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DELIGHTFUL RASMALAI

by Hearty Food Talks
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DELIGHTFUL RASMALAI

Rasmalai is basically a flavored, creamy, and thick milk consists of Chenna  or homemade paneer balls. The flavored milk is made with thickened milk, sugar, saffron, cardamom powder, and rose water. The super soft Chenna balls are the core of this recipe and make Rasmalai a great dessert for special occasions. Rasmalai is always served chilled.

Ingredients

  • Total 6 cups Whole Milk:
  • 4 cups Whole Milk (homemade Paneer)

Flavored Milk

  • 2 cups Whole Milk (to make flavored Milk)
  • 6 to 8 Saffron Threads or strands
  • 1/4 tsp. Cardamom Powder 
  • 1 tsp. Rose Water
  • 8 to 10 Pistachios
  • 1 tbsp. Sugar

Sugar Syrup:

  • 10 cups Water
  • 2 n 1/2 cups Sugar

Homemade Chenna or Paneer

Crumble it into small pieces.

Mash the Chenna into a soft and smooth dough (using your palm).

Shape the Chenna or Paneer dough into tiny balls.

On the other hand prepare the sugar syrup on high heat (syrup will be kind of sticky in about 2 minutes).

At this point, carefully drop the Chenna balls into the boiling sugar syrup.

Immediately, cover the lid of the pan. Heat has to be on high during the entire cooking process.

Open the lid after 5 minutes. Gently and quickly, turn these balls upside down.

Place the lid back on the pan, and at this time let it cook untouched, for flat 10 to 12 minutes.

Chenna balls are almost double in size. Turn off the heat and open the lid. Let the pan rest on stove.

Side by side (rather right in the beginning) boil the milk and let it simmer until thickens or reduced to 2/3 or 1/2 of its quantity. Add saffron strands, cardamom powder, rose water, and sugar to taste.

Place the cold flavored milk in a deep dish.

Transfer the Chenna Balls into flavored milk.

Garnish the Rasmalai with pistachios.

Refrigerate the Rasmalai in a closed container overnight or at least for a couple of hours.

Topped with a dried Rose petal, our chilled Rasmalai is ready to serve!

Note: 

Rasmalai is one of my family favorite protein packed dessert recipes. 

Make sure to gently squeeze as much sugar syrup as possible before soaking the Chenna or Paneer Balls in the flavored milk. Also, add a very little sugar to the flavored milk as the Chenna balls are already be having some sweetness. 

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GORGEOUS AVOCADO N RADISH SALAD

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GORGEOUS AVOCADO N RADISH SALAD

Avocado is a source of vitamins C, E, K, and B6, as well as riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and potassium. It also provides lutein, beta carotene, and omega-3 fatty acids. Avocado contains high levels of healthy, beneficial fats, which can help a person feel fuller between meals.

Radish is rich in antioxidants and minerals like calcium and potassium. Together, these nutrients help lower high blood pressure and reduce your risks for heart disease. The radish is also a good source of natural nitrates that improve blood flow.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium Avocado
  • 2 medium Red Radishes 
  • 1 to 2 Baby Cucumber 
  • 1 medium to large Tomato 
  • 2 cups Lettuce (chopped)
  • 2 to 3 Green Onions
  • 1 tbsp. Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
  • 1/2 cup Homemade Cheese 
  • Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

Place the nicely washed fruits and veggies in a bag plate.

Arrange the chopped fruits and veggies on a lettuce bed. Top it with homemade cheese and pumpkin seeds.

Our heart healthy Avocado N Radish Salad is ready to serve. Add the salad dressing of your choice, right before serving it.

Notes: This gorgeous Radish salad is so easy to rustle with sliced cucumber, tomato, avocado, and green onions,  Radish salad is so good that I had to share the recipe. I was looking for a way to use radish from my groceries and I came up with the idea of making this salad with my homemade cheese and honey-mustard dressing.

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SUMMERTIME CANTALOUPE SALAD

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SUMMERTIME CANTALOUPE SALAD

Cantaloupe is vitamin C enriched, a powerful antioxidant that protects our cells from damage. Also has enough vitamin A for our daily needs, which helps keep our eyes, skin, bones, and immune system healthy.

The fiber, potassium, and vitamin C present in cantaloupe are vital nutrients for your heart health. Potassium can help to lower high blood pressure, which is a risk factor for heart disease. Fiber helps to decrease levels of “bad cholesterol” in your body. It can also keep our blood pressure in check.

Cantaloupe has a high water content and provides fiber. Fiber and water can help prevent constipation, promoting regularity and a healthy digestive tract.

Most adults need to eat anywhere from one to two cups of fruit per day and cantaloupe is a stellar choice: full of water, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. We don’t need to be wary of the sugar found in fresh fruit.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 medium size Cantaloupe 🍈 
  • 1 medium Persian Cucumber 🥒 
  • 1/2 cup Homemade Paneer (cheese) 🧀 
  • A handful of Fresh Mint leaves 🍃 
  • 1/2 to 1 Fresh Lemon Juice 🍋 
  • 1 to 2 tsps. Honey 🍯
  • 1/4 tsp. Black Pepper powder
  • 1/4 tsp. Pink Salt

Properly wash the cantaloupe, and cucumber. Cut them into bite-size pieces. Arrange the fruits, mint, and cheese in a serving dish.

Top it with lemon and honey 🍋🍯 dressing, and it’s ready to serve.

Notes: Truly a refreshing summertime salad. My homemade paneer went so well with the rest of the main salad ingredients. 

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BLACK CHICKPEAS N PANEER KEBABS

by Hearty Food Talks
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BLACK CHICKPEAS N PANEER KEBABS

Kebabs are quite popular in India. These can be created with a variety of ingredient. Here, I am sharing the recipe of kebabs made with Kala Chana or Black Chickpeas, and homemade paneer. Black Chickpeas N Paneer Kebabs make an appetizing and protein-packed snack. It is just perfect for the growing kids as a stuffing for the grilled sandwiches, wraps, burgers etc. Also, an excellent recipe for weight watchers.

Good thing about these kebabs is that we can always create them in advance and refrigerate for later use.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Black Chickpeas
  • 1 cup Homemade Paneer
  • 1 small Red Onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 small Green Chili (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 inch Ginger (finely chopped)
  • 1 bunch Fresh Coriander  
  • 1/4 tsp. Red Chili Powder 
  • 1/4 tsp. Garam Masala 
  • Salt to taste

Overnight soaked and boiled Black Chickpeas

Fresh homemade paneer

Finely chopped onion, green chili, and fresh coriander.

Place the chickpeas, ginger, and green chili in a grinder jar.

Coarsely ground black chickpeas.

In a mixing bowl combine the two main ingredients -black chickpeas, and homemade paneer.

Also add onions, green chili, coriander, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt.

Combine or mix these well to prepare an even dough.

Divide the dough into equal portions, and shape them into round-flat patties or kebabs.

On a low-medium heat, place a nonstick pan. Place the kebabs on it. Let the kebabs cook.

You make keep the extra kebabs in the refrigerator.

Cook the kebabs from both sides, until light brown.

Notes: These Black Chickpeas or Kala Chana Kebabs are easy to create and super scrumptious in taste. Simply melt in your mouth. If ready in advance, then take a very little time to cook and serve. We may team up these with tomato ketchup, or  mint-yogurt chutney.  

 

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INTERESTING PANEER PAKORA WAFFLE

by Hearty Food Talks
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INTERESTING PANEER PAKORA WAFFLE

Paneer pakora is a popular North Indian deep-fried snack, with a crispy outer layer of spicy gram flour batter and a soft-moist paneer slice inside. 

There are many other versions of the same using bread slices, potato filling, chutneys etc. All are deep-fried. 

Here, I‘ve created the basic version of it with No Oil or a very little oil to grease the waffle maker plate. These waffles are a must try. So very easy and interesting to kids. These make an excellent breakfast or evening snack or lunch box recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Gram Flour
  • 4 Paneer Slices (about 2 mm. of thickness)
  • 1/4 tsp. Carom Seeds
  • 1/4 tsp. Turmeric Powder 
  • 1/4 tsp. Red Chili Powder 
  • A pinch of Asafetida 
  • 1 medium Green Chili (finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp. Fresh Coriander Leaves (finely chopped)
  • Salt (as per our preference)
  • About 1/2 cup of water (to prepare a batter of pouring consistency)
  • 1 to 2 tsps. Olive Oil to grease the waffle or waffle maker plate (optional)

Gramflour Batter

Homemade Paneer Slices

Preheat the waffle maker.

May or may not grease the waffle plate.

Pour about 1 tbsp. of gram flour batter.

Place a paneer slice on top of it.

Top it again with 1/2 tbsp. of gram flour batter.

Close the waffle maker for 3 to 4 minutes.

Golden brown top side of the waffle.

Similarly, well-done bottom side of the waffle.

Our delicious spicy paneer pakora waffle is ready to serve.

Served with tomato ketchup and fresh coriander-mint chutney.

Notes: My family loved it like anything. Decent size, delicious, and satisfying with a tiny amount of oil. Served hot with Maggi Tomato Ketchup and Fresh Coriander-Mint Chutney.

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REFRESHING FRESH FRUITS CHAAT
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REFRESHING FRESH FRUITS CHAAT

by Hearty Food Talks
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REFRESHING FRESH FRUITS CHAAT

Fresh Fruits Chaat is quite a popular fasting recipe from  Northern India. It can also be served as an evening snack. There are many variations to it. Some like to add only fruits, whereas others add boiled or pan-fried potatoes and sweet potatoes as well. No matter what you add, it always turns out delicious.

The uniqueness of the recipe lies in the interesting combination of spices, distinct flavors and textures of all the fruits in there.

Ingredients

  • 1 Banana
  • 1 Baby Cucumber 
  • 2 Cuties ( oranges)
  • 1 Gala Apple
  • 1 and a 1/2 cups Grapes
  • 1 Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 to 2 tsps Local Honey (or organic cane sugar)
  • 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper Powder 
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. Sindhav Salt or Black Salt

Place the clean up/washed fruits of your choice in one plate.

Cut them into bite size pieces.

Season the fruits with a generous amount of freshly ground black-pepper, dry roasted cumin powder, fresh lemon juice, and honey.

Combine well, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Cover and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, our refreshing fresh fruit chaat is ready to serve.

Notes: 

This sweet, savory, and spicy Fresh Fruit Chaat is super nutritious and delicious in taste. I am so proud to mention that it’s my maternal grandmother’s  time recipe. She used to add fruits like guava and papaya as well. 

Then I saw my mom always preparing it during Navaratri Fasting with her favorite pomegranate arils.

Following her footsteps, I too create it with lots of love and fond memories.

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SUPER NUTRITIOUS NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT TRAIL MIX
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SUPER NUTRITIOUS NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT TRAIL MIX

by Hearty Food Talks
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SUPER NUTRITIOUS NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT TRAIL MIX

Nuts and dried fruit are energy dense, but they’re both good for us. The base of trail mix, nuts and dried fruit are two foods that can help us lose weight. Nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein and fiber, three nutrients that help keep us full. Fruit delivers fiber and other key vitamins and minerals.

Ingredients

  • 1 to 2 cups Makhana (Foxnuts)
  • 1/2 to 1 cup Cashews
  • 1/2 to 1 cup Peanuts 
  • 1 cup Almonds
  • 1 tsp. Ghee
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper Powder 
  • 1/4 tsp. Pink Salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Curry Leaves Powder (optional)

Place Makhana or Fox Nuts in a heavy bottom pan. Adjust the heat between low and medium. Dry roast them until crisp and light pink in color. Make sure to stir them constantly. Should be done in 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer them to a wide bowl.

Add ghee and cashews to the pan. On a low heat, keep stirring until light pink. Transfer the cashews to a separate plate.

In the same pan and leftover ghee/oil, add peanuts. On a low-medium heat, keep stirring for about 3 to 4 minutes until start cracking or changing their color to light pink. Transfer the peanuts to cashews plate.

Finally, add almonds to the same pan and leftover ghee. Keep stirring on low-medium heat until fragrant and turn light pink. Transfer them to a plate.

Once all four cool down to room temperature. Place them together in the same pan.

Sprinkle some black-pepper powder, Curry leaves powder, and Pink salt. Toss them together and it’s ready to serve or store in an airtight container.

Our Super Nutritious And Delicious Dry Fruit Trail Mix Is Ready To Serve!

Yummy Nuts And Dried Fruit Trail Mix 😊

Notes:  This Nuts & Dry Fruit Trail Mix combination is very very close to my heart.  My mom used to make it for Navaratri fasting. Exactly, the same combination ( plus a handful of dry roasted melon seeds). 

The trail mix is absolutely addictive. I remember that I started observing fasts (from my 8th grade) just because of this recipe. Only after offering prayers to the Goddess, mom used to give us a glass of milk and a bowl of trail mix.

Milk, trail mix, and a fruit was our typical Navaratri breakfast 🥛🍌

Now I make it whenever I feel like, and finish it in no time. 

We may always add or skip any of the nuts and dried fruits of our choice. Walnuts, pecans, pistachios, pine nuts, and coconut are some of my other favorites. Edible seeds such as melon, and pumpkin seeds are also good to add to it.

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DELICIOUS KALA CHANA OR BLACK CHICKPEAS
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DELICIOUS KALA CHANA OR BLACK CHICKPEAS

by Hearty Food Talks
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DELICIOUS KALA CHANA OR BLACK CHICKPEAS

Black Chickpeas or Kala Chana is an incredible source of vitamins like B6, C, folate, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin and minerals including manganese, phosphorus, iron and copper. 

The wealth of nutrients in Kala Chana is beneficial in boosting the immune system, promote muscle mass, regulates diabetes and enhance hair, skin and nail health.

Here, I am creating a very easy breakfast recipe from it.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Boiled Kala Chana (Black Chickpeas) 
  • (overnight soaked in water)
  • 1 to 2 tsps. Olive Oil 
  • A good pinch of Asafetida 
  • 1/2 tsp. Cumin Seeds 
  • 1/4 inch piece of Ginger (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 to 1 medium Red Onion (chopped)
  • 1 to 2 medium Green Chilies 
  • 1/4 tsp. Red Chili Powder
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp. Coriander Powder
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. Garam Masala 
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. Pink Salt
  • 1 to 2 tbsps. Fresh Coriander Leaves
  • 1 Fresh Lemon (Juice)

Get the seasoning ready… Heat the oil on medium, add Asafetida, cumins. Sauté in ginger, onion, and green chilies.

Add boiled black chickpeas, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt to it. Cover the lid. Let it cook on low heat for 5 minutes.

Open the lid. Add garam masala, and some fresh coriander leaves. May also add lemon juice. Combine well and it’s ready to serve.

Our flavorful Kala Chana or Chickpeas 😊

We may also serve Kala Chana with an extra lemon wedge.

Notes: 

Kala Chana or Black Chickpeas is one of our family favorite breakfasts. It makes a perfect breakfast or snack for all ages. 

Sometimes, I prepare it as a Salad or Chaat as well. Simply, toss boiled black chickpeas with chopped cucumber, tomato, onions, green chilies, coriander, lemon juice, and salt.

Black Chickpeas Salad

During Navaratri festival, I prepare it with no onions.

Indian restaurants, serve it with Sooji or Rava Halwa or Sheera and Puri.

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RED RADISH N ITS GREENS

by Hearty Food Talks
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RED RADISH N ITS GREENS

Radish is an edible vegetable root with a pungent, sweet taste. Because of the presence of a wide variety of nutrients, radish makes an ideal dish for raw and cooked consumption. Some of the benefits of eating radish include good digestion, and weight loss.

Radish leaves are loaded with calcium, iron, folic acid, phosphorous, and vitamin C, which help manage many body functions. In addition, the high fiber of radish leaves helps relieve constipation. These leaves increase immunity, reduce fatigue, and act as a diuretic too.

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches Red Radish
  • 1 tsp. Olive Oil (for seasoning)
  • 1/4 tsp. Fenugreek Seeds
  • 1/2 tsp. Carom Seeds
  • 1/4 tsp. Turmeric Powder 
  • 1/4 tsp. Red Chili Powder 
  • 1/4 tsp. Pink Salt

Fresh bunches of gorgeous red radishes.

Separated and nicely washed radish greens.

Radishes to be trimmed, washed, and chopped.

Chopped radishes and its greens.

In a wide pan, on a low-medium heat, season the radishes in olive oil, fenugreek seeds, carom seeds, Asafetida, turmeric, and red chili powder.

Increase the heat to medium or medium-high. Start mixing radishes into the seasoning

Keep stirring the radishes until slightly done.

Finally, add the chopped radish greens. Give a quick stir on medium-high heat and its ready to serve.

Super yummy radish n its greens are ready to serve as a side or warm salad.

Notes: 

Radish is one of my most favorite root vegetables. Plus so many precious memories associated with it. I remember my dad picking up, washing, and eating the whole white carrot from the fresh vegetables basket (whenever he is off from his work). 

Again, the day I was leaving for US from India, my mom asked me for my favorite recipe. I asked for radish and she made it along with bottle gourd or Lauki or Ghiya Kofta, and and my most favorite Cucumber Raita or yogurt. 

The recipe is very easy to create. Only the cleaning, washing, and chopping takes it own time.

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BASIL AND PINE NUTS PESTO

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BASIL AND PINE NUTS PESTO

The origin of Basil Pesto is from Genoa, the capital city of Liguria Italy, Pesto alla Genovese is made with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, salt, olive oil and hard cheese, traditionally Pecorino and Parmesan. Here, I‘ve created it with my homemade cheese (paneer).

Basil Pesto can be used as a dip, spread, with pasta, and mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 1/3 cup Pine Nuts
  • 1/4 cup Cheese (Homemade, Parmesan) 
  • 1/2 Fresh Lemon (juice)
  • 1 to 2 Garlic Cloves (as per our preference)
  • 1 to 2 tsps. Olive Oil (may skip)
  • 1/4 tsp. Red Chili Powder
  • 1/4 tsp. Black Pepper 
  • Pink Salt (as per our preference)

Dry roast the pine nuts until fragrant and there is a color change.

Place all of the main ingredients (basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, black pepper, red chili powder, and pink salt) at one place.

Homemade paneer (or Parmesan cheese)

Place the Basil leaves, garlic cloves, olive oil, and pine nuts in a small grinder jar.

Squeeze some fresh lemon juice.

May add salt, black pepper, and red chili powder at this point.

Grind it into a coarse or smooth paste.

Transfer it to a serving bowl or jar to store for later use.

Notes:

Basil Pesto has many variations but I like it with the pine nuts. This combination is absolutely soothing and delightful. 

Always make sure to taste the freshness of pine nuts before using them for the recipe.

I’ve used this Basil Pesto as a spread to create grilled Panini (grilled sandwich) for my family

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