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A Flavorful Semolina for Toddlers and Babies. For all those mothers who have children who only say No to food, this is my way of making Semolina which has never disappointed me even when my son is 2 years old. Ingredients: 2 tbsp Semolina (Sooji). 2 tsp unsalted butter. One … Read more
by Fauzia M. Afif Recipe: 1 big mug of cooked chana/chickpeas (I prefer fresh, not canned!) half to three-quarter cup of sweet tamarind sauce 3 potatoes, peeled, diced into tiny pieces and then boiled until soft, n drained 1 onion diced very finely juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp red … Read more
During the Holy month of Ramadan, after fasting it is very important to hydrate yourself with healthy and nutritious drinks. Here is a recipe of rich yet healthy Special Ramadan Drink for you to try out. Ingredients: 1 ½ glass water, ½ cup sugar, 3 glasses milk full cream, 2cups … Read more
Ah, the cabbage soup – a speed slimmer’s best friend and your bowel’s worst nightmare. Everyone’s heard of this cult diet, but losing weight by eating a staple diet of cabbage soup (which even smells unappealing before it leaves the other end) and a mixture of fruit and veg isn’t … Read more
Prep Time: 15 MINS COOK TIME:15 MINS TOTAL TIME:30 MINS COURSE: SNACKS Servings: 3 (1 CUP = 250 ML) Bhel puri is a crispy, sweet, tangy, spicy mixture of many edibles. Bhel puri is mainly made with puffed rice mixed with onions, tomatoes, assorted chutneys etc. This bhel puri is easy to make … Read more
Ramadan fasting has a healing effect on peptic ulcers as it curbs smoking which is recognized as a precipitating factor for the peptic ulcer. The whole gastro-intestinal system takes good rest for the first time in the whole year. I feel pity for the stomach. I really feel pity for … Read more
How you feel can be directly related to what you eat. If you frequently feel stressed out, it is tempting to grab refined carbohydrates, otherwise known as comfort foods, and eat them in unhealthy quantities. Instead of reaching for a pint of premium chocolate ice cream, try changing your diet … Read more
Ingredients: 2 cups dal mash, Pre-soaked for 4-5 hours Pinch of baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Pinch of heeng. Preparation: Grind the pre-soaked dal into a paste and add rest of the spices. Mix well and leave for 30 minutes. Then in a frying pan add 1 tbs. of oil … Read more
Rice is an excellent food to help keep your body healthy. Health benefits of rice can be found in more than forty thousand varieties of this cereal available in the world. The two main categories include whole grain rice and white rice. Whole grain rice is not processed much, therefore … Read more
Vegetable dal Khichdi – A quick comforting made with rice, lentils and vegetables. Nutritious food for kids. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Ingredients: Rice – 1/2 cup Moong dal – 1/2 cup Big Onion – 1 small sized Tomato – 1 small sized Green chilli – … Read more