Monthly Archives: July 2014
Pistachio milkshake – DF and Vegan
About:
Pistachio milkshake is made with raw pistachio, almond milk and cardamom; mace is used as a flavouring agent.
Mace is one of the natural boons. While nutmeg is actual seed of the tree, mace is dried reddish covering of the seed known for its several culinary and medicinal uses. Mace is a prominent flavouring agent in cuisines of most countries. Mace can be used in several forms, either as the directed lacy covering or in powdered form.
Mace is very handy for digestion and easing stomach aches and gas from stomach and intestine. It is beneficial for preventing indigestion, flatulence, vomiting and diarrhoea.
Flavours can be personalised by adding nutmeg/vanilla as per the preference.
Serves: 2
Preparation time: 10minutes
Cooking time: 10minutes
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Ragi oats masala roti (Finger Millet Spicy Indian Bread):
About:
Ragi roti is a breakfast food in state of Karnataka, India which is nutritious. In this recipe I included oats which makes it rich in fiber, flaxseed /linseed rich in omega-3 with vegetables and a blend of spices.
Health Benefits:
Nutritionally, when ragi is used as a whole grain, it is higher in protein and minerals in comparison to all other cereals and millets. It is a remarkable source of protein, making it perfect for vegetarian diets.
Oats is one of the most nutritious food and one of the easy one to digest. It is rich in calcium and protein and also a good amount of iron and other minerals. It is low in fat most of which are unsaturated fats.
Yields: 9-10rotis
Cooking time: 30mins
Preparation time: 15mins
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