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Usili is a South Indian delicacy which is actually crumbled lentil curry. The actual recipe involves lots of oil as the lentils are cooked directly in a deep pan . I have modified the recipe by steaming the prepared coarse paste of soaked lentils and then crumbling it. I have seen that the taste is not compromised and of course our health too. This is a highly nutritious recipe involving lots of lentils which are soaked (nutrition value raises by soaking too) and then it is mixed with sauteed steamed veggies of your choice. Some veggies goes very well with this lentil crumbles like Capsicum, beans, cluster beans, methi leaves, banana flower, purple brinjal. In this recipe usually tur daal( daal used in sambar) and chana daal is used. You can prepare it completley by using chana daal which tastes great and is popular among chefs. for a change you can even substitute tur daal with yellow moong daal. Usili Ingredients for usili: • Tur daal: ½ cup • Chana daal- ¼ ...

Whole- Wheat banana cake with strawberry (eggless) We have umpteen recipes of banana cakes till now by various enthusiastic passionate chefs. You can include this too from another passionate health home chef:) This recipe is totally healthy by using over ripe bananas which we usually discard, replacing all -purpose flour with whole -wheat flour, replacing butter for oil and also the option of grated jaggery. The addition of strawberry crush was just experimental and it actually tasted great. You can completely omit that. For a change , you can add choco chips too. It tastes great with bananas. Ingredients: • Whole wheat flour- 1 ½ cup • Oil- ½ cup • Light brown sugar (or grated jaggery)- 1 cup (100 gms) • Thick curd- 150 gms • Ripe Bananas- 2 long ones or 5 short ones- Mashed • Strawberry crush- 1 to 1 ½ tbsp • Baking powder- 2 tsp • Baking soda- 2 tsp • Vanilla essence- 1 tsp • Cinnamon powder- ¼ tsp • Walnuts- 3 tbsp finely chopped Method: • P...

Curry Leaf instant powder Curry leaves are rich in Iron and folic acid and is highly recommended for people with anaemia. It has been proven by  Ayurveda that it is good for gastrointestinal issues as well as for diabetes.The presence of various vitamins like vitamin A, B, C and E help in reducing oxidative stress and free radical scavenging activity. Curry leaves can be added to your curries, vegetable stews and soups. We see that either us or our family members remove the curry leaves aside before eating just by habit. Instead of shredding the curry leaves by hand, use scissors to chop them finely and then add to your dishes or grind them along with tomatoes in sambar or rasam. You can use curry leaves by adding to chutneys, grinding along with tomato and tamarind while making sambar or by preparing delicious powders which can be just mixed with hot rice. Anaemic conditions- Use about 2 tsp of this powder once in a day in your lunch time along with a balanced diet of c...

What is overeating? Eating food at the wrong time, wrong kind, wrong quantity can be considered as overeating. Overeating leads to weight gain, which you might notice in a matter of weeks if you carefully track your weight. It has a harmful effect on the body's metabolism. Many people, teens included, overindulge at times. Whether it's eating too much during a holiday or having too many treats at a party, it's not uncommon to realize you've overeaten. However, when a person consistently or frequently eats this way, it can be a sign of a deeper problem. If your family member is showing signs of overeating, you should be concerned -- both with the emotional reasons behind it, as well as possible physical problems that can result from chronic overeating, such as obesity or high blood pressure. Short-term effects of overeating can include bloating and lethargy. Longer-term effects, however, are more serious. The weight gain that results from overeating can result ...

What is Good health? Health is the ability to respond correctly to an ever-changing environment. Lungs, heart, liver are all designed to deal with frequent changes. Optimum health is our body’s capacity to maintain this state of change at the optimum level of efficiency. So, how do we know that we are in the “ pink of health”? Check out these parameters and tick them if it is “yes”: - • Smooth skin • Eyes are bright • Healthy Glossy hair • Teeth are strong, firm and sparkling • Strong bones • Muscles are strong, supple and toned • Joint movements are easy • Erect posture- check in the mirror • Body feels light and energetic • Agile limbs • Quick reflex action • Bowels are easy and non smelling • Thinking is quick and clear • Capacity to do hard sustained work both physical and mental. • Capacity to recover from fatigue. • Sound sleep and waking up refreshed. • Have a good appetite and a keen hunger. • Mind is alert. If you have at least ...

Black Urad daal Urad Daal is one of the most nutritious and nourishing daals as it also increases the bone density. It is highly beneficial for all ages and each cuisine uses this versatile daal in various recipes. Daals are usually prepared in the north especially during the cold season as it gives warmth to the body.This recipe is by Sanjeev Kapoor and it is a  Yummy daal with a unique taste of black pepper and milk simmered with spiced urad daal. Keep preparing more recipes from urad daal as it plays a major role in bone strengthening . Urad daal causes heat in body and is balanced by having rice along with it which is cooling by nature. Balance your menu accordingly so that you get their benefits without causing disturbance in your body constitution which usually results in bloating, flatulence, irregular bowels, acidity, pounding headache, boils, water retention, burning urination, etc. Recipe of Black urad ki daal Ingredients: • Split black gram with sk...

Curds and Cheese Curds and Cheese are two types of dairy products that differ not only on the nutritional value but also in the method of preparation. Curd is made from milk fermentation and the lactic acid produced gives the tangy flavor. On the other hand, cheese is made from acidification of bacteria and the type of bacteria used gives the unique taste to different types of cheese. Curd has lot of medicinal benefits as it has the live helpful bacteria, which makes it suitable to those who are lactose intolerant. It is also helpful in irritable bowel syndrome and digestion problems. While both yogurt and cottage cheese contain lactose, the live cultures in curd turn lactose into lactic acid in the gut, making the dairy sugar easier to digest. Curd is prescribed in the treatment of inflammatory bowel syndrome, colon cancer and diarrhoea. Curd and cheese also differ in their nutritional profile.   Curd is obviously the winner if it is concerning calorie leve...

Instant Oats paniyaram Oats is a versatile grain and can be used smartly in our dishes.Instead of preparing the same old porridge, this healthy shallow fried paniyaram tastes great.Delicious and spongy paniyaram prepared without bothering to grind the batter. Instant to make and yummy to taste.This is an excellent  idea for a hearty breakfast, evening snack or as an appetiser.This becomes a nourishing breakfast served along with currypowder/idli powder as an accompaniment.This can also be served along with a tangy chutney. Ingredients: Quick cooking Oats- 1 cup (I used quaker) Rice flour- 1 tbsp Sour curds- 1 cup Cooking soda- ¼ tsp For tempering: Mustard seeds – ½ tsp Urad daal – 1 tsp Chana daal- 1 tsp Hing- ¼ tsp Curry leaves chopped finely Grated ginger- 1 – 2 tsp Green chilli- either chopped finely or coarsely ground or mashed Method: Mix the oats, rice flour, sour curds and required amount to salt. Heat oil in a small kadai and add the...