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Oats – Wheat seeded savoury crackers
About:
Crackers are a delicious alternative to chips and can be served with afternoon tea or in a canapé spread. Try serving them a soup or a cuppa. This is an easy recipe. Switch and swap flours and seeds to make a new crackers as often you feel like working out your fore arms.
Health benefits:
Pumpkins seeds are rich in the amino acids alanin, glycene and glutamic acid, as well as being a good source of zinc and omega-3 essential fatty acids. They also contain protein, iron and phosphorus and are low in carbohydrates.
Sesame seeds are packed with protein, iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium and phytic acid while being low in carbohydrates. They may help lower cholesterol levels, and are a well-known source of vitamin E plus omega-6 and monounsaturated fats.
Flaxseeds/Linseeds are an excellent source of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids, which are needed for most bodily functions, as well as dietary fibre and manganese.
Yields- 20 – 25
Preparation time-10 minutes
Baking time-25-30 minutes
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Babycorn Mushroom gravy
About:
Mushroom baby corn is a simple delicious gravy where the mushrooms, baby corns are cooked in regular onion-tomato gravy and here I used walnuts for the creamy and thicker consistency of the gravy. In this gravy there is a blend of soft and crunchy vegetables where the mushroom gives soft on bite and baby corn gives crunchy bite. This gravy goes well with most of the dishes like roti/ kulcha/ puri/ some flavoured rice as well.
Health Benefits:
Mushroom being low in sodium and cholesterol is an ideal food for everyone, it is also rich in fiber content, vitamin C and vitamin D.
Baby corn has a nutritional makeup closer to a non-starchy vegetable. Plus, it’s a good source of essential nutrients that keep you healthy. Baby corn can fill you up without costing you too many calories, making it a good choice for those trying to lose or maintain a healthy weight.
Yields-3-4 servings
Preparation time-15 minutes
Cooking time-20-25 minutes
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