Bread Upma–A Delicious & Yummy Breakfast

All of you must have different types of Breakfast dishes of Bread, like: Bread Omelets, Bread Toasts, Bread Sandwiches, Bread Cutlets etc. But today I’m gonna share with you a yummy, delicious and quick to cook Breakfast recipe of Bread. It is so colorful, appealing and tasty to have. It is the Bread Upma. So have a try and enjoy…

Ingredients:

• 6-8 Slices of Bread (White or Brown)
• 1 Cup of Sweet Corn
• 1 Finely Chopped Medium Sized Carrot
• 1 Big Sized Onion Chopped Finely Lengthwise
• 1/2 Cup Green Peas
• 1 Medium Sized Boiled Potato Cut into Small Cubes
• 1 Finely Chopped Medium Sized Tomato
• Fresh Finely Chopped Coriander Leaves to Garnish
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1/4 tsp Pepper Powder
• 1/2 tsp Red Chilly Powder
• 1 tbsp Tomato Sauce
• 1 tsp Lemon Juice
• Salt to Taste
• Oil to Cook

       For Tempering/Seasoning:

• 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1/4 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 2  Chopped Green Chilies
• 1 Sprig Curry Leaves (Optional)

Procedure:

• Cut the Bread Slices in to squares by discarding the Crust. You can keep the crust if you like.
• Now heat the pan. Take 1 tbsp Oil  in the pan and roast the squared bread pieces slightly for better taste. You can add more oil if required.
• Again take Oil in Pan and the Cumin Seeds, Mustard Seeds and once it starts splutters add the Curry Leaves, Sliced Onions and chopped chilies. Saute it for 2 mins.
• Now add the Chopped Tomatoes, Carrot, Peas, Sweet Corn to the pan. Put the lid over the Pan and allow it to cook for 2-3 mins.
• Add the Boiled Cubed Potato to it. Add the Salt, Turmeric Powder, Pepper Powder and Red Chilly Powder. Mix them well and cook for 2 more mins.
• Now add the bread pieces and mix the pieces well with masala, so that all coated with the masala properly.
• Now add the lemon Juice and toss them well. Garnish it with the Fresh Chopped Coriander Leaves.
• Now your Bread Upma is Ready. Serve it hot.

Bread Upma

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Chhatu Besara– An Oriya Style Mushroom Curry with Mustard Paste Gravy

Ingredients:

• 1 Packet or 500 gm. Mushrooms
• 2 Medium Sized Onions cut into slices
• 2-3 Chopped Green Chilies
• 2 Medium Sized Tomato cut into slices
• 2-3 Dried Mango Slices(Ambula)/2-3 tsp. Dry Mango Powder
• 2 –3 tbsp. Corn Flour Powder
• 1 tsp. Mustard Seeds
• 1 tsp. Cumin Seeds
• 2 tsp. Turmeric Powder
• 2 tsp. Red Chilly Powder
• Salt to Taste
• Oil to Cook
• Fresh Cut Coriander Leaves for Garnish

      For Mustard Paste:

• 2-3 tsp. Mustard Seeds
• 2 tsp. Poppy Seeds
• 1 tsp. Cumin Seeds
• 5-6 Cloves of Garlic
• 1 Green Chilly
• Little Water

Procedure:

• First of all the Mushrooms are to be cleaned properly before cooking. Wash the Mushroom properly and cut into cubes/pieces. Then dip these in water with 2-3 tsp. Turmeric Powder for 20 minutes to remove all the impurities.
• Now drain the water completely. Add Salt, 1 tsp. Turmeric Powder, 1 tsp. Red Chilly Powder and the Corn Flour Powder to Mushroom cubes. Mix them well.
• Now heat oil in a pan. Add the Mushrooms and keep frying. While frying, the Mushrooms will leave behind water. So keep frying till all the water drained out and the Mushrooms turn light brown in color. Then keep the fried Mushrooms aside.
• In the meantime make the Mustard Paste with all its above said ingredients. Make sure that the paste should be fine and smooth.
• Now heat oil in a pan in medium flame. Add Mustard seeds and Cumin seeds to it. Once the seeds start sputtering, add the chopped Green chilies.
• Add the sliced Onions and fry them for till the Onions turn to golden brown.
• Add Turmeric Powder, Red Chilly Powder and required Salt to it and keep stirring.
• Add the Tomato slices to the mix and keep stirring till the tomatoes get smashed properly.
• Now slowdown the gas and add the Mustard Paste to the cooked masala in the pan. Mix them for 5 seconds and add 2 cup of water immediately to it. Be ensure that the Mustard Paste shouldn’t get fried else it will create Bitter taste.
• Now add the fried Mushrooms to the Mustard Paste gravy in the pan. Add the Dried Mango Slices/ Dry Mango Powder to it and mix them well.
• Now cover the pan with lid and allow the Mushrooms to get cooked with the Mustard Paste gravy. Keep cooking for 5-7 minutes till the gravy turns bit thicker.
• Now remove the lid and garnish it with fresh cut Coriander leaves.
• Now your Mushroom Curry is ready. Serve it hot with rice or roti.

CHHATU BESARA

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Bread Pizza–Yummy Homemade Pizza on Tawa

Pizza is a Favorite dish of many, especially kids are fond of it. Now there are different brands pizza are available at market. But preparing of regular pizza at home is bit hectic because of it’s arrangements and procedure. You need Microwave Oven to prepare it at home, if you don’t have the ready made pizza base.

So today for all pizza lovers, I’m going to share a simple and an instant way of making pizza. It is Bread Pizza, which is very easy and can be prepared on Pan/Tawa without the use of Microwave Oven and you’ll find it yummy and delicious.

Ingredients:

• 6 Brown Bread Slices
• 1/2 cup Small Paneer Cubes
• 1/2 cup Boiled Sweet Corns
• 1 Sliced Capsicum
• 1 Medium Onion (chopped)
• 1 Large Tomato (chopped)
• 4 Sliced Mushroom
• Butter for Toasting
• Salt to Taste
• 1 Pinch Sugar
• Pepper powder
• 2 Tbsp. Oregano Powder
• 6 Tbsp. pizza sauce or tomato ketchup
• 1 Cup Grated Mozzarella Cheese

Procedure:

• Take a pan, heat butter. add vegetables and fry them till brown and soft. Add salt and sugar to the vegetables. Cook them till water evaporates.
• Now take bread slices smear it with 1 tsp of butter followed by tomato ketchup or pizza sauce.
• Now spread all the cooked vegetables and Paneer on the bread slices.
• Season the bread slices with Pepper, Oregano and Salt(if required).
• Then garnish the bread slices with lots of Mozzarella Cheese.
• Now place a Pan/Tawa on the gas burner on low flame. Apply butter in the pan/tawa.
• Place 2-3 bread pizza slices on the pan. Cover the pan with lid and cook on low flame till the cheese melts and the bread pizzas become crispy.
• Now the Bread Pizza is ready to savor. Serve it with tomato ketchup.

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Murgh Musallam – A Mughlai Style Chicken Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 800gm to 1 Kg Chicken Whole
• 3 Large Onions Finely Chopped
• 1 Cup Yoghurt
• 1 tsp. Turmeric Powder
• 1/2 tsp. Red Chilly Powder
• 1 pinch Nutmeg Powder
• 2 tbsp. Ginger Garlic Paste
• 1 tsp. Green Chilly Paste
• 2 tbsp. Browned Onion Paste
• 3 tbsp. Tomato Puree
• 10 pcs Almonds/Cashew Nuts
• 1 tbsp. Poppy Seeds
• 1 spoon Desiccated Coconut
• 1/2 tsp Cardamom Powder
• 1 tsp. Garam Masala Powder
• 2 tsp. Coriander Powder
• 2 tbsp. Coriander Seeds
• 3 tbsp Cumin Seeds
• 6-8 Pcs. Cloves
• 4 Pcs. Green Cardamom
• 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
• 2 Pcs. Bay Leaves
• 2 Stands Mace 
• Salt to Taste
• Oil to Cook

PREPARATION:

• First make a powder using 2 tbsp. Cumin Seeds, Coriander Seeds, Cardamoms, Cloves, Cinnamon and the Nutmeg Powder.
• In a bowl mix together ginger-garlic paste, brown onion paste, green chili paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, yogurt, salt and one tablespoon oil. Marinate the chicken in this above mixture for 2-3 hours in the refrigerator. 
• Then fried the chopped onions till golden brown and become crisp and take them out from oil and keep aside.
• Heat the pan and put some almonds/cashew nuts, poppy seeds, desiccated coconut, roast a little and pound them fine or coarsely ( as per your taste) . Don’t add water keep it dry.
• Now mix these powdered masala well along with the powdered masala made in the first step.
• Now heat oil in a non-stick pan and add the remaining cumin seeds, bay leaves and green chilies and sauté for a minute.
• Now add the powdered ground spices masala and sauté it for 2-3 minutes, stir continuously.
• Now add the chicken to it along with the marinade, tomato puree and salt to taste. Cook it for 10-12 minutes in medium flame.
• Once the chicken change the color and the raw smell of masala has gone add the other powders(Coriander & Garam Masala powder) and fried onions( crushed the onions using your hand coarsely). Finally shimmer it for at least 15-20 min and occasionally stir and change the sides. Cook until chicken is tender.
• Time to Cook depends on type of Chicken.
• Now your Murgh Musallam is ready. Transfer it to serving dish and serve it hot with Naan/Tandoori Roti or Rice.

MURGH MUSALLAM

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MALPUA – A Delicious and Famous Odia Sweet Dish

Malpua is one type of pancake, which is very famous in Odisha, Westbengal, Maharastra and Bangladesh. It is offered to Lord Jagannath in his Sakala Dhupa or Morning Food. As a sweet dish it is so delicious and can be served as a dessert or snacks.

INGREDIENTS:

For Batter

• 1 ltr. Milk.
• 1 cup Refined Flour/Maida
• 2 tsp Semolina/Suji (For Crispiness)
• 1 tsp Cardamom Powder
• 2 tsp Fennel Seeds
• 1 ripe Banana (well mashed)
• 500 gms Ghee to Fry

For Sugar Syrup

• 300 gms Sugar
• Saffron Strands (Kesar)
• Water Required

PREPARATION:

• First take a pan and boil the milk, till it reaches a coating consistency level.
• In the mean time prepare the sugar syrup. Keep aside around 50 grams of sugar and add the rest sugar to the water and make an one thread consistency sugar syrup.
• Dissolve the Saffron Strands in a tablespoon of warm milk and add it to the Sugar Syrup.
• Now cool the reduced boiled milk. Add the Refined Flour, Mashed Banana, Fennel Seeds, Cardamom Powder, Semolina and the rest of the sugar kept aside before. Mix them all well.
• Keep in mind that the batter should not be watery, it should be bit thicker than the usual batter. Keep the batter aside for 1-2 hours.
• Now take a flat-bottomed pan/kadai and heat the Ghee.
• Now pour a little batter with a ladle to the ghee to form the Pancake or Malpua.
• Keep frying in both the sides till it becomes golden brown color.

• When both sides done, drain it properly and immersed it inside the sugar syrup. Soak it inside the syrup for 5-7 minutes.
• Now your Malpuas are ready. Serve them hot.

MALPUA

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Moong Daal Vada – A Famous Gujarati Snacks

Daal Vada or Gujarat na Daal Vada, a famous Gujarati all time snacks to be enjoyed. It’s so yummy, crispy and delicious along with the combination of chopped onions and fried chilies. It’s on high demand especially during the Monsoon. If you’ve been to Gujarat and haven’t tried this, then you’ve missed a lot. So next time don’t forget to have a try of Gujarat na Daal Vada.

Since it’s my favorite snacks here at Ahmedabad, so I’m gonna share it for my followers.

INGREDIENTS:

For Vada Preparation:

• 1 Cup  split Yellow Moong Daal
• 1 Cup  split Green Moong Daal
• 2/3 Cup Chana Daal
• 1/3 Cup Whole White Urad Daal
• 10-12 Fresh Green Chilies
• 2-3" fresh Ginger
• 8-10 Cloves Garlic
• 1 tsp Ajwain seeds
• 1 tsp Fennel seeds
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 1/3 Cup Curry leaves
• Pinch of Baking Soda
• Oil for deep fry
• Salt to taste

For Serving Purpose:

• Green Chilies to Serve
• 1 Big Size Chopped Onion to Serve
• Lemon Juice

PROCEDURE:

• First Clean, wash and soak all the daals properly 6-7 hours. It’ll be better if you soak them overnight.
• Then drain the water completely. From 2/3 of Chana daal, keep 1/3 Cup Chana daal separate. Mix Rest 1/3 Chana daal along with the other 3 daals.
• Now place all the daals in a mixer/grinder and grind them all to a coarse mixture with the Green Chilies, Ginger and Garlic. Add some water if required, but be sure that the mixture is not runny.
• Roast dry the ajwain, fennel and cumin seeds for few minutes on non-stick pan and then grind it and to the coarse daal mixture. Chopped the curry leaves and also add them to this mixture.
• Now add required Salt and Soda and mix everything.
• Now add the separate 1/3 Cup Chana daal to this mixture.
• Now take oil required for deep frying in a pan and put it on low flame.
• Make small balls from this daal mixture and put the balls in the heated oil one after another.
• Fry the balls on a low-medium flame until they turn brown in color. The vada should be crispy outside and soft inside.
• Now take out the Daal Vada balls from the pan, when they turn brown.
• Fry Green chilies and sprinkle salt on them. Add lemon juice to the chopped onion.

Now your Daal Vada is ready. Serve them hot with the Fried Green Chilies and Chopped Onions. You can also try them with Ketchup if required.

MOONG DAAL VADA

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JackFruit or Kathal Masala Curry

The Jackfruit is a species that belongs to the Mulberry family (Moraceae), which is native to parts of South and Southeast Asia. It is also known as the national fruit of Bangladesh. It is well-suited to tropical lowlands & it’s fruits are the largest tree-borne fruit, which can grow up to 35-40kg in weight.

   JACKFRUIT

In India, people at different parts have named it in different ways. In Oriya it is called as “Panasa”, in Bangla it is called as “Kathal”, in Kannada “Halasu”, in Malayalam “Chakka”, and in Marathi it is called as “Fanas”.

This fruit is so tasty and can be eaten in ripe as well as in unripe manner. Being a good source of dietary fiber its a particularly good option for vegetarians. The flesh is starchy and fibrous and the seeds are also edible.

Today I’m going to share my own prepared “Kathal Masala Curry”, which is a famous Indian Curry and hope you all will like it.

INGREDIENTS:

• 500g Jackfruit/Kathal
• 3 Onion finely chopped
• 2 tsp ginger paste
• 2 tbs garlic paste
• Corn Flour Powder
• Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 4 tsp Coriander Powder
• ¼tsp Cumin Powder
• 1 tbsp of Chicken Masala/Kitchen King
• 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
• 2 red tomato finely cut
• Whole Garam Masala
• Refined Oil to Saute and Cook
• Finely chopped 3 Green Chilies
• Salt to Taste
• Fresh cut Coriander leaves
• 1 tbs Soya Sauce
• 2 tbs Tomato Sauce
• 2 tbs Curd

PROCEDURE:

• First of all oil your hands well. Keep some oil handy while cutting the jackfruit, as you will need to smear your palms with oil from time to time.
• Oil prevents hands from getting sticky and itchy. Peel the jackfruit and slice into rounds of desired thickness.
• Slice rounds into halves, and remove any thick stem in the center, before cutting slices into smaller cube or bite pieces. Do not wash. Scrape any dirt off.
• Then in a pressure cooker take required amount water and add the jackfruit bites/cubes along with 1tsp Salt and and 1 tsp Turmeric Powder and boil it till the cooker gets 1 whistle. This is being done to remove or subside the Astringent taste of the Jackfruit.
• Then take a bowl and take out the boiled jackfruit cubes from the pressure cooker put inside the bowl. Add 4-5 tbsp Corn Flour Powder, 1 tsp turmeric Powder, 1 tsp Red Chilly Powder, 1tsp Coriander Powder to it. Mix all these well and keep aside for 15-20 minutes.
• Take 2-3tbs of refine oil in a pan on medium heat. Add the marinated jackfruit cubes and saute it for 4-5 mins and then keep aside the fried cubes.
• Take 6-7 tbs oil in the Pan. Once the oil gets heat and the Cumin Seeds to it.
• When spluttering stops add finely chopped onion and green chilies & keep frying till the onions turned to golden color.
• Add Ginger, Garlic paste, Coriander Powder, Turmeric powder, chili powder and fry.
• When the raw smell is gone add cut tomato and salt.
• Keep stirring the masala cooking till it leaves oil around it and all the tomato pieces get smashed completely.
• Then add the Chicken Masala/Kitchen King Masala to it and keep stirring for 2-3 mins. more.
• Then add 1tbs soya sauce, 2tbs tomato sauce & keep on stirring.
• Then finally add the 2tbs curd in to masala mix it well and keep it covered with a lid on low flame for 2mins more.
• Then remove the lid stir the masala once and then add the fried/sauted  Jackfruit cubes to the masala and mix them all properly.
• Now add 2-3 cup of water and put the garam masala powder to it and bring to boil.
• Cook for 4-5 minute then garnish with fresh cut Coriander Leaves.

Now your Kathal Masala Curry is ready to enjoy. Serve it hot with Chapati/Roti or Rice.
                                                               KATHAL MASALA CURRY

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Everyday Foods that Can Kill Someone

A lot of foods in our daily diet are actually poisonous and can be dangerous for our life. Being alert about what you eat is really important as sometimes, even a seemingly regular food can turn fatal. Here are some foods that can actually kill someone.

Cashew: A poisonous chemical named urushiol present in raw cashew, can lead to death of a person. The ones that are available in the market are not in their raw form as they are steamed before being packed for consumption.

Almonds: Just like cashew nuts, almonds are also considered to be extremely poisonous if not treated before consumption. The most flavoursome almonds bitter almonds have the strongest scent and are the most popular. But the demerit is : they are full of cyanide. So before consumption, bitter almonds must be processed to remove the poison.

Potatoes: Potatoes are the most common vegetable but its plant is really very poisonous. Everything except the bulbs, that we consume, is extremely harmful. If you consume the leaves of the potato plant in excess quantities it can prove to be fatal.

Mushrooms: Toadstools are poisonous mushroom that must not be eaten. Mushrooms that are found in the wild are the harmful ones and can cause grave damage to the body. However, you must take note of the fact that not all mushrooms are poisonous. Mushrooms of unknown origin should be considered dangerous to eat.

Rhubarb: Rhubarb is a plant with edible and flavoursome stems which are used as a part of a number of desserts. However the leaves of this plant contain an acid which is very harmful in nature.Being observant about the quality and nature of food you consume is particularly imperative. Having complete knowledge and information about unusual foods is another important point to be taken care of.Rhubarb is a very underrated plant – it produces some of the nicest tasting puddings and is incredibly easy to grow at home. Rhubarb is something of a wonder plant – in addition to an unknown poison in its leaves, they also contain a corrosive acid. If you mix the leaves with water and soda, it becomes even more potent. The stems are edible (and incredibly tasty) and the roots have been used for over 5,000 years as a laxitive and poop-softener.

Cherries: The tiny little red fruit is enjoyed by most people and used in a number of ways. However, the seed of the cherry is poisonous in nature. It releases hydrogen cyanide in your body. You might feel uneasy, dizzy or even vomit. Extreme reactions include convulsions, kidney failure and heart related problems.When the seeds of cherries are crushed, chewed, or even slightly injured, they produce prussic acid (hydrogen cyanide). Next time you are eating cherries, remember not to suck on or chew the pip.

Apple seeds: The fruit that actually keeps the doctor away has poisonous seeds that contain cyanide. However, the level of cyanide is low and does not cause extreme reactions. But health experts do not recommend eating apple seeds.Like the previous two items, apple seeds also contain cyanide – but obviously in much smaller doses. Apple seeds are very often eaten accidentally but you would need to chew and consume a fairly high number to get sick. There are not enough seeds in one apple to kill, but it is absolutely possible to eat enough to die. I recommend avoiding apple eating competitions! Incidentally, if you want to eat an apple and find a worm in it (and hopefully not half a worm), you can drop it in a bowl of salt water which will kill the worm.

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Essential Nutrition For Women To Maintain Good Health

Eating healthy food is essential for both the men and women. Both have different dietary requirements. Here are some foods that every women must include in their diet.

• Flax seeds
  To have a good health, eat flax seeds regularly. They are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and are known to reduce the risk of heart disease,breast cancer, stroke and diabetics. They also have an anti-inflammatory properties that prevents arthritis.
• Salmon
  Salmon is rich in iron, which is usually lacking in women, but it is also full of omega-3 fatty acids, known to improve your mood. Omega-3 helps in treating depression and prevents mood swings. When eaten 2-3 times per week, salmon can protect you from problems such as heart attack, stroke, arrhythmia, high blood pressure. Also helps in reducing inflammation, keeping the blood from clotting excessively and relaxing and dilating the arteries.
• Cranberries                                                                      
  Eating cranberries reduces the risk of breast cancer and heart disease. Also, they have the ability to prevent and cure urinary tract infections. It  is very good for women to have a glass of cranberry juice every other day. Polyphenols found in cranberries may prevent dental cavities and gum disease by stopping bacteria that produce this damage from settling in the mouth.
• Spinach                                                                            
  While this might not be a much-loved food, spinach is packed with a host of vitamins, minerals and high amounts of magnesium. Due to presence of magnesium, it helps in reducing the physical symptoms of PMS like swelling, breast tenderness, bloating and weight gain. The mineral iron present in spinach is particularly important for menstruation cycle of women and growing children and adolescents.
• Walnuts
  Experts say that walnuts have omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and phytosterol, which all are important in reducing the risk of breast cancer. The high omega-3 content also helps in bone health,arthritis and depression. Walnuts also comprise nutrients like calcium, magnesium and folic acid.
• Oats
  Oats are bursting with health-boosting nutrients, great for female health. They keep your heart healthy, great for digestion, keep blood pressure levels in check and also contains vitamin B6, which helps to prevent PMS and mood swings. Another component named folic acid, which prevents birth defects in babies and is essential for women during and after pregnancy. It also provides high levels of fiber, low levels of fat and high levels of protein.
• Milk
  Calcium deficiency is one of the major health concerns that affects women worldwide. Good for healthy bones and teeth. Milk is an absolute must for women at any age. A great source of calcium, milk, when combined with vitamin D, is one of the best ways to keep osteoporosis at bay. Milk is also helpful in preventing symptoms of the dreaded PMS.
• Tomatoes
  A carotenoid that is essential for good health is lycopene, which is a pigment found in tomatoes. And several studies have said that lycopene can help to prevent breast cancer. Apart from this, there is also evidence that suggests that it reduces the risk of heart disease. Also makes skin less sensitive to UV light damage, a leading cause of fine lines and wrinkles. Tomatoes are a natural cancer fighter. Lycopene can reduce the risk of several cancers, including prostate, cervical, mouth, pharynx, throat, stomach, prostate and ovarian cancer. 
                                                           **Stay Healthy**

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Spices That Can Prevent Cancer

Most Valuable Spices

• Cayenne Pepper/Capsaicin (Chilli peppers): A very important spice with anti-cancer properties. An overdose of chilli peppers however should be restrained but capsaicin destroys potential cancer cells and reduces the size of leukaemia tumour cells considerably. It can be concluded that, it is not only setting our tongues on fire, also can scare cancer pathogens off too.
• Ginger: This amazing spice is having a lots of medicinal qualities that can help in  lowering the cholesterol, boost metabolism and kill cancer cells. Easily added to vegetable dishes, non vegetables menu preparations(fish,meat etc.) and salads. Ginger enhances the flavour in cooking.
• Oregano: More than a pizza or pasta topping, oregano confirms its worth as a potential agent against prostate cancer. Consisting of anti-microbial compounds, just one teaspoon of oregano has the power of two cups of red grapes. A Phyto  chemical named 'Quercetin',which is  present in oregano, restricts the growth of malignant cells in the body and acts like a drug against cancer-centric diseases.

• Cinnamon: A half teaspoon of cinnamon powder every day can keep away the risk of  cancer. cinnamon is a source of iron and calcium. Cinnamon is useful in reducing the growth of tumour. Also it blocks the formation of new vessels in the human body.
• Cumin: It helps in digestion and probably that is why we like chewing a handful of cumin seeds at the end of every meal. However, its health benefits is much more than we can imagine. A portent herb with anti-oxidant characteristics, cumin seeds contain a compound called 'Thymoquinone' that checks proliferation of cells responsible for prostate cancer.
• Saffron: Saffron contains a natural carotenoid dicarboxylic acid called 'Crocetin'  which is a primary cancer-fighting element . It not only inhibits the progression of the disease but also decreases the size of the tumour by half, guaranteeing a complete goodbye to cancer. Though it is the most expensive spice in the world. A few saffron threads come loaded with lots of benefits so that you won't think paying for it.
• Fennel: It is loaded with phyto-nutrients and antioxidants. Due to which  cancer cells have no other options rather to accept defeat when the spice is fennel. 'Anethole', a major constituent of fennel resists and restricts the adhesive and invasive activities of cancer cells. It suppresses the enzymatic regulated activities behind cancer cell multiplication.
• Turmeric/Curcumin: It is main or you can say as the king of all spices. It comes in dealing with cancer diseases. Turmeric contains the powerful polyphenol Curcumin that has been clinically proven to retard the growth of cancer cells causing prostrate cancer, melanoma, breast cancer, brain tumour, pancreatic cancer and leukaemia amongst a host of others.

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ALOE VERA (Ghrit Kumari in Sanskrit) - An Incredible Medicinal Plant

Aloe Vera Plant

Aloe Vera is one of the most helpful and incredible plant in the world, which is used for its medicinal properties.

Use and Benefits Of Aloe Vera :

• Aloe Vera juice taken in empty stomach 25-50 gms in the morning cures all types of abdominal  disorder and  female diseases. It also lowers blood sugar levels .                                                         

• Use the gel made from aloe vera plant on to your skin to remove skin rashes. Apply gel 2-3 times a day to the area until it is healed.

• Skin loves Vitamins C and E which are present in Aloe Vera, which helps to  improve skin firmness and keeps it hydrated.
• Aloe Vera gel also contains cooling properties to sooth  the sunburns. It acts as a protective layer on the skin and helps in replenishing its moisture.
• Aloe Vera gel helps in reducing pigmentation and dark spots.
• Applying pure Aloe Vera gel on pores and skin after washing, reduces annoying pimples and helps in treating acne problems.                                                                                                                                                

• Applying Aloe Vera gel on a regular basis helps greatly to protect the skin’s youthful properties and removes the wrinkles and aging skin.
• Aloe Vera is known to soothe and cleanse the digestive tract and helps in digestion.
• Aloe Vera is a well-known adaptogen. An adaptogen is something that boosts the body’s natural ability to adapt to external changes and resist illness.
• Aloe Vera is loaded with vitamins A, B1, B2, B5, B12, C, E, Folic Acid and Niacin which  helps in replenishing vitamins and amino acids to your diet.
• Use Aloe Vera instead of conditioner for silkier, smoother hair.
• Aloe vera strengthens gums and promotes strong, healthy teeth by taking orally or use toothpaste with Aloe Vera ingredients.

Enjoy the many benefits of Aloe Vera that Nature has given to us.

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KULAMBU CURRY: A Spicy And Delicious South Indian Curry

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 big Tomatoes cut into small pieces
• 2 medium sized Potatoes
• 1/2 of a medium sized Brinjal
• 100 gms green Peas
• 1 medium sized Onion finely chopped
• 2-3 Garlic Cubes finely chopped
• 2 Green Chillies finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp of Turmeric Powder
• 1/4  tsp of Red Chilli Powder
• 2 tsp Kulambu Powder
• 1/4 tsp of Mustard Seeds
• 1 tsp Channa Dal
• 1/4 tsp Tamarind Pulp
• 1 Dry Red Chilli
• Curry Leaves for seasoning
• Coriander Leaves for garnishing
• Salt to Taste
• Oil to Cook

                                                                                
                                                                      KULAMBU CURRY

PROCEDURE:

• Wash all the vegetables(Tomatoes,Potatoes,Brinjal) and cut them.
• Heat a pan with 1 tsp oil and put all the cut vegetables to fry in a medium flame. Once the frying is done, keep the vegetables in a bowl for cooling.
• After cooling, make a paste of the fried vegetables in mixer grinder. Donot make a fine paste, keep it little coarse.
• Again heat a pan with 2 tsp oil and add mustard seeds, curry leaves, dry red chilli, channa dal, chopped garlic cubes, finely chopped onion, finely chopped green chillies.
• Once the onion becomes little brown, add cut tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chilli Powder, 1 tsp salt, kulambu powder, tamarind pulp and mix well. Cook it for 5-6 mins or till the gravy is ready.
• Now mix the vegetable paste with the above prepared gravy and stir it well. Add little water and let it boil for another 2-3 mins.
• The Kulambu Curry is ready now. Garnish it with finely chopped coriander leaves. Serve it hot with rice.

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Vegetable Manchurian Dry – A Popular Indo-Chinese Appetizer

Ingredients:

• For Manchurian Ball

2 cups Finely Chopped Capsicum
2 cups Finely Chopped Cabbage
2 cups Finely Chopped Carrot
2 cups Finely French Beans and Spring onion whites
2 tbsp Maida/All-purpose flour
2 tbsp Cornflour Powder
1/2 tbsp Rice flour
2 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
1 tbsp Green Chili Paste
1 tsp Soya sauce
1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
Warm Water as required
Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying

• For Spicy Sauté

2 Medium Onion Finely Chopped
1/2 cup Green Capsicum (bell pepper) Finely Chopped
1 tbsp Ginger Finely Chopped
3-4 Slitted Green Chilies
1 tbsp Garlic Finely Chopped
3 tbsp Cooking Oil
2 tbsp Soya Sauce
1 tbsp Chili Sauce
1 tsp Vinegar
3 tbsp Tomato Ketchup
2 pinch of Ajinomonto
1/2 Cup Coriander Leaves Finely Chopped for Garnish
3 tbsp Spring Onion Finely Chopped for Farnish
 
Procedure:

• First start arrangement for making of Manchurian Balls. Take a bowl, add Maida, Cornflour, Rice flour, Salt, Ginger-Garlic Paste, Green chili Paste, Pepper powder, Soya Sauce, Turmeric Powder, Salt and all the finely chopped Vegetables.
• Sprinkle little warm water up to requirement and make a thick mixture/batter. Add water little by little and use only as much water as required. Keep the batter/mixture aside for around 30 mins.
• Make small Manchurian balls from the batter/mixture.
• Now take a pan and heat oil in medium flame.
• Place the Manchurian balls carefully in the hot oil. Fry the balls till Golden Brown at low flame. Put the Fried Manchurian Balls on an oil absorbent paper to remove excess oil and keep the balls aside.

Fried Manchurian Balls

• Now after frying of all the balls finished, start doing preparation for the Spicy Sauté.
• Take Oil in a pan on medium flame. Add sesame seeds, minced Ginger, Garlic and the slitted Green Chilies and fry for 2-3 minutes.
• Now add the chopped onions, and capsicum and fry until soft (4-5 mins).
• Add the whites of Spring Onions and stir fry on high for 2 mins, constantly keep on tossing them.
• Now add the Fried Manchurian Balls to the and stir for 3 mins, so that the balls should retain their crunchiness.
• Now make the flame high and add the Soya Sauce, Chili Sauce, Tomato Sauce, Ajinomonto, Vinegar to the Spicy Sauté mix. Mix all these well and toss them for 2-3 mins. The flame to be kept high, so that after adding this sauces the crunchiness of the balls will not reduce.
• Add 3-4 tbsp water if required & also salt if required and cook for 2 mins. more.
• Keep then tossing for and finally turn off the flame after 2 mins.
• Now your Vegetable Dry Manchurian recipe is ready. Garnish them with finely chopped Spring Onions & Coriander Leaves.
• Serve it Hot as a starter or snack. It tastes best when served with hot and spicy Schezwan Fried Rice or Hot and Sour Soup.

Dry Vegetable Manchurian

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Gobi Chilli/Gobi 65 – An Indo-Chinese Recipe

We all love Indo-Chinese Recipes. One of them is Gobi Chilli. It is also named as Gobi 65. It’s a very simple dish to prepare, takes around 20-30 minutes for preparation. It tastes so yummy and you can have this as a Starter or side dish with Rice or Roti/Naan.

Ingredients:
20 pcs Cauliflower Florets
1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
3 tbsp Maida/All Purpose Flour
4 tbsp Corn flour
1 tsp Sesame Seeds
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tbsp Red Chilly Powder
1 tbsp Coriander Powder
1 tsp Pepper Powder
1 tsp Cumin Powder
1/4 tsp Soda
1 tsp Vinegar
1 1/2 tbsp Soya Sauce
1 1/2 tbsp Chilly Sauce
2 tbsp Tomato Sauce
1 pinch Ajinomonto/China Salt
3 nos. Onions Finely Chopped
1 tbsp minced Ginger
1 tbsp minced Garlic
2 nos. Green Capsicum/Bell Pepper cut into cubes
3-4 slitted Green Chilies
1 tbsp Sugar
Salt to Taste
Chopped Coriander Leaves / Spring Onion for garnish

Procedure:

• Clean all the Cauliflower Florets Properly. Now boil the florets in water with pinch of Turmeric Powder for 4-5 mins.
• Now take a bowl and prepare the batter. Take the Maida, Cornflour, Vinegar, Cumin powder, Coriander powder, Red Chilly powder, Ginger-Garlic paste, Salt, Soda in the bowl.
• Add required water and make a thick batter. Ensure that there should be no lumps. Keep the Batter for 10-15 mins.
• Now heat oil in a pan at medium flame. Dip the boiled Cauliflower florets into the batter & fry it till golden brown. Drain excess oil using a paper towel and keep the fried florets pieces aside.

Fried Cauliflower Florets

• Now in the pan add some oil up to requirement and add sesame seeds, minced Ginger, Garlic and the slitted Green Chilies and fry for 2-3 minutes.
• Now add the onions and capsicum and fry until soft (4-5 mins).
• Add Soya Sauce and mix well.
• Add Tomato Ketchup & Chili sauce to that mix and stir well.
• Top off with the fried Cauliflower Florets and the remaining quantities of ingredients used to marinate (salt, sugar, ajinomonto and pepper powder).
• Stir all the ingredients until well combined and fry for another 4-5 mins.
• Now Garnish it with some finely chopped spring onions or fresh cut Coriander Leaves.
• Now your Chilli Gobi/Gobi 65 is ready, serve it hot as a Starter or with Rice or Naan or Butter Roti.

 Gobi Chilli/Gobi 65

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Wanna Lead A Healthy & Stress Free Life…??? Some Ways To Boost Your Daily Routine...

Hello folks...

You all must have felt that, now day by day our life is turning to be more stressful and hectic. It may seem that there’s nothing we can do about stress. The bills won’t stop coming, there will never be more hours in the day, and your career, your study and family responsibilities, stress at work, stress at home Blah..Blah…Blah…!!!, which will always be demanding. 

Every day we get up, go to work, go home, and go to sleep. Maybe our routines aren't quite that tedious or dumb , but they're rarely sound and perfect. Whether you feel the need to get more done or just feel better in general, we've got plenty of suggestions to help you upgrade your daily routine. You have more control than you might think.
 
You must have noticed that, some days before I’d published a post as “Healthy Habits that Keep You Away From Disease”. Continuing from that, today in this post, I’m adding some more valuable ideas for you, which by adding to your Life, makes your life Happy and Stress-free.

• KEEP SMILE
  Do You Smile Daily? Do You Smile Enough?
  Do you know or understand the Importance and Significance of a Smile? Do you believe that smiling, laughing, & feeling JOY makes you feel good, keeps you Stress Free, and leads to Good Health in your life?
  
  Maybe you don’t have sufficient answers to those questions, but now a lots of medical researches have confirmed that how Smile plays an important role in our healthy life. It is a sweet non-verbal expression of our emotion. 
  
  Researchers have proved that a Real and Genuine Smile which is Spontaneous and comes from inside you, is created by certain Stimuli like: happy thought and mood, seeing something funny etc. and can’t be ever fake. Smiling, laughing and feeling Joy are natural therapies that not only relieves your stress and makes you healthier, but also can help you live a longer, happier life.
  
  So wanna lead a healthy & stress free life…???
  Then just always have a Sweet and Cute Smile on your face, which not only you but also makes others happy.
• KEEP YOUR SHOES OUTSIDE
  Most of the dust in your home comes from the outside, the bulk of it coming in unnoticed on shoes that don’t appear to be either muddy or dirty. In order to prevent from dirt and chemicals or potential allergens from entering your house,you should remove your shoes at the door. This activity could be a practical way to keep the house clean and free from outdoor pollutants.
• SNEEZE INTO YOUR ARM
  When you don’t have a tissue or a napkin handy to cover your mouth and nose.This is not always the best because then there might be germs on your hands and you could just spread them when you touch things. Therefore, wash your hands immediately afterwards and often. The best way is to cough or sneeze into the crook of your elbow, or upper arm. It also helps to not spread germs because you don’t touch things with the crook of your arm very often. The most effective way is to carry around a handkerchief or tissues and sneeze into this. As long as you clean the handkerchief regularly, this is a very effective method.
• GIVE A BREAK TO YOUR EYES
  Many people specially office employees and students spend several hours a day staring at computer screens or monitor, which can result a strain in the eye and headaches. To protect your eyes from such things you should take frequent gaps in between. Eye specialists recommend the “20- 20-20 rule”: For every 20 minutes you spend at the computer, glance away from the screen for at least 20 seconds by looking at an object located 20 feet away. Giving your eyes a break, allows them to focus on something else. It is also a good idea to stand up, put your hands in the air, and take a long stretch to promote blood flow in the body.
• READ AND LISTEN TO MOTIVATIONAL MATERIAL
  Reading or listening any motivational material leads a peaceful life. Sometimes the work pressure reduces or goes away. By doing this as a habit you can maintain a happier and healthier life. Also you can gain knowledge of different new things. So motivate yourself by reading and listening to inspirational books/ audiobooks .
• CHECK THE NEWS HEADLINES DAILY
  To keep yourself up to date watch/listen the news headlines daily. To know the present  scenario, current affairs related to the whole world you should see the news. Also by doing this as a habit you can  learn the new researches going on all over the world.
• COUNT UP TO 20 WHEN ANGRY
  If you are seething with anger, count up to 20 and take a slow, deep breath between each number. This simple technique can reduce your temper and cool your nerves. Counting distracts your mind, which gives you some time to distance your emotions from the situation that is ticking you off. If you are still angry, keep on counting and deep breathing until you feel calmer, and more in control. Taking slow, deep breaths helps to switch the nervous system from a sympathetic system response, to making you feel more relaxed.
• BRUSH YOUR TONGUE
  It is required to brush daily to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. However, cleaning your tongue is an important step to keep your mouth clean. The back of the tongue is the main place for bacteria and germs that can give you bad breath. Always brush the surface of your tongue from back to front, after brushing your teeth. Doing this twice a day removes plaque-causing bacteria and food particles trapped in the tongue, and freshens your breath.
• MICROWAVE THE KITCHEN SPONGE
  The toilet seat may seem like the most germ-infested item in the home, but studies have shown that the kitchen sponge supersedes the list. A kitchen sponge’s frequent use to clean dal or sabzi spills, as well as, its moist and porous texture, make it a breeding ground for foodborne bacteria, and mildew. To stop the spread of germs, make sure it is wet, then leave it in the microwave for 45 seconds every evening.

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