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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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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.

Today sharing a very easy colorful delicious recipe which will take just 2 minutes to prepare but you will get a easy, fast to cook, scrumptious dish to enjoy in chilling winter days.We don't usually think about green peas as an exotic food in terms of nutrient composition—but we should. Because of their sweet taste and starchy texture, we know that green peas must contain some sugar and starch (and they do). But they also contain a unique assortment of health-protective phytonutrients. The unique phytonutrients in green peas also provide us with key antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Included in these phytonutrients are some recently-discovered green pea phytonutrients called saponins. Due to their almost exclusive appearance in peas, these phytonutrients actually contain the scientific word for peas (Pisum) in their names: pisumsaponins I and II, and pisomosides A and B. When coupled with other phytonutrients in green peas—including phenolic acids like ferulic and caffeic acid, and flavanols like catechin and epicatechin—the combined impact on our health may be far-reaching. For example, some researchers have now speculated that the association between green pea and legume intake and lowered risk of type 2 diabetes may be connected not only with the relatively low glycemic index of green peas (about 45-50) and their strong fiber and protein content, but also with this unusual combination of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients.Even though green peas are an extremely low-fat food (with approximately one-third gram of total fat per cup) the type of fat and fat-soluble nutrients they contain is impressive. Recent research has shown that green peas are a reliable source of omega-3 fats in the form of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). In one cup of green peas, you can expect to find about 30 milligrams of ALA. About 130 milligrams of the essential omega-6 fatty acid, linoleic acid, can also be found in a cup of green peas. This very small but high-quality fat content of green peas helps provide us with important fat-soluble nutrients from this legume, including sizable amounts of beta-carotene and small but valuable amounts of vitamin E.So what are you waiting take a healthy bite with this super delicious Cheese Peas.

Cucumber and potato soup is a very delicious mild soup which will never fails to delight the taste bud.A very lovely way to use few potatoes and garden cucumber.As summer months are on cucumber helps you to stay hydrated as it is made up of mostly (95%) water.
However, there's reason to eat cucumbers all year long. With vitamin K, B vitamins, copper, potassium, vitamin C, and manganese, cucumbers can help you to avoid nutrient deficiencies that are widespread among those eating a typical American diet. Plus, cucumbers contain unique polyphenols and other compounds that may help reduce your risk of chronic diseases.Cucumbers contain an anti-inflammatory flavonol called fisetin that appears to play an important role in brain health.Cucumbers may help to "cool" the inflammatory response in your body.
Cucumbers contain numerous antioxidants, including the well-known vitamin C and beta-carotene. They also contain antioxidant flavonoids, such as quercetin, apigenin, luteolin, and kaempferol,6 which provide additional benefits.Placing a cucumber slice on the roof of your mouth may help to rid your mouth of odor-causing bacteria.
According to the principles of Ayurveda, eating cucumbers may also help to release excess heat in your stomach, which is said to be a primary cause of bad breath. Cucumbers are rich in two of the most basic elements needed for healthy digestion: water and fiber.
Adding cucumbers to your juice or salad can help you meet the ideal of amount of fiber your body needs — 50 grams per 1,000 calories consumed. If you struggle with acid reflux, you should know that drinking water can help suppress acute symptoms of acid reflux by temporarily raising stomach pH; it's possible that water-rich cucumbers may have a similar effect.
Cucumbers are very low in calories, yet they make a filling snack.Cucumbers contain potassium, which is associated with lower blood pressure levels. A proper balance of potassium both inside and outside your cells is crucial for your body to function properly. So I hope now you will love to try this delicious cucumber and potato salad.

Today I am sharing with you all a very delicious salad recipes with black grapes and green peas sprout.Here in this recipe I use green peas sprout,sprouts are incredibly nutritious; the act of sprouting alone is said to increase levels of B Vitamins, as well as Vitamins C, E and A, sometime up to 15 times the original content! Seeds, nuts, grains, and legumes all have awesome nutritional profiles, are a great source of plant protein. Another bonus of sprouting? It makes their protein more bioavailable to the body! In short, eating a sprout is like consuming a wee, easily digestible living.So a great dose of health in a bowl.Those who love raw food it's also a great delicious dish for them give this black grapes and peas sprout salad a try and I am sure you all will love it.

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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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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In chilled winter if you are looking for something warm quick and delicious then cheesy noodles can be your choice. You can make this within no time. You can also add many other fresh veggies according to your choice and leftover chicken can also be added to make it more filling and healthy. So don't wait just give it a try and have a cheesy warm feeling of fine gratification. Enjoy Cheesy Noodles.


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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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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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Cream of pea soup is a very yummy comfy soup during winter months.I was watching a cookery show where Chef Sanjeev Kapoor one of the most well known celebrity chef from India was showing this soup.It looks scrumptious so I take no time to make it.I improvised the recipe by adding fresh cream and dried basil as the fresh is not available to me  but truly speaking it taste awesome. Fresh green peas is also good for health as it's low in fat and full of protein, fiber and micronutrients. Help in anti-aging, strengthen immune system and  full of energy. So for me cream of pea is one I love any time and I am sure if you try once it will soon be in your fav list. Give a try and let me know.


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 This festive season midst of cream loaded cakes and yummy chocolaty cookies if you want to give your sweet tooth a little rest then this delicious healthy winter vegetable bowl can be a fresh and healthy choice. Mushroom added in this recipe make it more healthy as it is good source of Vitamin D and iron and the best part is the calorie count is very low. Easy and quick to make healthy winter vegetable bowl is good way to stay in shape.

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If you want to stay healthy during this festive months you have to choose something light and healthy in between those hefty festive meals . Broccoli with lemon garlic sauce can be a good choice. This colorful dish will give you a fresh and healthy feeling and it taste awesome. As you know I love to do something which is super easy and taste delicious so this is one of my fav type. Garlic used in this recipe has immune boosting benefits containing allicin, can effectively prevent and cure colds. On the other hand winter veggie broccoli is a great source of vitamins K, A, and C, in addition to fiber, potassium, folate, and lutein. I am sure you will enjoy this delicious healthy dish broccoli with lemon garlic sauce.

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