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Quinoa Poha – easy to make Healthy Breakfast Recipe

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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Ashgourd Juice (Winter Melon / safed petha ) – a perfect drink for Detox & weight loss.

By Vanshree Ghanekar / Healthy Recipes, Potassium Rich food and recipes, Weight loss for Diabetes - Recipes, Weight Loss Recipes

Ashgourd Juice (Winter Melon / safed petha ) – a perfect drink for Detox & weight loss is believed to offer various health benefits. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, contributing to:

Hydration: Ashgourd has a high water content, aiding in keeping the body hydrated.

Digestive Health: It may help with digestion and alleviate digestive issues due to its fiber content.

Weight Management: Ashgourd is Low in calories and high in fiber, ashgourd juice might support weight management by promoting a feeling of fullness.

Detoxification: Some consider ashgourd juice as a detoxifying agent, helping to flush out toxins from the body.

Skin Health: The presence of antioxidants in Ashgourd juice may contribute to healthier skin by combating oxidative stress.

Blood Sugar Control: Some studies suggest that ashgourd may have a positive impact on blood sugar levels.

Blood Pressure Regulation: Potassium in ashgourd is beneficial for maintaining healthy blood pressure levels.

Always consult with a healthcare professional before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle, especially if you have underlying health conditions.

INGREDIENTS OF DETOXING ASHGOURD JUICE :

Diced Ashgourd ( safed petha) – (2-3 cups)
Himalaya pink salt/ salt according to your taste
Lemon- half tablespoon
Water (250ml)

METHOD TO MAKE DETOXING ASHGOURD JUICE:

Firstly, wash the Ashgourd thoroughly and cut it into small pieces.
Afterwards, add diced Ashgourd and 250ml water in a mixture and blend till it becomes smooth.
Properly strain it into a bowl.
After nicely strained, add a desired amount of Himalayan pink salt or regular salt, along with half a tablespoon of lemon juice. Mix the ingredients thoroughly.
- Here is your DETOXING ASHGOURD JUICE is ready .. enjoy it and make your lifestyle little bit health conscious.
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How to make Healthy Bajra Chilla

By Annie Katare / Breakfast Recipes, Festival Recipes, Health Tips, Healthy Recipes, Weight loss for Diabetes - Recipes, Weight Loss Recipes, Winter Recipes

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 –

Bajra flour-1 cup
Pumpkin, grated-1/4 cup
Oil-2 tsp
Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
Garlic, chopped-1/2 tsp
Green chilies-chopped to taste
Tomato chopped1 tbsp
Onion chopped1 tbsp
Coriander leaves chopped
2 tbsp Black pepper powder
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 Spinach carrot smoothies

By Annie Katare / Breakfast Recipes, Festival Recipes, Health Tips, Healthy Breakfast Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Potassium Rich food and recipes, Protein Rich Recipes, Weight loss for Diabetes - Recipes, Weight Loss Recipes

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:-

Spinach, chopped -1 cup
Carrot, chopped and boiled- 1, large sized
Ginger, grated -1 tsp
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 Healthy channa dal and cabbage tikki

By Annie Katare / Festival Recipes, Fitpiq Team, Health Tips, Healthy Recipes, Weight loss for Diabetes - Recipes, Winter Recipes

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:

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

By Annie Katare / Breakfast Recipes, Health Tips, Healthy Recipes, Weight loss for Diabetes - Recipes, Weight Loss Recipes

Jowar contains more fiber and protein than rice and wheat. Jowar is a good source of antioxidants.

Eating khichdi might aid in the body’s detoxification process, maintaining digestive balance and assisting in weight loss.

jowar is digested slowly, thus leading to maintained and stable blood Sugar levels. Being rich in fibre, Jowar gives a feeling of satiety, when consumed.

This is good low glycemic food,good for weight loss.

Ingredients:-

Jowar Grains -1/2 Cup

Sprouted Horse Gram (Channe ki Dal)-2 Tbsp

Oil- 2 tbsp

Mustard Seeds -1/2 Tsp

Jeera-1 Tsp

Turmeric Powder 1/2 Tsp

Salt -1/2 Tsp

Green Chillies-2

Chopped Ginger -1 Tsp

Asafoetida -1/8 Tsp

Mixed Vegetables ( Carrot, beans, peas and capsicum) -1 Cup

Chopped Coriander Leaves -2 Tbsp

Curry leaves- 10

Serving Size: 1 bowl

Procedure:

1. Soak Jowar grains for 15 hours and pressure cook adding 3 cups of water along with horse-gram for 20 mins.

2. In a pan add oil and temper mustard seeds, jeera, green chillies, ginger, asafoetida .

3. Add veggies, curry leaves and saute till they become soft.

4. Add salt, turmeric powder and and the cooked jowar with water and simmer for 10 minutes or till it becomes little dry.

5. Switch off when the khichdi is little soggy.

6.The water is absorbed once cooled.

7. Sprinkle coriander leaves and serve warm.

Nutritional Value Of Jowar khichdi –

Carbs-25gm

Fat-3gm

Protein-5 gm

calories-138 cal

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How to Make healthy Jowar Upma

By Annie Katare / Breakfast Recipes, Celiac Disease, Festival Recipes, Health Tips, Healthy Breakfast Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Weight loss for Diabetes - Recipes, Weight Loss Recipes

Jowar is one of the five top cereal crops in the world rich in protein, iron, and fibre. Jowar also has great antioxidants properties and is also gluten-free.

This recipe is easy to cook and nutritious. jowar upma is healthy due to its high fiber content, which aids digestion and promotes satiety.

This recipe is an ideal food to diabetic and celiac patients.

Ingredients

1.Jowar Seeds-2 cup

2.Onion, finely chopped- 1

3.Carrot, finely chopped -1

4.Green peas -1/4 cup

5.Roasted Peanuts -2 Tbsp

6.Ginger , grated-1 inch

7.Garlic , crushed-2 cloves

8.Green Chilli-2 chopped

9.Lemon juice-2 tsp

10.Turmeric powder -1/2 tsp

11.Rock Salt- as per taste

12.Black pepper powder-2 tsp

13.Oil -2 Tbsp

14.Water-4 cups

15.Coriander Leaves, finely chopped

Serving Size: 1 Bowl

Procedure:-

1. wash and soak Jowar pearls overnight or for at least 6 – 7 hours in water.

2.Drain the excess water. Place the Jowar into the pressure cooker along with 4 cups of water and salt.

3.Pressure cook for one whistle, turn the heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes and turn off the heat. Allow the pressure to release naturally.

4.The Jowar will continue to cook in the pressure that exists in the cooker.

5.Open the lid of the pressure cooker, you will see the jowar pearls have chewy texture. So you will need to add a little more water and allow it to cook through for some more time.

6.Steam the vegetables and keep them ready to make the upma.

7.Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat and saute the chopped onion, garlic and ginger for a couple of minutes until it is soft.

8.Once the onion turns translucent, add the peanuts and saute for another couple of minutes.

9.Now Add the steamed vegetables, turmeric powder, jowar, salt and black pepper. Adjust the seasonings to suit your taste.

10.Cover the pan with a tight fitting lid, reduce the heat to low and let Jowar Upma cook for about 5 minutes.

11.Turn off the heat and drizzle lemon juice over upma

12. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot, with chutney(optional).

Nutritional Value Of Jowar Upma –

Carbs-15gm

Fat-3gm

Protein-3 gm

calories-99 cal

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How to Make healthy Barnyard Millet Upma

By Annie Katare / Breakfast Recipes, Festival Recipes, Health Tips, Healthy Breakfast Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Weight loss for Diabetes - Recipes, Weight Loss Recipes, Winter Recipes

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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How to make Bottle Gourd Peanut (Sorakkai Verkadalai) Masala

By Kamna Dwivedi / Fitpiq Team, Health Tips, Weight loss for Diabetes - Recipes, Weight Loss Recipes

Introduction:-

This is Bottle Gourd Peanut (Sorakkai Verkadalai) Masala. A traditionally made Healthy and Tasty also known as Bottle gourd peanut curry. This is the perfect recipe with balance of flavors in our Bottle Gourd Peanut Curry recipe. This simple and easy vegan dish combines with the goodness of bottle gourd and the rich and nutty flavorful peanuts, creating a delightful and nutritious combination.

A wholesome and satisfying meal gives you many health benefits due to its nutritious ingredients. Such as – it is rich rich dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins, proteins and good fats. It is good in Weight Management, improves Digestive Health, good for heart health, also it gives you immunity system support and regulates blood sugar levels. Now let’s jump to the recipe.

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Ingredients:-

Bottle gourd chopped in cube – 2 cup
Peanut powdered – 1/3 cup
Turmeric Powder – ¼ tsp
Onion small, finely chopped – 1
Tomato small finely chopped – 1
Green Chili – adjust to taste
Jeera – 1 tsp
Red Chili cracked – 2
Cooking Oil – 2 tbsp
Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
Curry leaves – 4-5
Salt adjust to your taste
Water -1¼ cup

Method:-

To make Peanut powder masala – Firstly, heat a pan and Add 1 tsp jeera, some red chili and 1/3 cup of peanuts to the pan. Stir them till the peanuts are dry roasted nicely. Take them into a mixer jar.
After allowing all ingredients to cool down. Now, blend them and make a fine powder. Keep this powder aside for later use.
To make the Curry – Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan. Once the oil get heated, add 1 tsp mustard seeds. Now, allow it to pop. Now, gently add green chilis and curry leaves, let them roast a little. After that, add chopped onions and sauté them over medium heat until they turn pink in color. Then, add chopped tomatoes and cook it for a while.
After that, Sprinkle ¼ tsp turmeric powder, slightly roast it and let mixture to simmer. Cook the mixture until it’s mushy.
Next add the chopped bottle gourd to the onion-tomato gravy, mix all together. Then sprinkle ¼ cup water and salt to your taste.
Now, Cover the pan and let the curry cook on a medium flame. At regular intervals, check the bottle gourd should be cooked nicely.
Once the bottle gourd is thoroughly cooked. Add the ground peanut powder into the curry. Now, mix everything together for 1 min, and then switch off the flame.

Your South Indian Sorakkai Verkadalai masala or Bottle Gourd Peanut Curry is now ready to be served. Enjoy it with roti of rice.

Macros of Bottle gourd curry (per serving):-

Calories: 200-250 kcal
Protein: 6-8 grams
Carbohydrates: 15-20 grams
Fat: 12-15 grams

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How to Make crispy Rava dosai

By Annie Katare / Breakfast Recipes, Festival Recipes, Health Tips, Healthy Breakfast Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Weight loss for Diabetes - Recipes, Weight Loss Recipes

Rava dosai or sujji ka dosa is quick and popular variant of dosa from the South Indian dish.This is easy to make and require no grinding or fermentation.

It is quick and healthy dish,having a healthy nutritional balance.

Ingredients :-

1.Semolina/Rava -1 cup

2.Rice flour-1/2 cup

3. Buttermilk-1 cup

4.Onion-1 finely chopped

5.Coriander -2 tsp finely chopped

6.Green chilli-1 finely chopped

7.curry leaves-4-5 finely chopped

8.Ginger -1” grated

9.Cumin seeds-1/4 tsp

10.Salt as needed

11.Coconut oil or sesame oil -1 tbsp

12.water-4 cups

procedure:-

Firstly, in a large mixing bowl take 1 cup rava, ½ cup rice flour
Now add 1 cup buttermilk, 1 tsp salt and 2½ cup water.
whisk and mix well making sure there are no lumps.
further add grated 1 chilli, 1 inch ginger, 1 tsp cumin, few curry leaves, 2 tbsp coriander and 1 onion.
add 1½ cup water and prepare a watery consistency batter.
rest the batter for 20 minutes making sure the rava has absorbed water.
mix well making sure the batter is thin watery consistency.
Heat a non stick dosa pan on medium flame.
now carefully pour the dosa batter over very hot tawa
lower the flame and cook until the dosa turns golden and crisp.
Put few drops of oil on the top and let it cook for 2-3 minutes on one side.You will see the edges lifting off the pan.
finally, fold the dosa and serve rava dosa immediately with tomato chutney or coconut chutney.

Nutritional Value Of Rava dosai-

Carbs-14 gm

Fat-4 gm

Protein-2 gm

calories-99 cal

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Ingredients to make Quinoa Poha

Method of preparation:

Macros of quinoa poha (1 cup):-

Calories: 184 kcal

Carbohydrates: 25.7 g

Protein: 5g

Fat: 7g

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