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Orange oats snack (Bhel) – Scheduled post and am away for a month


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Dear friends,

Hope you all well..I will be on a visit to India and back in 4 weeks. However will try to stay connected with you all as and when time permits and plan some scheduled posts.

Do stay connected and visit my blog. I will look forward to your feedbacks.

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One always looks for a healthy breakfast recipes and sometimes for snacks…This recipe is inspired from Indian bhelpuri chaats. I have customised with an addition of fresh orange juice, so you get all tangy and savoury taste in this recipe.

Health Benefits:

Oats can help keep your body lean and strong because it is full of fiber that keeps your stomachs fuller longer. Also helps to lower ones Cholesterol and blood sugar levels. A US research lab found that Drinking orange juice along with oats meal cleansed arteries and prevents heart attacks with twice efficiency than consuming just bowl of oats.

Serves: 2
Cooking time: 7-10 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes

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Tofu bhindi/okra Kadai – Vegan


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Easy Stir Fry with tofu and bhindi/oakra; love this type of dish for a quick easy dinner. This curry is full of tasty  including bhindi and bell peppers that meld beautifully with aromatic spices and flavorful tofu. No need for special tofu though, this dish will be just as spectacular with plain tofu!

Health Benefits:

  • Okra is a “power house of valuable nutrients” according to the university of illinios extension program. It contains no fat or cholesterol, rich amount of soluble fiber , which promotes healthy cholesterol levels and insoluble fibers. It is also high in folic acid and vitamin A which promotes healthy tissues and eyes.
  • Tofu is a soft, cheese-like food derived from soybeans. It is also known as soya curd. It is rich in protein enables the body to develop healthy muscles, rich in calcium for healthy bones and calcium

Serves: 2-3
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes

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