISINS, AND DATES, PEANUTS SOAKED OVERNIGHT.

METHOD OF BANANA RAISINS CHANA SMOOTHIE :

  1. STIR THEM PROPERLY
  2. CUT BANANA IN SMALL PIECE
  3. THEN ADD ALL OF THEM IN A JAR THEN ADD ROASTED FLAX SEEDS, UNSWEETENED COCOA POWDER, CINNAMON POWDER, AND PLANT-BASED PROTEIN POWDER THEN YOU CAN ADD WATER OR PLANT-BASED MILK.
  4. GRIND THEM PROPERLY
  5. SERVE IT IN A GLASS AND ADD SOME ROASTED PEANUTS AND PISTA.

HERE YOUR HOMEMADE BANANA RAISINS CHANA SMOOTHIE IS READY HAVE IT AND ENJOY IT

MACROS:

TOTAL CALORIES-446

PROTEIN-28GRAM

FIBRE- 8.9GRAM

CARBS -62GRAM

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Let’s make Ragda Pattice in a Healthy way

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Introduction:-

This High Protein Ragda Pattice recipe is a super duper delicious, healthy and easy to prepare. Ragda Pattice is a very famous dish of the street food culture in the Indian state of Maharashtra. We always love street foods but due to its unhealthy ingredients and unhealthy cooking methods we prefer to avoid it or limit the consumption. Here, we are introducing everyone’s all time favorite Ragda Pattice recipe, which is made by healthy ingredients and healthy cooking method. Now let’s talk about its benefits, that how a street food can be healthy and tasty, if we use this method with healthy alternatives, we can eat this on a regular basis.

This Ragda Pattice has several health benefits like- This chaat is made by dried peas and paneer. Dried peas (Vatana) and paneer are rich in protein. Also this recipe has variety of vegetables (beetroot, sweet potato, carrots, onion etc) are loaded with dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals. A diabetic friendly recipe and safe in your weight loss journey.

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Ingredients:-

  • For Ragda curry-
  • Peas dry – 50 gm
  • Onion – 1/2 cup
  • Tomato – 1/2 cup
  • Green chili – adjust to taste
  • Turmeric powder – 1/3 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Coriander mint chutney – 1 tbsp
  • Coriander leaves for garnishing
  • Tamarind dates chutney (optional) -1 tbsp
  • Curd – 2 tbsp
  • For Pattice –
  • Paneer – 1/2 cup
  • Boiled potatoes/sweet potatoes – 1/2 cup
  • 1 Carrot grated
  • 1/2 Beetroot grated
  • 1 Small Onion finely chopped
  • Green chili – adjust to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • Coriander powder
  • Bread crumbs – 1 bread
  • Oil- 1 tbsp

Method:-

  • First of all, wash the dried peas thoroughly and let it soak for at least 5-6 hours or overnight.
  • In the morning drain the soaked peas, wash it well. Now take all the peas in cooker, add salt and turmeric powder. Let it boil with 4-5 whistles.

Cooking Method:-

  • For ragda curry– once the peas are nicely boiled, smashed it by spatula. Add some chopped green chilli, 1/2 chopped onions, 1/2 chopped tomato, 1tsp mint chutney and 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves. Now, let all the mixture together for more 4-5 min without covering.
  • Now, Take a large bowl. Add boiled and smashed sweet potatoes/potatoes in the bowl. Now add grated paneer, all the finely chopped and grated veggies, bread crumbs and salt to your taste. Now mix well all together and make a shape of patties or tikki with the help of oil.
  • Heat some little amount of oil in non-stick pan. Slighly roast all the patties on a medium flame. Flip and roast patties from both the sides equally. And turn off the flame.
    • For Plating – Take your patties into a plate. Then, add peas curry, curd, some onions, mint and tamarind chutney, chaat masala and garnish it with fresh coriander leaves.

Your High protein Ragda Pattice is ready to be served. Enjoy this as party or festival dish and let us know your experience in the comment section.

Nutritional value of Ragda Pattice (per serving) :-

Calories: 350 kcal

Carbohydrates: 50g

Protein: 10g

Fat: 8g

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