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Let’s make Traditional Mor Kulambu (Buttermilk curry)

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.

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 crispy Rava dosai

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:-

  1. Firstly, in a large mixing bowl take 1 cup rava, ½ cup rice flour
  2. Now add 1 cup buttermilk, 1 tsp salt and 2½ cup water.
  3. whisk and mix well making sure there are no lumps.
  4. further add grated 1 chilli, 1 inch ginger, 1 tsp cumin, few curry leaves, 2 tbsp coriander and 1 onion.
  5. add 1½ cup water and prepare a watery consistency batter.
  6. rest the batter for 20 minutes making sure the rava has absorbed water.
  7. mix well making sure the batter is thin watery consistency.
  8. Heat a non stick dosa pan on medium flame.
  9. now carefully pour the dosa batter over very hot tawa
  10. lower the flame and cook until the dosa turns golden and crisp.
  11. 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.
  12. 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

How to Make healthy Samai Dosa

Samai or little millet is a highly nutritious and fiber rich millet.This is very versatile millet that can easily replace rice in any given recipe.

Samai rice is rich in phosphorus, which helps in tissue repair and produce more energy after workout. It is good for weight loss,detoxification and good antioxidant.

This also helps in controlling sugar as it is low in glycemic index.

Ingredients-

  1. Little millet- 1 cup
  2. Coconut grated- 1/2 cup
  3. salt-1/2 tsp
  4. water-5 cups
  5. Oil-1 tsp

Procedure:-

  1. Wash and soak Little Millet/ Samai in enough water for 2-3 hours.
  2. Drain all the water and grind it along with grated coconut and a little salt.
  3. First grind little millet and coconut to a coarse paste without adding water and then add 1 cup of water to make a smooth paste.
  4. Check the batter and grind it again adding the required water to get a very smooth paste without any grits
  5. Heat the dosa pan well.
  6. Keep the flame high.
  7. Pour enough batter to cover the pan
  8. Turn the pan around quickly so the mixture coats the bottom well without any holes.
  9. Now simmer the flame completely and close the dosa with a lid.
  10. Let it cook for 30 seconds,Then remove the lid and again cook in an open pan for another 30 seconds.
  11. When the edges start lifting, dribble a few drops of oil around and ease the dosa out of the pan.
  12. Now, serve the little millet dosa along with chutney.

Serving size-1-2

Nutritional Value Of Samai dosa-

Carbs-16 gm
Fat-4 gm
Protein-3 gm
calories-109 cal

How to make ragi idiyappam

Introduction ragi idiyappam

Ragi idiyappam, a popular South Indian recipe made with ragi millet, is a healthier option. Idiyappam is generally made with rice flour. This is an ideal morning breakfast recipe and it is mostly shared with the spicy chutneys as the traditional and tastes equally good.

Everyone wants to consume wholesome, stomach-friendly meals. This Ragi Idiyappam dish is ideal for all such individuals and is always a hit with both children and adults. This is well-known by numerous names all across the world. Rice or Ragi noodles, string hoppers, idiyappam, and nool puttu (together with nool appam) are all available in Tamil.

list of health benefits of ragi idiyappam

  • Maintains blood sugar levels.
  • Treats anemia
  • Improves nervous system performance.
  • Improves heart health.
  • Healthy breakfast options.
  • Supports a gluten-free diet.
  • Provides essential amino acids.
  • Increases bone density.

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Ingredients ragi idiyappam

  •  Ragi Flour – 2 cup
  • Rice Flour – 2-3 tablespoon
  • Boiled Water – As per requirement
  • Oil – 2 tablespoon
  • Salt – As per taste

Preparations

  • Firstly, Heat the pan, add ragi flour to it, and roast it on medium heat until the flour turns aromatic. Transfer the roasted flour to the large bowl and keep it aside.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of oil and 1 teaspoon of salt to a container. Bring the water to a rolling boil, then pour it over the flour and stir with a spoon. Add water to the flour and stir to combine.
  • Allow the dough to cool a little. Oil your hands and knead for two minutes. There will be a non-sticky dough created.
  • Now take the idiappam mold and grease it with some oil. This will prevent the dough from sticking to the mold.
  • Let’s make ragi idiyappam by making a cylindrical-shaped dough and placing the dough inside the mold. Keep the remaining dough covered, or it will harden.
  • Tighten the lid and start preparing idiyappam on the greased plate by pressing in a circular motion. Then, stack the plates and place them inside the pot, and steam it for 15 minutes.
  • After that, you can serve ragi idiappam with coconut chutneys, spicy chutneys, etc.

Macros for ragi idiyappam

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How to make keto vegetable chicken salad

Introduction for make keto vegetable chicken salad:-

The keto vegetable chicken salad, a high-fat, low-carb keto salad, is a fantastic way to eat your vegetables along with chicken. This salad is simple to prepare and full of flavor. Non-vegetarians don’t have to struggle to stick to a ketogenic diet. No matter how long you’ve been on the ketogenic diet or how recently you started, it may seem like every meal you eat has a lot of meat and few veggies. The keto vegetable chicken salad can supply essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber to someone on a ketogenic diet. The fiber in a keto vegetable chicken salad can be especially beneficial because some people develop constipation after switching to this diet.

Broccoli is one of chicken’s greatest friends and goes great in stir-fries. Combining these low-carb vegetables with various spices, cheeses, or sauces will only result in a delicious dish. It is perfect to make ahead of time for a quick, no-cooking-required dinner or to make in minutes with leftover cooked chicken. Its combo of veggies, healthy fat and lean protein is also ideal for anyone looking to lose weight. Here is the reason you would like –

  • Easy to customize
  • Low carb ingredients
  • Creamy texture
  • Chicken flavor
  • Keto friendly
  • Protein rich
  • Low in carb
  • High in fat

Ingredients for make keto vegetable chicken salad:-

  • Boneless chicken – 50 gm
  • Spinach – 20 gm
  • broccoli – 20 gm
  • carrots – 20 gm
  • tomatoes – 20 gm
  • Onion – 20 gm
  • Zucchini – 20 gm
  • Egg plant – 20 gm
  • olive oil – 4 tablespoon
  • salt – 1/2 teaspoon
  • cream – 1 cup
  • mayonnaise – 2 tablespoon

Method

  • Take boneless chicken in small pieces. Wash it thoroughly and keep it aside.
  • In a big bowl, add the chicken pieces. Rub each piece of chicken with the mixture, which includes 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper powder.
  • Dice the carrot after peeling it. Cut the tomatoes into small cubes after rinsing them. Cut the florets from broccoli heads into bite-sized pieces.
  • Other vegetables, such as zucchini, spinach, onions, and eggplant, should be washed, peeled, and then cut into small pieces.
  • Add olive oil to a nonstick pan, heat it, and then add the chicken pieces. Flip the pieces while frying. Take the chicken out of the pan and add the entire cut-up vegetable collection to the same pan to stir-fry.
  • Arrange the cooked boneless chicken pieces. Place it in a bowl along with the fried vegetables. Add spinach, cream, salt, black pepper powder, and mayonnaise. Give it a good stir.
  • Serve immediately.

Macros for keto vegetable salad (100gm):-

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How to make healthy Ragi appe

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 Easy Nutrient Rich Upvas Cutlet

Introduction:-

This is very Easy and Nutrient rich Upvas cutlet. We always heard about cutlets are made up of potatoes’. Here we are introducing a great alternative of traditionally made potato cutlets. This healthy rich in nutrient cutlets is made up of raw banana and yam. These is a perfect dinner or breakfast option during your fasting days.

This Guilt free cutlets have several health benefits – It is rich micro nutrients such as potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc. Also it is rich in soluble and insoluble fiber, it has macros in good amount like complex carbs and proteins. A diabetic friendly can gives you feeling of fullness.

Ingredients:-

  • Raw banana – 1
  • Yam – 250 gm
  • Ginger green chilly paste (add garlic in non fastong days) – 1 tbsp
  • Singhara atta (Water chestnut flour) – 100gm
  • Coriander leaves chopped
  • Sendha namak (rock salt) to taste
  • Suji for coating (non- fasting days)
  • Ground nut Oil for fry

Method:-

  • Firstly, peel and cut raw banana and yam into one inch pieces.
  • Now, prepare a steamer or idli maker. Steam chopped banana and yam till it become soft.
  • After that take a bowl and mash steamed items into the bowl.
  • Then, dd sendha namak, singhara flour, chopped coriander, green chilly ginger paste and mix all together. Now, grease little oil on your palm and make small tikkis or cutlet in shape.
  • After that, Heat 2 tbsp oil in non-stick pan. Cook all the cutlets from both side nicely, till it turns light brown in color.
  • Now, Off the heat. Take all your cutlets in a plate. Serve it with your favorite chutney.

Your Nutrient rich Raw banana Upvas yam cutlet is ready.

Nutritional value of Moonglet (per servings):-

Calories: 180 kcal

Protein: 3.4 g

Carbohydrates : 28.7 g

Fat: 7 g

Fiber: 5 g

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How to make keto vegetable salad

Introduction for make keto vegetable salad:-

To make a keto vegetable salad, we required all types of low-carb vegetables permitted on a keto diet, including avocados, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, broccoli, and many more. This recipe for low-carb vegetable salad is simple, packed with antioxidants, and wonderfully delicious. The ketogenic diet is a well-known, extremely low-carb, high-fat dietary strategy. Notably, The keto vegetable salad should be high in protein and healthy fats and low in carbohydrates. Here is a recipe for a great keto vegetable salad. This keto vegetable salads are made tastier, fattier, and more satisfying with the aid of healthy sauces.

The ketogenic diet, a high-fat, low-carb Keto salad is a fantastic way to eat your vegetables. This salad is simple to prepare and full of flavor. Vegetarians don’t have to struggle to stick to a ketogenic diet. No matter how long you’ve been on the ketogenic diet or how recently you started, it may seem like every meal you eat has a lot of meat and few veggies.Salads can supply essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber to someone on a ketogenic diet. The fiber in a salad can be especially beneficial because some people develop constipation after switching to this diet.

A person on the keto diet can make sure that their food has the right fat-to-carbohydrate ratio by preparing their own salad dressings. Reliable Source. Additionally, it allows consumers more control over the ingredients that go into their food. Fresh, basic ingredients are commonly used in homemade salad dressings. By incorporating various herbs and spices, it is possible to change the flavors of these dressings.

Ingredients for make keto vegetable salad:-

  • Cucumber : 20 gram
  • Carrot : 20 gram
  • Tomato : 20 gram
  • Broccoli : 20 gram
  • Bell pepper : 20 gram
  • Paneer : 50 gram
  • Onion : 20 gram
  • lettuce or spinach 30 gram
  • Olive oil : 1-2 tablespoon
  • cream : 1/2 cup
  • chat masala : 1/2 tablespoon
  • salt : As per taste
  • black pepper powder : 1/2 tablespoon

Method for keto vegetable salad :-

  • Collect all the vegetables (cucumber, carrot, tomatoes, broccoli, bell pepper, onion, lettuce or spinach). Wash them properly, keep them aside for a while, and allow them to dry completely.
  • Peel and break the cucumber into two pieces, halve them vertically, remove seeds, cut into thick strips, and roughly cut them into small cubes.
  • Peel and chop the carrot into small pieces. Chop tomatoes into small pieces.
  • Cut the broccoli and place it in hot water. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Cut the bell peppers into equal pieces.
  • Place the paneer on a sizable serving plate and slice it into small pieces.
  • Place spinach or lettuce leaves on a sizable serving plate and chop it into small pieces.
  • Sliced onions should be arranged and peeled.
  • Fry the onion over medium heat. cucumber, carrot, tomatoes, broccoli, bell pepper, onion and salt as per taste for 10 minutes.
  • Afterward, let it settle down for a few minutes.
  • Squirt lemon juice over the arranged veggies and add paneer in small pieces.
  • Mix shredded lettuce or spinach over the veggies in a bowl. Sprinkle chat masala, black pepper powder, Roasted Pumpkin seeds and salt over it and mix well.
  • Let’s add 4 tablespoons of cream, serve, and enjoy your keto vegetable salad.

Macros for keto vegetable salad (200g):-

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How to make healthy soft Ragi balls

Ragi Mudde or balls are healthy balls made from finger millet flour and water. They are a delicacy and a staple food mainly in Karnataka and in some parts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

This is Gluten free ,healthy and feeling wholesome meals.Its has high nutritional value. It is also an excellent source of energy and can keep you feeling full for a long time.

It is low glycemic dish which is rich in Calcium,iron and fiber.

Ingredients-

1.Water-3 cups

2.Ghee-2 tbsp

3.Ragi flour-2 cups

4.salt-as per taste

Procedure

  1. Take Pan add 2 and ½ cups of water heat over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ½ teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoon of ghee to the pan and bring the water to a boil.
  3. Mix 2 tablespoon of ragi flour with ¼ cup of water slowly to make a lump-free mixture.
  4. Now Add this mixture to the pan and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. When the slurry begins to boil, lower the heat and sprinkle the remaining ragi flour evenly all over the pan. 
  6. cover the pan with a lid.
  7. Ensure that the ragi flour is evenly distributed across the top of the liquid.
  8. Cook for 2 minutes
  9. Remove the pan from heat and mix well using a wooden stick to make a smooth lump free mixture.
  10. . Keep the pan back on the heat and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  11. Transfer the mixture to a plate and divide it into 4 equal parts.
  12. Wet your hands with water and shape the mixture into smooth balls.
  13. Serve smooth balls hot with any spicy curry or dal.

Nutritional Value Of Ragi Ball(one)-

Carbs-21gm
Fat-0.5 gm
Protein-2 gm
calories-97 cal
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How to make Quick and Easy Egg Sandwich

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.

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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