Author Archives: Chitra Jagadish
Amla/gooseberry garlic instant pickles
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Gooseberry/Amla pickles are instant and easy pickles. It is ultra easy preparation, fresh texture and fabulous flavor with a spicy kick have found a permanent place on my summer recipe roster. These quick and easy refrigerator pickles are an awesome way to enjoy with rice dishes and breads/parathas.
Health Benefits:
Though gooseberries look similar to grapes, they are actually berries filled with tiny seeds. Adding gooseberries to your diet can be a challenge because they are not readily available in many supermarkets, but finding ways to incorporate them into your diet can have many health benefits.
They are low in calories, fat- and cholesterol-free and a good source of essential nutrients including vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese and dietary fiber.
Yields-1 cup
Preparation time-10 minutes
Cooking time-10 minutes
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Omega rich Bottle gourd Korma/Kurma
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This thick korma (gravy) is pure comfort made with tender chunks of bottle gourd with an amazing Omega rich seeds. The chunks are simmered slowly to create a revelation in your mouth. Korma is enhanced by the flavour of tempered onion and cumin seeds.
Health Benefits:
Ayurveda recommends cooked lauki or bottle gourd for better digestion. It is cooling, calming, diuretic and anti-bilious. It is extremely popular for weight loss especially its juice. Bottle gourd is extremely popular for reducing high blood pressure and keeping your heart healthy. It is known to combat excessive thirst in diabetic patients.
Yields: 3-4 servings
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
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