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Navratri Recipes by Homemakers: Healthy Food, Falahari Dishes for Fast

food for navratri So, you have come looking for navratri recipes to this page? You will find some of the best food for navratri fast here - shared by some of the top homemakers in the country, who are doing it big in their lives. Am proud of each one of the contributors to this post. Navratri is an auspicious time in India. It is considered one of the best time to kick-start a new journey, be it a business, marriage, or anything. It connotes nine nights - when people fast for their favorite deity Goddess Durga because the goddess brings peace, strength, and prosperity. Navratri marks the pinnacle of autumn festivities and ends with the grandest of all Indian festivals - Dussehra. On the nine days of navratra, different incarnations of mother Goddess Durga are worshipped, with each having its unique characteristics. Each of the days proceeding navratra signal the gradual decrease of darkness in an ascending order. According to mythology, the demonic powers dominated the w

I Met A Saint

I met a saint when I was young, In my first meeting was left awe-struck! Bright, shiny, serene face with a Godly-look, With the ambience exuding sanctity in every nook! Being a firm believer in the omnipresent Lord, I believed all he said – yes every single word! His fan following was huge at that very time, It’s even bigger now and growing like River Rhyne! Couldn’t resist my uncanny habit of asking for an autograph, My words instantly brought a “smile” on the priest-like face. Yes, the first time I saw him smiling then, Nobody remembered the last time he smiled when! The words from his mouth were like magic to my ears, His “magical words” continue to reverberate in my thoughts here. Yes, nobody can be God, nor act like him, But there was something special – oh so special in him! His "prophecy" is yet to come true for me, But the path I am treading will surely bring out the ultimate me! Respect for a soul that brings cheers to oth

Veg Momo Recipe With Suji

veg momos with suji Do you know steamed stuff is diabetes friendly? If you are looking for a diabetes recipe and also love momos, then this post is for you. Momo or steamed dumplings seem to be a hot favorite snacking option among kids these days. Even I like veg momos. I started savoring these steamed dumplings when I shifted to Delhi. Yes, I had never tasted these before. But as I became more and more conscious about health and started watching my intake, we started to make a distance from momos, not because of calories, but since these dumplings use refined flour or all-purpose flour or maida. No maida means diabetes friendly! No sugar means diabetes friendly! No fat means diabetes friendly! Why Say No to Maida: White Flour Disadvantages Maida is a big no at home - with no health benefits, all-purpose flour raises sugar and empty calories in your body does not have any minerals or vitamins is laced with alum to make it look whiter is devoid of any nutri

Rajgira/Amaranth Flour Cookies: Gluten-Free Recipe Collection

rajgira cookies Looking for gluten free recipes? Say gluten free cookies? Well, ask for it and you have it readily available here. Rajgira or amaranth is a high protein, high vitamin & mineral gluten-free grain that has remained a staple for many ancient cultures. The best fact about the gluten free amaranth is that it can be consumed as: a leaf - make rajgria saag with it (known as chulai in Odiya and tastes delicious with simple ingredients on your shelf..will share the recipe ) a seed - amaranth ladoo for vrat/Navratris grain flour - make amaranth parantha, dosa, idli, cake, or cookies Festive season is just around the corner. The beginning of Navratras rings the bell for the festive season in India. The holy days when people from across the country observe fast in reverence of Goddess Durga and of course to please the deity. In English navratri means nine nights. The last four days of navratri are celebrated as Durga Puja in Bengal, which is a quintessen

Beans Thoran Recipe

green beans thoran Loaded with dietary fiber, green beans or French beans are also known as snap or string beans. The dark green colored vegetable has lutein, neoxanthin, beta-carotene, and other carotenoids. Other vegetable rich in carotenoids include carrots and tomatoes. A rich source of antioxidants, French beans boast a good amount of B-vitamins. WHFoods recommends steaming green beans for 5 minutes to retain the maximum number of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. Steaming brings out their peak flavor, besides providing moisture to retain their green color and make them tender. Being rich in omega-3 fatty acids, green beans are touted to have cardiovascular benefits. Though the amount of omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid is not too much, it is still greater than most other sources of the same. Unfortunately, French beans benefits for cardiovascular health are underrated. Their strong carotenoid and flavonoid content gives the vegetable unique anti-inf

Instant Sambar: Hotel-Style Sambar With No Fuss; Ready in 10 Minutes

Think of South Indian food, and idli, sambar, and dosa would strike your mind first of all! Isn't it? hotel style sambar  Yes, this is the quintessential south Indian menu that has become widely popular world over for its rich taste, unique flavors, and nutritional boost! Well, this is exactly what inspires most of us north Indians to cook south Indian food. I  must admit I love Chettinad cuisine, Malayali food, and of course, Tamil recipes. One thing they have in common is the inclusion of coconut, which makes food more rich and flavorful, though the time of inclusion may vary! Savor any recipe bursting with coconut flavor and you would want to have it again and again. At least, this is my experience! South Indian food has been instrumental in making me a coconut lover. Don't believe? Taste food from south Indian cuisine and you would know it yourself. The best thing is south Indians make the most yummiest of food in the simplest of way whil

Steamed Lauki Poriyal

steamed lauki Steaming vegetables retains most of their nutrients besides softening them. Direct heat destroys most of the nutrients and water-soluble compounds. Bottle gourd is rich in water, and cooking it on high heat could make it nutrient deficient. Steaming is a great way to preserve nutrients. Whether you choose to steam veggies using an electric steamer or microwaveable plastic bag or using a makeshift vessel and steaming on stove top, you can rest assured that you are eating healthy food. The indirect form of heat helps retain most of the vegetable moisture juice nutrients nutritional value flavor & texture What more could you ask for? You can choose to steam veggies of your choice to preserve their low calorie content and nutrients. Who would forget the flavor and texture? Now you would be surprised to know that steaming the humble bottle gourd (dudhi or ghiya or lauki) can not only retain its moisture, texture, color, and nutritional value,

How To Make Almond Butter at Home: Homemade Ice Cream No Sugar, No Butter

Want to know how to make almond butter at home? how to make almond butter at home almond butter ice cream It's quick, it's easy, and oh so yummy! Did I say it's healthy? Almond Butter Uses Desserts - the very word makes our mouths to water, isn't it? The first thing that comes to our mind is the rich, creamy, luscious texture of ice creams and kulfis, and of course sweets. After all desserts are made to be indulged in. But what about weight watchers and health freaks? We, too, love desserts and keep watching our calorie intake. Of course, we do not want to indulge too much in sweets because they are loaded with fat and sugar - this is exactly what makes them lip smacking. But ice creams demand to be savored - no matter whether it is shrieking hot or shivering cold outside. I enjoy ice creams even when it is chilling outside! Like you, even I love to indulge in sweets, kulfis, ice creams, and desserts of all kinds. But yes, I do want to keep