APPLE MILK SHAKE

Here is a healthy milkshake that can be whipped up in a jiffy with minimum ingredients and absolutely minimum effort...

When you are in a hurry...when there is no time for breakfast...when you are too tired to fix yourself a meal...

this one is a lifesaver indeed...


INGREDIENTS

• MILK - 300 ML
• APPLE-1
• SUGAR-3 TEASPOONS
• ICE CUBES -FEW

METHOD

• Chop  the apple into small pieces.
• Beat it in a mixie with little milk till it is pureed.
• Now ,add the rest of the milk,ice and sugar.
• Beat in a mixie for a minute or more.
• Now ,Strain the milkshake.
• Serve chilled  in a tall glass.
• You may add a teaspoon of Vanilla ice cream to enhance the taste.

SWEET CORN SOUP

Here is a healthy and tasty soup...

-A real comfort food...

INGREDIENTS

• SWEET CORN-2 CUPS  (or)  4 corn cobs(grated)
• CORNFLOUR-1 TEASPOON
• AJINOMOTO -4 PINCHES
• SOYA SAUCE-1/4 TEASPOON
• MILK-1 CUP
• SALT AND WHITE PEPPER POWDER TO TASTE

METHOD

• Pressure cook the corn with 5 -6 cups of water.
• Drain the corn and reserve the water for the soup.
• Keep aside a handful of cooked corn.Mash then slightly.
• Puree the rest of the corn.
• Now add the puree and the mashed corn to the water.Add more water if needed.
• Dissolve the cornflour in 1 cup of milk .Add to the mixture and let it simmer for a while .
• Add the Ajinomoto,salt ,pepper and soya sauce.Simmer for a few more minutes .
• Serve hot.

SPINACH AND GARLIC SOUP

Here is a tasty and healthy soup filled with the goodness of spinach and garlic ...

It is rich in Iron ,all essential nutrients and fiber too...

INGREDIENTS

• SPINACH (PALAK )-1 BUNCH
• ONIONS (chopped) -I CUP
• GARLIC (peeled) -3/4 CUP
• BUTTER-1 TEASPOON
• FRESH CREAM-1/2 CUP
• CUMIN POWDER -1/2 TEASPOON
• SALT and PEPPER TO TASTE

METHOD

• Clean and chop the spinach.
• Heat the butter in a pressure pan.
• Saute the garlic ,onions and chopped spinach for a minute.
• Add 4 glasses of water.
• Pressure cook for a few minutes.
• Cool. Blend the cooked mixture to a smooth puree.
• Now ,add the cuminpowder,salt and pepper to taste and simmer it for 10 minutes.
• Mix the cream just before serving.
• Serve hot.

DATES MILKSHAKE

Here is a healthy and tasty milkshake

filled with the goodness of fresh milk and iron rich dates...

This is a great drink for growing children, 

expectant mothers, anemic people,

the aged and the ailing as it is a source 

of instant energy and Iron and Calcium....

INGREDIENTS

• DATES - 20-25
• FULL FAT MILK - 1 LITER

METHOD

• Deseed the dates.
• Soak them in  a glass of hot milk for 15 to 20 minutes or till soft.
• Grind them to a smooth paste.
• Now ,add the remaining milk and beat well to a smooth and frothy shake.
• Cool and serve chilled.

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MULAIKEERAI PORIYAL

Here is a healthy ,green leafy veggie-

A must in your daily meal....

Iron rich and high in fiber and vitamins ,

made with the humble Amaranth leaves(Mulai keerai)...



INGREDIENTS

• AMARANTH LEAVES(MULAIKEERAI)- 1 BUNCH
• TOOR DHAL(SOAKED IN WATER)-2 TEASPOONS
• GRATED COCONUT-1 CUP
• OIL-2 TEASPOONS
• MUSTARD SEEDS-1/2 TEASPOON
• URAD DHAL-1 TEASPOON
• GREEN CHILLIES-2
• RED CHILLI-2
• SALT TO TASTE

METHOD

• Wash ,dry and clean the mulaikeerai.Chop finely.
• Boil the soaked toor dhal till just done. 
• Mash with little salt to taste.
• Heat the oil in a kadai.
• Add the mustard seeds and splutter.
• Add the urad dhal,green and red chillies.Fry till done.
• Add the chopped keerai(amaranth leaves).Stir well.Add salt to taste.
• Add a little water and cook till the greens are soft and the water has evaporated.
• Garnish with grated coconut. stir well.
• Serve with hot rice,sambar,rasam,curds etc.

DRUMSTICK LEAVES MULTIGRAIN ROTI

Here is a tasty multigrain,iron and fiber rich roti...

INGREDIENTS

• WHOLEWHEAT FLOUR -1 CUP
• GRAM FLOUR -  1 TABLESPOON
• SOYA FLOUR  -1 TABLESPOON
• YELLOW CORN FLOUR - 1 TEASPOON
• FENNEL SEEDS -1/4 TEASPOON
• DRUMSTICK LEAVES(CHOPPED) - 1/2 CUP
• CUMMIN POWDER -1/4 TEASPOON
• CHILLI POWDER - 1/2 TEASPOON
• SALT TO TASTE
• OIL/GHEE FOR SHALLOW FRYING

METHOD

• Mix all the flours,chopped drumstick leaves and other dry ingredients  and knead to a soft and pliable dough.
• You can add some oil to the dough for extra softness.
• Keep aside for 1 hour.
• Make lime sized balls out of the dough.
• Roll out the rotis of even thickness.
• Cook both the sides of the rotis on a hot tawa with a little ghee/oil.
• Serve hot with any side dish or raitha and pickle.

KEERAI KOOTU

INGREDIENTS

CHOPPED GREENS
(MULAI KEERAI OR ARAI KEERAI)-1 LITER
GRATED COCONUT                          -1 CUP
COOKED TOOR DHAL                      -1 CUP
TURMERIC POWDER                         -1/4 TEASPOON
OIL                                                        - 2 TEASPOONS
GREEN CHILLIES                               -3 - 4
CUMINSEEDS                                     -1/2 TEASPOON
PEPPERCORN                                      -6-8
URAD DHAL                                         -1 TEASPOON
MUSTARD SEEDS                                - 1/4 TEASPOON
SALT TO TASTE
CURRY LEAVES                                  - A FEW

METHOD

1.CLEAN,WASH AND CHOP THE GREENS(KEERAI)
2.COOK TILL DONE.
3.HEAT A TEASPOON FULL OF OIL AND FRY THE PEPPERCORNS
 AND URAD DHAL TILL DONE.
4.GRIND TOGETHER THE COCONUT,CUMILSEEDS,GREEN CHILLIES,FRIED PEPPERCORNS AND URAD DHAL. TO A SMOOTH PASTE WITH A LITTLE WATER.
5.ADD THE COOKED DHAL,GROUND MIXTURE,SALT AND TURMERIC POWDER TO THE GREENS.
6.BOIL WELL FOR A FEW MINUTES.
7.SEASON WITH MUSTARD SEEDS AND CURRY LEAVES.
SERVE HOT WITH RICE .
http://leckerandyummyrecipes.blogspot.de/2012/03/healthy-morsels-journey-begins.html
http://tasteofpearlcity.blogspot.in/2012/03/any-one-can-cook-series-45.html

RAINBOW SALAD

Ingredients

Tomatoes               -3
Cucumber              -1 or  2
Carrot                    -2
Onions                    -1/2
Purple cabbage       -1 (small)
Lime                       -1
Green chillies           -2
Olive oil                  -2 Tablespoons
Salt to taste

Method
1.Chop onions,carrots,cucumber,tomatoes and green chillies into small pieces.
2.Shred the cabbage .
3.Put all the veggies into a large bowl.
4.Pour the olive oil and  lime juice.
5.Add the salt.
6.Toss well.
Serve after 15 minutes.

# This is a colorful and tasty ,nutritious salad .

# A boon to dieters .

#High fiber dish.

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