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kaddu methi sprouts Methi sprouts are a healthy addition to your diet. After my  alloo methi sprout s stir fry recipe, I followed Balvinder Kaur's idea of using fenugreek sprouts with pumpkin. It was such a delicious recipe that I have fallen in love with methi sprouts and keenly look for different combinations. Here is kaddu methi sprouts recipe: Pumpkin (I took 1/4th size of a medium size kaddu) 1/2 cup- methi sprouts 1 tomato salt, red chilly powder turmeric, cumin seeds 1 tsp-mustard oil coriander leaves Procedure Cut pumpkin into small pieces.  Take oil in a nonstick pan. Add jeera. Let it splutter. Next add pumpkin pieces and methi sprouts. Add salt, haldi, red chilly powder, and tomato pieces. Stir fry for a couple of minutes.  Cook & cover. Check after 5-8 minutes. Cook & cover. Keep on a low flame. Check once done.  Garnish with coriander leaves. Your kaddu methi sprouts stir fry is ready! Enjoy with rice or roti.

lauki methi sprouts After my alloo methi sprouthi sprout s stir fry was a hit, I followed a friend Balvinder Kaur's idea of using fenugreek sprouts with pumpkin to make kaddu methi sprouts stir fry. I loved the recipe, which was liked by hubby as well. So I tried to replace pumpkin with lauki, ghiya, or bottle gourd, which is hated by most young members in Indian households. I must say this is one of the yummiest lauki recipes ever. Undoubtedly, this is the best way to serve lauki to your family. The humble bottle gourd is rich in nutrients, vitamins, minerals and full of easily digestible fiber. It is useful in weight loss, lowering your blood pressure levels, and keeping heart healthy. Bottle gourd has a cooling effect on the body. Since it is available in plenty in summers, so why not increase your intake of lauki in the hot season and enjoy its benefits. It replenishes water loss from your body. Let's get back to the lauki methi sprouts recipe: Ingredients

Japan earthquake hits Kinki Another deadly tremor measuring 6.5 on richter scale has struck Japan's Kyushu island in the wee hours of April 15th. Nine persons have already died in the south Japan earthquake and many more are feared trapped under collapsed buildings. The earthquake was so severe that the tremors were felt for 20 seconds, leaving 800 severely wounded. About 7,50,000 people felt the violent to severe shaking due to the shallow depth of the earthquake, reported just 10 kms or 6.1 miles beneath the earth. Since it was a shallow earthquake, the shaking of the earth is more intense. Deeper quakes cause less shaking, while shallow and surface tremors are the most severe, since they are closer to the surface and can spiral to a larger area. Thankfully, there are no fears of tsunami, since the epicenter of this Japan earthquake was in the land, not in the sea bed. This quake follows the recent Okinawa quake. Japan experiences frequent tremors since it sits in

Obesity danger signs are ringing loud and clear. Yes, the world is becoming fatter by the day, with over 641 million obese people around the globe. world obesity bmi Statistics reveal that there has been a spike in the number of people with a body mass index of over 30. The number of such people was 641 million in 2014. Another glaring statistic from the The Lancet medical journal study is that one in every seven women are obese, while in men, of every 10 men, one has a BMI of over 30. What is Obesity- BMI Divide weight in kilograms by height in square meters to get the BMI of a person. It indicates whether a person is obese or enjoys a healthy weight. Any person with a BMI of over 25 is overweight. Those with a body mass index above 30 are obese and those over 40 are categorized under morbidly obese, with about 2 % women and  1 % men. In morbid obesity, the weight interferes with normal physical functions of the body, which include breathing and walking. The stati

khatta meetha karela Khatta Meetha karela ? Yes, the credit for this recipe goes to Chitra Balachander, a dear friend of mine. This lady boasts amazing culinary skills, with a repertoire rich in south Indian delicacies. Of course, she knows it all about north Indian food and other food varieties across India. She shared this khatta meetha karela recipe a few days back, which tempted me to try the recipe myself. I have given it a try and found it as one of the best karela recipes ever. The sweet & tangy bitter gourd stir fry goes well with rice, lentil curry, and any other gravy. Here's a sneak peak into Chitra di's recipe: khatta meetha karela by Chitra Balachander I made little modifications: 1 tsp- mustard oil 6-7 karelas (bitter gourd) turmeric, salt, jeera 1 big onion 1 tsp- tamarind paste 1 tsp- jaggery powder red chilly powder Procedure sweet & tangy karela Wash and cut karelas into round slices. Chop onion and mix with slic

Baking is a passion for some, but for others, it is a hobby. For me, it is neither a passion nor a hobby. But the need for baking with whole grains arose when I realized the benefits of healthy eating. Whole grain bakes are starting to become popular even though maida/white flour/refined flour cakes continue to flood the market. Well, to me, food has to begin with the word "H." My choice of food and ingredients does not enlist unhealthy items. You all know me by now and have tried out my healthy recipes. This wholemeal flour cake recipe collection is just an effort to collate all of my healthy cakes under one thread, so that they are easy to access. eggless basbousa ith dates 3 Ingredient Biscuit Cake Steamed Eggless Almond Butter Wheat Cake Eggless Gur ginger Cake Eggless Steamed Biscuit Cake Suji Cake on Stovetop No Sugar Eggless Wheat Gur Ginger Cake Eggless Wheat Dates Carrot Cake Eggless, Sugarless C

Biscuit cake no bake!! Surprised, are you? Well, yes, this is simply the simplest cake recipe ever that gives you the tastiest cake. steamed biscuitt cake What's more, it uses just 3 key ingredients - take biscuits of your choice, add milk to make batter, and little amount of baking soda - that's it! Here's my another take on biscuit cake. Yes, I bake cookies at home and then use them for baking a cake, though this time again, I chose to steam the cake than baking it. It has come out super soft and yummy!! I crushed the besan-oats cookies I had baked two days ago and then blended them with powdered cornflakes (2 tbsp). You may skip cornflakes altogether. The no egg biscuit cake no bake would still taste delicious. This is one biscuit cake recipe in cooker or vessel that you would want to try every time your kids want a spongy cake. Any takers? biscuit cake no bake steamed Steamed Biscuit Cake Ingredients 20 biscuits (I used home made