tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85221704790136880062026-02-15T13:52:05.435+05:30"A happy heart makes the face cheerful" -Prov 15:13Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04824492564073034149noreply@blogger.comBlogger295125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8522170479013688006.post-17319607899312888032017-08-17T15:26:00.000+05:302017-08-17T15:26:10.171+05:30

As one of the most prevalent metabolic disorders, diabetes requires attention and thorough health management in order to keep its life threatening complications at bay. Diabetes can either be inherited or could be acquired from an unhealthy lifestyle. Either way, diabetes requires continuous treatment and medication to be regulated. Regrettably, drugs have been known to have

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I have been privileged to be a part of t he Secret Recipe Club for the past 4 years. Its been a great experience secretly stalking your assigned blog, choosing a recipe to prepare , going live at the same time with so many bloggers all over the world. This however is my last post as a part of this lovely group. Having got passionately involved in growing food, I seem to find myself with less

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Happy to have begun this year with a bountiful harvest of sweet potatoes. If you garden and haven't grown this one, do give it a try. A completely no fuss crop. They are not only easy to grow but very high in anti oxidants, anti inflammatory rich in fibre and much more. In some countries this can be grown all year. Some of the sweet potato recipes I've tried are... Sweet Potato Crepes Sweet

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This month for my Secret Recipe Club assignment I had the privilege of stalking Erin from The Spiffy Cookie. I browsed her blog with delight, there were many recipes that caught my eye, but when I saw the Easy Honey Mustard Chicken I knew I had found a winner. Honey mustard with chicken is a combination I had never tried or eaten so I was keen to experiment with

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Growing your own food sometimes sees a bountiful harvest of one crop. A lot of precision in timing is required for successive planting. A skill I am still working on. Another way around it is to learn preservation, so as to have access to a veggie when you don't have a harvest. Here are two ways of preserving cherry tomatoes. 1. Freezing Place the tomatoes on a plate and freeze them.

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A simple yet delectable side. While I prepared it in the air fryer, it can be coated and pan fried too. Ingredients 500 gms basa fish fillets Ginger garlic paste Dried mint and thyme Salt to taste Preparation Cut the fish into required size. Marinate with salt, and ginger garlic paste. Leave aside for 5 minutes Coat with dried mint and thyme. Baste oil. Set air fryer to 160

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Averrhoa bilimbi commonly known as bimbli or bimbuli is a fruit tree which is a close relative of the carambola. It is essentially a tropical fruit usually used as a substitute for tamarind as a souring agent. The most popular use of it is in fish curry or pickles. A family friend was gracious to share the fruits of his yard and here's what I made of them. Sharing the recipe for a spiced

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This month for my Secret Recipe Club assignment I had Amber's blog Caleighs kitchen. I had a nice time going through Amber's blog, but was particularly interested in the health section. I found this deliciously healthy and easy to whip up smoothie that caught my eye and taste buds. Thank you Amber for this recipe. I really enjoyed it! Berry Green Smoothie. Ingredients 1/2 cup

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I've always loved to grow herbs. The joy of harvesting them fresh and using them is immense. However I've faced quite a few challenges while growing them and they would eventually die for no good reason. Recently a good friend was kind enough to think of me, and gift me some of hers. A priceless gift for me. I used the air fryer, but you can always pan sear them. Ingredients 4-6

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A simple and delicious dish made even simpler in the air fryer. A neat protein addition to a packed lunch. Can be prepared the previous day to make the morning rush hour convenient. Can also be served as a starter. If you have a growing, hungry child can be wiped off anytime of day! ( explains the few kebabs in the picture) Ingredients 1/4 kg chicken mince 1 tbs ginger garlic paste.

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This month I was assigned Tara's blog Tara's Multicultural Table for my Secret Recipe Club assignment. As the name suggests Tara's blog is a treasure trove of recipes from all over the world. She boldly explores cuisines and her blog is the perfect place for anyone who loves to move out of comfort zone. I was tempted by many recipes as I browsed through the blog, but finally settled for

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A very easy dish to whip and finish as well! I prepared this in the air fryer, so no oil was used either. Can be served as a starter, side dish or even included in the lunchbox. Ingredients 250 gms boneless chicken  1 tbs ginger garlic paste 1tsp lemon juice Salt to taste 1 tbs cream cheese Bread crumbs Preparation Cut the chicken to bite size pieces. Marinate in ginger

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Knowing the kids preference for chocolate spreads, I thought of trying out flavoured peanut butter. Turned out as expected. Perfect blend of chocolate and peanuts to use on a toast or smack on just like that! Ingredients 1cup roasted groundnuts 1/2 cup milk chocolate 1 tbs peanut oil. Preparation Run all ingredients in a blender. Keep running it till you get buttery consistency that you

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For this months Secret Recipe Club assignment I really enjoyed stalking  Christie's blog A Kitchen Hoors Adventures. Her blog is simply fantastic. A great collection of recipes and pictures to go with them. Every picture makes you want to give the recipe a try. I finally decided to settle for Uova in Purgatorio. A dish to represent souls in purgatory. To put it simply they are eggs

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Masala okra is a simple dish. Made simpler in an air fryer. It can be prepared traditionally in an iron pan too. Ingredients 500 gms okra 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp cumin powder 1/2 chaat masala (optional) 1/2 tsp garam masala 1tsp ginger garlic paste Salt to taste 2 tsps oil Preparation Wash and cut okra into small pieces and transfer into a bowl. Add all the ingredients and mix well.

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Ingredients 1/4 cup sweet corn 1/4 cup peas 1 large onion chopped 1 carrot grated 3 potatoes boiled Small cubes of cheddar 1/4 tsp ground pepper 1/4 chilli powder Salt to taste Breadcrumbs/ rice powder Preparation Heat oil in a pan and sauté onion.  Add the vegetables except potatoes and sauté. Leave to cool. Peel and mash potatoes. Mix all ingredients together except cheese. Roll into

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A simple yet nourishing smoothie to begin the day. Ingredients 1tsp flaxseeds 1 Mango diced 1 banana diced Berries Any milk Preparation Powder the flax seeds and blend fruits, berries and milk to smoothie consistency. Enjoy!

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For this months Secret Recipe Club assignment I had the privilege to browse and choose a recipe from lovely Amy's blog  Fearless Homemaker. Amy's blog chronicles cooking, crafting and entertaining ideas. It's the complete guide to homemaking. In her recipes she fearlessly experiments with ingredients and churns out great looking delicious recipes. I settled for one of her

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Moringa is native to Africa and India. Commonly known as drumstick and cultivated throughout the tropics. This drought resistant and no fuss tree is known to be a cure for many diseases and an important source for vitamins and minerals. A simple recipe which is a delicious side dish. Enjoy the nutty flavour. Ingredients Bunch of moringa leaves washed 1onion chopped 4-5 cloves of garlic

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Growing your own food gets more rewarding when you can barter or share your harvests! I had the pleasure of receiving around 2 dozens of Passionfruit from an equally passionate organic gardener friend. Though I have planted Passionfruit as well, the plant has not fruited yet. While I wait patiently for the fruits of my labour, I was thrilled to enjoy this generous bounty. Since I've enjoyed

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It has been pouring heavily and there are few things that can give you bliss like farm fresh corn on the cob. For this months Secret Recipe Club I was assigned Lauren's    Blog Sew You Think You Can Cook  Lauren is an aerospace engineer who left her job to stay at home to be with her son. Laren has an amazing number and variety of recipes and you would be spoilt for

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Chicken Coconut Curry is something I just made up on the go with existing ingredients. Has the flavour and spices of Indian curry, but can easily be served with spaghetti. Ingredients 500 gms chicken breasts Marinade Ginger garlic paste Lemon juice Salt to taste For Curry 2 tbs grated coconut 1 onion roughly cubed 2 tomatoes cubed 1 chilli 5 cloves garlic 1tsp mustard 1/4tsp garam masala

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Last summer I learnt to cut and clean jackfruit. Ever since I ve been enjoying gorging on organic farm fresh jackfruit. The best part about enjoying a jackfruit is that it does not end with the fruits. There are many ways to cook and eat the seeds as well. Here's one preparation that is easy and enjoyable. Ingredients 500 gms Jackfruit seeds 1 tbs Grated coconut (optional) Chilli powder (

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With the re opening of school comes the inevitable question in every mom's mind. "What do I pack for a snack or lunch!" I put this chicken coleslaw wrap together for the first day of school. A combination of raw food and cooked chicken to provide enough nutrition and energy for the busy bodies. Ingredients 2 tortilla wraps 500 gms chicken breasts Marinade Ginger garlic paste Lemon

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Having enjoyed a good harvest of Colocassia root aka arbi, I tried this simple preparation. A favourite in many Indian households. Kids love eating this as a side or even as a snack. Ingredients 500 gms arbi 1/4 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1/4 tsp chaat masala (optional) Preparation Wash the arbi and cut into half. Pressure cook till one whistle. Check if

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