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Magaj Seeds, Watermelon Seeds- Bag of Benefits

Watermelon seeds or Magaj seeds, what do you think, is something, not to think about.. hm?  No no, absolutely no my dear there is nothing worthless given by nature, quoted by some legend, very true lines in the case of magaj seeds. If you feel like learning the advantages of this seed, let me inform you it is nothing but a full bag of benefits, so without wasting your time let's explore this bag. Contents    What is Magaj or Watermelon Seeds It is a non-edible part of Watermelon fruit that we throw aside while cutting it. It is bud-shaped, off-white colored seeds covered in black & white shell. Magaj is the residual of Watermelon fruit. How to Eat Magaj or Watermelon Seeds Magaj is an oily and healthy part of Watermelon fruit with millions of health benefits. Commonly It is used in snacks but its extensive use can be fetched in Indian curries, to bring a rich and creamy texture into curries.  Nutritional value of Watermelon fruit 1 oz  or 28.3...

Bhindi Ki Sabji / Ladyfinger or Okra Bhaji

 Whenever thinking about green vegetables, the first name that comes to mind is Okra/ Ladyfinger or Bhindi, a vegetable that is a full pack of nutrition and taste as well. Bhindi ki Sabji is one of my favorite bhaji since childhood, though there are ample ways to prepare this  Okra Bhaji. Today in this blog, I will share an exclusive recipe of Bhindi ki Sabji or Ladyfinger Bhaji which I learn from my grandmother, hope you guys like it... Contents Ingredient For Bhindi Ki Sabji Bhindi: 250 gm   Wash it first and then cut it into small pieces   Onion: 1 big size, in slender and long cut Garlic: 10 big sizes of Garlic cut into small pieces Mustered Oil: 2 and a half big spoon  Namak or Salt : As per taste Green Chilli: 2 is enough for an average spicy flavor Turmeric: Half tea-spoon Maggi masala: 1 teaspoon (totally optional)                           only if you like the taste and flavo...

Dalia Upma Recipe: Quick-Cooked, Light and Healthy

 Looking for something light and healthy to have on a summer's morning, go for Dalia Upma recipe, a quick-cooked healthy recipe appropriate for a light breakfast. What is Dalia  Dalia or broken wheat is a coarse form of whole wheat, consisting of husk within so rich in fiber and adds wholesomeness to your meal. Contents How to make Dalia Upma  Making Dalia is as easy as making Maggie or any instant noodles so can be made by any amateur, non-kitchen person, no need to have any precise kitchen skills to prepare this Dalia Upma recipe. Ingredients for Dalia Upma  Dalia: 250gm Refined oil: 2 tablespoon Onions: 2 middle-size finely chopped Tomato: 3 middle-size finely chopped Capsicum ( green, red, yellow): 1 cup Beans: 1 cup sliced into small size Zeera: half teaspoon Asafoetida: a pinch of is enough Salt: as per taste Turmeric: half teaspoon Chat masala: half teaspoon ( totally optional) Coriander: for garnishing Cooking Dalia Upma Have a pan on the flame ...

Khaman Dhokla/ Dhokla/ Fluffy & Soft/ Sweat & Sour

 Welcome to my blog friends, in this blog I will share the most popular breakfast and brunch recipe, which is popularly known as Dhokla or Khaman Dhokla, though Khaman is a different recipe made with rice and multiple lentils, but dhokla is also famous as Khaman Dhokla now the days. It is one of the simplest recipes which takes not only less effort but less time too. So presenting Sweat & Sour, Fluffy & Soft, Full of Taste, Dhokla or can say according to trend...Khaman Dhokla. Contents Ingredients of Khaman Dhokla  Approximately 4 people Gram flour ( Besan): 250gm Semolina (Suji): 2 tablespoons, totally optional Salt (Namak): 1 teaspoon or as per taste Lemon juice: 3 teaspoon Turmeric (haldi): a pinch of Mustered oil: 1 tablespoon Eno fruit salt: 1 packet of 5 gm Sugar (Chini): 1 teaspoon Ginger& Chilli paste: 1 tablespoon Green Chillies: 3 Curry Leaves: 5 to 6 is enough Vinegar: 4 tablespoon Water: 1.5 cup Preparation of Dhokla batter  It is jus...

Kathal kofta

  One of the yummiest from my favourite list, yes here I am with  'jackfruit kofta' or  'kathal kofta' .   Kathal kofta :  Though its curry is a famous meal kofta has another place in the heart of foodies. Kathal or Jackfruit: Though Jackfruit is one of the many vegetables of the world, it is Indian originated vegetable around  3000 to 6000  years ago that has been traced by the archaeological department of India. Because of Its rooted history with India, this vegetable also has a cultural connection with this land. It is a tropical vegetable and was first raised in the rainforest of India according to evidence but it is highly consummate in South and Southeast Asia.  Jackfruit is consumed in both ripe and unripe form along with it has ample varieties not only in respect of sizes and shapes but also in taste. Each variety has its own taste but all the varieties are equally benefitted. Nutritional value :  Rich in fibre so good for bowler m...

Toor daal Recipe/ Arhar daal Recipe (5 ways)

  Toor Daal or Pigeon Pea a brief:     Toor Daal is one of the most common foods of each Indian thali it is no exaggeration to assert that this is the recipe, is prepared in every home on d daily basis in the entire region of India as it is known as the queen of grain. yellow split dry half-circled beans are also known as yellow beans, Rahar daal, Arhar daal, tuwar daal, pigeon bean, and several more names as it is being cooked in all d regions of India and other countries too so every place has their given name ...Congo pea in Africa, Gungo peas in Jamaica,  Pwa Kongo in Haiti region of the Caribbean and pigeon pea in England. Though its origination has been noted in India around 5400 years ago. so here I am going to tell you about the preparation of rahar daal in five different ways - Simple Rahar or Toor daal For 2 adults   Ingredient- Rahar daal :250gm  Water:500ml  Turmeric: 1 teaspoon  salt: 1 spoon(as per of your taste) cumin or jee...

How To Make Roti Or Flatbread Fluffy and Soft

Roti or flatbread is one of the staple food of India, an Indian cannot avoid roti in his daily meal because Roti is not merely a product to eat but it is feeling, it is part of life. If you are looking forward to making roti or flatbread for the very first time, I will make sure, reading this blog will solve all your queries. So in this blog, I will share how to make fluffy and soft Roti or Flatbread. Contents Ingredients For Making Roti Or Flatbread  Wheat flour Water You need to have some specific utensils for making rotis as a metal-made flat pan or tava if you don't have this no need to worry you can easily make rotis in a regular frying pan too. The important tools that you need to make rotis are tongs (chimta) and last but not least, the  rolling board & rolling pin(Chakla Belan) . If u don't have a rolling board use your kitchen platform in place of the rolling board ...please don't forget to clean it before using it. ok so now we  have all th...