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Baked Chirote/Glazed Sweet Puri
About:
Chirote is festivals favorite sweet dish in India. Here the two-three rotis are topped on each other and corn starch and ghee paste is spread to retain the layer and rolled.
As a variation tried with low fat Sunflower spread instead of Ghee; Honey instead of Sugar with reduced Plain flour used. Baked the puris to reduce the overall calories of the dish
Yields: 10 -12 Puris
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 20 minutes
Waiting time: 20 minutes
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Roasted Pumpkin and fennel seed Soup – Vegan
About:
This is a creamy, delightful soup with the roasted flavour of pumpkin, onion and fennel seeds.
Health Benefits:
Fennel is an aromatic herb belonging to the parsley family. It is used as a spice and possesses a sweet taste that is similar to anise. It is an essential ingredient in the Mediterranean cuisine. It is native to the South European region but is consumed well in all of the European regions. It is a two meter plant with dark green leaves and yellow flowers. Fennel seeds are generally eaten for the taste but also very healthy owing to the nutrition value attached to it.
If your goal is a healthy, nutritious diet, add pumpkin to meals regularly. A low-calorie vegetable that provides nutrients, fiber, vitamins and minerals. Pumpkin can help keep your digestive system regular and your other organ systems healthy. It also produces nutritious seeds that are tasty snacks and contain an oil with additional health benefits.
Yields: 2-4 servings
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
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