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Amla/Gooseberry dip/Spread
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This is a quick and easy dip recipe. Gooseberries tastes sour and gives a zing to the tongue when eaten raw, but as a fruit is very nourishing, so why not try to make some tasty dips, pickles, jams, juices and include in your daily diet.
Gooseberries also known as Amla, can be partially attributed to its high vitamin C content. Amla enhances food absorption, balances stomach acid, fortifies the liver, nourishes the brain, supports the heart, strengthens the lungs. It provides remedies for many diseases, so it is widely used in ayurvedic treatment. It contains chrominum, which has a therapeutic value for diabetic patients.
Yields: 1cup
Cooking time: 10mins
Preparation time: 10mins
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Hummus – Chickpea and mint (Dip)
Health benefits:
One of the healthier options for dips is hummus, a Middle Eastern dip. It provides you with protein and a number of essential vitamin and minerals, and while it can be high in fat, it is mostly heart-healthy unsaturated fat.
Hummus is a paste of pureed chickpeas and eaten as a dip or spread. It’s a much better spread to use on bread. Used mint just for the flavour you can use basil, coriander or any herbs as a variation.
Serves: 2-3
Preparation time: 10-15mins
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