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)

Rajma Curry (Red Kidney Bean)

Kidney beans, also known as rajma, is a well known pulse that is extensively used all over the world in the preparation of variety of dishes, particularly in rice, curries, 

salads and toppings. 

The health benefits of kidney beans are not just for a part of the body but improves the overall health of       our body. The benefits of kidney beans definitely makes us include this pulse in our daily diet.

At the end of the recipe I  mention some of the major health benifts of Kidney Bean (Rajma). 

RAJMA (RED KIDNEY BEAN)

Servings : 8 
Ingredients :  

• Red Kidney Bean (Rajma) 2 cups  [ soak for overnight ] 
• Ginger 1 tsp 
• Garlic 1 tsp 
• 1 Tomato for puree and 1/2 tomato finely chopped 
• 1 small onion finely chopped 
• Coriander Powder (Dhaniya)
• Turmeric (Haldi)
• Red Chilli Powder (Lal Mirch)
• Garam Masala 
• Salt as per taste 
• 2 tsp oil 
• Dry Fenugreek Leaves (Kasuri Methi)
• Fresh Coriander Leaf for Garnish 

Preperation 

• Boil Rajma in a pressure cooker. When sufficient soft, drain and keep the remaining water and keep rajma aside. 
• Heat oil in a pan. Add onion, and ginger - garlic paste and continue to saute it for few mins. When oil begins to seperate add tomato puree. Mix all the masala well and fry it for 5 mins. When an aroma starts to come add Coriander powder, Turmeric powder, Red chili powder and Salt. Add little remaining water.Mix well and let the masala cook for another 5-7 mins.Stir occasionally. 
• Add  Rajma and mix well. Close the lid and let it cook. If it seems too dry then add water (water of Rajma) and mix properly. Add chopped tomato. 
• Put the Rajma into the pressure cooker and add the remaining water. Let the pressure come out for once and immediately lower the heat and simmer it for 10 mins. 
• Serve in a bowl and garnish it with fresh coriander leaf. And serve hot with Chapati or Jeera Rice. 

HEALTH BENIFITS OF RED KIDNEY BEAN 

1. Rajma boosts our energy as it is high in iron content. It contains high amount of iron which is the main source that is required for increasing body metabolism and energy. It also helps in the circulation of oxygen throughout the body. 
2. Rajma is a well known fiber rich pulse.
3. The amount of calorie found in rajma is moderate and can be eaten by all the age group. Adding kidney beans to a salad or low calorie soup during lunch will be a good choice. At the same time, for those who want to maintain a consistent weight can have rajma or kidney beans.
4. High magnesium content and fiber in kidney beans is responsible for lowering bad cholesterol levels. High magnesium level found in kidney beans helps the body fight diseases associated with the risk of stroke, heart attack, and peripheral vascular disease. It also helps in having a healthy cardiovascular system.
5. The fiber present in kidney beans helps in maintaining healthy bowel movements. If it is eaten in the right quantity, it helps in cleansing the digestive tract. Regular bowel movements are associated with a lower risk of colon cancer.

Chicken Cold Salad

Making one simple change to your diet – adding a salad almost every day can pay off with plenty of health benefits.

Eating more plant-based foods, including vegetables, is at the top of almost every health professional's advice list and may well be the most commonly given nutrition advice of all time.

Source : http://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/2012/10/05/salad-for-breakfast-4-ways

Me and my husband love it very much so we add this in our breakfast almost everyday. We are chicken lover so we love to add it , sometimes we also prefer boiled egg instead of chicken. Eating salad for breakfast is fab idea. I prepare huge bowl of salad with lots of veggies, macroni, roasted nuts, dry fruits and whatever appropriate I get in front of my hand. You can also keep this salad in an air tight container and refrigerate it , so that whenever feel hungry you can eat it . 

Chicken Macroni Cold Salad

Now the question is how you made it. Well it does not follow any particular 

procedure. It's known as self innovation dish. But here

I want to mention my ingredients 

• Macroni 
• Onion 
• Tomato 
• Chicken (boiled and cut into small pieces)
• Vegetables (as per choice) [ Carrot, Cauliflower, Peas, Beans, Lettuces, Cabbage [must be boiled], Olives, Cucumber] 
• Salt as per taste 
• Mayonnaise /  Mint Curd Chutney 
• Oregano 
• Chat Masala
•  Fresh Coriander leaves

How to mix 

1. Boil macroni as per the instructions on the pack. Drain the water and keep aside. 
2. Boil all the vegetables. Drain and keep aside 
3. Take a big bowl. Add macroni, vegetables, boil chicken. Mix well 
4. Add 2 tbsp of mayonnaise, salt, chat masala, oregano and mix well.
5. Finally sprinkle the chopped coriander. 
6. Refrigerate it at least for 25-30 mins before serving .
7. Serve cold with ginger bread. 

Palak Paneer (Spinach with Cottage Cheese)

Whenever we talk about dieting the green leafy vegetable is always in our list. But why green veggie? They have nutritious in them more than anything else. Many people want to stay away from it just because of its taste but FYI it is full of nutrients like vitamins, minerals and other phytonutrients (natural chemical found in plant food). And it has a very less calorie. 

Cottage cheese contains all the essential amino acids needed for it to qualify as a complete protein. One cup of creamed cottage cheese has 23 grams of protein, which is 41 percent of the recommended daily intake for men and 50 percent for women. And its a great source of Vitamin B-12 . 

So in one word this is a very healthy as well as tasty dish. 

PALAK PANEER 

Servings : 4 

Ingredients 

* Spinach (Palak) 2 large Bunch 

* Cottage Cheese 400g 

* Garlic 4 cloves 

* Tomato 1 medium 

* Green Chilli 2 

* Cumin Seeds  1/4 tsp 

* Oil 1 tsp 

* Turmeric (Haldi) 1/2 tsp 

* Chilli Powder 1/2 tsp 

* Salt as per taste 

* Fresh Cream or cheese 

Preperation 

• Wash spinach thoroughly into running water. Boil it and Grind spinach along with Green chilli into fine thick paste. 
• Cut the cottage cheese (Paneer) into 1 inch cubes. 
• Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds .
• Add chopped garlic and saute well. Add tomato and fry it for few mins in medium flame. 
• Add spinach puree and stir. Add Turmeric powder, chilli powder and mix well. 
• Check the thickness . Add water if required. 
• When the gravy comes to a boil add Cottage Cheese cubes. Mix well and allow it to cook for another 5 mins. Stir occasionally .
• Turn off the gas and add fresh cream or cheese. [ as per choice ]
• Finally serve hot with Chapati [ Roti ]