Tag Archive | "healthy"

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Thursday, November 13, 2008

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We all love smoothies, they are simple to prepare and very healthy. Smoothies are ideal for weight-watchers and children who dislike eating fruits. Colorful smoothies are attractive and hence children love them. So all you mums out there, get goin! Ingredients: (Serves 2) 2 bananas; peeled, sliced and chilled, 8 fresh/frozen strawberries or 1 cup strawberry [...]

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Healthy Grilled Fish Burger

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

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Healthy Grilled Fish Burger

Ingredients: (Serves 2) For the grilled fish- 2 steaks of Red Snapper Fish (approx. 125-150gms each and boneless), 2 tbsp Olive oil, 4-5 cloves garlic; finely chopped, Salt and black pepper to taste. For the burger- 2 Whole wheat burger buns, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard paste, Low fat Mayonnaise as per taste (best if is [...]

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Herb Dressing

Sunday, October 5, 2008

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Ingredients: 1/2 cup Olive oil, 3 tbsp red or white wine vinegar, 1/4 tsp dry oregano, 1/4 tsp dry thyme, 1/4 tsp dry basil or few fresh leaves; chopped, Few sprigs of parsley; chopped, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp minced onion, Salt to taste. Method: Mix together all the ingredients in a jar with [...]

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Fruit Raita

Friday, October 3, 2008

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This festive season of ‘Navratri’ try this fruit raita and stay healthy. Ingredients: (Serves 2) 2 cups seasonal fruits (banana, grapes, pomogranate, apples, pears, papaya, etc); diced, 2 cups yogurt/curd, (low fat if you are dieting) 2 tsp sugar (or as per taste, A pinch of rock salt, 1/2 cup dry fruits (split or broken cashew [...]

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Methi Paratha

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

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Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped methi (fenugreek) leaves, 1 cup wheat flour, 2 tbsp gramflour (besan), 1 onion; grated, 1 green chilli; deseeded and finely chopped, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/4 cup white til (sesame seeds), Salt to taste, Oil for kneading and frying, Water. Method: [...]

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Spinach Manchurian

Saturday, September 27, 2008

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This recipe is my innovation. I keep thinking about recipes that are delicious but healthy as well. This recipe could be categorized as specially for kids, since usually they do not want to eat green leafy vegetables. So for all those troubled moms here is a creative recipe.  Ingredients: For the manchurian balls- 1 cup [...]

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Greek Vegetable Salad

Saturday, September 27, 2008

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Ingredients: 1 large cucumber; chopped, 2 plum tomatoes; chopped, 5-6 black Greek olives; pitted and sliced, 1 cup Feta Cheese; crumbled, 1 red onion; halved and thinly sliced, Romaine Lettuce leaves; torn into bite-size pieces, For the dressing- 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar, Salt [...]

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Broccoli Mushroom Babycorn Salad

Friday, September 26, 2008

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Ingredients: 100 gms broccoli; cut into florets and blanched, 100 gms mushrooms; sliced and blanched, 100 gms babycorn; blanched, Few cilantro leaves, Few parsley sprigs, Few lettuce leaves. For the dressing- 1 cup thick hung curd, 1 tbsp finely chopped/minced garlic, 1 tbsp fresh cream, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 tsp finely chopped cilantro. [...]

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Cheesy Scrambled Eggs Sandwich

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

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Ingredients: (Serves 1) Breakfast bread, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup grated cheese, Salt and pepper to taste, A pinch of chilli flakes, 1 tbsp olive oil, Tomato ketchup or any hot sauce. Method: Beat eggs, add salt, pepper, chilli flakes, milk and cheese and whisk well. Heat a pan, add olive oil and [...]

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Garden Omelet with Sausage and Cheese

Monday, September 22, 2008

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Ingredients: (Serves 2) 4 eggs, 3 sausages; fried/grilled and chopped, (optional) 3 tbsp chopped green or red onion, 1 small tomato; chopped, 1 small green bell pepper (capsicum); chopped, 3-4 mushrooms;  sliced and diced, Salt and pepper to taste, Chilli flakes to taste, 3 tbsp grated cheddar cheese, 2 tbsp cream or half-and-half, Olive oil [...]

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Dal Paratha (Indian Bread made out of lentils)

Saturday, September 20, 2008

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Ingredients: (Makes around 5-6 small parathas) 1/2 cup leftover dal (any prepared dal like moong, tuvar, etc.), 1 tbsp gramflour (besan), Wheat flour as required, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 small chilli; finely chopped, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp roasted cumin (jeera) powder, 3/4 tsp coriander (dhania) powder, 2 [...]

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Vegetable Sausages

Monday, September 15, 2008

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Ingredients: 2 cups mixed chopped vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, mushrooms, asparagus, carrots, etc), Few spinach leaves; washed and chopped, (You can use frozen spinach too), 1 onion; diced, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, 1/4 cup or as required cornflour, 5-6 cloves of garlic; minced, Few sprigs of coriander; chopped, 1/2 tsp dry rosemary leaves, Salt and white [...]

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Spinach and Mushroom Quiche

Thursday, September 11, 2008

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Ingredients: (Serves 2) 5 ounce frozen spinach (drained and thawed) or 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, Mushroom slices as per taste, 1/2 cup chopped scallions (only white) or red onions, 3 eggs, 150gms shredded cheese (ricotta, mozarella, parmesan, cheddar or other), 2 tsp butter, Salt and pepper to taste, 9″ pie pan or a baking [...]

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Chinese Noodle Salad

Friday, September 5, 2008

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Ingredients: For the dressing- 1-2 star anise, 1/2 cup dark soy sauce, 2 tsp sesame oil, A pinch of sugar, 4-5 garlic cloves, 1/2 cup rice Wine Vinegar 3 tsp palm oil. (optional) For the salad- 100gms ramen noodles; boiled with little salt, 10 Iceberg Lettuce; torn into slighlty bigger pieces, 2 sprigs of scallions [...]

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Sesame Spinach Salad

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

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Ingredients: A bunch of spinach leaves, 1 tbsp white sesame seeds, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp soy sauce, Salt to taste. Method: Wash and blanch the spinach with little salted water. Drain out all the water well and coarsely chop the spinach. Grind the sesame seeds. In a small saucepan, combine [...]

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Beetroot Carrot Laddu

Monday, September 1, 2008

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Ingredients: 1 cup grated beetroot, 1 cup grated carrot, 1 cup grated fresh coconut, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup milk, Dessicated coconut as per requirement to coat the laddus. For the filling- Almonds, Cashew nuts, Pistachios, Raisins – 3 tbsps together – coarsely crushed, 1 tbsp powdered sugar. Method: Mix together ingredients for filling and [...]

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