Winter Special Healthy and Nutritious Ladoo - No Sugar / No Jagger

How to Make Nutritious, No Sugar / No Jaggery Winter Special Ladoos

Hello Foodies,

           Here is my winter wonder ladoo recipe, no sugar, no jaggery added. This is the season to

get cushy, and that means healthy, tasty treats for you and your family. For nutritious and satisfying dessert for this winter, you have come to the right place. When the temperature drops and winter roll in, then it's a perfect time to eat these guilt-free, sweet wonder ladoos. My Aai(Mom) taught me to cook, and I use lots of recipes from her collection including these ladoos. She used to make this comforting, no sugar ladoos when I was growing up. Ground poppy seeds add a pleasant fruitiness, and I find irresistible. This yummy dessert is a healthy treat to start or to the end of the day. 

I always waited eagerly for the first bite. These little balls are good for kids, grown-ups, adults, and for pregnant women too. Simply dry roast all the ingredients grind it, then roll to make a ladoos and watch them disappear! A topping of crunchy poppy seeds is an unexpected, pleasant, and nutty twist.

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            The foundation of a healthful diet is whole grains, fruits, nuts, vegetables, and seeds. The fat contained in nuts and seeds is mostly monounsaturated fat, a form of fat now generally thought to be better for health than saturated fats. Dates are incredibly versatile and make a delicious dessert. They are sticky, which makes them useful binders in many recipes like, energy bars, smoothies, and cookies.

Why dates?
       Dates are naturally sweet and are an obvious choice for sugar-free preparations. Dates are a healthy substitute for white sugar in dessert because of their sweet taste, nutrition, antioxidants.
Why Flax Seeds are good for winter?
         Flax seeds are the richest source of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids. It is an excellent alternative to omega-3 fats in fish for people with a seafood allergy or people who are vegans or vegetarians and people who sensitive to gluten.
Why Sesame seeds?
          Sesame seeds are one of the popular winter food and are used in many Indian recipes. It is an excellent source of zinc. Our body needs zinc for proper growth and development. Zinc plays a role in the manufacturing of new proteins and blood, and it helps to protect your body's immune system.
Why Poppy seeds?
            In Indian cuisine, Poppy seeds are added for thickness, texture and to add aroma to the recipes. It is a rich source of dietary fiber, which helps to prevent constipation. Also an excellent source of zinc which helps to boost bone health.
Why Almonds?
               Almonds are the best source of vitamin E. They are low in carbs and high in fiber, healthy fats, magnesium, and protein. These nuts are the healthiest foods you can eat.
Why ghee?
            Ghee is a staple of Indian cuisine and Ayurvedic medicine. Ghee contains vitamin E, the most powerful antioxidant. Ghee works as an excellent fat burner besides providing lubrication to joints and keeps skin soft.

Preparation Time: 5 Minutes; Cooking Time: 10 Minutes.
Each Ladoo contains 100 calories.

Ingredients:

• Flaxseeds ¼ Cup
• Sesame seeds ¼ Cup
• Poppy seeds ¼ Cup
• Almonds ¼ Cup
• Dates ½ Cup (seedless)
• Ghee 2 Tsp(For Vegan use Coconut oil)

Instructions:

• Grind dates and keep aside.
• Dry roast flax seeds, sesame seeds, poppy seeds for 2-3 minutes on medium flame.
• Grind dry roasted flaxseeds, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and almonds to make a powder(save 1 Tbsp of Poppy seeds to roll ladoos).
• Heat ghee in a pan and add grounded dates and saute for a minute or 2.
• Now add ground seeds and almond powder and saute and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Turn off the flame and let the mixture cool.
• Take a handful portion of prepared mixture and roll to make a ladoos.
• Roll prepared ladoos into dry roasted poppy seeds.
• Tadaa, nutritious, crunchy, and sweet winter wonder ladoos are ready. Enjoy!!!

My Take:

• To make a vegan version: you can use coconut oil or vegan butter instead of ghee.
• Once ladoos prepared you can roll them into sesame seeds or crushed dry nuts instead of poppy seeds.
• If you need it sweeter, you can increase the number of dates according to your taste.
• You can add dry nuts of your choice.

Dietary Comments

• It makes 10 servings. And based on a 2000 calorie diet, per serving contains 100 calories, along with 9 g carbohydrates, 3 g dietary fiber, 6.94 g fats, and 3 g protein.

Health Benefits of Winter Ladoos:

• Dates, Poppy seeds, Sesame seeds, Flaxseeds are a great source of iron.
• Iron is one of the minerals that form part of the hemoglobin of red blood cells and helps carry oxygen to the body's cells and being part of myoglobin that provides oxygen to the muscles in your body. When your iron stores are low, you can't get enough oxygen and form of anemia results, and you may feel tired.
• Omega-3 fatty acids - Flax seeds are the most abundant source of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids.
• Weight loss - flax seeds are full of healthy fats and fiber, it will help you to feel satisfied longer so you will eat fewer calories overall which may lead to weight loss.
• For vegan or vegetarians - flax seeds may also be an excellent alternative to omega-3 fats in fish for people with a seafood allergy or people who are vegan or vegetarians.
• Gluten sensitivity - Using flax is a great way to naturally replace gluten-containing grains. So, flax seeds are great for those who have Celiac disease or have a gluten-sensitivity.
• Digestion - Flax is very high in soluble and insoluble fiber which can also improve digestive health, and it is beneficial​ to eat flax to relieve constipation naturally.
• Flaxseeds are a good source of essential fats and b-vitamins which can help reduce dryness and flakiness skin and scalp.
• Sesame seeds have properties of fighting, preventing, and reversing illness and disease.
• Sesame is the best option for high protein in a vegetarian diet. 
• The high content of zinc helps to boost bone mineral density and bone health as a whole.
• Dates may promote and ease natural labor for pregnant women when consumed during the last few weeks of pregnancy.
• Dates contain several minerals like phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, and potassium and are beneficial for bone health.

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Best Breakfast / Brunch : Puri Bhaji In Instant Pot (Sprouted Moth Beans Curry)

Hello Foodies
           Puri Bhaji is one of my favorite breakfast menu since childhood. I remember on Sunday

morning my Aai(Mom) used to prepare puri bhaji for breakfast and there was a race between my brother and me, that who is gonna eat more Puris and every time he wins(such lovely childhood memories). It is a perfect breakfast for lazy weekends when my Aai prepares the puri bhaji for breakfast or brunch, then she also prepares a Maharashtrian style dal-khichdi, and we used to whip this up with a dollop of ghee and tangy, spicy mango pickle, such a comforting meal. In Indian household, this sprouted moth beans curry is commonly known by the name ‘Puri Bhaji.’ In central India, Puri bhaji is served as a street snack. Along with sprouted moth beans, medium spiced potato stir fry also served.
          It's easy, scrumptious and healthy instant pot vegetarian recipe. If you are hosting a party at home and don't want to prepare something elaborate and complex, then this should be your go-to recipe. Pair it with puri, potato stir fry, and finely chopped onion-coriander. It is a simple and perfect recipe for breakfast, lunch or dinner, which is easy to digest. Curry leaves add a pleasant aroma to the dish. It is also an instant, easy and healthy side for rice and chapati.

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes; Cooking Time: 10 Minutes
Each Serving of Puri Bhaji Contains 230 Calories.

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Ingredients :

• Sprouted Moth beans 1 ½ cup
• Potato 1, peeled and chopped
• Onion 2 finely chopped
• Tomato 2 chopped
• Desiccated coconut 3 tbsp
• Green chili 3 strips, chopped
• Ginger-Garlic Paste 1 tbsp
• Cumin seeds 1 Tsp
• Mustard seeds 1 Tsp
• Salt 1 Tsp
• Red Chilli powder 1 tbsp
• Garam masala 1 tsp
• Coriander powder 1 Tsp
• Cumin Powder 1 Tsp
• Turmeric 1 Tsp
• Asafoetida 1 pinch
• Curry leaves 10-12
• Coriander ¼ cup
• Veg. Oil 2 tbsp
• Water 1 ½ cup

Instructions :

• Turn on sauté mode of the instant pot and heat veg.oil.
• Splutter cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and curry leaves.
• Now add chopped onions and saute and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Add green chilies and ginger-garlic paste and mix well.
• Add tomatoes, sauté for a minute and add all the spices (turmeric, garam masala, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder), salt and coriander leaves and
  
  mix well.
• Add ½ cup of water to the pot and mix well.
• Turn off the saute mode and using hand blender or grinder, blend the onion-tomato-spices mixture into a smooth paste or pureé.
• Now, add the sprouted moth beans, potatoes, and water 1 cup, mix well.
• Close the lid and place the vent on sealing position.
• Cook on manual mode (Hi) for 2 minutes and followed by Natural Pressure Release (NPR).
• Garnish with chopped coriander, and it’s ready to serve.
• Serve hot with chapati, puri or with rice. Enjoy!!!

My Take:

• You can add green peas instead of potato.
• Instead of garam masala, you can add goda masala too.

Dietary Comments

• It makes 4 servings. And based on a 2000 calorie diet, per serving contains 230 calories, along with 30.93 g carbohydrates, 9.69 g fats, and 8.25 g protein.

Health Benefits of Sprouted Moth Beans:

• Bone Health: Calcium and Phosphorus present in moth beans helps in making the bones stronger and preventing osteoporosis from striking.
• Weight loss: Being high in protein, moth beans are perfect for weight loss diets, because they help in increasing muscle mass, which causes the burning of a lot of calories all the time.
• Moth beans are loaded with fiber, helps to promote regular bowel movement.
• Moth beans also lower the risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease.
• Boosts up the immune system and helps in the growth and development of the body.

Good Time To Eat:

•              It is good to eat puri bhaji for breakfast, lunch or for dinner.

Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy!!!

One-Pot Lamb / Mutton Pulao in Instant Pot

Hello Foodies,
           Lamb / Mutton Pulao in which rice is cooked in a seasoned lamb broth. Each grain has to

be separate and flavourful, cooked as it is in just enough stock to let it cook thoroughly without getting mushy. When we are looking for simple, one-pot comfort food which is easy to prepare and delicious to eat, this lamb pulao fits perfectly on such days. This Pulao tastes good when served with raita, or with yogurt or can be eaten as it is. To make this lamb pulao I have used regular rice(short grain rice), you can use brown rice or basmati rice(long grain rice) too. You can use ghee/clarified butter instead of veg.oil, ghee adds flavor to the rice. I have used yogurt while marinating lamb and it takes the taste to a whole new level. Most of the ingredients in this recipe used are easy to find. What takes long is cooking the lamb and onion; make sure to give that some time as it makes all the difference. This dish is perfect for a quick meal where everything is put into one pot, and the result is a delicious flavourful pulao. There are many other meat recipes on the blog. Do have a look at them as well.
         Here is how to make Lamb Pulao Recipe step by step and video.

Preparation Time:10 Minutes; Cooking Time:20 Minutes. NPR: 10 Minutes.
Each Serving of Lamb Pulao has 330 Calories.

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Ingredients :

• To Marinade Lamb:
• Lamb 450 g
• Curd ¼ cup
• Garlic-Ginger paste 1 tbsp
• Green chili 3 strips, finely chopped
• Salt 1 Tsp
• Red chili powder 1 tbsp
• Garam Masala 1 Tsp
• Coriander powder 1 Tsp
• Cumin powder 1 Tsp
• Turmeric powder 1 Tsp
• Goda Masala 1 Tbsp
• Coriander leaves 2 Tbsp
• Mint leaves 2 Tbsp
• To Prepare Pulao:
• Rice 1 ½ cup
• Onion 1, chopped
• Tomato 1, chopped
• Veg.oil 2 Tbsp
• Cumin seeds 1 Tsp
• Coriander leaves to garnish
• Water 1 Cup

Instructions :

• To Marinade Lamb:
• In a bowl add lamb pieces, ginger garlic paste ½ tbsp, green chilies, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric, garam masala, goda masala, salt, yogurt, coriander, and mint leaves and
  
  mix all well and keep aside for 15-20 minutes.
• To Prepare Lamb Pulao:
• Turn on instant pot and press sauté function and heat veg oil and splutter cumin seeds.
• Add onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until onion turns golden brown color.
• Add tomato, and ginger garlic paste ½ tbsp and cook for 1-2 minutes.
• Now, add marinated lamb and ½ cup of water and mix well.
• Close the lid and place the vent on sealing position and cook on manual mode(Hi) for 14 minutes.
• Release pressure manually and open the lid.
• Now, add washed rice and a half cup of water and mix well.
• Close the lid and place went on sealing position and cool on manual mode(Hi) for 6 minutes.
• NPR for 10 minutes and then release remaining pressure manually.
• Add coriander leaves and mix well, serve hot with raita or with yogurt. Enjoy!!!

My Take:

• Remove the insert from the instant pot, so the lower layer of rice does not overcook from the hot bade.
• You can add whole spices(cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, bay leaf, black peppercorn) to this Pulao to make it more flavorsome.
• I have added just 1 cup of water because while marinating lamb I also have added yogurt, so I don't want my rice to be mushy. If you like mushy/sticky rice, then you can add ½ cup of water more.

Dietary Comments

• It makes 6 servings. Based on a 2000 calorie diet, per serving contains 330 calories, along with 17.74 g carbohydrates, 21.89 g fats, and 15.15 g protein.

Good Time To Eat:

•              It is good to eat lamb pulao for lunch or for brunch.

Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy!!!

Eggless Tutti Frutti and Dry Nuts Christmas Cake

Hello Foodies,
            To make a fluffy, moist and spongy cake, you don't need eggs neither oven. You can

prepare sinful treat without eggs and oven and make everyone drool over it. You can replicate the same spongy texture of the cake without the use of eggs. That can be tricky, but not complicated. Likewise, this eggless tutti frutti and dry nuts Christmas cake is perfect and a sweet treat to taste buds. Tutti frutti also refers to candied fruits. In India, they mainly prepared using raw papaya. These are used in various bakery products including cakes, cookies, and buns. Also used in ice creams as a topping or in a paan. Here, in this recipe, I have glazed this tutti-frutti and dry nuts with wheat flour.
           Its moist, soft, tasty with the blend of tutti frutti and dry nuts flavors will make you eat two more slices. This nutty treat is great when warm and served with a cup of tea or with milk. No oven? No worries. I have made this cake in a pan, it is as simple as baking it in an oven. Start to finish it needs 50-55 minutes, it has a sweet buttery flavor and light, moist texture. This homemade eggless tutti-frutti cake satisfies like nothing else. So give it a try this Christmas season!

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes; Baking Time: 35-40 Minutes.

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Ingredients:

• Cake flour/self-rising flour 1 Cup
• Whole wheat flour 1 cup + 1 Tbsp
• Milk 1 Cup
• Butter ½ Cup, 1 stick
• Sugar powdered 1 Cup
• Apple cider Vinegar 1 Tbsp
• Vanilla extract 1 Tsp
• Tutti fruiti 2 Tbsp
• Dry nuts 1 Tbsp, crushed
• Baking powder 1
• Baking soda ½ Tsp
• Salt 1 pinch

Instructions:

• Combine milk and vinegar and set aside.
• In a bowl add tutty fruity, dry nuts and 1 tbsp of wheat flour and mix well and keep aside.
• Prepare cake pan by cutting parchment paper for it and grease it with butter and flour
  
  spray.
• In a bowl, beat sugar and butter until creamy and pale and add vanilla and mix well.
• Now, sieve the wheat flour, cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the sugar-butter mixture and beat until incorporated(do not overmix).
• Add curdled milk and beat until incorporated, there should not be any lump.
  
• Add tutti frutti, dry nuts and mix well.
• Now, pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and spread evenly and sprinkle some more tutti-frutti on top.
• Tap two to three time to get rid of air bubbles.
• PlaceS a trivet or wire stand in the pan, cover with a lid and let it heat up for 5 to 7 minutes on medium
  
  heat(preheat procedure).
• Place the cake pan inside the preheated pan, cover and cook it in low flame for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool.

My Take:

• To make it in an oven, you
  
  can bake at 360 F for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when poked in the center.
• Cool completely before slicing.
• To get a golden top, you can brush with milk on top.

Dietary Comments

• It's based on a 2000 calorie diet. Per serving contains 230
  
  calories, along with 37.15 g carbohydrates, 8.57 g fats, and 3.16 g protein.

Good Time To Eat:

• It is good to eat tutti frutti cake as a dessert or as an evening snack.

Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy!!!

Instant Mini Samosa using Samosa Patti

Hello Foodies,
         A tangy, perfectly spiced and yummy potato stuffing inside and crispy, crunchy fried outer

layer samosa, when dipped in meethi(sweet) chutney, is an amazing treat for food lovers! This bite-sized crispy samosa prepared in a short time. I love the thinner and crispy outer layer of this Patti samosa. This recipe is fairly simple, you just need to prepare stuffing and stuff it into store-bought samosa sheets or Patti and fry them. Aren't it easy? Best thing is you can stuff and freeze them and whenever you crave for samosas just defrost them and fry and enjoy with your evening cup of tea.
         I have not used onion and garlic to make this samosa, but if you like the taste of garlic or onion, you can add them while preparing samosa stuffing. Also, you can make this samosa as spicy as you want. You may add coriander seeds, as they use it in authentic Punjabi samosas stuffing. I have added coriander in the form of powder, not the seeds, it gives a nice taste to samosa.
         I have fried this instant version of samosas, but you can bake them! Sometimes baked samosas come out dryer than deep fried, but it lowers calorie intake. I also have shared baked samosa version you can check my baked samosa recipe. These Patti samosas or instant samosas are suitable to serve as an appetizer or finger snack. Those are small and are called as mini samosas or cocktail samosas too. It tastes yummy when served with tamarind and green chutney. Or you can serve these as samosa chat as a samosas chole.

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes; Cooking Time: 10 Minutes.
Each serving of Patti Samosa/Mini Samosa Contains 80 Calories.

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Ingredients :

• Samosa Patti / Sheets 20
• Potato 2, boiled and chopped
• Green peas ½ cup
• Cumin seeds 1 Tsp
• Ginger ½ Tsp paste
• Red chili powder ½ tbsp
• Turmeric powder ½  tsp
• Coriander powder ½  tsp
• Cumin powder ½ Tsp
• Amchur powder / Chat Masala 1 tbsp
• Salt 1 Tsp
• Coriander leaves 2 tbsp, chopped
• Corn Flour 1 Tbsp
  
• APF(Maida) 1 Tbsp
• Water as needed
• Veg. oil for frying

Instructions :

• To Make Stuffing for Samosa :
• Heat the 2 tsp veg. oil in a pan and splutter cumin seeds and add ginger paste and saute well.
• Now add green peas and saute and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  
• Add coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric, red chili powder, amchur powder, and salt and mix all well.
• Add boiled and mashed potatoes and saute for 1-2 minutes.
• Add coriander leaves and mix all well, stuffing is ready, cool
  
  completely before stuffing.
• To Make Samosa:
• To seal the edges: in a bowl add cornflour, APF and adding water make a paste.
• Take one piece of Samosa Patti, fold one end in a triangular shape and stuff prepared stuffing and seal the edges properly using
  
  cornflour and maida paste(Refer video).
• Fry prepared samosas in hot oil till it becomes golden color.
• Remove and place into a kitchen towel and serve hot with tamarind-dates chutney, tomato sauce or with green chutney. Enjoy!!!

How to Prepare Samosa in

advance and Store?

          Yes! You can prepare samosas in advance and freeze them for up to 2-3 weeks and refrigerate for up to 8-10 hours. Stuff samosas and place them into the Ziploc and place Ziploc bag into the freezer. Take out of the freeze 6-7 hours before frying.

My Take:

You can prepare stuffing of your choice like you can use meat or other veggies instead of potatoes.
Fry Patti samosa on medium to low flame.

Dietary Comments

It makes 20 servings. Based on a 2000 calorie diet, per serving contains 80 calories, along with 11.89 g carbohydrates, 3.67 g fats, and 1.8 g protein.

Good Time To Eat:

           It is good to eat mini samosa for an evening snack.

Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy!!!

One-Pot Moist and Vegan Carrot Truffles / Ladoos Using Instant Pot

Hello Foodies,
             At my back home making, gajar (carrot) ka halwa in winter is mandatory, and there i

s nothing better than gajar (carrot) ka halwa prepared by my mom with lots of love. I have prepared carrot halwa lots of time because it's my McDreamy's favorite dessert. But, I have prepared this carrot ladoos very first time, and it turned out moist, amazingly delicious, or you can say it's perfect. It's important to refrigerate ladoos/truffles once you prepared. For more flavor, try adding rose extract or almond extract. As carrot halwa is a crowd favorite, no matter what season it is, you can prepare this ladoos for any occasion. Ladoo is a ball-shaped sweet that is very popular in India. It is one of those sweets that is mainly associated with celebrations like weddings, festivals, Pooja, and many special occasions. These moist, Vegan, gluten-free carrot ladoos are unbelievably good, and they are everything you want in a ladoos and more. They are packed with full of flavors. To make them vegan, I have used coconut milk and vegan butter. If you do not follow vegan diet, you may replace coconut milk by adding cow's milk and vegan butter by adding ghee or butter that will work well too! Here, I have simplified the procedure and made this recipe a one-pot recipe.
            You just need to cook carrot and coconut milk for 3 minutes and then add sugar, almond meal, and cardamom and saute and cook until mixture becomes thick and leaves the sides of the pan. Let them cool and roll to make the carrot ladoos. Isn't it simple and easy? So give it a try and prepare this moist, vegan and classic carrot truffle or ladoos for your party and you might not have any leftovers to bring home.😊

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes; Cooking Time:15 Minutes.
Each Carrot Ladoo contains 70 calories.

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Ingredients :

• Carrot 5 cups, grated
• Almond meal/flour ¼ cup
• Coconut Milk ½ cup
• Sugar 1 cup
• Cardamom powder 1 Tsp
• Vegan butter/coconut oil 2 tbsp
• Desiccated Coconut 2 tbsp
• Cashews for garnishing

Recipe :

• Turn on saute mode of instant pot and add vegan butter, grated carrots and saute them for 2-3 minutes.
• Add coconut milk and close the lid and place vent to sealing position.
• Cook on Manual more(Hi) for 3 minutes.
• NPR for 5 minutes and then release remaining pressure
  
  manually.
• Open the lid and add almond flour, cardamom powder, and sugar and mix all well.
• Turn Instant Pot to Saute mode and cook carrots till all the liquid gets evaporated it will take 9-10 minutes.
• Transfer the prepared mixture into a bowl and let it cool.
• Take some portion of prepared carrot mixture and roll to make ladoos.
  
• Coat or roll prepared ladoos into desiccated coconut and top with cashews.
• Here, moist and delightful carrot ladoo is ready to serve, store in airtight container in the fridge. Enjoy!!!

The shelf life of Carrot Truffles/ Ladoos:

• If refrigerated in an airtight
  
  container, they will be edible for 5-6 days. So you can make them ahead and refrigerate it.
• Before eating, take ladoos out from the fridge and microwave for 30 seconds, they will taste just like freshly prepared.
• If kept at room temperature they will be good for 1-2 days.

My Take :

• To make non-vegan version, you can substitute coconut milk by adding cow's milk and Vegan Butter by adding ghee/Butter.
  
• You can add sugar more or less according to your taste. But the addition of more sugar will need more time to get the proper consistency.
• Instead of desiccated coconut, you can use crushed nuts to roll ladoos or to coat ladoos.
• You may add mawa/khoya instead of almond flour or meal.

Dietary Comments

• It made 21 servings. And based on a 2000 calorie diet, per serving contains 70 calories, along with 12.92 g carbohydrates, 2.87 g fats, and 0.75 g protein.

Health Benefits of Carrots Ladoos:

• Carrots are loaded with vitamin A, C, E, and K, fiber, protein, and many nutrients.
• Garnished cashews make it look more appealing and add to its nutritious value.
• Vitamin A in carrots helps to improve the vision; also it is a good source of beta-carotene, which helps the skin by blocking the UV rays.

Good Time To Eat:

           It is good to eat carrot ladoos as a dessert.

Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy!!!

Moringa leaves stir fry | Shevgyachya panachi Bhaji

Hello Foodies,
          I love preparing stir-fry recipes because they don't need fancy preparation, they are

simple, light and one can make in zippy. We need to saute them in little oil with some spices, that's it, and they are ready in 10 minutes. They go well with chapati, roti, bhakri or with rice as a side dish. They are healthy, yummy and can eat guilt free. So here is sharing one more stir-fry, green leafy vegetable, moringa leaves stir fry or shevgyachya panachi sukhi bhaji. Whip up this super healthy and flavourful moringa leaves stir fry in 15 minutes.
          It is simple, and I prepare it, usually with chapatis or with bhakri, whenever I want an instant, light and flavorsome dinner with lots of nutrients. Lots of garlic is essential, and as with most of the stir-fry recipes cooking takes just few minutes. Sounds easy, and delicious, right? Then give it a go.

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes; Cooking Time: 15 Minutes.
Each Serving of Moringa Leaves Stir Fry Contains 90 Calories.

YouTube Tutorial:

Ingredients :

• Morning leaves 1 bunch / shevgyachi Bhaji 1 pendi
• Onion 1 small, chopped
• Garlic cloves 9, crushed/mashed
• Green chili 5-6 strips, chopped
• Veg.oil / Olive.oil 2 Tsp
• Salt 1 Tsp

Instructions:

• Pluck, clean and wash moringa Leaves (shevga leaves).
• Heat oil in a pan and add garlic cloves saute till garlic gets a brown color or for half a minute.
• Now, add chopped green chilies saute well.
• Add chopped onion, saute and cook for 2-3 minutes or till
  
  the onion becomes translucent.
• Add moringa leaves and salt, mix well and cook on medium flame.
• Cover and cook on medium flame for 8-9 minutes, keep stirring in between.
• After 8-9 minutes water gets evaporated and we will get well-cooked moringa leaves to stir-fry or शेवग्याच्या पानांची भाजी. 
• Here, healthy and tasty
  
  moringa leaves stir fry is ready to serve, serve hot with bhakri, chapati. Enjoy!!!

Dietary Comments:

• It makes 3 servings. Based on a 2000 calorie diet and per serving contains 90 calories, along with 10.67 g carbohydrates, 3.75 g fats, and 5.7 g protein.

Health Benefits of Moringa Leaves:

• It is known to be a super food for it's highly nutritious, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties.
• It also uses to treat and prevent diseases like diabetes, arthritis, heart, and digestive disorders.
• Moringa leaves are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, fibers, and amino acids.
• It helps to lower blood sugar and cholesterol and improves protection against cell damage.
• It has antibacterial and antifungal properties that fight against infections.
• Moringa leaves have blood- clotting properties, and it benefits in wound healing.
• Moringa is also extremely low in fats and contains no harmful cholesterol.
• It contains protein, hydrating and detoxifying elements, which boost the skin and hair.
• Moringa leaves contain the right amount of calcium and phosphorus, which help keep bones healthy and active.

Good Time To Eat:

•            It is good to eat moringa leaves stir fry for lunch and dinner.

Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy!!!

Christmas Cookies / Winter Snowflakes Cookies

Hello Cookie Lovers,
        Christmas is around the corner, and I am sure many of you are busy in planning and

preparing Christmas desserts, baking holiday treats, Christmas gifts, and many more things. So today's my post will help you in your Christmas dessert table arrangements. It's Christmas and to celebrate this festival I have brought to you this snowflakes inspired cookies. They look dazzling and bright, just like Christmas lights. Aren't they?
          Here, I have used eggless sugar cookies and white, blue and sky blue fondant. You may add more Christmas colors to decorate these cookies. You may use green fondant to make the Christmas trees and some red fondant to make cherries. So give it a try and if you try them share your experience with us.

YouTube Tutorial:

Things You Need:

• Sugar Cookies 4(I have used  round, square, hand-glove shaped)
• Fondant(white, blue and sky-blue)
• Cookie cutters
• Rolling pin
• Silicon Mat
• Piping gel/Water to glue 

Instructions:

• Round Cookie:
• Roll out white fondant
  
  and using round cookie cutter cut the circle and glue it on a cookie.
• Now roll out blue fondant and using Snowflakes cutter/mold cut fondant snowflake and glue it on white fondant based cookie.
• Cut some blue stars using small star cutter and glue it.
• Round Cookie:
• Roll out blue fondant and using round cookie cutter cut the circle and glue it on a cookie.
• Now roll out white fondant and using snowflakes cutter/mold cut fondant snowflake and glue it on blue fondant based cookie.
• Cut some white stars using small star cutter and glue it.
• Winter hand-glove shape Cookie:
• Roll out sky blue fondant and cut it into gloves shape and glue it on a cookie.
• Cut the rectangular portion of white fondant and glue it.
• Cut snowflake out of white fondant and glue it.
  
• Square Cookie:
• Roll out sky blue fondant and cut it into wave shape and glue it.
• Roll out sky blue or green fondant and cut it into Christmas tree shape and glue it.
• Cut some star shapes out of blue and white fondant and glue it.

Have a Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to all of you!!!