Ingredients
1. 1 3/4 cups of all purpose flour
2. 1 3/4 tsp baking powder
3. 1/8 tsp salt
4. 2 large eggs
5. 1 large egg white
6. 1 1/2 cups of milk ( room temperature )
7. 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
8. 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted + more for brushing the waffle maker
9. 1/4 cup sugar
10. 1 cup mini choco-chips
Preparation
* Preheat a waffle iron to medium- high. Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Separate the 2 eggs and put all the whites in a large bowl.
* In a large liquid measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks, milk, vanilla and 1/4 cup melted butter.
* Whisk until batter is formed. Do not over mix the batter. Whip the egg whites with a hand held electric mixture or whisk.
* Fold a third of the egg white into the batter to lighten the base.
* Gently fold in the chocolate chips. Brush the inside of the waffle maker with butter.
* Pour in enough batter to fill the each hole. Close and cook until crisp and waffle iron stops streaming ( about 5 mins).
* Serve hot with maple syrup, honey or jam.
Ingredients:
Raw rice - 1 cup
Garlic pods - 20-25 pods
Fenugreek seeds- 3 teaspoons
Coconut milk - 1 1/2 cup of thick coconut milk or coconut milk taken from 1 full coconut.
Procedure:
Pressure cook the rice with fenugreek seeds, garlic, 4 cups of water and 1cup of coconut milk.Cook for 15 mins(4 to 5 whistles). As soon as you open the cooker add little salt, 1/2 coconut milk and 1/2 cup of hot water and smash the rice nicely using a ladle. This recipe doesn't need much salt.
Serve hot with papad or any vegetable fry.
Tip:
If your porridge consistency is thick, add desired amount of hot water to the porridge and mix well.
Benefits:
- Best treatment for all kind of ulcers.
- Great food for all seasons.
- Good food for your skin and hair.
- Coconut milk fats do not contains trans-fatty acids. The body doesn't store coconut fats, there is less chance that your arteries or blood vessels will clog, which lowers your risk of heart disease.
- Coconut milk is rich in Lauric acid. Lauric acid has many germ fighting, anti fungal and anti viral properties.
- Garlic treats and prevents cold.
- Garlic has anti- inflammatory properties.
- Fenugreek seeds reduces cholesterol and cardiovascular risk, control diabetes, it help flush out harmful toxins, prevents colon cancer, controls fever and sore throat, etc.
Mustard oil
Henna powder and leaves
- Mustard oil is extremely good for hair growth.
- Applying this oil regularly will prevent your hair from graying.
- It also prevents from fungal infection and hair loss.
- It promotes hair growth.
- It treats dry and damaged hair.
- It prevents pre-mature graying.
Ingredients:
1. Mustard seeds - 250 gm
2. Henna leaves(2-3 cups) or henna powder(250 gm)
3. Coconut Oil - 1 liter (or) coconut oil-500 ml, olive oil-250 ml, almond oil-250 ml
Preparation:
1. Add coconut oil in an iron wok.
2. Add 250 gm of mustard seeds to the hot oil .
3. Add Henna leaves (washed and dried) or henna powder ( make a paste and add it to the oil).After adding the henna, immediately lower the flame.
4. Let it boil for 40 -50 mins in low flame.
5. Using a clean and dry cotton cloth filter the oil and store it in an air tight container.
* When ever you apply this oil warm them and apply it in your scalp and hair.
* This could be the best oil for your hair forever!
* This makes your hair shining and treats the split ends and damaged hair.
* Mustard oil has anti-bacterial properties as it is rich in glucosinolate which does not allow microbial presence. Thus, it prevents unwanted growth of bacteria, fungi and other deadly microbes. When consumed, it fights bacterial infections in the urinary tract, colon, intestines and other parts of the digestive system as well as coughs and colds.
What makes Walnuts healthy?
Walnuts are great source of omega 3 fatty acid and are naturally sodium, cholesterol and gluten free. Global studies show that eating handful of walnuts daily may reduce the risk of chronic illness such as cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, asthma and arthritis.
The best part about Walnuts is that not only nutritious but also very tasty. So grab a handful as a snack, or include them in your meals to enhance crunch, nutrition and flavor.
* Walnuts may be considered the king of nuts for health benefits, with a combination of more healthful and higher quality antioxidants, U.S. researchers say.
* "Walnuts rank above peanuts, almonds, pecans, pistachios and other nuts."
* "A handful of walnuts contains almost twice as much antioxidants as an equivalent amount of any other commonly consumed nut. But unfortunately, people don't eat a lot of them. Everybody should eat more walnuts as part of a healthy diet."
* Nutrients in Walnuts 0.25 cup (25.00 grams) - omega-3 fats94.5%, manganese42.5%, copper20%, Calories (163) 9%
* The reason they are so good for your brain health is the high concentration of omega-3 fatty acids. Your brain consists of more than 60% structural fat, and for the brain cells to function properly, omega-3 fats need to be a primary component. The American diet is almost devoid of all omega-3s, with researchers finding that about two-thirds of Americans are deficient in omega-3 fatty acids.
* A study has shown that children with a lower concentration of omega-3 fatty acids have a higher risk of being hyperactive, having learning disorders, and displaying behavioral problems.
So,include this 'Brain food' everyday in your diet.
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons - all purpose flour/ maida
4 tablespoons - sugar
2 tablespoons - coco powder
3 tablespoons - milk
2 tablespoons - vegetable oil
2 tablespoons - butter
1 - egg
1 teaspoon - vanilla essence
2 teaspoons - coco chips (optional)
Method :
Whisk all the ingredients together and pour into coffee mug (don't fill the coffee mug with the cake mixture completely, leave some gap for the cake to raise up). Cook for 3-4 mins(in high) in microwave.
If you want, you can decorate the cake with what ever you like.
Steps:
1. Take a pan. Add sugar and very little water to it . When you get the perfect caramel consistency, switch off the flame.
2. Pour the caramel in another pan and spread it.
3. Take 3 eggs, 50 grams of sugar, few drops of vanilla essence and whisk them all together.After whisking, add 500 ml of milk.
4. Strain the mixture using a strainer and pour the mixture into the caramel pan.
5. Double boil(see the picture below) in low flame for few minutes until it is done.
For double boiling, add sufficient amount of water to the bottom vessel and on top of it keep the vessel which contains food.
RELY ON GARLIC TO FEND OFF COLD
Raw garlic is one of the most essential natural remedies to fend off these common aliments. Follow these tips to extract the best benefits from this wonder of nature:
* After breakfast, swallow a small clove of garlic. Do not chew. the juice, once out in the mouth, will result in a strong and unpleasant smell that will stay for sometime. Having a garlic daily during winter improves your immunity.
* Chop some cloves and sprinkle it in your food. This boosts your digestion and helps you fight stomach aliments.
* Heat some mustard oil and put a few cloves of garlic in it and boil. Rub the oil on the chest and under your feet when you have heavy cough or cold. It cures the cold overnight and relieves you from congestion due to cough.
* Chop a clove and swallow it with a glass of orange juice just before retiring to bed. Your body ache will be gone over night.
* A cup of garlic broth help you in curing sore throat and it is easy to make. Crush 4 or 5 cloves of garlic. In a bowl, boil a cupful of water. Add the crushed cloves to the boiling water and cook on low flame for 15 minutes. Strain the liquid and sip it. This warmth of the liquid will relax your sore throat and antibacterial properties of garlic will help combat the infection.
* Cure for fever (grandma's secret) : toss a few chopped cloves of garlic in your favorite soup just a minute before take it off from gas. Remember heat reduces the effectiveness of raw garlic. So consume it immediately.
