Beetroot Smothie

Research has shown that beetroot helps reducing blood pressure and associated risks such as heart attacks. A daily dose of  250ml beet juice can help reducing blood pressure dramatically. Beetroot is low in calories and fat free and is great for boosting stamina. This aids absorption of iron which increases the blood count and is a powerful anti-oxidant and used as a detoxifying agent.

Modak

Modak is a sweet dumpling popular in India and have a special importance in the worship of Hindu god Lord Ganesha and believed to be his favourite food. It is made up of freshly grated coconut and jaggery.

Mushroom Peas curry

The white button mushrooms generally find in super markets has rich in anti-oxidant properties which helps to boost up the body's immune system. Mushrooms contain vitamin D and cancer fighting agents. White button mushrooms maintain blood sugar levels and stokes the metabolic fire. Including crimini mushrooms to your diet can help reducing chronic inflammation or sometimes preventing altogether.

White Button Mushrooms

Vegetarian Haleem

Haleem is a stew found in bazaars during Ramadan (Ramzan). It is very popular in subcontinent, middle east and south Asia. This is originally a Arab dish, brought to Hyderabad during the Mogul period by the immigrants of Yemen Arabs and Iranians. Usually haleem is made of mutton or chicken. Today let us try vegetarian haleem here.

Methi Coconut Fry

Methi aka fenugreek is a very good source of Iron and is considered for curing anaemia. Patients with low haemoglobin count are usually put on diet of fenugreek, spinach and lettuce. 

Eating coconuts is excellent of immunity, development of strong healthy bones and teeth. Its anti-oxident properties slow down the ageing process.

Methi Carrot Kichidi

A glass of fresh fenugreek leaves (methi) could be the perfect drink to control the insulin level in the blood. This is often used to treat problems related to digestive system like constipation and gastritis.

Carrots are being good for the eyes and is rich in beta-carotene and helps slows down the ageing of cells.

Uggani

Uggani is authentic and very healthy dish of Karnataka. Uggani is a snack or breakfast item in Karnatka and in the Rayalassema area of Andhra Pradesh. Uggani is best served with mirchi bujji.

Vegetable Omelette

Vegetable Omelette, yes  eggless omelette...

Oats Idly

Oats are grown in temperature regions. Oatmeal is eaten as porridge and contain soluble fibre than any other grain. Oat extract can be used to soothe skin conditions.

Sooji Uthappam

Semolina or Suji is made from softer types of wheat which is yellow or white in colour. When semolina is boiled, it turns into a soft, mushy porridge. In South India it is used to make savoury foods like upma, ravva dosa and puddings like kesari or sheera.

Bottle-gourd kofta

Believed to be originated from Africa, bottle gourd  is not familiar in the west, is one of the favourite vegetable in India. Bottle gourd plays important role in preventing urinary disorders, very good for balancing liver functions recommended by Ayurveda physicians. It is also good for constipation and digestive disorders.

Pineapple Rasam

Rasam is a South Indian delicacy, simply prepared with citric juices with added spices, consumed with rice or as a soup. Many types of rasam are prepared in South India with tamarind, tomato or pineapple.

Masala Brinjal

Brinjal, is a native Indian subcontinent plant contains anti-oxidant activity. In France it is called Eggplant, or aubergine  is long prized for its unique taste and texture. Choose eggplants that are firm n their skin should be smooth and shiny whether it be purple, white or green. The cap on end of the eggplant, should be bright green in color.

Dates Laddu

Fresh dates are generally found soft, simple sugars, rich in dietary fiber and prevents LDL cholestrol. This contains antioxiants called 'tannins', rich in vitamin A and excellent source of iron. So preseting here 'dates laddu' as my 50th receipe.

Fruit Halwa

Various types of halwas are prepared in India depending on the region and the ingredients used in it.  Gajar ka halwa, suji halwa are most popular among all. Halwa refers to sweet confections served across Asia and Eastern Europe.

Garlic Bread

Garlic bread consists of bread topped with garlic and olive oil or butter. It is then grilled until toasted, or baked in an oven and is probably originated from Italy. The health benefit of eating garlic is its ability to fight heart disease. It helps prevent high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

Vegetarian Kebabs

Kebab is Persian origin dish and Arabic tradition was invented by medieval Persian soldiers who used their swords to grill meat over open-field fires. Kebabs in  India are similar to most other kebab preparations along with their distinct taste which can be credited to the spices native to the sub-continent.

Mango Smoothie

Mango, native Indian subcontinent seasonal fruit spread all over the world widely. It's fruits and leaves are used in traditional Indian auspicious occasions, weddings and religious ceremonies. Raw mango pickle is very popular in Indian cuisine. Now let us taste a mango smoothie.........

Masala Lassi

Yogurt or curd helps digestion, is part of the Indian lunch or dinner, usually consumed at the end of the meal. Lassi aka buttermilk is one of the best refreshing coolants for summer. Lassi is originally from Punjab, made by blending yogurt or curd with water, salt, and spices or sweetener and is very popular beverage in north India and south India as well.

Allam Pickle

The English name ginger comes from French,  gingembre and is called allam in telugu. It is consumed as spice or medicine in Indian cuisine. In Western cuisine ginger is traditionally used mainly in sweet foods such as gingerbread, ginger  biscuits. It is also a spice added to hot tea and used as a natural treatment for colds and the flu.