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Tomato Medley Salad

by Hearty Food Talks August 3, 2021

written by Hearty Food Talks

Benefits of Tomato

Tomato is a very popular fruit but often considered as a vegetable. Further, tomato is an edible, red, berry packed with rich nutrients. The tomatoes are also available in different colors including purple. They are good for skin and hair, bones, and heart. Due the presence of vitamin, tomatoes boost our immunity levels. Helps burning fat, controls blood sugar, and prevents various cancers. We must try to incorporate raw or cooked tomatoes in our diet on a regular basis. A salad is an excellent way to consume tomatoes.

Ingredients

A box of Tomato Medley
2 Persian Cucumbers
1 White Onion
1 cup Paneer/Tofu Cubes
A few Fresh Mint Leaves
1 Lemon 🍋
1 tsp. Olive Oil
1 tsp. Black Pepper
1/2 tsp. Pink Salt

Note: Tomato Medley Salad is a keeper. For all occasions, it is one of the easiest, gorgeous, and refreshing salads to assemble. We can also create it using regular tomatoes. White onion gives a little sweet flavor whereas, red onions more of a pungent flavor. Served it with freshly made green lentils and spinach dal/soup and plain rice.

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Tomato Medley Salad

Serves: 2 Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

A box of Tomato Medley
2 Persian Cucumbers
1 White Onion
1 cup Paneer/Tofu Cubes
A few Fresh Mint Leaves
1 Lemon 🍋
1 tsp. Olive Oil
1 tsp. Black Pepper
1/2 tsp. Pink Salt

Instructions

Properly washed tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and mint are ready to chop into the desired size pieces.
Keep the paneer pieces in hot water for 10 minutes.
Before chopping the vegetables, drain out the water and let the paneer cool down to room temperature.
Chop the vegetables.
Gently combine all the vegetables-paneer and transfer them into a serving bowl/plate.
Bright tomato medley stands out so well in this salad.
Add fresh mint leaves, pink-salt and a generous amount of black-pepper.
Finally, pour the fresh lemon juice, well mixed with some olive oil.
Gorgeous Tomato Medley Salad is ready to Serve!

Notes

Tomato Medley Salad is a keeper. For all occasions, it is one of the easiest, gorgeous, and refreshing salads to assemble. We can also create it using regular tomatoes. White onion gives a little sweet flavor whereas, red onions more of a pungent flavor. Served it with freshly made green lentils and spinach dal/soup and plain rice.

August 3, 2021 0 comment

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Multigrain And Gram Flour Laddu

by Hearty Food Talks August 2, 2021

written by Hearty Food Talks

As the name suggests, these delectable Multigrain And Gram Flour Laddu are made from the coarse whole wheat flour, and a very wholesome Chana dal (Gram lentil) flour called ‘besan’. Its astounding flavor derives from the slow and proper roasting of flours. Flours should neither be under-roasted nor over-roasted.

Again, it takes some practice to roll the laddu from the roasted flour mixture. Place a scoop of mixture on your palm, firmly press it 2 to 3 times with your fist. Later roll it on your palm to give it a smooth and nice round shape.

Ingredients

1 cup Multigrain Flour
1/4 cup Besan (Gram Flour)
1/2 cup Ghee (Purified Butter)
1/2 tsp. Cardamom
1/2 to 3/4 cup Organic Cane Sugar (or jaggery)
1/4 cup Coconut Powder
1/4 tsp. Nutmeg
1/4 cup Cashews
1/4 cup Almonds
A few Saffron Strands (optional)

Note: This Multigrain and Gram Flour Laddu teams up great with a cup of warm milk. You may also serve it as a mixture with some fresh plain yogurt. It makes a delicious, and satisfying snack for all ages. These can be stored in an airtight container for two to three weeks.

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Multigrain And Gram Flour Laddu

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

1 cup Multigrain Flour
1/4 cup Besan (Gram Flour)
1/2 cup Ghee (Purified Butter)
1/2 to 3/4 cup Organic Cane Sugar (or jaggery)
1/2 tsp. Cardamom
1/4 tsp. Nutmeg
1/4 cup Coconut Powder
1/4 cup Cashews
1/4 cup Almonds
A few Saffron Strands (optional)

Instructions

Place a heavy bottom pan on low heat. Add a little ghee… when warm enough… add cashews to it… constantly stir roast until fragrant and turn golden pink. Once done transfer them to a plate and let cool down to room temperature.
In the same ghee, add almonds. Constantly stir roast until fragrant and turn golden pink. Once done transfer them to a plate and let cool down to room temperature.
Prepare freshly grated nutmeg.
Prepare freshly ground cardamom powder.
Add multigrain flour to the pan… heat still low or a little towards medium.
Add ghee to the flour… stir combine the two.
Add besan (gram flour)… keep stirring.
Once the ghee, multigrain flour, and besan mixture changes color… turns fragrant and well roasted in about 20 minutes… add coarsely ground cashews and almonds to it.
Turn off the heat… add coconut and keep stirring… once coconut turns fragrant… move the pan from the stove.
As soon as the above mixture cools down to good lukewarm temperature… immediately add cardamom, nutmeg, and powdered sugar… give it a good mix, taste, and adjust the sweetness.
At this point we should be able to bind the mixture into a small lemon/lime size ball.
Quickly, shape up equal portions of the mixture into smooth round balls (by pressing and rolling the portions with/in our palm ✋).
Delectable Multigrain and Gram Flour Laddu are ready to serve or store!

Notes

This Multigrain and Gram Flour Laddu teams up great with a cup of warm milk. You may also serve it as a mixture with some fresh plain yogurt. It makes a delicious, and satisfying snack for all ages. These can be stored in an airtight container for two to three weeks.

August 2, 2021 0 comment

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Spicy Vegetable Pulao

by Hearty Food Talks July 31, 2021

written by Hearty Food Talks

Spicy Vegetable Pulao

Vegetable Pulao is an aromatic, flavorful, and spicy rice recipe created by cooking rice along with a combination of spices, and vegetables. The recipe is pretty quick and easy to prepare. First of all the ingredients are sautéed in little to a generous amount of oil or ghee and then cooked with water exactly like the plain rice. The recipe can be cooked in a regular pan, rice cooker, instant pot, or pressure cooker.

Sometimes people want to know the difference between a pulao and biryani. The basic difference between the two – pulao is created through the absorption method. I mean the water is completely absorbed by the rice, and vegetables. Whereas, in case of vegetable biryani, the rice is par-boiled in water, completely drained, and then used in the recipe.

Ingredients

1 and a 1/2 cups Basmati Rice

Veggies:

1/2 to 1 inch Ginger
2 to 4 cloves of Garlic
1 large Red Onion
3 medium Tomatoes
1 to 2 medium Green Chili
2 medium Potatoes
1/2 cup Green Peas
1 medium Bell Pepper 🫑
1 tbsp. Lemon Juice 🍋
1/4 to 1/2 cup Fresh Coriander

Spices:

2 Bay Leaves
4 to 6 Whole Black-Pepper
2 to 4 Cloves
1/2 inch Cinnamon Stick
1/4 tsp. Hing (Asafetida)
2 Whole Red Peppers
1 tsp. Cumin Seeds
1/2 tsp. Turmeric Powder
1 tsp. Red Chili Powder
1 to 2 tsp. Coriander Powder
1 tsp. Kasturi Methi
2 to 3 tsp. Pav Bhaaji Masala
1/2 tsp. Garam Masala
2 tsp. Salt
2 tbsps. Ghee (purified butter)

Note: This is a very easy and flavorful veggie rice. May add more of the veggies of our choice, such as cauliflower, carrots, green beans, etc. May substitute potatoes with paneer, or soya chunks. Served with cucumber raita, green chutney, salad, and papad.

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Spicy Veggie Pulao

Serves: 2 Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cooking Time: 10 Minutes 10 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

1 and a 1/2 cups Basmati Rice
1/2 to 1 inch Ginger
2 to 4 cloves of Garlic
1 large Red Onion
1 to 2 medium Green Chili
3 medium Tomatoes
2 medium Potatoes
1/2 cup Green Peas
1 medium Bell Pepper 🫑
1 tbsp. Lemon Juice 🍋
1/4 to 1/2 cup Fresh Coriander
2 Bay Leaves
4 to 6 Whole Black-Pepper
2 to 4 Cloves
1/2 inch Cinnamon Stick
1/4 tsp. Hing (Asafetida)
2 Whole Red Peppers
1 tsp. Cumin Seeds
1/2 tsp. Turmeric Powder
1 tsp. Red Chili Powder
1 to 2 tsp. Coriander Powder
1 tsp. Kasturi Methi
2 to 3 tsp. Pav Bhaaji Masala
1/2 tsp. Garam Masala
2 tsp. Salt
2 tbsps. Ghee (purified butter)

Instructions

Place a heavy bottom pan on medium-high heat..start seasoning with ghee and the whole spices.
Saute garlic, ginger, onions, and green chillies until translucent.
Next...add potato, green peas, and bell pepper.
Add the spices turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, and some salt....stir cook for a while.
Add tomatoes.
Kasturi Methi, Pav Bhaji Masala, Garam Masala, and cook until tomatoes are well done.
Add rice and gently stir cook with the veggies.
When the rice is combined well with the veggies and spices like above.
Add little less than 3 cups of warm water (for 1 n 1/2 cup rice). When the water starts boiling, adjust the heat to medium, cover the lid, and let cook for 5 minutes... Turn off the heat.
Let the pulao sit on the same stove...add lemon juice, chopped coriander and it's ready to serve!
Cooks under 10 minutes!

Notes

This is a very easy and flavorful veggie rice. May add more of the veggies of our choice, such as cauliflower, carrots, green beans, etc. May substitute potatoes with paneer, or soya chunks. Served with cucumber raita, green chutney, salad, and papad.

July 31, 2021 0 comment

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How to Test Real vs. Fake Saffron

by Hearty Food Talks July 26, 2021

written by Hearty Food Talks

Real Saffron is one of the most expensive spices on the planet.

How to test real saffron vs. fake saffron

Real Saffron has amazing flavor, color, and health benefits. One must buy it from a certified seller.

Real Saffron threads are bulged at one end, and resemble to the shape of a trumpet.

If the Real Saffron threads are rubbed between two fingers, they tend to leave a yellowish orange residue onto them.

Real Saffron smells kind of woody.

When soaked in water, Real Saffron takes time to change the color of water while retaining its own red color.

Same results with the warm water.

Real Saffron tastes somewhat bitter, that’s why it blends magically with sweet and more savory recipes.

Another test is to mix a few saffron threads with baking soda and then add a few drops of water. Mixture must turn yellow for the Real Saffron!

Note: Though the Real Saffron is crazy-expensive but the good point is, a little saffron goes a long way. So it is worth spending money on it.

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How to Test Real vs. Fake Saffron

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Instructions

Real Saffron has amazing flavor, color, and health benefits. One must buy it from a certified seller.

Real Saffron threads are bulged at one end, and resemble to the shape of a trumpet.

If the Real Saffron threads are rubbed between two fingers, they tend to leave a yellowish orange residue onto them.

Real Saffron smells kind of woody.

When soaked in water, Real Saffron takes time to change the color of water while retaining its own red color.

Same results with the warm water.

Real Saffron tastes somewhat bitter, that's why it blends magically with sweet and more savory recipes.

Another test is to mix a few saffron threads with baking soda and then add a few drops of water. Mixture must turn yellow for the Real Saffron!

Notes

Though the Real Saffron is crazy-expensive but the good point is, a little saffron goes a long way. So it is worth spending money on it.

July 26, 2021 0 comment

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Phirni/Kheer (Rice Pudding)

by Hearty Food Talks July 23, 2021

written by Hearty Food Talks

Kheer or Rice Pudding is a perfect example of a popular Indian traditional dessert. It is created with a few basic ingredients -milk, rice, and sugar that are pretty much always accessible in our kitchens. Pudding tastes super delicious, with a rich creamy texture, and a comforting experience. Apart of rice, we may also use vermicelli, sago or tapioca pearls, grated carrots, bottle gourd, sweet potatoes, and even lentils. For the special or festive occasions, I season it with ghee, bay leaf, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Add saffron, rose water, Kewra (Iris Water) to make it more aromatic and flavorful. Further, a plenty of dry fruits -raisins, cashews, almonds, pistachios, to give it a nutty texture, and extra nutritional value.

Phirni is also made with milk and rice. The main difference between kheer and Phirni is: In Kheer, whole rice is used, whereas to create Phirni we use ground rice.

Ingredients

1 liter Whole Milk
1/4 cup Rice (soaked and coarsely ground)
1/4 cup Organic Cane Sugar
A handful of Dry Fruits (almonds, cashews, pistachio, raisins)
5-6 Saffron Strands
1/4 tsp. Cardamom Powder

Note: Phirni is considered to be a delicacy. Can be served hot or cold. Today, I have prepared it on the auspicious occasion of Purnamasi or Purnima (Full Moon). There are a couple other versions of kheer that I create. This one is the easiest, delicious, and an excellent homemade day-to-day dessert.

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Phirni/Kheer (Rice Pudding)

Serves: 4 Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cooking Time: 30 Minutes 30 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

1 liter Whole Milk
1/4 cup Rice (soaked and coarsely ground)
1/4 cup Organic Cane Sugar
A handful of Dry Fruits (almonds, cashews, pistachio, raisins)
5-6 Saffron Strands
1/4 tsp. Cardamom Powder

Instructions

Place the milk in a heavy bottom pan, on a medium heat to boil.
Keep stirring the milk frequently from the bottom and the sides.
Soak the rice for 15 minutes and pulse grind it into a coarse paste.
Roast the dry fruits in a greased pan, on a very low heat, until turns light pink... once done, transfer them to a plate, and let cool down to the room temperature.
Roughly chop the roasted dry fruits.
When the milk starts reducing, add rice paste, and saffron to it... again keep stirring for 15 to 20 minutes on medium-low heat.
Once the rice is half-done, add dry fruits and keep stirring.
Sugar to be added.
When the rice is well-cooked, and properly blended with the milk, turn off the heat, let the kheer cool down quite a bit... add sugar to it, and combine well.
Phirni is all set to serve. Transfer it to a serving bowl, finish it with some cardamom powder and dry fruits.

Notes

Phirni is considered to be a delicacy. Can be served hot or cold. Today, I have prepared it on the auspicious occasion of Purnamasi or Purnima (Full Moon). There are a couple other versions of kheer that I create. This one is the easiest, delicious, and an excellent homemade day-to-day dessert.

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Mango Lassi 🥭

by Hearty Food Talks July 21, 2021

written by Hearty Food Talks

Ingredients

2 medium Sweet Mangoes
1 cup Thick Plain Yogurt
1/4 tsp. Cardamom Powder
1/4 cup or less Organic Cane Sugar (or honey or maple syrup)
A few Ice Cubes
A few Saffron Strands (optional)
A little Chopped Dry Fruits (optional)

Note: Make sure to use only flavorful fruits (mangoes). This will significantly cut down the amount of sugar. Similarly, use fresh and perfect yogurt. Rest creating Mango Lassi🥭 is easy and quick. Mango Lassi makes an excellent fruit drink for summertime!

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Mango Lassi 🥭

Serves: 1 Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

2 medium Sweet Mangoes
1 cup Thick Plain Yogurt
1/4 cup or less Organic Cane Sugar
(or honey or maple syrup)
1/4 tsp. Cardamom Powder
A few Ice Cubes
A few Saffron Strands (optional)
A little Chopped Dry Fruits (optional)

Instructions

Grab Sweet Mangoes 🥭 🥭
Peel and roughly chop the mango flesh… (save some diced mango for garnishing).
Place the roughly chopped mango in a blender jar and prepare a smooth mango pulp.
Thick Plain Yogurt (Plain Greek Yogurt).
Organic Cane Sugar.
Freshly ground green cardamom.
Add yogurt, sugar, and cardamom powder to the mango pulp… blend well… adjust the sugar… and the delicious mango lassi is ready to serve.
Place the ice cubes at the bottom of the serving cups/glasses… pour the mango lassi into it… garnish with the mango cubes and serve immediately.
For a formal touch…serve it in a goblet.
Super Delightful Mango Lassi ❤️

Notes

Make sure to use only flavorful fruits (mangoes). This will significantly cut down the amount of sugar. Similarly, use fresh and perfect yogurt. Rest creating Mango Lassi is easy and quick. Mango Lassi makes an excellent fruit drink for summertime!

July 21, 2021 0 comment

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Fresh Fruit Snack

by Hearty Food Talks July 17, 2021

written by Hearty Food Talks

Benefits of Pomegranate

Pomegranates are rich in antioxidants. Excellent source of vitamin C, K and dietary fiber. They prevent cell damage and many health issues. Pomegranate juice has three times higher antioxidants than the fruit itself.

Benefits of Dragon Fruit

Dragon Fruits taste like a combination of a kiwi and a pear. They are rich in antioxidants and dietary fiber. The fruit is naturally fat-free and promotes healthy bacteria or probiotics in our gut.

Ingredients

1 Dragon Fruit
1/2 Pomegranate Arils
2 Edible Flowers (optional)

Note: This Fresh Fruit Snack is very easy to create. Needs to be careful only when trying to scoop up the Dragon fruit cubes from its skin.

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Fresh Fruit Snack

Serves: 2 Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

1 Dragon Fruit
1/2 Pomegranate Arils
2 Edible Flowers (optional)

Instructions

Separate the pomegranate arils and set them aside.
Cut the Dragon fruit length-wise and then chop it into bite-size cubes (keeping the thick outer skin intact).
Fill up the bowl like skin halves of the Dragon Fruit, with the dragon fruit cubes and pomegranate arils.
Decorate each bowl with an edible flower.
Gorgeous & refreshing snack is ready to serve!
We may also squeeze some lemon-juice and sprinkle little pink salt.

Notes

This Fresh Fruit Snack is very easy to create. Needs to be careful only when trying to scoop up the Dragon fruit cubes from its skin.

July 17, 2021 0 comment

Celebrations Keeper Recipes No Bake

No-Bake Cheesecake

by Hearty Food Talks June 21, 2021

written by Hearty Food Talks

Ingredients

1 pint Fresh Heavy Cream
8 oz Cream Cheese
1/3 cup Sugar
1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
Strawberries 🍓
Blueberries 🫐
Blackberries
Raspberries

Note: The whole trick is into whipping the heavy cream. In case of over whipping it will turn into butter. If under whipped it’s not going to set properly and will be hard to get clean slices. You may use any brand of cream and cream cheese, the result is pretty much the same.

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No-Bake Cheesecake

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

1 pint Fresh Heavy Cream
8 oz Cream Cheese
1/3 cup Sugar
1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
Strawberries 🍓
Blueberries 🫐
Blackberries
Raspberries

Instructions

Start whipping heavy cream, using electric hand mixer.

Cream after 2 minutes of whipping. Add both half the sugar and vanilla extract.

Whip until firm peaks form.

Next, whip the cream cheese in a separate bowl.

Mix the soften cheese with the cream. Add rest of the sugar and vanilla extract.

Spread the cream cheese mix on a base of cookie crust (cookies + butter).

Spread the cream cheese mix evenly.

Cling wrap the dish.

Place the dish in freezer section for 3 to 4 hrs. I kept it overnight.

Uncover the cling wrap.

Top the cake with a mix of berries.

No-Bake Creamcheese Cake is ready to serve..

Notes

The whole trick is into whipping the heavy cream. In case of over whipping it will turn into butter. If under whipped it's not going to set properly and will be hard to get clean slices. You may use any brand of cream and cream cheese, the result is pretty much the same.

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