Monday, 9 July 2012

Oats Kadi

Ingredients
For kadhi :
Besan-2tbsp
Oats-1tbsp
Curd-100gm
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Water-2glasses
salt-to taste

For pakoras:
Besan-1tbsp
Oats-1tbsp
Onion-1small chopped
Carrot-1 grated
Spinach-5-6leaves
Red chilli powder-1/4tsp
Garam masala 1/4tsp

For seasoning:
Asafoetida-a pinch
Jeers seeds-1/4tsp
Coriander seeds-1/4tsp
Methi seeds-1/4tsp
Few curry leaves

Method for pakoras:
1)Add chopped onions ,spinach,grated carrot and spices to besan . Add water and make a thick batter .
2)Boil water.Shape the mixture into balls and put them in boiling water.Cook for 10mnts on slow fire.
3)Drain out and keep aside.

Method for kadhi:
Beat the curd .Add besan ,roasted oats ,salt and turmeric powder .Add water and mix well.
Heat a nonstick pan .Add a drop of oil and add hing and fry well.
Add whole red chillies,cumin,coriander and Methi seeds and fry a little.
Add curry leaves,turmeric and chilli powder
Add besan and oats batter and cook the mixture stirring constantly till it starts boiling.
Then cook for another 20mnts in low flame occasionally stirring.
Add pakoras and cook for few mnts.Remove from fire and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
Serve hot .



Tuesday, 3 July 2012

Anti ageing diet

Here are few but valuable anti-ageing secrets ..

Focus on food that are organically grown , unprocessed and chemically free

80% of calories should come from complex carbohydrates like whole grains,cereals,brown rice etc.

20% of calories should come from protein and fat

Foods to include are : grains, legumes,fresh fruits, vegetables

Foods to skip :the anti ageing diet plan has no place for foods like red meat ,poultry ,cheese , eggs and refined carbohydrates such as white sugar ,white flour and processed food .

Drinking plenty of water is most important

So for all those of you wanting to remain healthy and young --- here is a list of top 12 anti ageing foods:

Avocado , berries ,broccoli , cabbage , carrots ,citrus fruits ,grapes, onions and garlic, spinach , tomatoes , green tea and last but not the least oats .

So Enjoy Your Meals !!