tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66246810307244448012024-11-01T04:38:19.733-07:00Food Recipes,Dinner Ideas,Healthy RecipesSimple, Fresh Homemade Healthy RecipesRajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05991325664167938017noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624681030724444801.post-38761351239757490242013-04-18T00:18:00.003-07:002013-04-18T01:02:25.184-07:00Healthy Skin is Sexy Skin
Having beautiful skin calls for a commitment on your part. Go for a regimen that is best suited for you and your lifestyle. Consistency is key here.
From Drab to Fab
Radiance comes from within but sometimes you need a little help. Here are some fast-track tricks that simplify your beauty routine.
Rethink your cleansing regimen. Bar soaps are usually very alkaline and strip natural oils Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05991325664167938017noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624681030724444801.post-15784424693173114302013-04-04T01:10:00.000-07:002013-04-04T01:10:09.637-07:00Chinese Chicken Fried Rice
Ingredients:
2 cups uncooked long grain rice, rinsed, drained
2 large free range eggs, beaten to blend
300 grams chicken thigh fillets skin off, cut into bite size pieces
1 carrot, peeled and finely diced
1 cup broccoli florets
2 spring onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp soy sauce
3 cups water
4 tbsp olive oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Salt and ground Black Pepper to taste
Method:
Combine the waterRajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05991325664167938017noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624681030724444801.post-78143482722800684652013-01-29T22:06:00.002-08:002013-01-29T22:06:26.195-08:00Classic macaroni cheese(mac n cheese)
Serves 2
Ingredients:
200grams Macaroni
250ml low fat milk
25grams unsalted butter
1 tablespoon plain flour
150grams tasty grated cheese
Salt and White Pepper to taste
Method:
Cook the macaroni in a large pan of boiling water according to packet instructions until al dente.
Meanwhile melt the butter in a medium saucepan and add the plain flour. Cook for a minute over medium-low heat by Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05991325664167938017noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624681030724444801.post-31827751063526684732013-01-28T23:46:00.004-08:002013-01-28T23:47:32.567-08:00Creamy Nutella Coffee
Serves 1
Ingredients:
1 cup or mug of your favorite hot coffee
1 tablespoon yummy nutella
1 tablespoon whipped cream
1/4 teaspoon chocolate shavings
Method:
Add 1 tablespoon of nutella to 1 cup of hot coffee and stir until the nutella melts.
Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings and serve hot.
Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05991325664167938017noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624681030724444801.post-623117819358893392013-01-28T20:48:00.003-08:002013-01-28T21:05:04.670-08:00Chickpeas(Garbanzo beans) and Potato Curry
Chickpeas (Garbanzo beans) are packed with rich protein and have long been valued for their fiber content. The fiber benefits of Chickpeas may go beyond the fiber benefits of
other foods. You can keep them on your digestive support list. They
lower the risk of colon problems including colon cancer. They reduces cardiovascular risks and helps in better regulation of blood sugar.
Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05991325664167938017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624681030724444801.post-15948990406317482262013-01-24T01:18:00.001-08:002013-01-24T01:18:08.113-08:00Creamy Green Chicken Curry
Serves 4
Ingredients:
500 grams Boneless Chicken
1 cup Low Fat Cream
1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves with stems
6 green chillies
1 small onion chopped
1/4 cup chopped bell peppers
1 teaspoon Grated Ginger
1 teaspoon grated garlic
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
4 tablespoons oil
2tablespoon water
A Pinch of Garam Masala
A pinch of Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05991325664167938017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624681030724444801.post-35272916533900282262013-01-23T20:34:00.002-08:002013-01-23T20:34:54.741-08:00Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup
Serves 2
Ingredients:
100grams chicken breast fillets
1 cup Sweet Corn Kernels
2 tablespoons of finely chopped carrot
1/6 teaspoon of nutmeg powder
2 tablespoon of Cornflour(gluten free)
1 Egg white
Salt to taste
A dash of grated ginger and garlic
1 tablespoon of chopped spring onions
Black Pepper, Soy sauce and Vinegar to serve
600 ml water or chicken stock
Method:
Cut chicken Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05991325664167938017noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624681030724444801.post-49202067967177623962013-01-22T02:00:00.000-08:002013-01-25T03:35:08.739-08:00Thai Broccoli Scrambled Eggs Fried Rice
Ingredients:
1 bowl of Boiled Rice
2tbsp of Sunflower Oil
100gms of Broccoli Florets
2 Scrambled Eggs
1 Small Onion, Sliced Lengthwise
1 Red Chilli Chopped finely
1 Garlic Crushed
1tsp of Thai Soy Sauce or normal soy sauce
1/2 tsp Rice vinegar
Salt to taste
Method:
Heat a wok or large frying pan over high heat. Add oil and heat until it shimmers.
Add red chilli, garlic, onion Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05991325664167938017noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624681030724444801.post-9730388441569545252013-01-21T22:10:00.000-08:002013-01-21T22:10:19.644-08:00Tomato Green Peas Curry
Ingredients:
6 medium size Tomatoes chopped finely
1 small onion chopped
1/4 cup fresh green peas
2 garlic flakes chopped
1 small green chilli chopped
1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/4 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon dry fenugreek leaves/kasuri methi
salt to taste
2 tablespoon of olive oil or Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05991325664167938017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624681030724444801.post-62353417860079238642013-01-20T22:52:00.002-08:002013-01-20T23:08:14.960-08:00Potato Nuggets
Serves 4
Ingredients:
10 medium sized boiled and skin peeled Potatoes
2 Eggs lightly beaten
1 cup All Purpose flour
2cups Panko bread crumbs
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Oil for deep frying
Method:
Cut potatoes into big cubes or like wedges, as you desire.
Mix well flour and salt in a bowl. Mix well bread crumbs, little salt and paprika, in other bowl and beat well the eggs Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05991325664167938017noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624681030724444801.post-11590210119086392542013-01-18T01:41:00.000-08:002013-01-18T01:41:47.557-08:00Fettuccine Alfredo with Green Peas in Creamy Potato Sauce
Serves 2
Ingredients:
100 grams of Fettuccine
100 grams Boiled Potatoes(skin removed) chopped into cubes
1/2 cup Boiled Green Peas
2 Garlic Flakes
1/4teaspoon ground Black Pepper
4 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
150ml Vegetable stock
1/4 teaspoon Salt
Method:
Bring a large pan of water to the boil and add a pinch of salt. Cook fettuccine for 10 to 15minutes or until Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05991325664167938017noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624681030724444801.post-18585547488914799332013-01-17T18:33:00.000-08:002013-01-17T19:38:31.499-08:00Baked Zucchini Cream Cheese Dip
Makes 1 cup(150ml cup)
Ingredients:
1 Zucchini
4 tablespoons low fat Cream Cheese
Salt to taste
1 small green chilli (optional)
1teaspoon Olive Oil
Method:
Preheat oven to 220degrees and line a baking sheet with nonstick foil, and spray with olive oil.
Slice Zucchini into thin medallions and lay out slices on prepared baking sheet, drizzle little olive oil and salt and bake forRajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05991325664167938017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624681030724444801.post-5177200509778758602013-01-17T00:20:00.000-08:002013-01-17T00:29:06.537-08:00Chocolate Raisins Cake
Delicious, juicy and easy, this rich chocolate raisin cake is the perfect addition to your child's lunchbox and off course perfect to pack and take to work or on a picnic.
Ingredients:
125 grams Butter (Room Temp)
1 1/2 cups Self Raising Flour
1/4 cup Cocoa Powder
1/4 cup Raisins
1 cup Caster Sugar
2 Eggs Lightly beaten
1/2 tsp Baking powder
1/2cup Warm Water
A pinch of salt
For FrostingRajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05991325664167938017noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624681030724444801.post-41004381505364911162013-01-16T00:37:00.003-08:002013-01-16T00:44:10.114-08:00Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani
Serves 4
Ingredients:
4 cups(150ml cup) of Basmati(Long grain) Rice
500grams Chicken (Bone or Boneless)
1 Large Onion chopped lengthwise
4 Green Chillies,chopped lengthwise
1cup fresh Cilantro/Coriander Leaves
1cup fresh Mint Leaves
1tablespoon of Lime Juice
3tablespoon Warm Milk
4 Cloves, 4Cardamoms, 1 Cinnamon Stick, 4 Bay Leaves, 4 Star anise
1tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
2teaspoons Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05991325664167938017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624681030724444801.post-76059196508554829902013-01-14T23:05:00.005-08:002013-01-14T23:05:47.267-08:00Crunchy Carrot Toast
Serves 2
Ingredients:
4 Slices of Toasted Wholemeal White Bread
1/2 Carrot cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons grated reduced fat Cheddar Cheese
Few green Oak Lettuce leaves
a pinch of onion powder
1/2 tsp Olive oil
Method:
Heat oil in a pan. Lightly toss carrot slices for 2 to 3minutes.
Add a pinch of onion powder to carrot slices and remove from pan.
Sprinkle cheddar cheese on Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05991325664167938017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624681030724444801.post-10470461467289138812013-01-14T03:23:00.002-08:002013-01-14T03:23:19.294-08:00Smoked Paprika Potato Wedges
Ingredients:
500 grams Potatoes, cut into wedges
1/4tsp Smoked Paprika
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
Method:
Mix well Potato wedges, Paprika, salt and olive oil.
Arrange them in a baking dish and bake them for 30 minutes or until potatoes are crispy and tender.
Serve hot with Tomato chilli sauce.
Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05991325664167938017noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624681030724444801.post-58231265178699988642013-01-14T01:57:00.000-08:002013-01-14T03:28:24.268-08:00Avocado and Pineapple Frappe
Serves 2
Ingredients:
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
250gms chopped fresh pineapple cubes
1 cup fresh orange juice
4 teaspoons Sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Almond Flakes to garnish
Method:
Combine avocado, pineapple, orange juice, sugar, lemon juice and juice in a blender; puree until smooth.
Garnish it with Almond flakes and Serve chilled
Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05991325664167938017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624681030724444801.post-14973759974697099002013-01-13T17:34:00.000-08:002013-01-13T17:36:07.727-08:00Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Garlic
Ingredients:
1 Large Sweet Potato, skin peeled and cut into cubes
5 Garlic flakes
1tablespoon olive oil
Salt to taste
Method:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
In a bowl mix well sweet potato cubes, garlic flakes, salt and oil.
Arrange them in baking dish and bake them for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once or twice during roasting.
Yummy garlic flavored sweet potatoes are ready.
Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05991325664167938017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624681030724444801.post-97900570610815122013-01-12T23:04:00.005-08:002013-01-12T23:04:56.333-08:00Salmon Fish Fry (Pan Roasted Salmon Fish)
Serves 4
Ingredients:
8 Salmon Fish Fillets
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
A Pinch of Turmeric Powder
1/2 teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
Salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon Garam masala
6 tablespoon oil
Coriander leaves and Lemon wedges to serve
Method:
Remove the scales of the salmon fish and wash thoroughly and keep them aside.
Mix salmon Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05991325664167938017noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624681030724444801.post-25905527713439554172013-01-11T01:12:00.000-08:002013-01-11T01:12:46.491-08:00Broccoli Potato Curry
Serves 4
Ingredients:
One full Broccoli cut into florets
4 medium Potatoes(skin removed) cut into cubes
1 Large Tomato chopped finely
1 small Onion chopped finely
1/2tsp grated Ginger
1/2tsp chopped Garlic
1/4tsp Turmeric Powder
2 small Green Chillies chopped
1 Sprig Curry Leaves
1/2 tsp or more Red Chilli Powder
1/4tsp Coriander powder
A Pinch of Garam Masala
1/2tsp Mustard Seeds
1/Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05991325664167938017noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624681030724444801.post-85009898129510181032013-01-10T19:22:00.000-08:002013-01-10T20:40:04.068-08:00Boiled Eggs Fry
Serves -4
Ingredients:
6 Hard Boiled Eggs - cut into 2 halves
2 Large Onions,chopped finely
2 small Green Chillies chopped
1/2tsp grated Ginger
1/2tsp grated Garlic
1/2tsp Mustard Seeds
1/2tsp Cumin Seeds
1/2tsp Turmeric Powder
1tsp Red Chilli Powder or paprika
1/2tsp Coriander Powder
Salt to taste
1 sprig of Curry Leaves
4tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Few Cilantro Leaves to garnish
Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05991325664167938017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624681030724444801.post-14128035512344265742013-01-08T23:01:00.003-08:002013-01-16T01:41:58.820-08:00Homemade Strawberry Jam
Try this delicious strawberry jam and I bet you will never purchase one..This is so simple and easy to prepare recipe at home and the jam is soft, spreadable and delicious. Here goes the ingredients
Makes 1 cup
Ingredients:
500gms Fresh whole ripe Organic Strawberries chop them into cubes
1 cup White Sugar
Method:
Place strawberries and sugar in a large saucepan.
Bring to boil over medium Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05991325664167938017noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624681030724444801.post-13296789646299632662013-01-08T19:29:00.001-08:002013-01-10T17:29:50.255-08:00Cucumber Watermelon Juice
One
of the most inexpensive vegetable to juice and more refreshing on a hot
summer day is nothing but Cucumber. It is a powerful tonic for skin,
hair, nails and applying cucumber slices on eyes reduces the puffiness
around eyes.
Homemade Cucumber Face pack for Glowing Skin:
Process 1/2 cup cucumber slices in a food processor. Add a 2 to 3 drops honey and 1tbsp Fullers Earth Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05991325664167938017noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624681030724444801.post-88819962450076631652013-01-07T19:29:00.000-08:002013-01-07T19:29:11.361-08:00Chocolate Oatmeal Muffins
Makes 12 Muffins
Calories Per Muffin : 92 Calories
Ingredients:
30gms Unsweetned Cocoa Powder
250gms Oatmeal
200ml Low Fat Milk or Skim Milk
50gms Plain Flour
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
50ml Honey
2 teaspoon baking powder
&Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05991325664167938017noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624681030724444801.post-53814898838062839092013-01-06T20:19:00.001-08:002013-01-06T20:19:29.543-08:00Bell Peppers(Capsicum) Onion Bread Omelette
Serves 2
Ingredients:
3 Free Range Eggs
1 tbsp chopped Onion
2 tbsp of chopped Bell Peppers(Red, Green)
1 tbsp of Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste
Few Coriander leaves to garnish
4 Plain toasted White Bread
Method:
In a bowl whisk eggs, salt and pepper. Add onions, bell peppers, mix well and set aside
Heat 1tbsp of olive oil in a non stick pan.
Pour the egg mixture and Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05991325664167938017noreply@blogger.com0