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Potato Sauce with stir fried vegetable is a very quick to cook delicious recipe. Awesome accompaniment  with grilled chicken or fish. If you are in a hurry then just have it with bread toast. You can made it more healthy adding more veggies and prawn , fish pr chicken . I am sure you will love this smooth tasty flavored potato sauce. Enjoy.


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Nutty carrot in egg wrap is a very delicious breakfast, I am sure you all will love it.Delicious cashew nut is packed with energy, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins that are essential for robust health. Cashew, or “caju” in Portuguese, is one of the popular ingredients in sweet as well savory dishes worldwide.They are rich in “heart-friendly” monounsaturated-fatty acids like oleic, and palmitoleic acids. These essential fatty acids help lower harmful LDL-cholesterol while increasing good HDL cholesterol.Cashew nuts are abundant source of essential minerals. Minerals, especially manganese, potassium, copper, iron, magnesium, zinc, and selenium are concentrated in these nuts.They are also good in many essential vitamins such as pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), pyridoxine (vitamin B-6), riboflavin, and thiamin (vitamin B-1).I this recipe I combine delicious nutri rich carrot with cashew and wrap all in protein rich eggs. It's not only delicious but healthy too. I am sure such healthy breakfast will definitely boost your energy in the morning andmake your day bright.So enjoy Nutty carrot in egg wrap.


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In a lazy winter night if you want a quick and delicious recipe then this butter tossed baby onions with fish can be in your fav list. It takes just 10 minutes to cook and it's super easy.Its also very healthy.Onions are classified as the veggies which make us cry, in addition they are the ones which help recover as well as safeguard the body when they’re injured or even sick. Onions consists of load of natural sulfur, vitamins, minerals, fiber, as well as antioxidants.Onion consists of the majority of the nutrition which are needed by the entire body. The water content in onion is nearly 80%. The nutrients present in onions are carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Minerals just like phosphorous, zinc and potassium can be found in onions too. Onion also includes calcium and also vitamins. So not only butter fried onion is tasty but it is also loaded with health benefits.


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Broccoli Mushroom and Beet with garlic greens is a very colorful winter dish. You can have it as a spicy garlic flavored salad or as a side dish. Garlic is very useful during winter months.Like other natural supplements that stimulate your immune system, garlic may decrease the frequency of the common cold—by as much as 64 percent, according to a 2001 study in Advances in Therapy.Green garlic is still technically garlic and contains all the amazing health benefits found in a mature bulb. Garlic is notable for its immune-boosting qualities: allicin, the sulfur compound found in garlic, responsible for its pungent smell and taste, is a natural antibiotic and can help the body block infections. If you suffer from anemia or low iron levels, garlic also helps to keep iron levels high. Most people know that vitamin C helps increase iron metabolism, but garlic contains the protein ferroportin that carries stored iron from inside a cell to outside of the cell, assisting the body as needed.So this recipe is loaded with garlic benefits and with all other benefits of vegetables and mushroom. I am sure you all will love Broccoli mushroom and beet with garlic greens.


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Mushy peas is a very delicious traditional accompaniment from Britain.Though it is traditionally made with marrow fat peas.But I use fresh peas and it turns out delicious.In Northern England and the Midlands they are a traditional accompaniment to fish and chips, although their appeal has spread and sometimes mint is used as a flavoring. All over Britain, but particularly associated with Northern England they are commonly served as part of the popular snack of pie and peas (akin to the Australian pie floater, but with mushy peas instead of a thick pea soup) and are considered a part of traditional British cuisine.Mushy peas are also sometimes served in batter as a pea fritter.I follow traditional methods and to garnish add some chopped onion which is bit far from traditional but it add a crunch to this smooth paste. Skip if you want to stick to the traditional mushy peas recipe. I am sure you all will love this.

1. Cook peas and mint in a large saucepan of boiling water for 5 minutes or until bright and tender. Drain. Remove and discard mint.
2. Transfer peas to a bowl. Add butter, cream. Mash with potato masher or wooden spatula or you can put in your blender to make smooth paste. Add lemon juice. Season with black salt and pepper. I like little coarse so use a masher. Mash and mix well or process until combined. Spoon into a bowl. Serve with crispy fish and chips.

If you're really looking for a healthy breakfast which is loaded with nutrient but also keep you full till your next meal then juices may not be the best idea. Smoothies, however, could be your best keep; the blended beverage offers you tons of nutrition as well as protein and fiber to keep you fresh and full.Today sharing with you a very delicious super healthy honey banana dates smoothie.This healthy smoothie recipe make it easy to eat healthy with fruit, immune-boosting yogurt, natural sweetener like dates, honey good for all and even the one who are a keen weight watcher.Skipping breakfast is not good for health but slurp down this smoothie at breakfast which is quick and easy, and you'll feel satisfied until lunchtime. So enjoy this super healthy honey banana dates smoothie.


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A very delicious dish worth try whenever you want to try something hot and fiery. Do you know that chicken is one healthy option in the meat and bean group, but a person must know how to eat chicken to lose weight and eat a healthful diet.Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts for the leanest option. A dieter can buy the breasts boneless or without skin, or he can purchase the breasts with skin and bones, then cut away before cooking.Balance the healthy chicken with fruits, vegetables and whole grains. For proper nutrition, especially when dieting, a person should consume healthy foods from each of the food groups each day.I am sure you will love this awesome Garlic Chicken with Bell pepper.

This is a very delicious healthy recipe. I can take the raw flavor of fish so fried a little but if you can then steam the raw fish. It taste awesome.Fish is a really nutritious food, being rich in protein, vitamins and minerals which are essential to maintain good health. Frequent consumption of white fish, improves blood pressure, lowers cholesterol and reduces weight, according to a study conducted by researchers at the Nutrition & Obesity Unit of Hospital Ramón y Cajal in Madrid.


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Shell pasta are actually known as conchiglie in Italian. A miniature variety called conchigliette. I am sure you all will like this easy but delicious and healthy pasta recipe with conchigliette, that I am sharing with you all today. You can make water poached egg and top it with if you want this recipe to be more healthy but this gooey style of eggs add on more creamy richness to this pasta. I use whole black pepper in this recipe which may seem bit new to you all but black pepper has it's own medicinal values, it is used to improve digestion, stimulate appetite, and treat gastrointestinal problems. So more health add in this recipe. Give this easy quick shell pasta with gooey egg scramble a try and enjoy a delicious meal.



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Today I am sharing with you all a delicious fruit salad paired with yummy toasted Indian cottage cheese. This salad is loaded with the goodness of all fruits and Indian cottage cheese.It is a great source of calcium, which is helpful in maintaining strong teeth and bones. Due to its low lactose content, it protects the teeth against harmful sugars.It is a rich source of protein, vitamins and calcium etc. It is very good for growing children. Vitamins B complex, present in Indian Cottage cheese are essential for the formation and strengthening of cartilage, productions of tissues in the body. in children, women (pregnant and lactating) and men. These dairy products also facilitate proper absorption and distribution of calcium in the body and provide protection against diseases such as beriberi.It is very useful for digestive systems by activating the hydrolysis of the protein.So what are you waiting for enjoy this light and healthy weekend breakfast.



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March 17th St ' Patrick's Day and surely Green is now the color of the day, with some Irish Blessings saying May joy and peace surround you, contentment latch your door, and happiness be with you now and bless you evermore...let  me share with you all a delicious finger licking green dip. It's quick to make and awesome creamy to have with chips nachos or you may even use it as a bread spread. Enjoy delicious green dip and wish you all HAPPY ST. PATRICK"S DAY. Enjoy green.


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What better way to gain the strength and energy to carry you through a hectic morning schedule than with a steaming bowl of freshly cooked oatmeal.It's the most perfect way to start a day.Oats, oat bran, and oatmeal contain a specific type of fiber known as beta-glucan. Since 1963, study after study has proven the beneficial effects of this special fiber on cholesterol levels.Studies show that in individuals with high cholesterol (above 220 mg/dl), consuming just 3 grams of soluble oat fiber per day (an amount found in one bowl of oatmeal) typically lowers total cholesterol by 8-23%. This is highly significant since each 1% drop in serum cholesterol translates to a 2% decrease in the risk of developing heart disease.Oats, via their high fiber content, are already known to help remove cholesterol from the digestive system that would otherwise end up in the bloodstream. Now, the latest research suggests they may have another cardio-protective mechanism. Antioxidant compounds unique to oats, called avenanthramides, help prevent free radicals from damaging LDL cholesterol, thus reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, suggests a study conducted at Tufts University and published in The Journal of Nutrition. In laboratory studies reported in Surgery, beta-glucan significantly enhanced the human immune system's response to bacterial infection. Beta-glucan not only helps neutrophils (the most abundant type of non-specific immune cell) navigate to the site of an infection more quickly, it also enhances their ability to eliminate the bacteria they find there.Starting your day with a bowl of oatmeal may boost your immune response in addition to your morning energy levels.Studies also show that beta-glucan has beneficial effects in diabetes as well. Type 2 diabetes patients given foods high in this type of oat fiber or given oatmeal or oat bran rich foods experienced much lower rises in blood sugar compared to those who were given white rice or bread. Starting out your day with a blood sugar stabilizing food such as oats may make it easier to keep blood sugar levels under control the rest of the day, especially when the rest of your day is also supported with nourishing fiber-rich foods. Today we are sharing with you a delicious healthy recipe that will boost your immune and keep you stay heart healthy. For those who are strictly on health issue do skip cheese.Oat soup is a yummy healthy dish can be enjoyed by all. So don't wait try a healthy yummy oats soup.


Linking it to Eat Nutritious, Feel Fabulous Challenge started by Jagruti and Nivedita.




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Burnt garlic and sesame beetroot is a very healthy and quick to make recipe. Garlic is very useful in winter it contains Allicin, which contributes to its antimicrobial, antifungal, expectorant and immune stimulant qualities.Consume garlic in your diet, clinical trials has shown garlic increases the quality, quantity and killing power of natural killer cells tenfold! This certainly is reason enough to take garlic from the beginning to the end of flu season. On the other hand there are some foods we can eat this winter that will genuinely do us good.One front runner is beetroot.It contains good amount of calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorous, potassium, manganese, folic acid and vitamin C.The natural dietary nitrates in beetroot have been found to have two powerful physiological effects, they dilate (widen) the blood vessels, which can both reduce blood pressure and increase blood flow to muscles and the brain. In turn, this increases oxygen supply to the muscles for energy production which is especially beneficial during intensive exercise. So now you know how health packed recipe is burnt garlic and sesame beetroot and it is awesomely delicious. So give it a try, stay healthy and enjoy the warmth of the season.


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Temperature in my town is raising and it’s too hot and so I look for dishes which are light yet delicious and give you a very fresh feeling . Pepper and corn are two favorite ingredients of mine and in a summer day what can be more refreshing than lemon. So when all go together something delicious is about to happen so here comes for you an awesome summer dish pepper and baby corn in lemon sauce.


  Pepper n Baby Corn in Lemon Sauce

Ingredients
1 cup baby corn cut into bite size blanched

1 green bell pepper  cut into thin strips

1 tomato skinned seeded cut into thin strips 

1 onion chopped

1 tsp garlic chopped

½ tsp ginger chopped

1 tsp chilly garlic sauce 

1 tsp lemon rind

1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice

1 ½ cup chicken stock/ vegetable stock/ water

½ tsp sugar (optional)

1 tbsp  sesame oil

to taste salt and pepper

Cooking Direction
Heat sesame oil then add the chopped garlic. Stir for 2 sec then add the onion and ginger. Stir for another 2 to 3 sec. Then add the chopped green bell pepper and blanched baby corn. Stir and cook for a minute. Add the chicken stock or whatever you are using or handy to you. Let it boil for a minute. Then add chilly garlic sauce, salt, pepper and sugar( if using). Cook for another few second then mix cornflour with water and add to the gravy. Cook for another minute or two.When the gravy starts to thicken add lemon rinds and lemon juice. Put off the flame. Cover and give 5 to 6 minutes standing time so that the flavor of lemon get well mixed in the sauce. Serve hot with bread rolls.




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Prawn in apple butter sauce is a very delicious easy to cook recipe and in one word if I tell you it is just awesome. The end taste is little sweet tart and tangy. If you have love seafood specially prawn and you already tired thousands of dishes with prawn and now looking for something new then give prawn in apple butter sauce a try....I am sure this weekend you will have one more dish to add to your favorite list. Give prawn in apple butter sauce a try and let me know how you all like it.


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I am a little health freak but sometimes when it comes to eating baby potatoes I can’t stop my carving. Though known for long as devils food recently it is blessed with a study which says that new potatoes has only 26 calories and is packed with nutrients. This is a key to lasting weight loss as eating potato will keep you feel full for longer says Dr. Jacquie Lavin, an eminent doctor for Slimming World. As potato is complex carbohydrate it is good during hunger pangs and thus control eating binge.Potatoes are also rich source of Vitamin B, folate and minerals such as potassium  magnesium and iron. Potatoes are underground tuber, meaning they store all the vitamins and minerals needed for growing new potato in spring.Norwich Food Research Institute have found that potatoes have some blood pressure lowering molecules called kukoamines. The Agricultural Research Service in Navarre, America has identified 60 different kinds of phyto chemicals and vitamins in potato skins.Many of these are flavnoinds, which protect against cardiovascular disease by lowering the levels of bad cholesterol and keeping arteries fat free. When I get to know so much about this baby delights I can’t stop myself to make an awesome dish which is easy yet tasty. I keep the skin on to get the full benefit. Pair spicy cheesy baby potatoes with smoked salmon or chicken or have it just like a snacks. I hope that you all will like it.


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For past few days due to some tight work schedule I need to make some quick yet filling lunch. So other day I cook this pasta omellete, this is awesomely delicious and you can add any vegetable, fish, seafood, meat of your choice and make it within minutes but to make perfect omelet there is simple trick go through the recipe and see and you will know it. The best part of this pasta omelette recipe is you can use your leftover to make a wonderful dish. Try this quick, easy and delicious pasta omelette and enjoy a filling savory lunch.

In my last post I told that the temperature in my town is raising and it raise to 42 degree. The moisture is high too and it is the most awful situation when you have to cook in front of the open flame. My house is not centrally air conditioned which I am trying to do may be by next two months but till then I have to bear the heat in my kitchen. In such time I play some clever tricks just try out something that need less than 10 minutes. Pepper prawn is one such delicious side dish which can be prepared quickly and you can relish with your favorite bread rolls. I am sure you will love the succulent taste of pepper prawn.



Ingredients:

Prawns       10 to 12
Onion        1 thickly chopped
Olive oil / butter   1tsp
Freshly chopped mint leaves  1 tsp
Pomegranate seed 1tbsp
Lime juice 1 tsp
Freshly crushed pepper to taste
Salt to taste

Procedure:
Heat olive oil or butter whatever you are using . Then add the clean deveined prawns. Toss for few second. Now add the chopped onion. Toss and cook for a minutes so that the onion get soft and transparent. Now add pomegranate seeds, salt and freshly crushed black pepper. Toss again. Now put off the flame and add finely chopped mint leaves and lime juice. I love to have it with my garlic bread but you can have it with any bread of your choice. By the way I will be celebrating my birthday on the 5th so come back to know my birthday recipe.



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