Misal Pav

Misal Pav

Preparation Time - 20 minutes; Cooking Time  - 45 minute.

Sprout Usal

Ingredients

• Sprouts ( Mataki  (moth beans), green peas, mung)
• Veg. Oil 2 tbsp
• Onion 1 medium (chopped)
• Tomato 1 small (chopped)
• Coriander
• Cumin seeds 1 tsp
• Mustard seeds 1 tsp
• Turmeric 1 tsp
• Salt 1 tbsp.
• Red chili powder ½ tbsp.
• Garam Masala 1 tsp
• Asafoetida 1 pinch
• Curry leaves

Recipe -

1. Take a pan and add water, turmeric, sprouts, and salt into pan. boil till sprout cook well.
2. Take a pan and heat it and add oil, after heating oil add cumin and mustard seeds, curry leaves, let splutter it.
3. Add a pinch of asafetida and chopped onion and sauté it till get the brown color to onions and then add chopped tomato.
4. Add turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt and mix it well.
5. Lastly, add boiled sprouts into the pan, mix all evenly and cook for 5-10 minutes on medium heat.
6. Off the flame and garnish usal with coriander.

Misal Cut /Rassa bhaji

Ingredients -

• Veg. oil 3 tbsp
• Onion 1 medium
• Tomato 1 small
• Coconut dry
• Green chili 5 strips
• Garlic 6 cloves
• Ginger
• Salt ½ tbsp
• Red Chilli powder 1/2tbsp
• Garam masala 1 tsp
• Asafoetida 1 pinch
• Curry leaves
• Coriander

Recipe -

1. Take a pan and add oil 1 tbsp, dry coconut, garlic, ginger, and green chili, roast it well. Wait till cool this mixture and after cooling down grind it and make a fine paste.
2. Take a pan and add 2 tbsp veg. oil add cumin seeds, curry leaves and pinch of asafoetida, let it splutter.
3. Then add chopped onion and sauté till it gets caramelized then add tomato mix and sauté till oil came out.
4. then add the grinded paste into the pan, and saute it well.
5. Now add red chili powder, salt, and garam masala saute it well and add sprouts boiled water. Mix well and keep for 10 minutes on medium heat.
6. Garnish with chopped coriander and it is ready to serve.

Dietary Comments -

• Calorie count based on a 2,000 calorie.
• It makes 5  servings.
• Per serving contains 564 calories.

Health benefits of sprouts -

• Sprouts contains a large amount of protein, dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals and also are a rich source of enzymes that are essential for health.
• Sprouts are a great way to clear up constipation, as well as diarrhea, and can even prevent colorectal cancer.
• Help in weight management - sprouts are very high in nutrients, but very low in calories.
• Help in growth and development of body.

Best Time to Eat -

          It's good to eat Misal pav for Breakfast and lunch.

Further Reading Reference

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misal_Pav

[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misal

Hershey's Hot Chocolate

Hershey's Hot Chocolate

Preparation and making time: 5 minutes.

Ingredients :

• Whole milk 2 cups (488 g)
• Hershey`s Milk Chocolate 9 blocks (111g)
• Marshmallows 10 miniatures (7 g)

Instructions:

Add 2 cups of milk in pan and heat milk to scalding. Add 9 blocks of Hershey`s Milk Chocolate into hot milk. Stir it until chocolate melt. Serve hot chocolate with marshmallows.

Dietary Comments:

Calorie contain based on a 2,000 Calorie Diet.

It makes 2 servings.

Per Serving: 444 calories.

Health benefits of Hot Chocolate:

• It is a good source of antioxidants.
• It may help to improve blood flow and lower blood pressure.
• Bioactive compounds in chocolates may protect skin against sun damage.

Further Reading References

[1] https://www.hersheys.com/en_us/products/product/bars/hersheys-milk-chocolate-bar-1-point-55-ounce-bars.html

Vangyache Bharit

Vangyache Bharit

Preparation Time: 5 minutes;  Cooking Time: 15 minutes.

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Ingredients :

Brinjal / Eggplant 5-6
Onion  1 small
Cilantro / Coriander leaves 2 tbsp
Salt 1 tsp
Red chili powder 1tsp
Turmeric 1 tsp
Veg. oil 1 tbsp.

Instructions:

First, wash Brinjals. Smear Brinjals with oil (olive oil/veg. oil).
Roast the Brinjals till internals of brinjal is cooked. Insert a spoon/knife into brinjal, check if it is soft and squashy, if not, continue roasting. It should be cooked evenly and from within.
Remove roasted brinjals in a pan and let it cool, then peel the skin of roasted brinjals. Finally, smash the brinjals.
Take a bowl and add finely chopped onions, then add mashed brinjals and mix it evenly.
Then add red chili powder, salt, turmeric powder, and finely chopped coriander and mix it well.
Serve it with chapati or with Bakari. But it tastes good with Jowar or Bajara bhakari.

Dietary Comments:

• Calorie count based on a 2,000 calorie diet. 
• One serving contains 117 calories.

Health Benefits of Brinjals / Eggplant :

Brinjals are the richest source of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber.
Great source of dietary fiber, which is essential for gastrointestinal health and regular bowel movement.
It contains antioxidants, which help to defend against a variety of diseases.
It is beneficial for bone health, it increases bone mineral density, its calcium and iron content improves bone health and strength.
It contains no fat or cholesterol, so it is very healthy food for weight loss.

Good Time To Eat :

            It is good to eat vangyche bharit for lunch as well as for dinner.

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Almonds

• It is a good source of antioxidants, which protect our cells from oxidative damage.
• Almonds are the best sources of Vitamin E, which helps lower rates of heart disease and cancer.
• They are high in magnesium which helps to assist blood sugar and blood pressure control.
• It is also helpful for weight loss, by reducing hunger and decreasing calorie intake.
• Almonds can lower cholesterol levels, by reducing LDL levels.
• Almonds are Superb for hair, skin, and memory.

Best time to eat Almonds :

Eating 5-6 soaked almonds early morning is beneficial. 

How to Soak Almonds :

       To soak them, add purified water in a glass or stainless steel container overnight for 12 hours. And have it in the morning with all its nutrients.

Almonds Calories :

	Calories	Carbohydrates	Fats	Proteins	Vitamins	Minerals
Almonds 28.4 g (23 whole kernels )	163	6 g D.F-3.5 g Sugar-1.1 g	14 g i.e., Sat fat-1.1 g Polyunsat- 3.4 g Monounsat-9 g	6 g	Vit.B2-18% Vit.B7-50% Vit.E-42%	Potassium -5% Calcium -7% Magnesium -19% Iron -6

• % Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Further reading references

[1] http://food.ndtv.com/opinions/why-soaked-almonds-are-better-than-raw-almonds-726909

[2] http://www.md-health.com/Soaked-Almonds.html

[3] http://www.livestrong.com/article/509747-why-do-people-soak-almonds-in-water/

Kolhapuri Mutton Masala

Kolhapuri Mutton Masala

Preparation time: 15 minutes; Cooking time:- 45 minutes.

Ingredients:-

1. Veg.Oil 2 tbsp
2. Mutton /Lamb 1 Lb
3. Cumin Seed 1 tsp
4. Mustard Seed 1 tsp
5. Salt 1 tsp
6. Red Chilli Powder 1 tbsp
7. Turmeric 1 tsp
8. Garlic 6 clove
9. Ginger 2 slices
10. Garam Masala 1 tsp
11. Green Chilli 5 strips
12. Asafoetida 1 pinch
13. Coriander
14. Dried Coconut 1 ounce
15. Onion 1 medium
16. Tomato 1 small
17. Sesame 1 tbsp
18. Cinnamon 1 tsp
19. Lemon Juice 1 slice
20. Cloves ground 1 tsp
21. Water 3 cups

Instructions:

1. Take a pressure cooker and add 1 tsp of turmeric into mutton pieces and add the required amount of water to cook mutton properly. Cook it in the pressure cooker on medium heat for 1 hour.
2. To dry roast all the spices - take 1 tbsp oil in the pan, fry coconut, garlic, ginger, and green chili till nicely brown.
3. Once the roasted spices cool down, grind it to make a fine paste. (if needed you can add water)
4. Take a pan and put 2 tbsp oil. Once the oil is heated, add cumin and mustard seeds fry until it will change color and you will get the aroma.
5. Add onion to the pan, saute till it's cooked and nicely browned. Add tomatoes and fry until tomatoes are cooked.
6. Add ground paste of coconut, ginger, garlic, and green chili and saute over medium heat.
7. Reduce heat and add red chili powder 1tbsp, turmeric 1tsp, salt 1tsp, cinnamon powder 1tsp, clove powder 1 tsp, asafoetida 1 pinch. Mix it well and let it fragrant. Add lemon juice. Stir continuously to avoid burning. Cook on low-medium heat. Saute till oil separates on top.
8. Add cooked mutton. Saute in high heat for 4-5 minutes. Reduce the heat, cook on low-medium heat for another 10 mins. Turn of the flame.
9. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
10. Serve this delicious dish with Bhakari, Chapati or Rice along with onion, tomato, and cucumber salad.

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Dietary comments:

Based on a 2000 Calorie Diet.
It Makes 3 Servings.
Per Serving:- 599 Calories.

Health Benefits of Mutton:

• Richest source of Vit.B complex group.
• Reduces the risk of heart disease/stroke due to low potassium and sodium.
• Useful for pregnant women as it prevents anemia due to containing a high amount of iron and Vit.B 12.
• Selenium and chlorine in mutton which is beneficial to prevent cancer.
• Rich in calcium, it provides nourishment to the bones, teeth and hair.

Good Time To Eat:-

Mutton takes 3 to 4 hours to digestion. So it is good to eat mutton for lunch.

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