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FOOD RECEIPE

INGREDIENTS 2 cups bengal gram flour 1 cup whole wheat flour(coarse) 1 1/2 tablespoons semolina 1 1/4 teaspoons red chili powder 1 teaspoon black pepper (coarse) 1 1/2 tablespoons coriander powder (coarse) 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional) 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 4 tablespoons oil (for the dough) water (to bind dough) salt to taste oil (to deep-fry) METHOD Mix all the ingredients. Knead to a stiff dough. Divide the dough into 15 equal portions. Knead well. Shape each one into even sized, thick rolls. Cut each roll into 10 equal pieces. Shape and roll each piece into oblongs like croquettes with tapering ends. On high flame, heat oil in a frying pan. Lower the flame. Deep fry a few croquettes till they are golden brown in colour. Remove, drain and put them on an absorbent paper. Cool and store them in an airtight container.

SNACK CRISPY

Ingredients 4 cups Whole Wheat flour 1/2 cup Oil 4 teaspoons Salt 1 teaspoon haldi 10-15 teaspoons Red Chilli Powder (depending on how spicy you like it) 3 teaspoons Sesame seeds (til) 1 teaspoon whole or ground Jeera 1 teaspoon whole or ground ajmo (ajwain seeds) 1 + 1/3 cup water METHOD 1. In a big bowl, add all the dry ingredients - flour, salt, haldi, red chilli powder, ajmo, jeera, sesame seeds + Oil 2. Mix all the dry ingredients very well. 3. Add water & knead a stiff dough like we make for pooris. 4. Apply little oil, keep covered for 30 mins 5. Spread a paper sheet on the counter or ground 6. Make arround 100 equal portions & roll into small pooris. After rolling a puri, with a small fruit fork/fork/edge of knife, make some deep indents in the puri so it doesn't puff up while frying Please make sure that you cover the unrolled portions in a bowl, they should not turn dry before rolling or else it will be difficult to roll & the fina...

RAW BANANA WAFERS

Ingredients 4 medium raw bananas 3-4 cups water salt and freshly crushed black pepper as required oil for deep frying Instructions peel one banana first. pour the water in a bowl. using a mandoline slicer, slice the banana directly into a bowl of water. so that the slices fall in the water. take another banana and slice in the same way. slice the rest of the banana in a similar way. heat oil for deep frying in a kadai or wok. remove some of the banana slices from the bowl of water and dry them with clean kitchen towels or napkins. when the oil is medium hot, add the slices and fry on medium heat. don't overcrowd. stir with a slotted spoon so that the slices don't stick to each other. fry till you see the sizzling & bubbles in the oil becoming less and less and almost disappear. the slices would have changed color and become crisp also. remove the fried banana chips with slotted spoon and then drain on paper towels. when they are cooled, immediat...

BENEFITS METHI

Methi (fenugreek) is a wonder spice that widely used in Indian kitchen in many dishes like curries, dal, paratha and many vegetarian dis hes. Although both the seeds and leaves are equally important to cure many health problems. Have a look: 1. Weight loss: Fenugreek seeds play an important role in weight loss by suppressing appetite. Soake methi seeds overnight & in the morning empty stomach have it with a glass of water. The fiber present in seeds, swells up inside and gives a feeling fullness. Thereby helsp you in managing weight. 2. Controls diabetes: Methi seeds contain galactomannan, which is a natural soluble fiber helps to reduce the time of sugar is absorbed into blood stream. highly recommended for diabetic person. 3. Manage cholesterol: Fenugreek contains saponins that help reduce the body’s absorption of cholesterol from fatty foods. It is recommended to take soaked methi seeds 1tsp everyday. 4. Combat hair loss: Methi seeds are extremely helpful to give...

SPINACH CRISPY

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You’ve heard of kale chips, beet chips and even apple chips… what about spinach chips? They’re delicious and easy to make! Give ‘em a try! Ingredients: 2 large handfuls of spinach 1 tbsp olive oil ½ tbsp Italian herb seasoning sea salt to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Evenly coat spinach leaves in oil, seasoning and salt. Place leaves on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake for 9-12 minutes until crispy.                                                                                                                 source : juice plus