Indian Cury

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds, crushed
• 1 cup canned diced tomato, drained
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red chili
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound (about 1 3/4 cups) cubed cooked chicken breast
• 3/4 cup light coconut milk

Preparation

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mustard and cumin seeds. Cook 2 minutes or until seeds are fragrant, stirring frequently. Combine the tomato and oil in a small bowl; add to the seeds. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

2. Stir in the turmeric, red chili, and salt. Cook, stirring, for another minute.

3. Add chicken and cook for 1 minute. Stir in coconut milk; cover. Simmer over low heat 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

4. Serve hot, spooned over warm basmati rice.

Berries

Berries are low in calories and rich in vitamins and mineral, as well as antioxidants and phytonutrients , which have been known for protecting against heart diseases and some cancers. Try adding a cup of fresh strawberries, blueberries , or raspberries to your morning cereal , oatmeal or yogurt.

Things you never knew about the stuff you swallow

Amazing Fact #1
Common Bananas are genetically identical, because they come from trees that have been cloned from decades.

Amazing Fact #2
There were no tomatoes in Italian food, peanuts in Thai food, or chilli pepper in Indian food in the year 1450.

Amazing Fact #3
The seed inside a peach contains an almond-like nut which holds a potent anti-cancer medicine called laetriles.

Amazing Fact #4
The common bread ingredient L-cysteine is derived from human hair.

Amazing Fact #5
High - fructose corn, syrup, found in many food, is made using a toxic chemical catalyst.

Amazing Fact #6
"Confectioner's glaze"- a common coating on candies and pills- is made from bodily excretion of an Asian beetle.

Amazing Fact #7
Microwave popcorn gives off a toxic , lung damaging gas when cooked.

Amazing Fact #8
The antioxidant content of oregano is higher than that of blueberries.

Amazing Fact #9
The chemicals in garlic are so potent that you can suffer severe burns by placing a garlic clove against your skin.

Amazing Fact #10
Many processed food( e.g., Mountain Dew) are made with derivative of coal tar that has been linked to hyperactivity in children.

Cold cereal

White cold cereal has been vlified in recent years for its sugar content, there are nutritious options out there. Check for the ingredients list and nutrition-facts labels and look for cereals that have at least 3 grams of fibre and 6 grams or less of sugar per serving. Also, choose cereals that are made with whole grains and that have sugar low on the list.

Vegetable Stew

Sweet sautéed onions and a rich mixture of spices create a unique, flavourful base for this extraordinary vegetarian stew.









Serves: 6

Ingredients:

1 tsp olive oil                                                  3 large chopped onions
4 cloves garlic                                                 1 tsp cumin seed
1 tsp ground cumin                                         1 ground coriander
1/2 ground cinnamon                                      1/4 tsp cardamom
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper                                   450 grams scrubbed and quartered potatoes
1 1/2 cups water                                              1/2 tsp salt
35 grams rinsed chickpeas                              35 grams crushed tomatoes
400 grams carrots                                           3/4 cup chopped coriander

Directions:

• Heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 5 to 6 mins.
• Add garlic and cook for 1 min. 
• Add cumin seed, ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cardamom and cayenne, and cook for 30 to 60 sec.
• Add potatoes, water and salt, bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 mins.
• Add chickpeas, tomatoes and carrots, stir to continue. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally and adding 1/2 cup water, if needed, until potatoes and carrots are tender( ~ 30 -35 mins). Stir in coriander.

Carrot and Coriander Soup

This tasty soup is a classic recipe and a great way to use up the extra carrots in your fridge.It makes for a fantastic healthy light lunch and can be served with garlic bread.



Serves:4

Ingredients:

1 tsp olive oil                                                                   1 chopped onion
400 gm carrots                                                                 1 clove chopped garlic
1 tsp ground coriander                                                     1 litre vegetable stock
4 tsp chopped fresh coriander                                          Pinch of salt and ground black pepper
Squeeze of lemon juice

Directions:

• Lightly fry chopped onion, carrots and crushed garlic for 3 to 4 mins.
• Add ground coriander and stir for 1 min.
• Seasoned with salt and black pepper.
• Add vegetable stock and boil for 20 mins.
• Stir in the chopped fresh coriander and then pour into a blender of food processor.
• Add a little lemon juice and blend until smooth and creamy.
• You can also add extra seasoning to your tastes.

Yogurt

Yogurt is nutritionally rich in protein, calcium, vitamn D, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12. It has nutritional benefits beyond those of milk. Lactose intolerant individuals may tolerate yogurt better than other dairy product. There is non-fat(0% fat), low- fat( usually 2% flat) and plain or whole milt yogurt(4% fat) available in the market.