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Recipe of the Week - Veg Kolhapuri

2011-06-11T04:18:00.000-07:00

Vegetable Kolhapuri

Ingredients :
1 onion, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 potato, boiled and chopped
1 capsicum, chopped
1 carrot, boiled and chopped
1 tbsp peas, boiled
2 tbsp oil
¼ tsp cuminseeds
¼ tsp garam masala
1 tbsp coriander chopped
Salt to taste
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp dhania powder
¼ tsp turmeric powder
¼ tsp tandoori powder
1 tsp red chilli powder

To be Ground together :
1 onion
½ " piece ginger
2 red chillies
3 to 4 garlic flakes
1 tomato
1 tsp sugar
Method :
Heat oil, add cuminseeds, allow to splutter.
Add add chopped onion, saute till tender. Add paste
Add red chilli powder, dhania powder turmeric powder and tandoori masala
Stir fry till oil separates. Add salt, garam masala, and ½ cup water.
Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add all vegetables. Mix well.
Cook till masala thicken enough to coat vegetables.
Add lemon juice, mix, take off fire.
Garnish with chopped coriander, serve hot.

Source: www.recipiesindian.com

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2011-03-19T22:04:00.000-07:00

Recommended Superfoods

Avocados

Technically a berry, avocados have are rich in vitamins B, E and K, and are particularly high in potassium levels. The fat in avocados is mono unsaturated fat, the kind of fat which research as shown is most healthy and beneficial for cholesterol levels.

Walnuts

The quintessential Afghan biscuit topping is so much more than a tasty nut. Walnuts are said to help reduce the rising of cholesterol levels after a high-fat meal. Research has also shown that walnuts have a prohibitive effect in the onset of Alzheimer's Disease.

Spinach

Though spinach may not be the wonder source of iron that it was marketed as some years ago (remember Pop Eye), it is still a fantastic source of many important dietary requirements. A good source of Vitamin A, C, E and K, it is also high in magnesium. Spinach is best eaten not boiled to oblivion though! Boiling spinach for over four minutes is said to half the amount of iron that you will take in.

Source: http://www.recommended.co.nz

Recipe of The Week - Bhindi (Okra)

2011-03-19T21:56:00.000-07:00

Indian Cooking Recipe : Bhindi

Ingredients :
½ kg bhindi
½ cup onions, chopped
1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
¼ cup yogurt
2 tsp oil
½ cup water
1 tsp red chilli powder
¼ tsp garam masala
1 tsp ginger paste
¼ tsp turmeric powder
¼ tsp jeera
salt to taste

Method :

Wash bhindies and chop them into small pieces.
Take ½ of onions and grind with ginger and spices.
Add this to the yogurt. Put some water and mix well to make a paste.
Heat a non-sticking skillet and pour oil. When oil becomes hot add the remaining onions.
Fry on medium heat till the onions turn light brown
Put the yogurt paste and fry for 5 to 7 minutes while stirring.
This will result into a mesh texture separating oil.
Add bhindies and mix well. Add remaining water and cover it with a lid.
Allow it to cook for about 5 minute on medium heat.
Take out from flame and sprinkle coriander leaves.

Sourse: http://www.recipesindian.com/

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2011-03-14T01:10:00.000-07:00

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Health Tips

2011-03-11T01:36:00.000-08:00

Are You Drinking Enough Water?

You probably already know that it’s important to drink enough water. A minimum of eight glasses of water a day is recommended. You should aim for more if it is really hot, or you are working out and sweating a lot.

According to WEBMD the early signs of dehydration are increased thirst, dry mouth, sticky saliva and reduced urine output with dark yellow urine. You may also experience a lack of energy and a headache.

To stay healthy and feel great, we should strive to drink those eight glasses of water a day.

Here are a few tips to help you remember to drink the water, and to make it a little more pleasant or interesting.

1. Keep a Log

This can be as simple as a little piece of paper on the fridge, or a page in your day planner. Just make a little checkmark, or dash on the piece of paper every time you drink a glass of water. The log will help you keep track of how much water you have had in any given day.

2. Add Some Lemon Juice

I tend to get bored with drinking just water after a few days. Change things up and add a little flavor by adding a teaspoon or less of lemon to your water. You can also try some other fruit juices. Just make sure you are still drinking mainly water. Just a splash of juice should be enough to make things interesting and give the water some flavor without adding a lot of sugar and calories.

3. Drink More If You Are Working Out

Your body uses and needs more water when it sweats a lot. So don’t forget to fill back up on water during and after your exercise.

Just pay attention to how much you drink and implement some of these ideas if you don’t get the recommended eight glasses of water a day. Your body will thank you for it in the long run.

Source: www.isnare.com

Recipe of The Week - Aloo Aur Simla Ki Mirch

2011-03-11T01:24:00.000-08:00

Authentic Indian Recipe:

Aloo Aur Simla Ki Mirch

(Sauteed Potatoes and Peppers)

Ingredients :
900 grams potatoes, finely chopped (2 pounds)
350 grams seeded green peppers (3/4 pound)
7 tbsp cooking oil
2 small onions, finely chopped
½ tsp fenugreek seeds
1 tsp white cumin seeds
1 tsp crushed garlic
1 tsp haldi
1 tsp red chilli powder
225 grams tomatoes, finely chopped (1/2 pound)
½ cup fresh coriander, finely chopped
salt to taste

Directions :

Heat the oil in a saucepan and brown the onions.

When they are golden put the fenugreek and cumin seeds and stir until they turn a shade or two darker.

Put the garlic, haldi, red chilli powder and salt and stir together for a few minutes.

Put the chopped potatoes and green peppers and simmer over low heat in a covered pan.

After 5 minutes, put the tomatoes, replace the lid and cook until both the potatoes and peppers become tender.

Stir in the fresh coriander before removing from the heat to serve. Enjoy!

Source: http://www.recipesindian.com

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