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Hello friends, Namanaste, sat sri akala, adab, vadakam. Ravneet Bhalla welcomes you to her channel. Childhood is an unforgettable period in our lives. There are specific memories that remain cherished in our minds forever. If you too have such childhood memories, feel free to share in comments. I too have such amazing childhood memories that I remember to date.  Peepe wale biscuit is one such memory. When I used to visit my maternal grandfather during school vacation, he would bring tins of Punjabi ghee atta ke biscuit. Peepe wale biscuits recipe uses ghee, whole wheat flour, and sugar. Biscuits were our only snack during those days. Back then, there were no pizza, burger for kids to relish. We used to enjoy biscuits as snack along with homemade pakora made by nana ji. I still remember that distinctive taste and flavor of that ghee atta biscuit.  There was a flavor punch that I always use in my homemade cookies. You will know about that flavor punch in the video. This is a healthy atta

A quick, healthy back-to-school tiffin idea is here. While kids are enjoying their summer holidays, you can plan out their post-vacation school tiffin now. Get started with this easy yet nutritious vegan lunch box idea for kids. Looking for easy school tiffin ideas Indian? here's one from my series on lunch box recipes for kids. if easy school tiffin box recipe ideas interest you, then this coconut tikki will surely appeal to you and your taste buds. I will post more back to school lunch ideas for kids that are easy and nutritious. #schooltiffinideasindian #schooltiffinrecipesforkids #kidslunchboxideas #healthytiffinrecipes #tiffinrecipe The video answers the following queries:  What should I take in Tiffin for school?   What is the best lunch for school in India?  What can I make in a lunch box?  How do I pack my kids for lunch?  What kids should not pack for lunch?  Is it cheaper to pack school lunches?  Are snacks food?  Healthy snacks made using nutritious ingredients are

 How many dates can a diabetic eat in a day? Are dates for diabetes a good sugar substitute?  What is dates GI index? How much sugar is in dates? Is it good or bad sugar in dates? What is per 100g khajoor glycemic index? Does dates increase blood sugar? Dates are rich in natural sugar. Too many questions and the answers follow below. A research paper notes that dates could have a potential beneficial effect on lipid profile, which means the consumption of three dates every day could help reduce total cholesterol and elevate HDL or good cholesterol, thanks to its high polyphenolic content. The study further claims that there was no impact on glucose levels following a low-moderate consumption of dates due to its low glycemic index.  A low GI means that the food cannot cause a blood sugar spike because of its gradual release of glucose into the blood stream. In addition, dates have a medium glycemic load, which means a small portion of dates can be consumed safely by diabetics. Glycemic

 What is the meaning Pakhala bhaat? Is Pakhala good for health? Is fermented rice healthy?  Or in other words, does curd rice have b12? These are some of the questions that have been asked every now and then. So in this video from the Odia cuisine, I present to you Odisha special Pakhala - the ancient Odia tradition of fermenting rice. Now coming back to making Pakhala at home. I dedicate this video to my mother in law, who has taught me some simple ways to ferment rice with and without curd.  The idea is to cook rice in water, primarily you will need to boil rice in a lot of water. Drain off excess water and let the rice come to room temperature. Then mix it with curd, salt, and water and store in an earthen clay pot. Since we want to ferment rice, the idea is to leave it overnight at room temperature - ideally in a cool location, which is not too hot.  By next morning, the rice should have fermented - teeming with colonies of healthy bacteria. If you use brown rice or usuna chawl (or

  Peepe wale biscuits (Punjabi gur atta ghee cookies) The crazy cookie lover is here with yet another healthy biscuits recipe from her memory lane. Punjabi pipee wale biscuits have a special place in my memories and everytime I think of them, I travel down the memory lane. The memories of my nana bringing tins or peepe full of atta ghee biscuits remain fresh to date. The flavor bomb used in these healthy atta cookies is addictive and you would make it a part of your baking regime. The recipe is a keeper because this gives you something healthy to cherish with your hot cuppa. I love these biscuits for their nutrition and flavor. Of course, as with all my cookies, my favorite peepe wale biscuits use no baking powder or soda. If you are already following my cookie recipes, you are aware of the basics for beginners. But if you are new to me, it would help to explore my easy guide for baking healthy biscuits at home without raising agents or ammonia. So let's get back to making healthy

How do I make crispy puffed rice? Are you looking for crispy murmura snack recipe oil free in air fryer? Well, Ravneet Bhalla brings to you water-roasted murmura baked in my Indian air fryer (Prestige). Can an airfryer cook oil-free? Well, it can but the results are not always up to your expectations. Some recipes do require oil. But this puffed rice recipe does not require any oil. A trial with water has given me super amazing results oil free.  Can puffed rice be made in oven?  Yes! How is murmura prepared?  As its name suggests, murmura is made from rice. Rice grain is roasted until it puffs. Will post a video if anyone is interested in making murmura at home from scratch. Is murmura good for weight loss?  Well, since it is made from rice and comprises fiber and complex carbs, you tend to feel fuller quickly. So it might be a good addition to your weight loss regime since after snacking on air fryer roasted murmura, you may not feel the need to eat anything further. AVOID DRINKING W

If you are looking to add a little nutritive value to chutneys and jams, then try out this easy tomato jam with jaggery recipe that has a hint of lemon and wholesome Indian spices that lend the tomato jam without sugar a taste like none other. The tamato jelly with lemon rind is flavorful and easy to make at home. What's more, the vibrant and colorful jam recipe Indian uses simple tomato jam ingredients available at home. What is tomato jam used for? Enjoy on breads or with chapatis, parathas, and rice! Add to cookies and cakes too. How do you make tomato jam? I have shared the easy recipe Indian to make टमाटर जैम at home. Is tomato jam just ketchup? Of course, not! One is savory and another one is sweet. What does tomato jam taste like? It's a sweet ketchup and jelly like consistency. What does tomato jam taste like? Call it a tomato chutney, jelly, or jam, the indian recipe will appeal to your taste buds and give you a little less guilty feeling since you are using hea

 Your health is in your hands. Make it or break it! Hello everyone,  This is Ravneet Bhalla - a knowledge management professional, who is more into research and writing by profession, and a health freak by choice. I love to eat and drink healthy, for I believe "a healthy me is a happy me." With that said, my focus is not only on eating clean but also on staying active & kicking.  But there are several hurdles to staying healthy these days. Agree?  While we all talk of the polluted environment, with toxins floating around everywhere, the food we eat is no less adulterated either. Sigh!! There is a serious lack of trust because we are living in a commercialized world. No matter what the brand, are you confident their product is 100% pure? When we say 100 percent pure, we mean it is  devoid of chemical preservatives, refined sugar, refined flours free from fillers, additives, artificial colors, chemical flavors True, we are living in an age where purity is a dream and the br

What are the benefits of flax seeds? Is it good to eat flaxseed every day? How much flaxseed should I eat per day? Well, if these questions are troubling you, then we have the answers. Let's begin with the first question : Is it safe to eat flax seeds? Benefits Galore Flaxseeds are the latest craze in the world of health freaks aka #superfood lovers. If you, too, find yourself often hunting for all things superfood, then you have heard of flaxseeds or even use them in your #healthydietarylife. But what is it that makes flaxseeds, also known as linseeds, as a super se bhi upper wala food. Flax seeds, as their name suggests, are seeds. As you all know seeds are the latest craze in the health-conscious world. True, seeds comprise good fats, fiber, lignans, and proteins. They pack a powerful mineral punch too that a majority of us are deficient in. For example, magnesium, zinc, calcium. These are essential to our #health. But we find ourselves deficient in these essential minerals. Our

If you are on a gluten-free diet and want to add ways to use pearl millet in your weight loss dietary regime, then bajra roti recipe can come in handy. Now you might be wondering how to make bajra roti chapati without flour.How to make soft bajra chapati with whole bajra?  Bajra benefits health in more ways than one. It is a staple in Rajasthan. If you are on a weight loss diet, then pearl millet is a powerful ingredient to include in your diet. Bajra has functional properties Pearl millet has a low glycemic index  It is a good low GI option for diabetics and weight control The gluten-free pearl millet is rich in dietary fiber. It has a similar lipid content as corn. Bajra is packed with protein and essential amino acids It is easy to ferment and turn into sprouted bajra atta, which is sweeter, more fiber-rich, and has a better nutritional profile. There are different ways to enjoy the benefits of pearl millet, which is an ancient grain and also known as superf