Breakfast : The Good Habit for everyone!

Breakfast is the first meal of the day. The word came about because it means breaking the fast after one has not eaten (fasted) since the night before.

Treating breakfast with less than the correct regard is becoming a habit. But skipping breakfast may destroy your health.

In my first job I had a problem with my sleep. No, I wasn’t eagerly desirous; nor did my mind roam to the secrets of life. Active during the night activities – movies, surfing, chatting and texting – that started in college were difficult to root out. We all know old habits die hard. Almost every day I slept around one in the night. Every morning, it took enormous effort to get ready for work. Though my office is just a stone’s throw from home, I never found the time for even a 2-minute noodle.

Missing breakfast was a miserable price to pay to be in the loop. Everybody in the group was ghoulishly witting of their looks, and I followed the crowd.

To get stuck down by the pressure to get through a B-school I lost my hunger. Mornings were spent pouring over the newspapers. So, I started going to eat.

Every night I went to bed thinking I would wake up early. But my laziness got better of me. After many failed attempts I guiltily accepted that I am not a morning person. And with it sank the dream of having a king-size breakfast.

All are the experiences of people like you and me who work hard at office battle field. They say we never value health until sickness arrives. The first respondent started having breakfast after vomiting bile. The second, when she fainted. The third one, when the lab tests showed ulcers in the stomach. And, fourth when her husband started having an affair with a well-endowed woman.

Today, when many families can open to have a luxurious breakfast, they don’t have enough time to eat. They collect wealth to secure the future, but sicknesses make the future desolate. Ill-health makes wealth go down the drain through medical bills. We ignore our health to earn; and then we spend the earned money on the ruined health. So don’t let this happen to you. Be a breakfast person.

Top 3 Questions and Answers on Special Tips to make delicious "Breakfast: The Good Habit for everyone! 

1. Q: What's a simple yet effective tip for making a delicious and healthy breakfast?

Answer: Incorporate a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables into your morning meal to boost flavor and nutrition.

2. Q: How can I ensure my breakfast is both tasty and time-efficient?

Answer: Prep ingredients the night before and opt for quick recipes like overnight oats or smoothie bowls for a delicious breakfast in minutes.

3. Q: What's a secret ingredient that can enhance the flavor of breakfast dishes?

Answer: Experiment with herbs and spices like cinnamon, vanilla, or smoked paprika to add depth and richness to your breakfast creations.

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18. Sukadi : The Nutritious Food you never forget! (18th Serv)

Sukadi : The Nutritious Food you never forget! (18th Serv)

Friends, just take a look at this recipe. Wheat is sweet and cooling and pacifies vata and pitta doshas. It strengthens all seven dhatus i.e. body tissues. Roasted wheat flour is especially effective for strengthening the bones and joints. Jaggery adds to the above qualities of wheat. The ghee provides lubrication in the body and nourishes all dhatus. Nutmeg pacifies kapha; hence this dish is well balanced for all constitutions.

Sukadi is quick and easy to prepare. It is very nourishing and light to digest. So, it is recommended for all, especially for growing kids, and you can have it in all seasons.

How to do it? (Preparation and cooking time – approximately 45 minutes):

Ingredients:

1. Wheat flour – 200 gms

2. Jaggery – 200 gms., crushed well, or grated.

3. Ghee – 200 gms

4. Nutmeg powder – 1 gm

5. Acacia gum powder – 10 gms.

Method:

1. Heat the ghee in a thick bottomed pan or pot; add wheat flour and roast, string continuously. Take care not to burn the flour, till it gives a nice aroma.

2. Add the gum powder and stir. When all the gum is puffed. (about 2 minutes), add nutmeg powder and remove the pot from the gas.

3. Add the grated Jaggery and mix well.

4. Pour the mixture onto a greased plate or tray and spread evenly. Cut into pieces of about 2.5 x 2.5 cm in size.

5. After the Sukadi has cooled down completely, take out and store in an air tight container.

Cooking Tip:

Almonds, cashew nuts and pistachio pieces can be added according to the taste. It is good to use ghee prepared according to the traditional method.

Top 3 Questions and Answers on Special Tips to make delicious "Sukadi Recipe: The Nutritious Food you never forget" 

1. What are some special tips for making delicious Sukadi, a nutritious and unforgettable food?

Answer: To enhance the flavor, roast the gram flour (besan) on low heat until it turns aromatic and golden brown before making Sukadi.

2. How can I ensure my Sukadi is not too hard or too soft?

Answer: Achieve the perfect texture by adding jaggery syrup slowly and stirring continuously until the mixture reaches a crumbly consistency, allowing it to cool and set properly.

3. Are there any creative variations to elevate the Sukadi recipe?

Answer: Experiment with different nuts and seeds like chopped almonds or flaxseeds for added crunch and nutrition in your Sukadi.

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17. My Kitchen : Mango Mousse (17th Serv)

My Kitchen : Mango Mousse (17th Serv)

Mango, often called the king of fruits, has great health benefits. A known anti-oxidant, it contains phenolic compounds, it has healing capacities and can prevent cancer. A regular intake of the fruit is beneficial for pregnant women and people with anemia. It is also a rich source of tryptophan, the precursor of the “happiness-hormone” serotonin.

Mangoes, say doctors, are perfect to replenish salts, vitamins and energy after a workout. Rich in enzymes, such as vaneferin, catechol oxidase and lactase, mango helps in digestion and cleaning the bowel. And good digestion in turn helps in relieving clogged pores of the skin.

It is a rich source of Vitamin B, E, potassium and selenium which help to protect against heart disease and other ailments.

You can have mangoes in pickles, chutney, sorbet or raw; as breakfast, dessert or any time of the day. Here is an easy-to-make recipe of mango that will make your mouth water.

Things Required (for 6 to 8 servings)

1. Ripe mangoes, about 2 kg
2. ½ cup lime juice
3. ½ cup granulates sugar
4. 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
5. 2 egg whites
6. ½ cup heavy cream

Method:

01. Peel the mangoes, cut the flesh off the seeds, and puree in an electric blender with lime juice. Be careful not to over-blend.

02. There will be 5 cups of puree. Stir in the sugar.

03. Dissolve the gelatin in ¼ cup hot water, cool, and stir into the mango puree. Beat the egg whites with the salt until they stand in peaks.

04. Whip the cream until it is stiff. Fold the cream into the egg whites, and then fold this mixture gently (with a light hand) into the mango puree.

05. Pour into a large serving dish, or into individual dishes; then refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours, or until set.

Top 3 Questions and Answers on Special Tips to make delicious "Mango Mousse Recipe"

1. Q: What's the key to making a delicious Mango Mousse Recipe?

Answer: Using ripe and sweet mangoes is crucial for a flavorful mousse.

2. Q: How can I achieve a smooth and creamy texture in my Mango Mousse?

Answer: Whip the cream to stiff peaks and gently fold it into the mango mixture to maintain a luscious texture.

3. Q: Any tips for enhancing the flavor of my Mango Mousse?

Answer: Adding a hint of lime juice or zest can brighten the mango flavor and make your mousse even more delightful.

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My Kitchen : Punjabi Choley (16th Serv)

Friends,

Presenting herewith 1^st recipe in the category of PUNJABI DISHES. I think all of you would like it!!

Things Required: (for 3/5 servings)

1. 2 cups of Kabuli Chana
2. 2 to 3 Green Chilies
3. 4 CMS of Ginger
4. 5 Medium Onions
5. 5 Medium Tomatoes
6. 3/4 Limes

7. 2 tsp of Salt
8. 1/2 Carbonate of Bicarbonate Soda
9. 2tbsp of Oil
10. 2tsp Cummin Powder
11. 2 tsp of Coriander Powder
12. 1/2 tsp of Turmeric Powder
13. 1/2 tsp of Chili Powder (Red)
14. 2tsp of Garam Masala

Garnish:

A small bunch of fresh Coriander Leaves.

How to do it? (Preparation):

Wash the Chana and soak in water for several hours, preferably overnight. Peel and wash the Ginger and dice fine. Chop the onions fine. Wash and chop the tomatoes. Wash the limes and squeeze out the juice 3-4 tbsp. Wash and chop the coriander leaves.

Method:

Put the Ginger, Green Chills, Lime Juice, 2 tbsp of chopped Onion and 1/2 tsp of salt in a small bowl, mix well and reserve.

Drain the Chana wash again and put into the pressure cooker with bicarbonate of soda, if used and fresh water to cover 1-2 cm cool till the Chana is tender. When it's cooked take out a cupful of Chana and mash with a fork or potato masher.

Return to pan and stir into the gravy to thicken it. Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed pan, burning if it if using mustered oil. Add the remaining onions and fry on medium to high heat till beginning to turn golden.

Add the spice powders expect the Garam Masala and stir well to mix. Stir in the tomatoes, lower the heat cover and cook for a couple of minutes. Till they give up their juice. Raise the heat and stir- fry for another few minutes till nearly dry.

Add the Tomato Masala to the Chana together with Garam Masala and the remaining salt. Bring back to the boil, cover reduce the heat to low, and similar for 10-15 minutes and simmer for 10- 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, check that it is of right consistency, neither to dry nor to watery. Stir in the reserved Onion mixture and serve hot garnished with the coriander leaves.

So, now it is your turn .... waiting for your delicious remarks!

Top 3 Questions and Answers on Special Tips to make delicious "Punjabi Choley Recipe"

1. How can I make my Punjabi Choley recipe extra flavorful?

Answer: To enhance the flavor of your Punjabi Choley, be sure to roast the spices before adding them, use fresh ginger and garlic, and simmer the chickpeas in a rich tomato-based gravy.

2. What's the secret to achieving the perfect texture for Punjabi Choley?

Answer: Achieve the ideal texture by soaking chickpeas overnight, cooking them until they are tender but not mushy, and allowing them to absorb the flavors of the spices and gravy during a slow simmer.

3. How can I make my Punjabi Choley stand out with a unique twist?

Answer: Add a twist to your Punjabi Choley by incorporating amchoor (dried mango powder) for a tangy kick, or garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavors and make it truly delicious.

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