Poha (Flattened rice with vegetables)

Nothing matches the magic of having a hot Indian breakfast. Ummm !

So presenting the most popular breakfast item in many Indian households especially in western Indian states like Gujrat and Maharashtra. Plenty of onions, moongfali and poha make a very tasty breakfast

POHA

Servings 4 
Ingredients

• Poha [Flattened Rice]  500gm
• Onion 2 medium 
• Potato 1 large [ cut into small pieces ]
• Groundnut [moongfali] 4 tsp 
• Boiled Vegetables [as per choice/ finely chopped]
• Musturd seeds [sarso]1/2 tsp 
• Cumin seeds [jeera] 1/2 tsp
• Ginger 1 tsp [finely chopped]
• Curry leaves
• Coriander Powder
• Salt as per taste
• Turmeric [haldi] 1/2 tsp 
• Sugar 1tsp 
• 1 tsp oil 
• Fresh Coriander leaf for Garnish

Method 

• Wash poha , drain the water properly [ do not mashed the poha, just moist it] and keep aside. 
• Heat oil in a pan. Add musturd seeds, cumin seeds and curry leaves. When splutter add potato and saute well. Let cook the potato properly. When potato become soft add onion and groundnut. Saute well and fry it for another 5 mins. 
• Add boiled vegetables, mix well and fry for few mins. Add Coriander Powder and mix well. 
• Add Poha. Mix lightly and add salt , turmeric and sugar. Stir occasionally. Close the lid and allow it to cook for another 5 mins. 
• Garnish it with coriander leaf and serve hot. 

  

Chicken Chaap (Chicken in Thick Gravy)

Chicken soup, chicken stew, chicken chili, chicken breast on salad…chicken in almost any form is great for your health—unless you’re the chicken of course! 

Frozen chicken is not healthy because it has lots of preservatives. But fresh chicken is filled with healthy proteins.

Chicken has lots of trace minerals in it that gives a boost to the immune system. Usually boiled chicken in pepper soup is also good for fighting off cold.

Chicken is rich in a mineral called selenium. This selenium cuts the risk of developing arthritis at later stages of life. Chicken has vitamin B 5, Chicken cuts the risk of heart attacks, 

There are lots of benefits of chicken so cook chicken in healthy ways so that you can enjoy all its benefits.

CHICKEN CHAP

Servings 4 

Ingredients 

• Chicken 1 kg  [clean and washed and diced in medium pieces]
• 1 cup fresh yogurt 
• 3 large onions 
• 1 big tomato 
• 4 tsp Garlic Paste 
• 4 tsp Ginger Paste 
• 2 tsp poppy seeds
• 8 Cashew (Kaju)
• Garam Masala Powder
• Salt to taste 
• 1 tsp Sugar 
• Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder 
• Coriander Powder

Method 

•  Heat oil in a pan . Once oil is ready, add the sliced onion, poppy seeds and cashew and saute the onion till it change the color to light brown. Switch of the flame and let it cool.  Put it in the blender and make a fine paste.
• Take the chicken pieces in a  big bowl add the chicken to it then add the yogurt, garlic paste, ginger paste ,onion paste, Kashmiri red chili powder, coriander powder, pinch of salt  and mix them well. Refrigerate it for 3-4 hrs. 
• Add oil and ghee to the pan and heat it up, once it is ready, add the chicken pieces from the marinade. Saute the chicken piece . Add 1 tsp sugar. And allow it to cook for atleast 10 mins. Do not cover the lid and stir occasionally. 
• Add the marinade mixture ,stir it occasionally and let it cook over medium to high flame and cover it with a lid. Check  in few minutes and again stirs until oil comes up and chicken gets soft and tender. 
• Add 1 tsp of the spice powder ( garam masala). Mix it well.If Chicken becomes to soft then switch off the flame and close the lid.Let it be in that position atleast for 10 mins. So that the aroma and flavour of  Garam Masala can mix well . 
•  Chicken Chaap is ready, serve hot with Rice, Rotis or Biriyani. 

Soya Mixed Chawal (Fried Rice with Soya Chunks)

 Soya Chunks contain 54.2 grams of protein, which exceeds the amount of protein found in 

meats, eggs, milk and wheat. KidsHealth.org reports that soy protein contains all the amino 

acids needed by the body, and is an excellent replacement for meat-based proteins.

may reduce the risk of osteoporosis in menopausal women, and may also ease other

 menopausal symptoms.

soy protein in general is rich in B vitamins and Omega-3 fatty acids, which are thought to 

benefit many aspects of health.

I am going to present a dish which is full of nutrition.

 Well in this dish the use of Basmati Rice is compulsory, as this will dominate and makes an awesome combo with the pepper and veggies flavor. 

Try it yourself and feel it . 

Fried Rice With Soya Chucks

Servings 4 

Ingredients 

• Soya Chunks ( Nutrela Chunks) 1 cup
• Basmati Rice 2.5 cup (Boiled and drain)
• Carrot, Beans, Cauliflower (finely chopped)
• Green Pea 
• Onion 1 medium 
• Ginger - Garlic paste 1 tsp 
• Garam Masala 
• Cumin Seeds 1 tsp 
• Bay Leaf 
• Green Chilli 
• Salt as per taste 
• Black Pepper
• 2 tsp oil 

Method 

• Boil Soya Chunks, drain it and keep aside. If necessary squeeze the water properly . 
• Heat 2 tsp of oil in a deep pan . Add bay leaf, onion, ginger-garlic paste. Add cumin seeds and saute it for 5 mins. 
• Add Carrot, Beans, Cauliflower, Pea ,Green Chilli and Soya Chunks. Fry it well for another 5-7 mins. Add Garam Masala. 
• Cover the lid and allow the vegetable cook.
• Add Salt and mix well. 
• Finally add rice and mix very properly . Stir continuously. Fry it for few mins . 
• Once the aroma of basmati rice starts to come . Switch off the flame and sprinkle chopped coriander leaf and black pepper and mix well. 
• Close the lid for another 5 mins and then serve hot .

Veg Hakka Noodles

A Chinese vegetable noodles recipe is favorite noodle recipe among kids, the fast food veg noodles taste superb as a snack, breakfast or can even be had as packed lunch.

One cup of cooked rice noodles has 1.6 grams of protein and 1.8 grams of fiber. For men those values represent 3 percent of their daily protein needs and 5 percent of total daily fiber. Women gain 4 percent of their recommended daily intake of protein and 7 percent of fiber from 1 cup of cooked noodles..

In addition to its essential role in delivering oxygen to cells, iron helps your body produce red blood cells. 

HAKKA NOODLES

Ingredients 

• Noodles 1 pack 
• Cabbage, Carrot, Capsicum [finely chopped] 
• 1 medium size onion [ finely chopped]
• 4-5 cloves of garlic [finely chopped] 
• Black Pepper 1 tsp 
• Salt as per taste 
• 2 tsp oil 
• Tomato Sauce

Method 

Boil the noodles first as per the instructions given in the pack ...drain water and pour cool water on it and drain it again and keep aside..

Now heat oil in a pan and fry onions and garlic and saute well. 

Add Chopped Cabbage, Carrot and Capsicum and black pepper ..... mix well.

Add tomato sauce, stir well and finally add boiled noodles. Mix well and stir occasionally for another 5-7 mins. Sprinkle salt and mix very well with the help of two spatula.

Serve hot. 

* Those who prefer can add Scramble Egg or boiled chicken. 

   In case of boil chicken :  Add it when you add vegetable and fry it well 

   In case of egg : Add it just before serve and mix well. 

Dahi Boondi Raita

  Say yes to yogurt

Yogurt is a valuable health food for both infants and elderly persons. For children, it is a balanced source of protein, fats, carbohydrates, and minerals in a texture that kids love. For senior citizens, who usually have more sensitive colons or whose intestines have run out of lactase, yogurt is also a valuable food. Elderly intestines showed declining levels of bifidus bacteria, which allow the growth of toxin-producing and, perhaps, cancer-causing bacteria.

Yogurt's got power-boosting protein and bone-building calcium. It can also help you lose weight and fend off a cold.

Dahi Boondi Raita 

Ingredients 

• Boondi  100 gm 
• Yogurt (Dahi) 2 cup 
• Roasted Cumin Powder
• 1/2 tsp musturd seeds
• 4-5 Curry Leaves
• Dry Chilli Powder 
• Salt to taste 
• 1 tsp Sugar
• Fresh Coriander Leaf (finely chopped) 

Preparation 

• Whisk yogurt till smooth. Add salt, half the roasted cumin seed powder and half the chopped coriander leaves.
•  Add boondi and mix well. Garnish with the remaining roasted cumin seed powder, coriander leaves and red chilli powder. Refrigerate it for 2-3 hrs. 
• For tempering heat oil in a pan. Add musturd seeds and let it sprinkle. Add Curry Leaves. 
• Pour the tempering over the Curd . And serve chill.  

Strawberry Smoothie with Chocolate Cream

Milk is an important part of our diet. We begin drinking it when we are young, but our intake decreases as we get older. Some people shy away from it because they fear that it will add too much fat to their diet. Others leave it out because they believe that they no longer need it. You are never too old to reap the rewards of drinking milk. It is a great source of vitamins and nutrients, and it has several health benefits, such as:

1. Glowing Skin 
2. Healthy Bones and Teeth 
3. Healthy Muscles
4. Weight Loss
5. Less Stress and lots of benifits. 

Strawberry Smoothie with Chocolate Cream 

Ingredients 

• Milk 
• Strawberry Ice Cream 
• Chocolate Cake 

Procedure 

• Blend Ice cream and milk in a blender and pour it into the glass. 
• Topped with chocolate cream and serve immediately. 
• Serve it with Chocolate Cake . 

Brown Bread Pizza

Bread is a staple part of a healthy eating pattern as it is low in fat and one of the best sources of fibre. It is made up of energy-providing carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and minerals. Bread is an important component of healthy eating. Here the tasty and healthy breakfast for kids.

Bread Pizza

Ingredients 

• Brown Bread 
• Capsicum (finely chopped)
• Tomato (finely chopped)
• Onion (finely chopped)
• Cheese Cubes
• Pizza topping 

Method

• Spoon the pizza topping into the bread. Sprinkle Capsicum , Tomato, Onion and finally grate the cheese cubes. 
• Pre heat the oven in 600 Degree [medium] for 5 mins. Then grease the oven pan with little oil and put the pizza into the pan. Set the micro-oven temperature in 600 [medium] for 8 mins. When done, leave the pizza there for 1-2 mins. 
• Serve hot with boiled egg (optional)