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luxury-ayurveda · 2 years

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Dhuli Urad Dal - Taste The Best

When I was a youngster, dal was a mainstay in our home. Not several dals, but dhuli urad in particular. There was always some dal lingering in the kitchen; we couldn't avoid it! My mum prepared dal practically every day, with white rice and a vegetable to accompany it.

So, dal is a comfort dish for me just; it isn't for my siblings. I don't get to eat it as frequently as I used to since my family dislikes dal and I recently developed a small sensitivity to dhuli urad dal. But when we have to eat out for several meals at a time due to travel or even just a hectic week, I adore resetting with a plate of rice and dhal with such a sprinkle of ghee on top!

I haven't been able to duplicate my mom's dal. I can make the other dishes quite well, but I have no idea how to make dal. And I haven't spent the time to master her recipe since my siblings start trouble whenever dal is on the table. When I do prepare dal, I prefer to keep it simple and use the fewest spices possible so that I can really appreciate the nutty taste of cooked dhuli urad. I used to eat the cooked dal plain as a kid till my mum took it away to use it in her Tarka!

Also, there was one interesting fact that I learned from mom about dal. Dals are often washed before cooking, although only a tiny portion is soaked. Legumes like rajma and chole need to be soaked overnight in order to cook quickly. Other dals are often not pre-soaked because they cook rapidly. Nevertheless, did you even know that soaked dal offers a number of advantages and is essential before cooking?

Dals that have been soaked have a higher rate of mineral absorption. An enzyme known as phytase is activated when the dal is soaked for a period. Phytase assists in the binding of calcium, iron, and zinc as well as the degradation of phytic acid. The process of absorption is substantially streamlined by this.

URAD DHULI DAL

In English and Ayurveda, urad dal is also known as black gram/Masha. In the Ayurvedic medical system, it is utilized for a variety of therapeutic applications. It is a nutrient-dense source that increases energy.

The high fiber content of urad dal aids in better digestion. Due to its laxative qualities, it may also help treat constipation by encouraging bowel movements. Due to its aphrodisiac properties, regular consumption of urad dal increases men's desire for sexual activity, which in turn helps control sexual dysfunction. Dhuli Urad is thought to benefit diabetics by lowering blood sugar and release.

Due to its Guru (heavy) and Balya qualities, Urad dal is said to aid in weight growth when added to a regular diet.

Urad dal paste mixed with rose water and honey applied to the face aids in skin whitening by lowering melanin formation and enhancing skin health. Applying an urad dal hair mask to the scalp will help reinforce and extend hair as well as control dandruff.

Refrain from eating excessive amounts of urad dal at night since it takes longer to digest. In order to avoid stomach issues, it is also advised that pregnant women who have constipation stay away from Urad dal and foods cooked with it.

DHULI URAD DAL BENEFITS

Our meal plan is fundamentally incomplete without dals. Dals have always been our go-to comfort food since they are readily available, rather delicious, and healthful. Due to its low cost and smooth integration into our life, we frequently miss or undervalue its excellent health-enhancing properties and instead go for some exotic, branded food products to obtain nourishment. Why should we needlessly travel further for nourishment when we may benefit so greatly from our nearby, nutrient-dense dals?

Let us have a look at some of the amazing benefits of dhuli urad dal -

This dal is a fantastic vegetarian source of protein.

It is abundant in minerals such as calcium, folic acid, magnesium, phosphorus, and others.

It is simple to digest since it contains a lot of fiber.

Additionally, urad dal lowers cholesterol and is healthy for your heart.

It also boosts libido and is regarded as a natural aphrodisiac.

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thenetionalnews · 2 years

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Indian Cooking Tips: How To Cook Rajma Without Soaking It Overnight (Recipe Inside)

What comes to your mind when we say rajma-chawal? For people from Northern part of India, it defines the ultimate comfort. In fact, it won’t be an exaggeration to say that rajma-chawal defines the food culture of the region. Boiled kidney beans, cooked in spicy curry and served with rice and salad – the platter makes for a wholesome meal anytime of the day. That’s not all. It is protein,…

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swatiskitchen · 3 years

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Mexican Burritos

Combination of Guacamole , refried beans ,Salsa and loads of cheese wrapped in tortilla. very Healthy and tasty mexican wrap.

I have used wheat chapati here.

Ingredients Of Mexican Burritos

2 Wheat Flour Chapati

Jalapino

For the Beans Filling:

1 Tbsp Butter

2 Cups boiled Rajma

1 medium Onion, finely chopped

8-9 Tbsp Tomato Ketchup

salt as per taste

How to Make Mexican Burritos

Tortilla: For the Dough:

400gms Maida or whole Wheat flour

100 gms Corn Flour

2 Tbsp Oil

salt as per tatste

procedure:

Mix all the ingredients together and make a soft dough with some water.

Roll out into thin rounds the size of a chapati and cook on a tawa without any oil.

Keep aside.

For the Filling:

Soak the beans overnight, boil, drain and mash them.

Heat ghee and butter together and saute the onions till transparent. Add the beans and mix well. Stir in the puree, ketchup and salt. Cook till the colour darkens, mashing the mixture as it cooks.

Keep aside.

Sour Cream:

1/2 Cup Fresh Cream

2 Tbsp Hung Curd

2 Tbsp Fresh Paneer

1 Tsp Lemon Juice

Salt as per taste

Procedure:

whisk fresh cream for 2-3 mins then add hung curd to it and whisk again for 2-3 mins. Add Crumbled fresh Paneer and whisk again for 1-2 mins. add 1/4 tsp salt and 1 Tsp lemon juice and mix lightly and keep aside.

Salsa :

2 Tbsp Finely chopped Tomato

2 Tbsp finely chopped onions

2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander

1/2 Tsp finely chopped green chillies

1 Tsp Lemon juice

Salt as per Taste

Procedure:

Mix everything together.

Guacamole:

Ingredients:

¼ Cup finely chopped onion

¼ Cup finely chopped tomato

1 Tsp garlic finely chopped

¼ Tsp finely chopped green chillies

2 Tbsp finely chopped cilantro (coriander leaves).

2 tsp lemon juice

2Tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

salt as per Taste

¼ Tsp Crushed black Pepper

Method;

Take all these chopped ingredients in a mixing bowl. Keep aside.

Take a ripe avocado and cut it from the center horizontally or vertically into two equal halves. While cutting the avocado from the center keep on rotating the knife in a circle at the center so that you get two halves of the avocado.

Now you can scoop the avocado pulp with a spoon. Place the chopped avocado in the mixing bowl. Add 2 Tsp lemon juice or add as required.

Drizzle 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil.

Add salt as per taste and ¼ teaspoon crushed black pepper or ground black pepper. Mix very well. Mash the avocado while mixing. Check the taste and add more salt, black pepper or lemon juice if required.

For the Hot Sauce:

Ingredients:

8/10 Dry Red Chillies

1 small Onion

1 medium Tomato

1 Tsp Sugar

salt as per taste

1 tbsp Olive oil

Procedure:

Soak the chillies in half a cup of water.

Saute the onions and add the tomatoes and chillies. Add water if required. Cook till the tomatoes are done, cool and blend it.

Heat the sauce, add , sugar and salt. Cook for another 10 minutes and keep aside.

For Garnishing:

In a chapati spread some shredded Lettuce ,rajma, hot sauce and sour cream. Sprinkle the onions, jalapenos and cheese.

Wrap it and serve immediately with Guacamole ,Salsa ,Sour Cream.

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juilojio753 · 3 years

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Shahi Dal Makhani !!.

Hello everybody, hope you are having an amazing day today. Today, we're going to make a distinctive dish, shahi dal makhani !!. It is one of my favorites food recipes. This time, I am going to make it a little bit unique. This will be really delicious.

Shahi Dal Makhani !! is one of the most well liked of current trending foods on earth. It's easy, it is fast, it tastes yummy. It is enjoyed by millions every day. They're nice and they look wonderful. Shahi Dal Makhani !! is something that I have loved my whole life.

To begin with this particular recipe, we must prepare a few ingredients. You can cook shahi dal makhani !! using 19 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Shahi Dal Makhani !!:

{Take 1 cup of Black Urad Dal.

{Get 2 tbsp of Rajma.

{Take 3 tbsp of Ghee.

{Make ready 1.5 tbsp of Oil.

{Prepare 1 tsp of Shahi Jeera.

{Prepare 6-7 of Garlic Cloves finely chopped.

{Take 1.5 tsp of Dhania Jeera Powder.

{Take 2 tsp of Red Chilli Powder.

{Get 1 tsp of Garam Masala.

{Make ready 2 tbsp of Besan.

{Take 5-6 of Medium sized Tomatoes (make puree without adding water).

{Prepare of Salt.

{Take 2.5 tbsp of Fresh Green Coriander Leaves chopped.

{Get 2 tbsp of Kasuri Methi.

{Take 1/4 tsp of Black Pepper Powder.

{Take 4 tbsp of Fresh Cream or Malai.

{Take 4 tbsp of Butter at room temperature.

{Prepare of Water as required.

{Take of Fresh Cream or Malai and Butter for garnishing.

Instructions to make Shahi Dal Makhani !!:

Wash properly black urad dal and rajma. Soak black urad dal along with rajma for 7 to 8 hrs or overnight and pressure cook for 6 to 7 whistles on high flame..

Heat up the kadhai and roast kasuri methi for a minute. Remove in a plate and let it cool down..

In same kadhai, heat up ghee on low flame. Add oil and shahi jeera. Once it crackles, add garlic and dhania jeera powder, red chilli powder, garam masala and besan. Mix all well and cook for 1 to 2 mins..

Then add tomato puree and salt and mix all well and cook further till oil separates..

Add coriander leaves, roasted kasuri methi and black pepper powder, mix and then add fresh cream or malai. Mix well and then add boiled black urad dal along with rajma and water..

Add more water around 2 cups. Mix well. Add butter and turn the flame to medium and cook for 25 to 30 mins while stirring in between..

Garnish with cream and butter and serve hot with tandoori roti or naan or rice..

So that's going to wrap this up for this exceptional food shahi dal makhani !! recipe. Thank you very much for your time. I'm sure that you can make this at home. There's gonna be interesting food in home recipes coming up. Don't forget to bookmark this page on your browser, and share it to your family, colleague and friends. Thanks again for reading. Go on get cooking!

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akunerevahgi · 4 years

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Rajma Recipe

Rajma Recipe Ingredients

1 Bowl Rajma (Water soaked for 7-8 hours)

2 Onion finely Chopped

1 Small Bowl Tomato Puree

1 Small Bowl Onion Puree

2 tsp Ginger & Garlic Paste

1 tsp Garam Masala

3 tsp Coriander Powder

1 tsp Turmeric Powder

2 tsp Red Chili Powder

1 tbsp Rajma Masala

2 tsp Coriander Leaves

1 tsp Kasuri Methi

2 Bay Leaf

1 Inch Cinnamon

3 Green Cardamom

Salt

Water

While making rajma you can skip use of Rajma Masala powder if you want to make rajma recipe without rajma masala.

Complete recipe👇

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hyderabadiruchuluvideos · 4 years

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Different Types of Pulses and Its Uses | Health Benefits of Pulses

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Different Types of Pulses and Its Uses | Health Benefits of Pulses

Health Benefits of Pulses

Today, I’m here to talk about pulses.Most people only know about bengal gram, black gram, green gram and toor dal.But, there are lots of other pulses people that don’t use regularly. Today, I’ll try to share some information about some pulses that are not very commonly used. Let’s see what we call these pulses in hindi, telugu and english. In the end, we will see how to boil them, store them and their uses. I’m sure some of you recognize some or all of these pulses.

1.Minumulu or Black Gram

These pulses are used in making dosa batter, idli batter, etc.These are called as black gram, lentil, whole urad dal, etc.These are split urad dal. As the name suggests these are black gram without skin split into two.This split black gram could be used to make sununda (laddoo).These are also used to make breakfasts, in tempering and so many other things.Black gram are very easy to boil also. They can easily be boiled in pressure cooker

2. Pesarlu or Green Gram

Next we’ll see ‘pesarlu’.These are called moong beans, green gram. These are split green gram, next is skinless green gram.We make pesarattu breakfast with these pesarlu, sprouts, curry could be made with them, moong dal halva, moong dal vada, kichidi and it is also used in various other curries.To use the whole green gram as it is, they need to be soaked first.Green gram also can be easily boiled in a pressure cooker

3.Kandulu or Toor Dal

In this article of Benefits of Pulses, Now we will see ‘kandulu’.These are called pigeon peas.These are whole toor dal. Split pigeon peas are nothing but toor dal.We use toor dal is so many recipes like dals, sambar, etc

4. Red Lentils or Masoor Dal

Next, these are red lentils.It is called masoor dal in hindi.We can make dal, halva and a variety of other recipes These lentils also can be cooked in a pressure cooker without soaking them for long

5. Green Peas

Here these are peas.We get a variety of peas in the market.These are green peas. There will be a link in the description box on how to extract the green peas from their pods and store them.Never buy loose green peas packets from the market.There’s a chance that they are just dried peas soaked in water along with some colour.Only buy the green peas pods or buy the dried peas and soak them yourself

6.Dried Green Peas

These are dried green peas. We use green peas in a variety of recipes. You can find videos of green peas paneer, green peas paratha, soups, chats, kebabs,etc on our channel.There’s an other variation of peas available called split peas. These are used to make dals

7. Bengal Gram or Desi Chana

Lets learn about bengal gram now.These are called desi chana, kala chana and next are chick pea.These are commonly used in sweet chepathi – bobattlu, boorelu, curry, halwa and even it’s flour is used in a lot of recipes

8. Bobbarlu or Lobiya

Next, these are called ‘bobbarlu’.They are called lobiya in hindi and black eyed peas in english.There are two types here. Black ones and red ones.Black eyed peas could be used to make curry, dal, papad, fritters or just boiled and fried.These are very healthy.Soaking them for 1-2 hours before cooking will make the cooking process faster

9.Rajma or Red Kidney Beans

Lets see ‘rajma’ now.They are called red kidney beans.These are available in a variety of colours and sizes Kidney beans are filled with proteins.Lots of recipes use kidney beans as its main ingredient.They can be used to make pulav, salads, curries, etc

10.Soya Beans

Now, these are soya beans.Soya beans could be used to make soya paneer, soya milk, soya masala curry, soya dal, etc.

11.Ulavalu

These are called ‘ulavalu’.They are called kulthi dal in hindi.Recipes like dal, chutneys, ulava charu are made with it.Ulavalu are available in three colours – red, green and white.

12.Double Beans

Next are double beans They are used to make curries, masala curries, etc.Fibre content is more in these beans. They make out skin glow and improve digestion.It also gives an energy boost

13.Anumulu

Lets learn about anumulu now.They are called vaal in hindi and field beans in english. Field beans could be just boiled and fried. They are very tasty and full of protein

Various Health Benefits of Pulses

These have to consumed daily in one or the other form.

They are rich in fol-let and magnesium. Thy reduce the risk of heart diseases

Sugar levels in diabetes patients could be controlled by making pulses a regular part of their diet

Pulses have a lot of protein which gives an energy boost

They also help keep our weight in check and increase our immunity

Pulses also have dietary fibers and complex carbohydrates

Pulses are a main source of protein for vegetarians and vegans

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Rajma aur Palak ki Tikki recipe or Red Kidney Beans and Spinach Cutlets | Learn how to make low oil Spinach and Red Kidney Beans Cutlets

Protein and Iron rich, Rajma aur Palak Tikkis or Cutlets are easy to make snacks, that can be enjoyed with tea, stuffed in wraps or buns for wholesome treat. You can pack these for kids lunchbox or serve as starter with some spicy chutney or feed to your toddlers.

Cutlets are one of the most easy and quick to make snacks and packed with veggies, with or without lentils. Cutlets can be deep fried or shallow fried or baked in oven Now with the ease of Air-fryers, you can conveniently make the low oil version and relish it guilt freely!!

Health Benefits of Rajma and Spinach

Rajma or Red Kidney beans are one of the most nutritious beans. Rajma Masala a hot favourite among North Indians, is a also our favourite weekend brunch. Whenever I make Rajma Masala, I always take out boiled beans so that I can make cutlets or wraps, fried rice or stuff in parantha for kid’s lunch boxes.

These beans are widely used not only in Indian Cuisine but also in Mexican cuisine too. You can add boiled beans to pilafs/fried rice , make soup( like this Vegetarian Nachos Soup where you can replace Black Beans with Red Kidney beans), Dal Makhani .

Rajma or Red Kidney beans are rich in fibers and iron along with other important vitamins and minerals. For Vegetarians like us these provide a rich source of protein , a kind of substitute for red meat.

It is always advisable always to soak Rajma beans before cooking for a couple of hours and then to properly cook beans else, one can have flatulence problems with it. Also, as the elders in my family always suggested having yogurt/curd like Chaas or Indian Buttermilk or Raita along with it. They said it helps in proper digestion of beans.

Spinach or any winter greens adds on to the nutrition and since it’s winter time why not make the best use of these greens. Spinach s rich in iron, calcium and other essential mineral and vitamins. Make full use of this fresh green lefy vegetable when it is is season..like in Palak Paneer or Kale and Spianch Saag with Paneer Koftas

One can use Spinach in so many varied ways like in Palak Paneer Parantha, Lehsuni Dal Palak(Spianch with Lentils), in dips and raita (Spinach and Mint Dip, Spinach and Pomegranate Raita, or this wholesome Palak aur Kabuli Chane Ka Pulao(Spianch and Chickpeas Pulao).

Crunchy Munchy Lentils if the theme for this Monday in my foodie Facebook group Foodie Monday Bloghop. The theme was suggested by the talented Aruna who blogs at Vasu’s Veg Kitchen. Want to try some authentic Andhra cuisine, do check her blog which she has dedicated to her Dad!!

How to make Healthy Rajma aur Palak Tikkis

You can also add some fresh methi leaves or any other veggie like shred carrot, cabbage, sweet potato with or in place of spinach. Even coriander leaves add on to the flavor when added to these cutlets.

Ingredients for Rajma aur Palak Ki Tikki

To make these cutlets we need boiled Rajma. Leftover beans from Rajma Masala can be used to make these cutlets.

When making with fresh Rajma beans, soak beans 4-5 hrs or overnight. Pressure cook beans till soft. You can cook beans in stove top pressure cooker or Instant Pot. For Stovetop method refer Rajma Masala Recipe. In Instant Pot cook beans on Pressure cook mode for 20 minutes or Bean mode.(will soon update Instant Pot Rajma Recipe)

When using Canned Beans, drain and rinse beans before adding.

I have used Flax meal for binding along with boiled potato. You can also add grated paneer(Indian cottage Cheese). Rolled oats can also be added to a more fibrous and nutritious cutlet.

Flax meal is not only a good egg replacer but also a great binding agent. Use it to thicken soups, making chapatis, pancakes or savoury Indian Crepes(Instant Ragi Dosa). Instead of bread crumbs often use flax meal or a mix of flax meal with foxnut powder for binding cutlets (Aloo Makhana aur Kaju Pops).

Finely chop Spinach before adding to cutlet mix.

You can skip green chilies if making for kids. For a no-onion garlic cutlet recipe, skip onion and garlic.

Stepwise detailed Method..

Mix in all the ingredients along with spices and salt expect oil. Add a tsp of oil when making in air-fryer. It prevents the cutlet to come out dry. Adds on to the moistness and softness.

Make cutlets of the required size. You can make bigger patties too for burgers.

Coat in flax meal.

Refrigerate tikkis for at least 30mins, before cooking.

Stove-top Method for making Red Kidney Beans and Spinach Cutlets

Heat an non-stick pan or heavy bottomed pan. Add some oil to it and shallow fry cutlets for till done from both sides.

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Bake in oven

Preheat oven to 400°F or 200°C.

Brush Cutlets with oil and bake for 10 min. first. Then turn cutlets and bake for another 10 minutes, or till light brown and baked.

You can make these in Air Fryer too. Will update the method with pics soon.

Rajma aur Palak Ki Tikki

Rajma aur Palak ki Tikki recipe or Red Kidney Beans and Spinach Cutlets | Learn how to make low oil Spinach and Red Kidney Beans Cutlets

1 Cup Boiled Rajma /Red Kidney Beans

3/4 Cup Finely Chopped Spinach

1 Boiled Potato(medium)

1/2 Cup Flax Meal(Ground Flax Seeds)

1-2 tsp Ginger and Chili Paste

Spices

1 tsp Cumin Seeds/Jeera

1 tsp Chaat Masala

½-1 tsp Red Chilli Powder

Salt to taste

Oil to Shallow fry Cutlets

Mix all the ingredients together, except oil.

Form a coarse mixture.

Form small patties or cutlets.

In a dish ort plate take flax seed meal and coat cutlets in it.

Heat oil in a pan on medium heat, add cutlets and fry till light brown on both the side.

Bake in Oven

Preheat oven to 400°F or 200°C.

Brush Cutlets with oil and bake for 10 min. first. Then turn cutlets and bake for another 10 minutes, or till light brown and baked.

Serve hot with any chutney or dip of your choice.

You can make these without spinach also. Or, add other shredded veggies like cabbage, carrots or beetroot.

Serve hot with any chutney(Coriander Mint Chutney), Dip like Mint Yogurt Dip, Spinach and Mint Dip or Tomato Ketchup.

Do try these yummy and nutritious cutlets with the goodness of beans and spinach greens. You can make wraps or use these as patties for burgers and sandwiches. These cutlets can be frozen for about a month.

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vsplusonline · 4 years

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Struggling in the kitchen? Here are some hacks to help you

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Struggling in the kitchen? Here are some hacks to help you

No-oven cake

Feeling the urge to bake a delicious cake but don’t have an oven or even the ‘right’ ingredients? How about batter made with glucose biscuits in a pressure cooker?

New Delhi-based food blogger and cookbook author Shivesh Bhatia explains his popular five-ingredient cake (no flour, no egg), “You start by preheating the cooker (close the lid without the whistle) on medium heat for 10 minutes. This makes sure that once your batter (in a greased pan) goes in, it’s hot enough for the cooking process to start. Use a wire rack or plate to make sure that the bottom of the cooker doesn’t touch your baking pan. I don’t like adding water because then it gives more of a steamed texture.”

Stating that anyone can make the cake, he adds, “I wanted to simplify it so that even people using a cooker for the first time can make it. It takes about 50 minutes for the cake to cook on an induction stove, but the baking time varies; I always suggest keeping an eye on it.”

As for the all-important question of taste, Shivesh says, “Honestly, the texture is as good as any regular cake. If you did a blind taste test, I don’t think anyone will be able to guess that this cake is made with only glucose biscuits. That is the best part, because you get a great dessert without compromising on the taste.”

Extra hack

Waffles are one dessert that everyone loves but a waffle iron is a gadget that is not commonly available in Indian households. Instead of the iron, use a sandwich-maker or griller to make the waffles. It actually does such a great job and I think this is a great hack that everyone can try.

Mug pizza

Mug cakes may be well known, but are you familiar with mug pizza and mug mac ’n cheese? Bengaluru-based food blogger Richa Gupta of the My Food Story channel says, “Mug recipes are popular because when you’re watching something late in the night, you just want something to eat and these recipes are really fast and easy. You don’t even need egg. All my mug recipes are eggless; they are made in a microwave and are quick and easy.”

So how does one make these dishes? Says Richa, “For the pizza, we use baking soda as a leavening agent and so you get that bready sort of texture in the base when it cooks in the microwave. Then you add sauce, cheese and toppings and the top part cooks and gives you that pizza-like taste. The mac ‘n’ cheese takes about eight minutes to make in a microwave. The reason for that is the pasta has to cook; it’s not like the pasta can cook in two minutes just because it’s in a microwave. After that, it is another 30 or 40 seconds when you add the milk, cheese and cornflower powder. And the texture is very similar to a regular pasta: creamy and cheesy.”

Extra hack

My favourite hack, if you have forgotten to soak channa or rajma overnight, is to take a casserole or anything with a tight lid, fill it with hot water, add the beans, a little bit of salt, cover it, and leave it aside for one hour. The hot water and salt will do the trick and the beans will be the same as if you had soaked it overnight.

Steamed egg curry

For Sarvesh Devanandan of the Instagram page ‘A Bite Of Chennai’, a story on cooking eggs in an idli steamer gave him the idea to take it one step further and make an egg curry.

“I had watched an Instagram video of eggs being steamed and then toasted on a pan with some pepper, chilli powder and curry leaves. That’s what I wanted to make initially. Then, I had this idea of changing my mother’s recipe. She used to make tomato curry, where she would add the raw egg to it when it was boiling. But the eggs would become messy and also overcooked. So, I thought of adding steamed eggs to the curry. It turned out really well. The eggs were fluffy, soft and stayed intact.”

Extra hack

When we make egg dosa, we usually make the dosa first and then spread the egg on it. Instead, mix the egg in the batter and cook it. You don’t get the dosa texture, but it does become very fluffy. And it goes really well with any gravy or chutney.

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Diet Chart For Weight Loss In 7 Days

Want to shed those extra kilos in a short period?

What you need is a good diet plan to compliment your fitness routine and put you on the right path to good health and weight loss.

When you are looking at losing weight, a large part of your results depends upon the food that you eat. The thumb rule is simple – in order to lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you would consume each day.

While following a diet plan, you also need to make sure that you get the right nutrition for your body to keep going.

If you are keen on losing weight, this article will tell you how you can plan a great diet that will help you achieve all your fitness goals.

How Much Should You Eat?

Keeping a good calorie count when you are on a 7-day weight loss plan is very important. Typically, women need between 1700-2000 calories a day while men require between 2200-2500 calories per day.

The most accurate way of determining how many calories you really need is by getting a BMI test done. In order to lose weight, you will have to cut down 500 calories from your diet and burn 500 calories more when you exercise. That leaves you with a total of 1000 calories less through the day.

This can result in the loss of about 1 to 2 kg in just a week. Of course, your metabolism, your level of fitness, and other factors will also enhance the results.

It is best to aim for sustainable weight loss instead of following extreme diets. These do offer 4-5 kg weight loss but the weight is gained back once you resume normal everyday diet.

How The 7-Day Diet Chart Works

The 7-day diet plan focuses on helping you improve your body function in order to get those calories burning. Here are a few things that this diet will do for you:

The foods included help lower the cholesterol levels, allowing the body to lose more pounds naturally.

The toxins and impurities are flushed out of your body. That reduces any bloating and keeps you feeling more energetic all day.

The diet includes lots of fresh produce such as fruits and vegetables that naturally enhance your metabolic rate and help you burn more calories.

This low-calorie diet helps additionally by lowering your blood pressure as well.

This diet plan includes a good variety of wholesome foods that will help you get enough nutrients to maintain your physique in its best condition.

7 Day Indian Diet Food Recipes Chart For Weight Loss

This sample diet gives your body all the nutrients that you require in order to shed between 1-2 kilos per week. You can follow this sample diet for a week. You can follow this diet plan until you get to the target that you have set for yourself.

This plan keeps the Indian diet in mind and gives you food sources that are easily available. That way, you can stay consistent in your diet.

The snacks that are mentioned in this meal can be included in both your mid-morning and evening snack. You will have six meals with this plan:

Pre-breakfast

Breakfast

Mid-morning snack

Lunch

Evening snack

Dinner

7 Days Diet Chart For Weight Loss

Day 1 Pre- Breakfast 1 glass of warm water with a teaspoon of honey. This helps improve your metabolism and gives you a good boost of energy. Breakfast 1 bowl of skimmed milk+ 1 fruit (banana or apple) OR 1 plain dosa with a side of tomato chutney+ 2 salt biscuits+ 1 cup of black tea Lunch 150 grams of brown rice + 1 bowl of rajma + 1 cup of mixed boiled vegetables / 150 grams of brown rice + chicken curry+ 1 cup of raw vegetable salad. Dinner 1 bowl of brinjal curry or soya curry + 2 phulkas + 1 glass of buttermilk/ 1 bowl of raw vegetable salad+ 1 glass of buttermilk. Snack 1 cup of sprouted moong daal with a dash of lemon juice, chopped tomato and onions. This is perfect for a mid-morning snack and an afternoon snack. You can even substitute the sprouted beans with boiled channa. Day 2 Pre- Breakfast First thing in the morning, drink a glass of green tea without any sugar. Adding some lemon juice is optional to give it a better taste. Breakfast 1 bowl of oats or 1 bowl of poha or a 2 egg omelet+ 1 glass of soy milk without any sugar Lunch 1 bowl of mixed vegetables / 1 bowl of fish or chicken curry + 2 phulkas+ 1 bowl of vegetable salad + 1 cup of yogurt with berries of your choice. You may also add seasonal fruits with the yogurt as per your preference and taste. Dinner 1 bowl of khichdi (rice and lentils cooked together + 1 bowl of salad containing tomatoes, onions, sprouts and lemon juice with a garnish of pepper and salt. Just before you go to bed, drink one glass of skimmed milk with a dash of turmeric powder. Snack Munch on nuts like walnuts, almonds, or pistachios. You can have a handful of these mixed nuts. You can also opt for roasted nuts without any salt for a tastier option. Day 3 Pre- Breakfast Soak a teaspoon of methi seeds in a glass of water overnight. In the morning, strain the mixture and consume it on an empty stomach. Breakfast 2 slices of whole wheat toast with some low-fat butter or cheese spread / 2 idlis and chutney / 2 slices of toast + 2 scrambled egg whites. With the options mentioned above, also add a fruit that you prefer. Lunch 1 bowl of daal+ 2 phulkas + 1 bowl of vegetable salad / 1 small cup of boiled or grilled chicken breast. Dinner 1 bowl of cooked rice + 1 phulka with 1 cup of palak paneer/palak chicken + 1 glass of buttermilk. Snack 1 bowl of popcorn without any butter or cheese/ 1 cup of black coffee with 2 wheat rusks. You can have a bowl of curd with berries or any seasonal fruit for your mid-morning snack as an added option. Day 4 Pre- Breakfast Soak some fresh neem leaves in a glass of water the previous night. When you wake up the next morning, strain all the leaves out and drink the water. Breakfast Chicken or the vegetable sandwich made with whole wheat bread / 1 cup of vegetable upma. Add a banana along with the options mentioned above. Lunch 1 bowl of brown rice + 1 bowl of dal / 1 bowl of thick chicken soup. Dinner 1 bowl of chole curry/ chicken curry/ fish curry+ 1 cup of vegetable salad. Add a pinch of turmeric to a glass of warm skimmed milk and consume it just before you go to bed. Snack 1 bowl of sprouts of your choice along with a cup of black tea/ 2 whole wheat biscuits+ 1 cup of black coffee. In case of an afternoon snack, it is best that you do not consume coffee and choose green tea or black tea instead. Day 5 Pre- Breakfast Mix in 1 teaspoon of lemon with 1 glass of warm water. Make sure that you consume this on an empty stomach. Breakfast 2 slices of whole wheat bread or multigrain bread with a cheese slice / 2 oats idlis with some green chutney. Along with this, you must drink a glass of sugarless green tea/ fresh coconut water. Lunch 1 bowl of brown rice with a mixed vegetable curry/ 1 bowl of brown rice+ chicken curry with a side of a raw vegetable salad of your choice. Dinner 1 bowl of tomato soup or clear chicken soup with a side of stir-fried vegetables of your choice. Just before you go to bed, drink a glass of buttermilk. Snack Roast flaxseeds and consume one 1 teaspoon. Make sure that you chew the well before you swallow. Along with this eat a bowl of low fat yogurt with berries or any fresh seasonal fruits of your choice. You can also have a bowl of fresh yogurt with chopped up tomatoes, onions, and cucumber. Day 6 Pre- Breakfast Mix in a teaspoon of honey into a glass of warm water. Drink this first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Breakfast 1 bowl of oatmeal cooked with skimmed milk/ 2 idlis with green chutney. Add a fruit of your choice, preferably an orange or an apple with the choices mentioned above. Lunch 1 bowl of daal or chicken curry + 2 phulkas + 1 bowl of greens such as spinach and broccoli. Dinner 1 bowl of chicken or sauteed vegetable rice. Use brown rice to make this + 1 bowl of sprouts of your choice. Before you go to bed, drink one glass of warm milk along with a pinch of turmeric. Snack 1 bowl of mixed fruits of your choice with a topping of fresh yogurt for your morning snack. For your evening snack, you can munch on a mixture of nuts like walnuts, pistachios, and almonds. Day 7 Pre- Breakfast Drink a glass of green tea without any sugar. You can also boil a few curry leaves, tulsi and mint in a glass of water to make a herbal drink. Drink this first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Breakfast 1 cucumber sandwich made from whole wheat bread/ 1 plain dosa with some green chutney / 2 slices of bread with 2 scrambled egg whites + a glass of skimmed milk without any sugar. Lunch 1 bowl of rice+ mixed vegetable curry/ 2 phulkas with chicken or fish curry +1 glass of buttermilk. Dinner 2 chappatis with one bowl of mixed daals or 1 small bowl of chicken soup + 1 fruit of your choice. Snack Nuts like walnuts, almonds, and pistachios or a handful of roasted peanuts.

Tips To Make This Diet Plan More Successful

There are a few things that you need to keep in mind to make sure that you get the desired results with the above-mentioned plan:

Do not consume any alcohol or fizzy drinks. They are a source of useless calories.

Consume at least 8 glasses of water per day to get rid of toxins and also feel fuller for longer.

Never skip breakfast. A good breakfast will get your metabolism going.

Plan an exercise routine for at least 30 minutes each day. You can choose any activity that you enjoy including High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), swimming or weight training.

Make sure that you eat fresh fruits and vegetables every day. They give you a good source of fiber. As a result, your digestion will get better and your body will be able to absorb all the nutrients that you consume more efficiently.

Your diet should not consist of any processed foods or junk foods such as noodles, sodas, pastries, pizzas, or ice creams. These foods satiate hunger temporarily and will leave you with much stronger cravings.

Breaking down the meals as mentioned above has maximum benefits. This keeps your body burning more calories to digest the foods that you consume. So it is a great idea to eat small portions of food more regularly.

Make sure that the foods that you consume are low in calories and high in their nutritional value.

Foods That You Must Avoid during Diet

When you are on this 7-day diet plan, avoid the following foods:

White bread

White rice

White Sugar

Potato

Processed foods and fast food

This diet is designed to make sure that you lose weight safely and naturally. The distribution of your calorie restriction between exercising and your diet ensures that you get results faster and also results that last longer.

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How To Make Rice? – NDTV Food

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Would eating rajma and chhole without a plate of rice be the same thing

Rice makes a staple food in most parts of the country

This versatile food can be used to make popular dishes

Would eating rajma, chhole and kadhi without a plate of rice be the same thing? Most definitely not! Rice is probably one of the most convenient foods to make and eat. Interestingly, rice makes a staple food in most parts of the country, especially in down South, East and North East India. This versatile food can be used to make popular dishes like dosa, idli, biryani, risotto, kheer, et al. In fact, rice is the most important food crop of India that covers about one-fourth of the total cropped area. If you know how to cook rice, you would also know that there are two methods to make rice, one being absorption method and the other draining method. While it may seem easy to cook rice, you still need precision and timing to get properly cooked rice. According to Culinary Expert and Food Blogger, Chef Reetu Uday Kugaji, this is how rice should ideally be cooked as per the two methods.

1. Absorption Method- 1: 2 that is one part of rice and two parts of water; here the rice is cooked in water till it absorbs all of it. The quantity of water must be correct so that you get perfectly cooked rice, which is neither too raw nor too soft / mushy.

2. Draining Method- 1:6 or depending on larger volumes of cooking rice it could be 1:8, in this method the excess water is drained out or discarded once the rice is cooked.

To get the best results, you should soak rice for 15 to 20 minutes before cooking it.

Rice is probably one of the most convenient foods to make and eat.

Here’s how you can perfectly cook rice in a pressure cooker, electric cooker and pan as suggested by Chef Reetu.

Rice that is prepared in a pot or a pan

Regular Basmati rice is 1:2 i.e. one part of rice and two cups of water

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 10 to 15 minutes Serves: 2

Ingredients

Basmati Rice- 1 cup

Hot water- 2 cups

Salt- 1/4th tsp.

Oil- half tsp.

Lemon juice- a few drops- this is added while preparing the rice, so that the rice remains pure white in color.

Method

Pick, wash and soak rice for 20 minutes in 1 cup of water.

Drain the rice and set aside.

In a deep pot / pan add 2 cups of water, add salt and oil and over a medium flame let it come to a boil. Add a few drops of lemon juice.

Once it boils add drained rice.

Do not mix vigorously, you may lightly stir the rice with a fork. Cover with a lid.

Let the water get absorbed. Also check the rice occasionally so that it does not stick to the bottom of the pot / pan.

Ensure that the rice is tender and fluffy.

Serve hot.

Chef tips

To check whether the rice is cooked, take a grain of rice and place it on a flat surface and press with your forefinger. If it mashes easily the rice is cooked and ready to be consumed.

Rice that is prepared in an Indian style gas stove pressure cooker and Electric Pressure cooker.

Regular Basmati rice is 1:1 and a half cups i.e. one part of rice and one and a half cups of water

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 10 to 15 minutes Serves: 2

Ingredients

Basmati Rice- 1 cup

Water- 1 1/2 cups

Salt- 1/4th tsp.

Oil- half tsp.

Method

Add the rinsed rice to the pressure cooker along with water, salt and oil. Close and lock the lid.

For the stove top pressure cooker:

Let the flame be higher and when it indicates that it has reached high pressure, lower the flame and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, and let the pressure drop for 10 minutes. Release the remaining pressure if it hasn’t finished naturally. Fluff with a fork.

For electric pressure cookers: Cook for 3 minutes at high pressure. When the cooking time is up, keep it as it is till about 10 minutes. Then, release the rest of the pressure using the valve.

Serve hot.

Go ahead and make perfectly cooked rice like a pro and enjoy as you like.

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What To Eat In A High Protein Low Carb Diet (India)

What To Eat In A High Protein Low Carb Diet

Low carb and high protein diet have become quite a rage and nowadays everyone seems to be following it and they are seeing the result also. I now see many celebrities endorsing it and some completely shunning it out. For example- Rujuta Diwekar doesn’t endorse it and she encourages people for a balanced diet and including more local food, eating healthy and getting up early and not starting the day with tea, etc, etc. I once read that all her clients have rice in their dinner. I have seen people losing a lot of weight after following her so if her diet plan works for you then this diet is not for you.

The same goes for protein diets. Some of you might find it completely impossible and for some, it might be the best thing. The reason I prefer low carb and high protein diet is because it suits me better. I love all the things which the diet prescribes and the best part there is no portion control. This diet has got me rid of my PCOS, at least it is under control and if I maintain it for long maybe I completely get rid of it forever. So all in all it works for me.

Now the thing is what to eat in a high protein and low carbs diet. You can not have bread, momos, roti/chapati, paratha, suji (semolina), pizzas, burgers, potatoes than what will we eat? …Don’t worry…This is what I also thought when I first considered it but to my surprise, I have so many variations in my food now which I was completely unaware of earlier.

For example – anything buttery in my food was a complete no but now I have 2-3tbsp of butter every day. So my food is high protein but it’s delicious as well.

Also, with high protein diet I do not count my calories so it’s quite a relief. Moreover, this is an expensive diet so you got to keep this thing in mind. Eating different types of nonveg, nuts, cheese is expensive but it won’t be so expensive that the whole of your money is spent on this only.

Coming to the foods allowed:-

Eggs In High Protein Diet:-

I prefer eating eggs almost every day and I am trying to learn different ways to make them so that it doesn’t get boring. Also, in most high protein diets one is supposed to eat eggs with yolk which is quite an advantage. There is less wastage and eating with yolk is more fulfilling. I have done a few of the recipes here based on eggs. You can check them out here

1 egg equals 6 grams of proteins and they are affordable too. If you can get organic eggs then it is much better. Also, egg dishes are available everywhere. So even if you are holidaying you can always ask for different kinds of egg dishes. I generally order egg curry or omelet when I am out or have egg curry in the meal also with some salad and curd along.

2) Cheese In High Protein Diet:-

I love cheese and add it in my diet in multiple ways. Although some dairy milk products are high in carbs the fermentation process cuts down the carbs from the cheese and makes it suitable for a low carb diet. Parmesan cheese is considered to be the best with 10 gm of protein per ounce. Some of the cheese are best to be avoided such as cream cheese and cottage cheese as they contain just 3 grams or even less protein per ounce .

I add cheese in salads, sprinkle it over grilled chicken, mashed cauliflower and cabbage, and in egg recipe. There are many ways to incorporate it in your meals and of course it is tasty as well.

Nov Veg In High Protein Diet

You can have a wide variety of non-vegetarian foods which include chicken, ground turkey, lamb, salmon, shrimp and tuna, and much other stuff. This should be a major part of your diet. I generally have chicken and fish as I have been vegetarian for a big part of my life and therefore I am still learning in this area.

Few things which I have tried for this diet are butter chicken, grilled chicken, chicken masala, shrimp curry, and fish in coconut recipe which my friend Rashmi taught me and tastes delicious! I am going to share its recipe sometime in the coming days.

Nuts In High Protein Diet:-

Almond, nuts and pistachio are packed with proteins and contain omega -3 fatty acids. I generally have these with milk while going for my workout. Having walnuts adds crunch to your salad. I love having overnight soaked almonds. I powder them and add them to my soups and salads also.

Panner & Tofu

We Indians love to have paneer and somehow no dinner is hosted without having a paneer dish in it. One can have paneer in many many ways.Be it grilled, palak paneer, butter paneer, salads, etc. For tofu, you have to marinate it a bit with soya sauce for 10-15 minutes and then toss it in your choice of sauteed vegetables. I generally have paneer as its easily available but if you can have tofu then it will add variety in your food and its good source of protein as well.

Above foods are the main source of a high protein and low carb diet, at least in India. If you are outside India there are many other good things nowadays available which are high in protein and low in carb content. Remember we need to have good amount of fats also while following the protein diet. Taruna has done a post on why we should have ghee here.

I have 1-2tsp of butter in everything I eat. Be it eggs or any roasted vegetables.It makes me happy as well as all my life I never got to really enjoy butter because of weight issues.

Along with these we can have rajma, chickpeas, full-fat milk and yogurt oh yes! even peanut butter in moderation. Flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, and even sunflower seeds can also be eaten with this diet. We can also enjoy a hot cup of coffee with full cream but yes without sugar.

Sugar is a complete no in this diet. If you have a sweet tooth then there are chocolates available online which are 70% of chocolate that is still allowed. Somehow I am almost over with my craving for sweets. After following this diet I can easily sit and watch people having icecreams or pastries without thinking I wish I could have it too

Also, I do cheat sometimes and have 2tbsp of rice with one big bowl of Rajma but it doesn’t affect my weight that much. Moreover high protein and low carb diet is a kind of a lifestyle and not a diet plan ..If you leave it you will see getting the weight back so follow it, accepting it as your lifestyle.

Do let me know if you are aware of any other high protein food which can be included in this diet:-

You can also read about GM diet which was followed by Tarun for seven days here

P.S – I am not a dietitian, whatever I have written in this post is from my personal experience and whatever I have learned from my friends, books and websites which promote this diet.