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How to Make Delicious Besan Ladoo: A Simple Recipe

Besan Ladoos: Indian sweet made with gram flour, ghee, and sugar.

Besan Ladoo, also known as Besan Ke Laddu, is a delightful Indian sweet that’s perfect for festivals, celebrations, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. These melt-in-the-mouth treats are made from gram flour (besan), ghee, sugar, and aromatic cardamom. Let’s dive into making these scrumptious Besan Ladoos! Macronutrient Approximations (10 Ladoos) Calories: 627 kcal Carbohydrates: 67…

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Vegan besan ladoo 

Vegan Besan Ladoo is an old and traditional recipe in North India.

An Indian Family celebrates Vasant Panchami-

The soft glow of morning sunlight spills through the windows, gently illuminating the cozy kitchen of an Indian family’s home, the Kumars. As the golden rays dance across the walls, the aroma of spices and sweetness fills the air, signaling the start of a special celebration. It’s Vasant Panchami, a vibrant festival celebrating the arrival of spring, and the Kumar’s family has gathered together to honour the occasion in a meaningful way.

In the heart of the kitchen stands a large table, adorned with colourful ingredients and utensils, eagerly awaiting the loving hands of the family members. Excitement buzzes through the air as each member takes their place, ready to embark on a culinary adventure together.

The grandmother of the family, clad in a vibrant saree adorned with delicate floral patterns, stands at the forefront, her warm smile lighting up the room. With a graceful flourish, she begins to guide her loved ones through the traditional recipe for vegan besan laddoos, a beloved treat

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Sridana Foods Besan

Sridana Besan, also known as chickpea flour or gram flour, is a culinary powerhouse that has been a fundamental ingredient in traditional kitchens for centuries. Derived from ground chickpeas, Sridana Besan is celebrated for its versatility, nutritional benefits, and the delightful touch it adds to a myriad of dishes. Join us as we embark on a journey to explore the fascinating world of Sridana Besan, from its humble origins to its starring role in diverse culinary creations.

The Essence of Sridana Besan: Sridana Besan is crafted by milling dried chickpeas into a fine powder, resulting in a golden-hued flour with a distinctive nutty flavor. This culinary gem has a rich history deeply rooted in various cuisines around the world, particularly in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean dishes. Its ability to bind, thicken, and impart a unique taste makes Sridana Besan an essential ingredient in both sweet and savory recipes.

Nutritional Prowess:

Protein-Packed Goodness: Sridana Besan is a valuable source of plant-based protein, making it an excellent choice for vegetarians and vegans. Protein is essential for muscle repair, immune function, and overall vitality.

Rich in Dietary Fiber: With a high fiber content, Sridana Besan promotes digestive health by aiding in regular bowel movements and providing a sense of satiety. This makes it a beneficial addition to a balanced diet.

Vitamins and Minerals: Sridana Besan contains essential vitamins such as folate and minerals like iron, magnesium, and zinc. These nutrients contribute to various bodily functions, including red blood cell formation and immune system support.

Versatility in the Kitchen:

Savory Delights with Sridana Besan:

Besan Chilla: A savory pancake made with Sridana Besan, water, and spices, creating a quick and nutritious breakfast or snack.

Pakoras: Deep-fried fritters with a besan coating, incorporating a variety of vegetables or protein for a crunchy and flavorful treat.

Sweet Indulgences with Sridana Besan:

Besan Ladoo: A traditional Indian sweet made by roasting besan in ghee, then shaping the mixture into bite-sized balls with added sweetness from sugar and cardamom.

Besan Halwa: A warm and comforting dessert made by cooking besan with ghee, sugar, and milk, resulting in a rich and aromatic halwa.

Gluten-Free Baking with Sridana Besan:

Besan Cookies: Incorporate Sridana Besan into gluten-free cookie recipes for a nutty and satisfying treat.

Besan Bread: Explore gluten-free baking by using Sridana Besan as a base for bread or flatbreads.

Conclusion: Sridana Besan is a culinary marvel that transcends cultural boundaries, bringing a burst of flavor and nutritional goodness to kitchens worldwide. From savory to sweet, and breakfast to dessert, the versatility of Sridana Besan makes it a must-have ingredient for those seeking culinary innovation without compromising on health. Let the golden flour of Sridana Besan inspire your creativity in the kitchen and elevate your dishes to new heights of taste and nourishment.

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Vegan besan laddoo recipe: Enjoy it in no time with these six ingredients

Vegan besan laddoo recipe: Enjoy it in no time with these six ingredients

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Who doesn’t love besan laddoo? The melt-in-the-mouth laddoo tastes divine and is a great way to end the day on a sweet note! But, since they are made using sugar, ghee and other heavy oils, make sure you eat them…

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Made these basic cookies a while back which turned out so well . These are guilt free snack as they have good amount of protien and also can be made with natural sugar replacing processed ones . Also these are eggless , so all my vegetarian friends can enjoy this anytime 💕 . I have a detailed youtube on this . These are not like ordinary cookies , I have used gram flour as a secondary flour to give the punch of protein and some Indian flavour . My mom told me they sometimes imparted the flavour of "besan ladoo" (indian dessert) . . Follow - @veg_bites_by_avika . . The recipe is super easy and can be altered really well . You can use honey/ Jaggery/ brown sugar to replace the traditional processed cane sugar . These can be eaten after gym as well . If you want to pack more protien into it , feel free to add 2 scoops of protien powder and 2 tbsp of milk so that it can combine to a smooth dough . ♥️ . . If you happen to try these cookies out , don't forget to tag me on your stories or post and do like , share , comment and follow - @veg_bites_by_avika . Do checkout my YouTube channel , link is in bio 🙏 . . What is you favourite snack ? Do let me know in the comment section down below 👇⬇️ . I am very curious to know you guys 💕 . . #foodphotography #mobilephotography #twix #oatsbar #healthylifestyle #aestheticfood #healthydesserts #photooftheday #dessertoftheday #thefoodieindori #foodhunter #gymfoodie #gymfoods #crunchybars #protienshake #foodblogger #bhopalfoodblogger #indorefood #foodaholic #foodasmedicine #basiccookies #egglesscookies #cookiesoftheday #proteincookies #protienpowder #vscogirl #thefoodieindori #vegan #indianbaker #youtuber https://www.instagram.com/p/CCQ876jlHMY/?igshid=1x7mfsevh153o

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Besan Badam Dooh or Chickpea Flour and Almond Milk is a winter special drink that is popular in the Northern States of India. It is a home remedy for cold-related infections and chest congestions. Mom used to give us a glass of this warm delicious drink at night just before going to bed during the winter months. Now I give it to my kids sometimes when the temperatures here are below freezing point or when they suffer from cold and cough. The milk has a nutty taste of roasted chickpea flour, the richness of almonds. The kids also like this warm milk.

As per Ayurveda, the milk has all the ingredients like turmeric, ginger powder and black pepper, desi ghee that protect and strengthens the body to fight infections, build immunity, are anti-carcinogenic, remove toxins from the body, good for hair and skin.

  Today is the Day 3  for week 1 Blogging Marathon#96 and this is my 3rd post for Kid’s Delight Event with the theme Winter Warmers. My first post was on Besan aur Badam Ke Ladoos for winter warmers. If you think that these ladoos are too heavy and sweet for to consume due to sugar and ghee in it, you can have this milk as in this the amount of sugar and ghee used is very less and can be adjusted as per your requirement. Also, this is a recipe that comes handy when kids or grown-ups are down with cold and cough and want a good night sleep!! Let’s see the recipe of this healthy and nutritious warm drink..

Winter Special Besan Aur Badam Dooh

Winter Special Milk, with chickpea flour, almonds and spices like turmeric, black pepper, ginger powder. Learn how to make this magical drink that nourishes and protects the body during cold and harsh winters. 

2 Cups Milk

2 tbsp Besan/Chickpea Flour

2-3 tbsp Finely ground Almonds

1 tsp Desi Ghee

1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder

1/4 tsp Ginger Powder

A pinch Black Pepper

2-3 tsp Sugar (or as required)

Dry roast besan/chickpea flour till it starts to give nutty aroma, add and mix desi ghee and roast further till light brown in color.

Add milk and mix nicely, make sure no lumps are formed, add turmeric powder, ginger powder, black pepper powder and sugar.

Boil for 3-4 mins, keep stirring in between to avoid burnt milk at the bottom.

Serve hot.

You can add saffron strands in place of turmeric powder.

We prefer moderately sweet milk, add sugar as required.

For vegans, you can use almond milk or any non-dairy milk, though I have never used it in this preparation.

Do try this warm and nutritious milk preparation when you want something comforting or suffering from cold-related infections. Kids and grown-ups all are going to love this. Take this before going to bed and avoid taking cold water after this. That’s what my mom always told us as it benefits best during night when the body is at rest and absorbs all the nutrients well.

Sending this to Srivalli’s Kid’s Delight event, guest hosted by PJ themed on Winter Warmers for Day 2 Week 1. 

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  Winter Special Besan a Badam Dooh Besan Badam Dooh or Chickpea Flour and Almond Milk is a winter special drink that is popular in the Northern States of India.

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Gluten Free Vegan Laddoos

I had one of those moments today when I realised I’d promised to bring a dessert to a dinner party but didn’t have time to go shopping for any ingredients! Looking in my cupboard it seemed like I didn’t have much in the way of gluten free vegan desserty ingredients. 

What I did have plenty of was gram flour... I started researching what desserts could be made with gram flour (otherwise known as Chickpea Flour or Besan). Given the limited ingredients I had I soon narrowed it down to Indian type sweets called Ladoo. I had to combine several different types of recipes to cater for not only my dietary requirements, but also accounting for my lack of ingredients. They turned out surprisingly well considering I wasn’t really following a recipe!

Ingredients:

2 Cups Gram Flour

1/3 Cup Coconut Oil

1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar

6 Cardamom Pods (grind seeds with a pestle & mortar, alternatively use 1/4 Tsp ground cardamon)

1/4 Tsp Ground Cinnamon

1/8 Tsp Freshly Ground Nutmeg

1 Tsp Honey

1/4 Cup Toasted Slivered Almonds

Instructions:

Melt the coconut oil in a pan on a medium/low heat.

Add gram flour and regularly stir to toast the gram flour until it’s a golden color and has a nutty smell to it - roughly 20-30 minutes.

Added spices & sugar and cook for a further 5-10 minutes, stirring regularly.

Take off the heat and let cool.

While it’s cooling you can gently toast the almonds in a clean, dry frying pan.

When the mixture is cool enough to touch add the honey and mix well, followed by the almonds.

Form into 1 inch sized balls. You should be able to get about 15-18 balls.

Enjoy!

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Chakli

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Chakli recipe with step by step photos. Chakli is a deep fried snack made from rice flour, gram flour, wheat flour or a mixture of lentil flours. They are also known as Murukku in south.

I am still making Diwali snacks and sweets before the badi Diwali (big Diwali) & laxmi puja tomorrow. Made quite a number of goodies today, but managed to click only two recipes, which includes this chakli and Cornflakes chivda.

Chakli or Chakri are made as a part of the Diwali faraal (Diwali snacks and Diwali sweets) in maharashtra and Gujarat. There are many versions of making chakli. Sharing today a family recipe of instant chakli or rice flour chakli.

You will need a chakli maker to prepare these chaklis. these chaklis are made from rice flour and gram flour (besan). I have not made them spicy, but if you add more red chili powder or even garlic-green chili paste, they will become spicy. I have given tips wherever possible in the step by step recipe.

Wishing happy Diwali to all. Have a prosperous, fun filled and safe Diwali.

If you are looking for more Diwali special recipes then do check:

Omapodi recipe

Shankarpali recipe

Karanji recipe

Butter murukku

Ribbon pakoda

Rava ladoo

Mysore pak

Besan ladoo

Poha chivda

How to make chakli recipe

1. First take the rice flour and gram flour in a bowl.

2. Add the carom seeds, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, asafoetida and salt.

3. Mix everthing with a spoon.

4. Heat butter or oil in a bowl or small pan.

5. Add the hot butter or oil to flour mixture.

6. Mix the butter/oil with your fingertips with the flours.

7. Heat water till it starts boiling.

8. Add this hot water in parts to the flour mixture. Mix with a spoon.

9. Add more hot water as required and begin kneading.

10. Knead and form a dough.

11. Knead to a dough which is firm. Cover and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.

12. Apply some water in the chakli/murukku maker and place a portion of the dough inside it.

13. Tighten the lid and Press the chakli maker to prepare the chakli. move in rounds to get a spiral shape. Make the chaklis on butter paper or aluminium foil, so thats its easy to remove them. Tip 1 – if the chakli breaks while forming them, this means that the dough does not have enough moisture. Add 1 or 2 tbsp of water and knead the dough again. Tip 2 – if you are not getting proper shape, this mean that the dough is too moist. Add some flour and knead again.

14. Break the dough towards the end and press it to the last concentric circle of the spiral.

Frying chakli

15. Heat oil for deep frying in a pan. Take a small piece of the dough and check the temperature of the oil. If the dough comes up gradually, then the oil is ready. If the dough sits at the bottom, the oil is still cold. If the piece of dough comes up briskly and quickly, the oil is too hot. Tip 3 – have a bite into the piece of dough and if it tastes hard, add a 1 or 2 tsp or ½ tbsp of oil or butter to the dough and knead again.

16. Lift the chakli gently and slid into the hot oil.

17. Fry 3 to 4 chaklis at a time. Don’t over crowd the kadai or pan while frying. Tip 4 – check the first batch of chakli. If it appears that the chakli has absorbed oil or breaks in oil, then add some rice flour, about 1 to 2 tbsp and knead again. This happens if too much fat has gone in the dough.

18. Make chaklis with remaining dough on the butter paper. Cover them with a dry kitchen napkin, so that they don’t dry out.

19. Fry the chaklis till golden.

20. Drain chakli on paper towels to remove excess oil.

21. Fry the remaining batches in the same way. Once the chaklis are cooled at room temperature, then store them in an airtight box or jar.

22. Serve chaklis plain as a snack with some masala chai.

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Crisp & crunchy snack for Diwali festival. chakli is a deep-fried snack made from rice flour, gram flour, wheat flour or a mixture of lentil flours.

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Prep Time45 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time1 hr 15 mins

CuisineIndian, MaharashtrianCourse:Snacks

Servings to 25 chakliUnitsIngredients

1 cup rice flour

½ cup besan (gram flour)

2.5 tablespoon oil or softened butter

⅔ to ¾ cup water - add as required

¼ teaspoon turmeric powder

½ teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds)

½ teaspoon cumin seeds

1 teaspoon red chili powder or add as required

a generous pinch of asafoetida (hing) - optional

1 tablespoon sesame seeds - white or black (safed til or kala til)

oil for deep frying

salt as required

InstructionsMaking Dough

First take the rice flour and gram flour in a bowl.

Add the carom seeds, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, asafoetida and salt.

Mix everything with a spoon.

Heat butter or oil in a bowl or small pan.

Add the hot butter or oil to flour mixture.

Mix the butter/oil with your fingertips with the flours.

Heat water till it starts boiling.

Add this hot water in parts to the flour mixture. Mix with a spoon.

Add more hot water as required and begin kneading.

Knead and form a dough.

Knead to a dough which is firm. Cover and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.

Making Chakli

Apply some water in the chakli/murukku maker and place a portion of the dough inside it.

Tighten the lid and press the chakli maker to prepare the chakli. Move in rounds to get a spiral shape. Make the chaklis on butter paper or aluminium foil, so thats its easy to remove them.

Tip 1 - if the chakli breaks while forming them, this means that the dough does not have enough moisture. Add 1 or 2 tbsp of water and knead the dough again.

Tip 2 - if you are not getting proper shape, this mean that the dough is too moist. Add some flour and knead again.

Break the dough towards the end and press it to the last concentric circle of the spiral.

Frying Chakli

Heat oil for deep frying in a pan. Take a small piece of the dough and check the temperature of the oil. If the dough comes up gradually, then the oil is ready. If the dough sits at the bottom, the oil is still cold. If the piece of dough comes up briskly and quickly, the oil is too hot.

Tip 3 - have a bite into the piece of dough and if it tastes hard, add 1/2 or 1 tbsp of oil or butter to the dough and knead again.

Lift the chakli gently and slid into the hot oil.

Fry 3 to 4 chaklis at a time. Don't over crowd the kadai or pan while frying.

Tip 4 - check the first batch of chakli. If it looks like the chakli has absorbed oil or break in oil, then add some rice flour, about 1 to 2 tbsp and knead again. This happens if too much fat has gone in the dough.

Make chaklis with the remaining doigh on the butter paper. Cover them with a dry kitchen napkin, so that they don't dry out.

Fry them till golden.

Drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Fry the remaining batches in the same way. Once they come at room temperature, then store them in an airtight box or jar.

Serve chakli plain as a snack with some masala chai.

Notes

I have not made them spicy. To make the chakli spicy, you add more red chili powder or even garlic-green chili paste.

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Shaivy PrinceDec 22, 2017 at 11:10 pmReply

I tried only the amount mentioned above, it was so perfect didn’t have to use any tips for consistency and crunch. Thank you so much for such a simple wonderful recipe.

Dassana AmitJun 04, 2019 at 5:16 pmReply

thank you kinjalkini. glad to read your feedback on the chakli recipe ????

Superb reciepe…. Step by step procedure along with snaps make it very helpful … Some special tips for care to be taken also are very helpful . Thank you for sharing M’am….:-) Happy Diwali .. !!

Dassana AmitNov 03, 2018 at 5:11 pmReply

thanks a lot paresh. glad to know. wish you a happy diwali.

Dassana, Words aren’t enough to explain how much your blog means to me…. I always remember you and your family in my prayers. God bless you dear.

Dassana AmitDec 23, 2017 at 7:49 pmReply

Shaivy, Thanks a ton for your prayers and this sweet feedback. I am touched and humbled. God bless you and your family.

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Check out the recipe for Tomato Rice.

30. South Indian Potato Masala for Puri

Potato masala is the popular South Indian side dish that served with puri. Kids would also like this potato masala and also a perfect lunch box recipe.

 Check out the recipe for Potato Masala.

31. Anchovy Fry

Anchovy fry also known as Nethili fry or Netholi fry or Podimeen fry is a quick and delicious South Indian side dish for rice varieties in 20 minutes.

Check out the recipe for Anchovy Fry.

32. Garlic Paruppu Podi

Garlic Paruppu Podi or Garlic Lentils Powder is a quick and flavorful homemade rice mix for lunch or dinner. You can make it once and store it for a month.

Check out the recipe for Garlic Paruppu Podi.

33. Podi Dosa

Podi dosa is a spicy and delicious dosa recipe with idli milagai podi. It is easy and simple to make at home in just a few minutes.

Check out the recipe for Podi Dosa.

34. Egg Dosa

Egg dosa is a healthy, filling and protein-packed breakfast. Egg spread on the dosa and seasoned with salt and pepper.

Check out the recipe for Egg Dosa.

35. South Indian Chicken Masala

  Chicken masala is an easy and flavorful South Indian Chicken recipe with spices. It is a spicy side dish that goes well with rice varieties and chapati.

Check out the recipe for Chicken Masala.

36. Ragi Malt

Ragi malt is a healthy and filling drink that you can serve as a breakfast or snack. It is an excellent drink for replacing a meal and helps in weight loss.

Check out the recipe for Ragi Malt.

37. Ragi Peanut Laddoo

Ragi Peanut Ladoo is a healthy snack using ragi flour and peanuts. Also, these ladoos are an excellent way to include ragi in kids diet.

Check out the recipe for Ragi Peanut Ladoo.

38. Maa Ladoo

Roasted gram ladoo also known as maa ladoo or maladu, a popular South Indian sweet recipe. It is an easy desserts recipe with roasted gram and ghee in 5 mins.

Check out the recipe for Maa Ladoo.

39. Mysore Pak

Mysore Pak is a famous South Indian sweet with besan flour, ghee, and sugar. It is soft and melt in mouth sweet, easy to make at home in just a few minutes.

Check out the recipe for Mysore Pak.

40. Unniappam

Unniyappam is a famous sweet in Kerala with ripe banana, rice flour, ghee, and jaggery. It is cooked in a special pan called appe or paniyaram pan.

Check out the recipe for Unni appam.

41. Tomato Thokku

Tomato thokku is an excellent homemade product to make it once and store it for a while. It is a good replacement for tomato chutney or tomato pickle.

Check out the recipe for Tomato Thokku.

42. Fish Puttu

Fish puttu is a popular dish in South India. It is a flavorful Indian style salmon recipe with onion, green chilies, and spices that go well with rice.

Check out the recipe for Fish Puttu.

43. Adai Dosa

Adai dosa is a different kind of dosa, a healthy and delicious breakfast idea. The dosa batter is not needed to ferment and can be quickly made in 20 minutes.

Check out the recipe for Adai Dosa.

44. Rava Dosa

Instant Rava dosa can be prepared in 20 mins if you have this mix in advance. Moreover, this homemade product takes only 5 mins to make as well.

Check out the recipe for Rava Dosa.

45. Chicken Sukka

Chicken Sukka fry is a unique South Indian chicken recipe, a delicious, flavorful dry chicken curry recipe made with Indian spices and herbs.

Check out the recipe for Chicken Sukka.

46. Spicy Fish Fry

South Indian fish fry recipe is so flavorful and delicious with spices. It is an easy and simple fried fish recipe to make in just a few minutes.

Check out the recipe for Spicy Fish Fry.

47. Onion Peanut Chutney

Onion peanut chutney is an easy and simple side dish for idli and dosa. Caramelized onion and roasted peanuts together make a delicious chutney.

Check out the recipe for Onion Peanut Chutney.

48. Onion Eggplant Chutney.

Tomato Eggplant chutney is an easy and simple side that goes well with idly, dosa and rice. This chutney is an excellent way to include eggplants in the diet.

Check out the recipe for Onion Eggplant Chutney.

49. Egg Pepper Fry

Egg pepper fry with caramelized onion and spices. A quick Indian side dish for chapati, paratha or rice varieties. This South Indian curry made in 20 mins.

Check out the recipe for Egg Pepper Fry.

50. Ennai Kathirikai Kulambu

Ennai Kathirikai Kulambu with rice is an easy lunch idea in 30 minutes. It is a quick and flavorful eggplant dish made with spices, tamarind, and coconut.

Check out the recipe for Ennai Kathirikai Kulambu.

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Winters are the time when all you need is something warm and comforting, and there is nothing comforting than a bowl of soup with garlic bread on the side. I try to make wholesome soups for dinner, kind of one bowl meals as these are one of the best ways for me to sneak in multiple veggies in one bowl for my kids. This Butternut Squash and Tomato soup with Red lentils is healthy nutritious and is ready in under 15 minutes total, in my Instant Pot or any pressure cooker.

It’s been a month that I got Instant Pot, and I am trying out various dals, curries, soups in the Instant Pot. Yesterday I made this Butternut Squash and Tomato in my Instant Pot. The soup has the goodness of Butternut Squash, tomatoes, ginger and garlic and is spiced with Indian garam masala, turmeric for immunity against colds and infections and protein-rich Red lentils!! Red Lentils add so much flavor and structure to the soup. Pureeing the soup makes it creamy without adding any dairy like cream or milk. Butternut Squash makes it extra creamy and gives it a hint of sweetness and tomatoes add to the tanginess in soup.

Butternut squash with its sweet flavored like pumpkin and is a great source of omega 3s and beta-carotene. It’s also an excellent source of various vitamins like vitamin A, C & B-6 and minerals such as manganese, copper, potassium and folate. The health benefits of tomato are known to all. A rich source of lycopene, carotenoids and anti-oxidants. Red Lentils are a great source of protein, especially for the vegetarians and vegans. Health benefits of Red Lentils include improved digestion, healthy heart functioning, helps in weight loss and is good for a healthy nervous system. Most of my soups are red lentil based, as this gets very quickly cooked along with other vegetables, unlike other lentils that take long to cook. Enjoy the simple and easy soup recipe with these highly nutritious ingredients.

Butternut Squash and Tomato Soup with Red Lentils

A creamy, healthy, nutritious Butternut Squash and Tomato and Red Lentils soup  made in Instant Pot, with just the right ingredients like ginger, garlic, turmeric for chilly winters evenings

1 Cup Butternut Squash

4-5 Tomatoes (Finely chopped)

1/2 Cup Red Lentils

1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Red Onions

2-3 Garlic Cloves

1-2" Stick/piece Ginger

1/2 tsp Garam Masala (or Curry Powder)

1/4 tsp Red Pepper Powder/Cayenne Pepper (or as required)

1/4 tsp Black Pepper (or as required)

1/2 tsp Cumin Powder (optional)

1 Bay Leaf

1-2 tsp Olive Oil

Salt to taste

Wash and soak red lentils in water for 10 minutes. Finely chop ginger and garlic. chop tomatoes and onions if sing whole onion. Add only half of it.

Switch on the Instant Pot in saute mode. Set the timer for 5 mins. to medium heat. 

Add oil when it is hot enough, add finely chopped ginger and garlic and saute till the raw smell of garlic goes away.

Add finely chopped onions and saute till light pink.

Add chopped tomatoes, cubed butternut squash and soaked red lentils.

Add the spices(garam masala/curry masala, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder) and salt.

Add water. I added around 2-3 cups of water initially, then can add more water as per required consistency of soup.

Cancel the saute mode, and switch to pressure cook mode. Cover the lid and seal. Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes. 

After 5 minutes, do a quick release, open the lid and blend the soup with the immersion blender or in batches in a regular blender until creamy and smooth. 

Serve the hot soup with garnished with cheese/ nuts of choice with some garlic bread or steamed rice or on it’s own.

You can add some cheese or cream while blending the soup to make it more creamy and cheesy. Add some fun to soup for kids, serve the soup with some goldfish crackers for the crunch factor in the soup.

To make the soup in the pressure cooker, add all the ingredients as per the recipe and cook the soup till 2-3 whistles. Blend the soup with immersion blender or in batches in a regular blender and serve hot. 

Pls Note.. one pic showing the Instant Pot Pressure cook setting to 5 mins is missing.. will update soon. 

Also, I have the Instant Pot Ultra Model, but these setting work for cooking the soup in other models as well. Only the display screen of Ultra is different than the earlier models.

Few pointers to keep in mind to enjoy it more.

I use fresh tomatoes to make the soup, you can use canned tomato paste or canned diced tomatoes in it.

Also, I usually blend the soup to a creamy consistency, you can leave chunks of tomato and butternut for a kind of chunky soup.

 I buy diced butternut squash from store to avoid peeling and cutting, and it is easier and quicker to use in recipes.

Adding some grated cheese or some greek yogurt on the top will add up to the creaminess and taste of the soup, especially for the kids.

You can add some pasta to it to make more filling but trust me the soup is in itself quite filling.

Make it a little thicker and you can use it as pasta sauce to your favorite pasta. And since the soup is so creamy, there will be no need to add any cream to it.

Adjust the consistency of the soup to make it thicker or thinner.

This comforting bowl of goodness can be enjoyed with garlic bread or some steamed rice on the side.

The soup can be frozen for 2-3 days.

Hope you like my version of this Butternut Squash, Tomato Soup with Red Lentils perfect for time s when you need something that is easy and simple to make with all the right healthy ingredients. Do make this comforting bowl of goodness and give me your feedback.

Linking it to  #96 Blogging Marathon, PJ’s Kids Delight Event, where the theme is Winter Warmers for Day 2 Week 1. 

Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing this BM#96.

My post for Day 1 Week 1 #96 Blogging Marathon.. Winter Warmer for Kids was Besan aur Badam Ke Ladoo(Chickpea Flour and Almond Sweet Balls).

Check out other soup recipes from the blog..

Roasted Red Bell Pepper and Tomato Soup; Hot and Sour Soup and many more to come.

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Gur Makhana/Spiced Jaggery Puffed Lotus Seeds recipe | How to make Makhana especially for winters with spices like dry ginger powder and sesame seeds

Gur Makhana recipe with makhana sweetened with jaggery or gur, a crunchy, nutritious snack for kids and grown ups. It is gluten-free and can be made vegan friendly.

Here I present you Gur Makhana recipe especially for winters, where I have spiced these sweetened seeds with spices like fennel seeds, dried ginger  and black pepper powder and added sesame seeds. These nutritious spiced and sweetened seeds are suitable for consumption for kids and adults alike. It’s just like caramel popcorn spiced with ginger powder!!

Many of you must be familiar with Makhana. For those who do not know Makhana, these are seeds from Lotus plant which is very commonly found in Asia. Recent studies have shown that these are one of the Super Food which have all the vital nutrients from all the essential food groups.

Puffed Lotus Seeds or Foxnuts are very popular since ancient times in Indian Cuisine. It is consumed as snack especially during fasting time as these are light on stomach, low in calories and as mentioned above have all the vital nutrients.

My kids love Makhana both as sweet and savory snack. For savory snacking I saute in butter with little salt. It tastes just like buttered popcorn.

To know more about the health benefits of Makhana and how it is used in Indian Cuisine check out my post.. Makhana-The Super Food.

Other winter special snacks that your can make.. Besan aur Badam Ke Ladoo, Wheat Ragi and Edible Gum Ladoos, Mixed Nut and Gur Chikki, Til and Khus Khus Chikki with Coconut Sugar and

Ingredients for Gur Makhana

You can make it with the ingredients of your choice. Usually only jaggery is used for making Gur Makhana. Many add coconut flakes and add cardamom for flavour. It is winter season now and with below zero temperatures, I added Dried Ginger Powder/ Snooth, Fennel seeds/Saunf, Crushed Black Pepper(Kali Mirch) and black salt which help to keep body warm and also help in digestion of food.

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Desi Ghee is used usually to roast Makhana, but you can use any other oil like Olive oil, Coconut Oil for vegan friendly version.

If you plan to make these in summers then you can skip sesame seeds and ginger powder as these heat up body.

You can also add some nuts along with Makhana for a more nutritious crunch.

Let’s see how to make Gur Makhana /Spiced Jaggery Puffed Lotus Seeds

First step is to roast Makhana till crisp. For that add ghee in a pan/kadhai, add makhana and roast on low flame. Check the doneness by crushing a seed between index finger and thumb. It should have a nice crunch and crush easily.

Once Makhana are done, transfer to a plate/dish.

In the same pan, add sesame seeds and fennel seeds and lightly roast the seeds till these give nutty aroma. Take out and keep aside.

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Add water and jaggery powder in a pan and make syrup. If you are going to use the same pan, let it cool down a bit, as water may splutter out of pan is hot.

Cook syrup till one thread consistency.

For that dip a spoon lightly in syrup, drop it on a plate/dish. Take a drop of it and touch the syrup with clean index finger. Press between thumb, then pull apart. One thread should form without breaking. The syrup is ready to use.

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Take off pan away from flame and add sesame seeds, fennel seeds mix and roasted makhana. Mix well coating all seeds nicely.

Transfer carefully to another completely dry dish/plate. Let it cool and store in an air-tight container.

Enjoy the crunchy munchy snack whenever you have the hunger pangs or with your tea.

Other Tea time snack from the blog..Khasta Methi Mathri, Chana Murmura

Do try this nutritious snack. Ideal for kids to munch on while studying. Working professionals can pack it and carry a box of this light snack. Comes handy in between long meeting and travelling hours.

Please note.. If you have high sugar issues or any  of the ingredients doesn’t suit you, you consult any nutrition expert for the same. Also you can skip any of the ingredients here as per your convenience. Avoid this if your are allergic to Makhana/foxnuts.

The same recipe can be used for making Jaggery coated nuts like almonds, cashews and hazelnuts.

You can also serve these as snacks to your guests with Tea, pack in beautiful boxes, along with other homemade snacks like Masala Peanuts, Chiva, Cookies like Nan Khatai

Linking Gur Makhana or Spiced Jaggery Puffed Lotus Seeds foodie group A-Z Recipe Challenge, where all the participating members are sharing dishes that has one of the main ingredient that starts with the letter of the month.This month the letter is J.One of the main ingredient in my recipe is Jaggery.

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Sugar-free, fat-free Rice Krispy treats!! Yes you heard me right. These Rice krispy treats are no-bake with dates ,figs and walnut and chia seeds perfect those times when you need something to munch on or in between meal food cravings. It’s Day 2 for Week 4 of  #96 Blogging Marathon, the theme for this week is How about elevenses?. Elevenses is a short break taken at around 11 a.m. to consume a drink or snack. The name and details vary between countries. Chana Murmura  was the first post for this theme.Amd these Date and Fig Rice Krispy Treats are perfect for those times. Light and fulfilling!! I had planned to make Date and Fig Oats bar for the theme but then noticed that I ran short off oats, had some rice krispies in the cupboard, added these instead of oats and here I had the crunchiest no bake, sugar-free energy bars.

Dates and Figs are one of the richest sources of fibres,iron, calcium, vitamins and other minerals. These are rich in natural sugar so can be substituted for white sugar in deserts by those on sugar-free diets. These promote bone strength, brain health and are one of the richest sources of antioxidants.Walnuts and Chia Seeds another superfood that are rich source of antioxidants  and Omega-3 fats. Rice Krispies are gluten-free, low in cal and fat free.

Let’s see how I made these healthy, fat-free, sugar-free no bake energy bars..

Dates and Fig Rice Krispy Treats

1 Cup Rice Krispies

5-6 No. Figs

1/2 Cup Dates

1/2 Cup Walnuts

1 Tbsp Chia Seeds

1-2 Tbsp Almond Butter (or use Coconut Oil)

In a Food Processor,very finely chop dates and figs. 

Add Chia seeds and chop Walnuts finely. 

Add Almond Butter and and mix it nicely. 

Transfer the contents in a microwave safe bowl, and microwave for 30 secs, to warm up the mixture so that it is easy to bind with the rice krispies.

Mix in the rice krispies and with mixture, bind the mixture well and transfer to a parchment paper lined pan and flatten the mixture to level it. 

Keep in the refrigerator for minimum 30 mins, after that take it out cut into pieces of required size and shape.

Incase you don’t have almond butter, use coconut oil.

You can also use instant oats instead of Rice Krispies.

To make it nut free, add pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds  and coconut oil. 

Do make this light and healthy energy bars. Perfect to give to kids in lunchboxes for snack time. So perfect for busy professionals who many times miss on the lunch. So apt while travelling. These are suitable for vegans and are gluten-free.

Linking the post to Day 2- Week 4 of #96Blogging Marathon for the theme How About Elevenses.

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Other related recipes.. Besan Aur Badam Ke Ladoo, Almond and Orange Nut Cake, Zucchini and Carrot Chocolate Nut Bread Egg-free, Double Chocolate Banana Bread and Double Berry Breakfast Muffins, Chass(Indian Buttermilk), Ginger and Peach Iced Tea and many more..

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Date and Fig Rice Krispy Treats Sugar-free, fat-free Rice Krispy treats!! Yes you heard me right. These Rice krispy treats are no-bake with dates ,figs and walnut and chia seeds perfect those times when you need something to munch on or in between meal food cravings.

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Roasted Chana Murmura is a healthy low fat snack that can be had to satisfy the hunger pangs in between the meals or with the evening tea. Murmura or Puffed Rice is popular in the Indian Subcontinent, as it had in form of snacks or a breakfast cereal or forms an important ingredient of the popular Indian street foods likes. Bhelpuri, Murmura Bhel, Jhalmuri etc.

Puffed rice or murmura is very less calories low in fat and light on stomach. Though it is not a good source of protein or fibres. It can be eaten without any guilt by weight -watchers. It is gluten-free and suitable for vegans. During our summer vacations, I and my sister used to munch on these whenever we felt hungry during those long summer days. The crunchy Murmura along with the roasted chana was a full-filling snack for us. My parents often have this with their evening tea. Murmura is also known as Lai in many parts of North India. Apart from being eaten as savoury snack , it is also used for making ladoos or sweet balls or chikkis(brittles) with jaggery or sugar, that are consumed during festivals like Makar Sankranti and Diwali. Check my post Murmura Ladoo(rice puff and jaggery sweet balls).

To make this snack we need murmura(rice puffs), chana(roasted chickpeas without skin), curry leaves and spices like(red chilli powder, turmeric and dry mango powder). Murmura are roasted in mustard oil along with the chana and spices, till crunchy , cooled and then stored in an air-tight container.

I am linking my Chana Murmura post to #96 Blogging Marathon Week 4 Day 1 where the theme this week is How about elevenses?. Elevenses is a short break taken at around 11 a.m. to consume a drink or snack. The name and details vary between countries. Mostly popular in UK where it is similar to High Tea tradition with muffins, cookies and scones being served in the menu along with tea or coffee. We all agree how hearty be our breakfast or lunch we all feel some  kind of craving to eat something around 10 or 11 in the morning or around 4-5 in evening. These light and healthy snacks are so perfect for those hunger pangs. Some of the light and healthy snacks that I usually keep ready for me and pack in kids lunchbox for snacktime–dry fruit bars, ladoos(Besan Ke Ladoo, Mix Fruit Salads,Whole Wheat Ladoos with Edible Gum or Mixed Nuts or Healthy Muffins and  Cookies– Almond and Coconut Cookie) to name a few.This low calorie and low fat Murmura or Chivda are some of the other snacks that can be eaten for mid-morning or at evening with tea. Will be updating some more recipes for the same in coming days.

Let’s see how I make this light snack.

Chana Murmura

A light and hearty low calorie and low in fat snack of murmura or puffed rice and chana/roasted chickpeas without skins. Perfect for Mid-morning or evening time hunger pangs. 

2 Cups Murmura/Rice Puffs

1 Cup Chane/Roasted Chickpeas without skin

2 Tsp Mustard Oil/Any flavorless oil

1 Tsp Jeera/Cumin Seeds

4-5 Curry Leaves

1-2 Dry Red Chillies

1/4 Tsp Turmeric

1/2 Tsp Red Chilli Powder

1/2 Tsp Dry Mango Powder (optional)

Salt(to taste)

Heat oil in a non-stick or heavy bottomed pan , add curry leaves,cumin seeds, dry red chilies. Add roasted chana and saute for l4-5 minutes, till the chana turm dark brown in color. Take care not burn Chana.

Add the spices and murmura and mix well. Saute for 2-3 minutes, check for the crunchiness of murmura. Roasting the murmura makes it more crispy and crunchy. 

Once done, transfer to another bowl or plate, let it cool and store in an air-tight container. 

You can add peanuts, cashews or almonds as per your choice.

Roasted Chana/Chickpeas without skin are available in Indian grocery stores(outside India). 

Use any other oil instead of mustard oil.

If using mustard oil, heat it till smoking point, let it cool a little add curry leaves and jeera prepare murmura. 

Do make this light and hearty snack. This is so perfect to pack when travelling, add up some more nuts of your choice and can be served or packed to gift your friends and loved ones during festivals like Holi and Diwali.

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Chana Murmura Roasted Chana Murmura is a healthy low fat snack that can be had to satisfy the hunger pangs in between the meals or with the evening tea.

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40 Evening Snacks for Kids

Kids love snacks, serving them healthy, filling and energetic snack after spending a long day at school or outside is important. Though a lot of ready made snack options are available at grocery stores, homemade snacks are healthy and fresh. This collection includes healthy and fun snack recipes too. Few recipes in this list have a good shelf life that you can make once and store for the busy weekdays.

1. Vegetable Seekh Kebabs

Vegetable seekh kabab is a healthy and delicious snack with mixed vegetables. Mixed vegetables coated with breadcrumbs for a crunchy outer coating.

Check out the recipe for Vegetable Seekh Kebabs.

2. Pizza Style Cheese Toast

Melted cheese with onion, bell peppers and tomato together makes a delicious pizza-flavored snack. It is very simple to make in just a few mins.

Check out the recipe for pizza style cheese toast.

3. Nan Khatai

Nan Khatai is a flavorful Indian cookie with ghee and cardamom. It is tastes so delicious and stays good for a couple of weeks.

Check out the recipe for Nan Khatai.

4. Baked Potato Wedges

Baked potato wedges are a healthy alternative to the store-bought deep fried potato wedges or potato fries.

Check out the recipe for baked potato wedges.

5. Potato Toast

Mashed potato seasoned with spices and spread on the bread slices and toasted. It is a delicious snack for the kids.

Check out the recipe for Potato Toast.

6. Banana Appam

Banana appam is a sweet and delicious snack using an over ripe banana. It tastes crispy on the outside and soft inside.

Check out the recipe for Banana Appam.

7. Fish Cutlet

Finely shredded fish mixed with mashed potatoes, spices and coated with bread crumbs and deep fried.

Check out the recipe for fish cutlet.

8. Avocado Fries

Soft and buttery sliced avocado coated with bread crumbs and baked. It is a healthy finger food for the kids.

Check out the recipe for avocado fries.

9. Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Banana oatmeal cookies are an easy and filling snack using over ripe bananas and oatmeal.

Check out the recipe for Banana Oatmeal Cookies.

10. Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Oatmeal raisin cookies are soft and chewy eggless cookies with oats and raisins.

Check out the recipe for oatmeal raisin cookies.

11. Date nuts laddoo

Mashed dates mixed with the nuts for a healthy and energetic snack. It is simple to make in just a few mins.

Check out the recipe for Date Nuts Laddoo.

12. Oats Chia Seed Ladoo

Oats chia seed ladoo is a healthy, filling and energetic ladoo with oats, chia seeds, almonds and dates.

Check out the recipe for oats chia seed laddoo.

13. Egg Bonda

Boiled eggs coated with the seasoned chickpea batter and deep fried or cooked using the Paniyaram pan with only a few drops of oil for a healthy snack.

Check out the recipe for Egg Bonda.

14. Oven Roasted Chickpeas

Oven roasted chickpeas are the gluten-free and crunchy snack. It is a healthy and filling snack for kids.

Check out the recipe for oven roasted chickpeas.

15. Dates Milkshake

Dates milkshake is a sweet, healthy and energetic drink. Kids would love this creamy and delicious drink.

Check out the recipe for Dates Milkshake.

16. Cashew nut cookies

Cashew nut cookies are the soft and buttery cookies with crunchy cashew nuts.

Check out the recipe for Cashew Nut Cookies.

17. Apple Milkshake

Apple milkshake is an easy and simple drink with just a few ingredients.

Check out the recipe for Apple Milkshake.

18. Oven Roasted Moong Dal

Oven roasted moong dal is a crunchy and healthy snack. This roasted moong dal stays well for a week.

Check out the recipe for Oven Roasted Moong Dal.

19. Mango Milkshake

Mango milkshake is a sweet, creamy and delicious drink. A delicious drink to enjoy in the mango season.

Check out the recipe for Mango Milkshake.

20. Apple Banana Milkshake

Apple banana milkshake is an easy and simple drink with apple and banana. It is easy to make in just a few minutes.

Check out the recipe for Apple Banana Milkshake.

Hara Bara kabab is an easy and healthy snack with spinach, potato, and peas. It is an excellent way to include spinach in the kids diet.

Check out the recipe for Hara Bara Kabab.

22. Oats Sesame Laddoo

Oat sesame laddoo is an easy, healthy and sweet snack with oats, almonds, and sesame.

Check out the recipe for Oats Sesame Laddoo.

23. Ragi Peanut Laddoo

Ragi peanut laddoo is an easy and simple snack with ragi, peanuts, and jaggery. It is an excellent healthy and energetic snack for growing kids.

Check out the recipe for Ragi Peanut Laddoo.

24. Peanut Chikki

Peanut chikki is an easy and simple snack with peanuts and jaggery. You can store peanut chikki for a week.

Check out the recipe for Peanut Chikki.

25. Peanut Flaxseed Laddoo

Peanut flaxseed laddoo is an easy, healthy and sweet snack with peanuts and flaxseed.

Check out the recipe for Peanut Flaxseed Laddoo.

25. Banana Paniyaram

Banana Paniyaram is a sweet and flavorful snack using an overripe banana. It is a soft and spongy snack.

Check out the recipe for Banana Paniyaram.

26. Unniappam

Unniappam is a sweet snack with ghee, banana, rice flour and coconut. It tastes more like a dessert.

Check out the recipe for Unniappam.

27. Eggless Chocolate Cookies

Chocolate cookies are the moist, chocolatey and chewy cookies with chocolate chips.

Check out the recipe for Eggless Chocolate Cookies.

28. Gluten-Free Coconut Cookies

  Vegan banana muffins are the simple and delicious muffins with oats and over ripe bananas. You can store these muffins for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Check out the recipe for Coconut Cookies.

29. Sweet Dosa

Sweet dosa is a simple and delicious snack with wheat flour, jaggery, and dry fruits.

Check out the recipe for Sweet Dosa.

30. Chicken Cutlets

Minced chicken cooked with the spices, mixed with the mashed potatoes, coated with the bread crumbs for a crunchy outer coating and deep fried.

Check out the recipe for Chicken Cutlets.

31. Egg Chops

Boiled egg covered in the seasoned mashed potatoes, coated with the bread crumbs and deep fried.

Check out the recipe for Egg Chops.

32. Date nut bread

Date nut bread is a soft and moist bread with dates and walnuts. It is a sweet and delicious bread that kids would love it.

Check out the recipe for Date Nut Bread.

33. Strawberry Bread

Strawberry bread is a sweet and flavorful bread with the fresh strawberries.

Check out the recipe for Strawberry Bread.

34. Kara Sev

Kara sev is a crunchy finger food with the besan flour and freshly cracked black peppers. You can store this snack for a couple of weeks.

Check out the recipe for Kara Sev.

35. Chakri (Murukku)

Chakri is an easy and crunchy snack that kids would love it. You can store this snack for a couple of weeks.

Check out the recipe for Chakri.

36. Mango Lassi

Mango lassi is a sweet, healthy and flavorful drink with mango, yogurt and flavored with cardamom.

Check out the recipe for Mango Lassi.

37. Roasted Gram Laddoo

Roasted gram laddoo is an easy and simple sweet with roasted grams (dalia) and ghee. It is simple to make in just mins and stays good for a week.

Check out the recipe for Roasted Gram Laddoo.

38. Potato Bread Rolls

Mashed potatoes rolled in the bread slice and toasted until crispy.

Check out the recipe for Potato Bread Rolls.

39. Chocolate and Nuts Sandwich

Melted chocolate and crunchy nuts in between the bread slices for a sweet and chocolatey snack for kids.

Check out the recipe for Chocolate Sandwich.

40. Chapati Ladoo

Chapati ladoo is an easy and filling snack with left-over chapatis and ghee.

Check out the recipe for Chapati Ladoo.

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