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Berry Chia Pudding

September 11, 2023November 6, 2023NamrataLeave a comment

Berry Chia Pudding

Author: Namrata
Prep Time: 5-6 Minute
Total Time: 5-6 Minute
Yield: 1 -2 Serving 1x
Category: Breakfast
Method: Blending method

Description

Berry chia pudding is a filling dessert with many health advantages. It is also tasty and healthy. Omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and fibre included in chia seeds can help with digestion, enhance heart health, and lessen inflammation. A boost in vitamins and minerals, including potassium and vitamin C, which helps promote immune function and control blood pressure, is given by the antioxidant-rich berries that were added to the custard. Furthermore, because they are low in calories and high in fibre, which can keep you feeling fuller for longer, the combination of chia seeds and berries can aid in the promotion of good weight control. Overall, having berry chia pudding on a daily basis can support a balanced, nutrient-rich diet, enhancing overall health and wellness.

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Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries)
2 tablespoons crushed almonds or other nuts for toping
1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together the almond milk, chia seeds, honey and almond extract until well combined.
Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes to allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid, then whisk again to break up any clumps.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the chia seeds to gel and thicken the pudding.
After the chia pudding has set, blend the mixed berries in a blender or food processor until smooth.
Layer the chia pudding and the berry puree in serving glasses or jars, starting with a layer of chia pudding followed by a layer of berry puree. Repeat until all the pudding and puree are used.
Top with crushed almonds or other nuts for added crunch and texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 235
Fat: 10 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 6.1 g
Protein: 4.3 g

Keywords: Berry Chia Pudding

Kala Chana kebab

July 4, 2022June 14, 2023Shampa BanerjeeLeave a comment

Kala Chana kebab

Author: Shampa Banerjee
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Category: Snacks
Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Kala Chana Kebabs can be incredibly tasty source of protein that you can snack in during the evening, or use as a side dish during dinner. Kala chana Kebabs are soft, fluffy, low-oil, high-protein snack that would be your perfect choice if you are looking for a delicious meal that wouldn’t add too many calories to your daily limit.

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Ingredients

For the kebab:

1 cup kala chana or black chickpea
1 medium-sized onion, roughly chopped
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
½ inch ginger, roughly chopped
½ cup coriander leaves, chopped
¼ cup mint leaves, chopped
2 green chilies
4–5 tbsp. fine besan or gram flour
Salt to taste
Oil for frying
1–2 tbsp. Kebab masala

For the kebab masala:

1 tsp black peppercorn
1 tsp coriander seeds
1-inch cinnamon stick
1 small black cardamom
1 green cardamom pods
4–5 cloves

Instructions

To cook the kala chana:

Wash and soak kala chana in water for 8 hours or overnight.
Drain the water and add the chana to a pressure cooker. Boil it in, and reduce the flame to low. Cook for 15 minutes.
Pour the boiled chana into a bowl and keep ⅔ cup of boiled chana water aside.
Allow them to cool down. Then pour the boiled chana and chana water into a blender jar. Grind to a smooth paste.

To make the kebab masala:

Heat a non-stick pan over a low flame.
Add black peppercorn, coriander seeds, cinnamon sticks, cloves, black cardamom, and green cardamom pods.
Dry roast all the whole spices for a few minutes until fragrant.
Turn the heat off and transfer them to a plate. After they cool down, grind them to a fine powder.

To make kala chana kebab:

Heat the same non-stick pan over medium flame.
Add besan or gram flour.
Cook it for a few minutes, stirring continuously, until the raw smell goes away. Turn the flame off and keep it aside to cool down.
In a blender jar, add chopped coriander leaves, mint leaves, onion, garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Grind to a smooth paste.
In a large bowl, add chana paste, roasted basan, coriander-onion paste, 2 tablespoons kebab masala, and salt. Combine everything well.
Heat a little oil in a non-stick pan over medium flame.
Apply a little oil to your palms, take a small portion of the kebab mixture, form a ball and flatten it.
Carefully put the kebabs in the hot pan.
Cook until it becomes crisp and golden on both sides.
Serve with coriander chutney.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 153 Kcal
Fat: 6.2g
Carbohydrates: 36.5g
Protein: 5.4g

Keywords: Kala chana kebab

Rava Appam

May 2, 2022May 2, 2022Shampa Banerjee1 Comment

Rava Appam

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Author: Shampa Banerjee
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 30 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: South Indian
Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Instant Rava Appam is a healthy and tasty breakfast solution for busy mornings. It’s nutritious as well as easily digestible. Peanut chutney as accompaniment enhances the taste of the dish. It is one of the most popular foods in South India.

Ingredients

For Appam

Rava-1/2 cup / 60g
Curd: 1/2 cup/ 60g
Fruit salt:1/2 tsp.
Salt: As per taste

For chutney:

Peanut:1 tbsp./ 15g
Roasted chana:1 tbsp./15g (without skin)
Garlic:2-3 pods
Curry leaves:2-3 no
Salt: As per taste
Green chili:2 no

Instructions

For Appam:

First, put 1 cup rava or suji and 1 cup curd in a mixer
Add ½ cup of water and salt into it.
Blend them to a fine paste and pour into a mixing bowl.
Add ½ cup water and mix well until a smooth, flowing, and consistent batter is formed.
Now add ½ tsp. fruit salt and mix gently and keep the bowl aside.
Next take a Tawa and heat it on medium flame.
Pour Appam batter on it and make round-shaped ravas.
Keep the flame on medium and cook until the top of the appam is cooked completely.
Serve hot with peanut and curry leaves chutney

For Chutney:

In a mixer grinder take roasted peanut and roasted chana.
Add garlic, green chili, salt and 1-2 tablespoons of water. Make a smooth paste. Keep aside.
In a frying pan add ½ tsp. oil and curry leaves. Heat well for seasoning.
In a bowl add curry leaves seasoning into the paste and stir well.
Serve with Appam.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 147
Fat: 4.7
Carbohydrates: 24.5
Fiber: 2.91
Protein: 5.6

Keywords: Rava Appam

Chicken Reshmi Kebab

October 20, 2021December 6, 2022Shampa BanerjeeLeave a comment

Chicken Reshmi Kebab

Author: Shampa Banerjee
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Category: Snacks
Diet: Low Calorie

Description

Shami Kebabs can be incredibly tasty source of protein that you can snack in during the evening, or use as a side dish during dinner. Shami Kebabs are soft, fluffy, low-oil, high-protein snack that would be your perfect choice if you are looking for a delicious meal that wouldn’t add too many calories to your daily limit.

Ingredients

Bone less chicken:300g
Curd (Dahi/ yogurt):100g
Ginger paste: 1 tbsp.
Garlic paste: 1 tbsp.
Cashew nuts:5-6 no
Almond:5-6 no
Lemon juice:1 tsp.(5 ml)
Milk: 2 tbsp.
Red chilli powder: 1/2 tsp.
Black peppers: 1/2 tsp.
Freshly chopped coriander leaves: 2 tbsp.
Oil: 1-2 tsp

Instructions

Take medium sized chicken pieces and wash them thoroughly in water. In a different pot soak almonds for 20 minutes in water, remove their skin, and put them aside.
Take a big bowl. Add curd, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, chopped coriander, salt and spices and mix them thoroughly.
Make a paste of water soaked almonds and cashew nuts and add the paste in the curd mixture.
Put 1/2 teaspoon oil in the mixture and put the chicken chicken pieces into it. Coat the pieces completely with the mixture and marinate them for at least 1 hour keeping the lid of the bowl covered. The flavour of the mixture would seep into the chicken pieces.
Preheat your oven for 5 minutes at a temperature of 350F/175C and put the wooden skewers in hot water.
Insert the skewers into the chicken pieces and put them inside the oven. Brush some oil on the chicken chunks
Grill the chicken for 20-30 minutes until they become juicy, soft and tender. Take them out of the oven and remove the skewers
Serve these delicious chicken reshmi kebabs with coriander chutney and mixed vegetable salad.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 176 Kcal
Fat: 9g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Protein: 16g

Keywords: Chicken Shami Kebab

Granola Bar Recipe (Home – made)

July 17, 2021November 24, 2021Banhishikha RoyLeave a comment

Granola Bar Recipe (Home – made)

Author: Banhishikha Roy
Prep Time: 10 - 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 - 25 Minutes
Total Time: 40 Minutes
Yield: 16 1x

Description

Meet…the healthy, soft, chewy, amazingly delicious homemade granola bars that you can’t stop making. Soft, Chewy granola bars are so easy to make at home and they are the perfect for you with combination of dried fruit, nuts, and seeds.

Granola Bar

Granola bars are one of the most convenient foods. They are full of whole ingredients that are Healthy as well as Nutritious. These bars are easily available in stores or online, but there are a ton of benefits to making your own. You can control the sweetness, come up with your own combinations of flavors, and control what ingredients you’re adding into your bars according to your health. They are Gluten- free.

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Ingredients

2 1/2 cups rolled oats (use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free granola)
30 g dates
50 g smooth creamy natural pea nut butter.
1 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
100 ml honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
50 g dried fruit, chopped if large (I used dried cranberries)
50 g Almonds
20 g Flax seeds
20 g Pumpkin seeds
Luke warm water – if required

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, nuts, chopped dates, and seeds and salt. Microwave for 5 minutes.
Melt honey and peanut butter in a pan. Pour the melted honey and peanut butter and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix well, until oat and nut is lightly coated. Use spatula and try to coat it first with the melted honey butter and peanut.
You can add luke warm water while mixing if it does not coat all the ingredients. Pour the granola onto prepared baking tray and use a large spoon to spread it in an even layer.
Bake until lightly golden, about 21 to 24 minutes. (For extra-clumpy granola, press the granola down with your spatula to create a more even layer). The granola will further crisp up as it cools for 10 – 15 minutes.
Cut into rectangular shapes, then set aside.
Let the granola bar cool completely, undisturbed (at least 45 minutes).
Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 to 2 weeks, or in a sealed freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. The dried fruit can freeze solid, so let it warm to room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before serving 1 pc.

Notes

Try pressing them down again after baking. Let them cool for 10 minutes and press down firmly while warm, then let them cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 158 – 160 kcal
Sodium: 131.6 – 132 mg
Fat: 3.5 - 4 g
Carbohydrates: 33.5 – 35 g
Fiber: 2.9 – 3 g
Protein: 4.5 – 5 g

Rava appam-Healthy and tasty south Indian snack

Rava appam(Paddu)

May 19, 2021May 28, 2021Shampa BanerjeeLeave a comment

Rava appam (Paddu)

Author: Shampa Banerjee
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Category: Breakfast/Snacks
Cuisine: South Indian
Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Rava Appam (Paddu) is a healthy and tasty South Indian snack that is often consumed as breakfast, or as an afternoon snack. These are tasty vegetable balls that require very little oil to make.

Ingredients

Semolina : 1 cup (75 g)
Curd: 1/2 cup
Carrot: 1 (Finely chopped).
Capsicum: 1 (Finely chopped).
Onion: 1 big (Finely chopped)
Cabbage: 1 cup(Finely chopped) (Optional)
Green chilli: 2-3 nos.
Black mustard seeds: 1/2tsp.
Curry leaves: 6-7 no
Baking powder: 1/2tsp.
Oil: 2 tsp.
Salt as per taste

Instructions

To prepare Rava Appam mix 1 cup Semolina (suji) with half cup curd in a bowl. Add half cup water, half tea spoon baking soda and salt, and mix the batter well.
Cover the bowl and keep the batter for 30 minutes.
Chop carrots, capsicum, onion, chilli, cabbage into tiny pieces.
Now put some oil in a pan, along with some mustard seeds and curry leaves and heat the oil.
Once the oil has been sufficiently heated, put the vegetables on the pan and fry them.
Once the vegetables come to normal temperature put the fried vegetables into the batter and mix them well.
Brush a little oil along the surface of the appam maker and put the batter inside.
Heat the appam maker pan for 5 minutes. Turn appam upside down and heat for another 2 minutes.
Make small balls of delicious appam and serve with coriander chutney.

Notes

Rava Appam will keep you healthy and leave a good taste in your mouth

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4
Calories: 436 kcal
Fat: 13g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Protein: 12g

Keywords: Instant rava appam (Paddu)

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