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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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Tofu And Veggies Platter

by Hearty Food Talks August 1, 2021

written by Hearty Food Talks

Tofu And Veggies Platter

Tofu is also known as bean curd. It is prepared by coagulating soy milk and then pressing the resulting curds into solid white blocks. Nutritionally, tofu is low in calories, while containing a relatively large amount of protein. It is high in iron, and can have a high calcium or magnesium content depending on the coagulants used in manufacturing.

Tofu can be of varying firmness – silken, soft, firm, extra firm or super firm. It has a subtle flavor, so can be used in savory and sweet recpies. It is often seasoned or marinated to suit the recipe and its flavors, and due to its spongy texture it absorbs the flavors well.

Paneer in vegetarian recipes can easily be substituted with Tofu, to make them suitable for plant-based, or vegan diet.

Ingredients

(as per our preference)

Tofu
Ginger
Garlic
Onion
Green chili
Red Bell Pepper
Yellow Bell Pepper
Green Bell Pepper
Boiled Potatoes
Lemon
Black Pepper
salt

Directions

Cut the Tofu into bite-size pieces. Place them in a bowl of warm water, and keep them aside.

Use minced ginger-garlic and even green chili.

Chop the rest of the veggies in bite-size.

On a hot plate or pan start roasting the veggies from onions, potatoes, peppers, to tofu. Transfer the veggies to a plate.

On the same pan, stir-roast ginger and garlic. Once well done, toss the veggies into it.

Serve immediately, with red chili sauce, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt.

Note: The Tofu And Veggies Platter gets ready in under 15 minutes. It makes a great vegan snack/meal. Vegetarians may replace the tofu with paneer. In place of lemon, we may use low sodium soy sauce.

Some other veggies, that I would like to incorporate in the above platter are mushrooms, broccoli, sweet potato, and Brussels sprouts.

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Tofu And Veggies Platter 🧄🧅🫑🥔🍋

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

Tofu
Ginger
Garlic
Onion
Green chili
Red Bell Pepper
Yellow Bell Pepper
Green Bell Pepper
Boiled Potatoes
Lemon
Black Pepper
salt

Instructions

Cut the Tofu into bite-size pieces. Place them in a bowl of warm water, and keep them aside.
Use minced ginger-garlic and even green chili.
Chop the rest of the veggies in bite-size.
On a hot plate or pan start roasting the veggies from onions, potatoes, peppers, to tofu. Transfer the veggies to a plate.
On the same pan, stir-roast ginger and garlic. Once well done, toss the veggies into it.
Serve immediately, with red chili sauce, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt.

Notes

The Tofu And Veggies Platter gets ready in under 15 minutes. It makes a great vegan snack/meal. Vegetarians may replace the tofu with paneer. In place of lemon, we may use low sodium soy sauce. Some other veggies, that I would like to incorporate in the above platter are mushrooms, broccoli, sweet potato, and Brussels sprouts.

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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.

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Coconut And Mango Smoothie

by Hearty Food Talks July 30, 2021

written by Hearty Food Talks

Benefits of Coconut

Coconut is highly nutritious, rich in fiber, packed with antioxidants, essential vitamins and minerals. It has anti-viral, antibacterial, anti fungal, anti aging, anti-parasite properties.

The fruit supports our immune system. Provides instant energy, improves digestion, insulin secretion (diabetes), and prevents from various cancers. It is heart healthy, restores and supports thyroid function, protects kidney disease and bladder infection, helps in weight loss, keeps hair and skin healthy (youthful-looking, prevents wrinkles, sagging skin, age spots), and provides sun protection.

Ingredients

1 cup Coconut Almond Milk
1 n 1/2 cups Fresh Plain Yogurt
2 cups of Fresh Mango Pulp
4 Pitted Dates
A few Coconut Chips (for garnishing)
1 tbsp Honey (to adjust the sweetness)
1 tsp. Chia Seeds
2 to 4 Ice Cubes

Note: Coconut And Mango Smoothie makes a perfect breakfast, fruit snack, or dessert. It can be easily be created under 10 minutes. Make sure to use sweet and flavorful mango. We may also use canned mango pulp. Try avoiding canned coconut milk. Instead fresh, or bottled, or boxed coconut milk. Always check the flavors of milk, & yogurt. Since both mango and coconut were naturally sweet, I did not feel like using any sweetener. Finally, for smoothies a lot of people prefer using frozen fruits. It sure saves time, and anytime accessibility to preferred fruits.

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Coconut And Mango Smoothie 🥥 🥭

Serves: 1 Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

1 cup Coconut Almond Milk
1 n 1/2 cups Fresh Plain Yogurt
2 cups of Fresh Mango Pulp
4 Pitted Dates
A few Coconut Chips (for garnishing)
1 tbsp Honey (to adjust the sweetness)
1 tsp. Chia Seeds
2 to 4 Ice Cubes

Instructions

Place all ingredients- mango, yogurt, coconut-almond milk, honey, chia seeds, and ice cubes in a blender jar. Blend them to a nice and smooth consistency.
Pour the coconut and mango smoothie in serving cups. Garnish with mango cubes, chia seeds, and coconut chips.
Super delightful Coconut And Mango Smoothie is ready to serve!

Notes

Coconut And Mango Smoothie makes a perfect breakfast, fruit snack, or dessert. It can be easily be created under 10 minutes. Make sure to use sweet and flavorful mango. We may also use canned mango pulp. Try avoiding canned coconut milk. Instead fresh, or bottled, or boxed coconut milk. Always check the flavors of milk, & yogurt. Since both mango and coconut were naturally sweet, I did not feel like using any sweetener. Finally, for smoothies a lot of people prefer using frozen fruits. It sure saves time, and anytime accessibility to preferred fruits.

July 30, 2021 0 comment

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How To Separate Pomegranate Arils

by Hearty Food Talks July 29, 2021

written by Hearty Food Talks

Benefits of Pomegranate

Pomegranate is packed with extremely important nutrients. The healing powers of pomegranate have been acknowledged for centuries. It has high levels of antioxidants, vitamin C, E, and K. Pomegranate is antiviral, anti inflammatory, anti aging, and controls blood pressure. Thus excellent for heart health, immune system, and our digestion. Pomegranate also prevents arthritis. diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease.

How to Seperate Pomegranate Arils

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How To Separate Pomegranate Arils

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Instructions

Under 5 minutes with NO mess.
Score the outer peel from section ridges.
Place the fruit into a bowl of water.
Gently break open the fruit within the water.
Separate the arils from the peel.
Keep the peels aside.
Drain the water.
Pearl-like arils are ready to eat 😊

July 29, 2021 0 comment

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Spicy Palak Paneer (Spinach Curry)

by Hearty Food Talks July 28, 2021

written by Hearty Food Talks

Benefits of Spinach

Spinach is a nutrient-rich leafy vegetable. It belongs to the amaranth family and is related to beets and quinoa.

Considered to be a host of health benefits, spinach is enriched with high amounts of carotenoids, vitamin C, vitamin K, folic acid, iron, and calcium.

The vegetable may help reducing oxidative stress, promoting eye health, fighting cancer, regulating blood pressure, and weight loss.

Ingredients

1 bag Baby Spinach
1 pack Paneer
1 tsp. Mustard Oil
2 to 4 Black Peppers
1 to 2 Cloves
1/2 tsp. Cumin Seeds
1- inch Cinnamon Stick
2 small Bay Leaves
1/2 tsp. Turmeric
1 tsp. Red Chili Powder
1 tsp. Coriander Powder
1/4 tsp. Garam Masala
Salt to taste
1 medium Red Onion 🧅
2 medium Tomatoes 🍅
2 Green Chili
1-inch piece Ginger
1 to 2 Garlic Cloves 🧄
2 tbsps. Yogurt
1 tsp. Cornmeal/ Gram Flour/Wheat Flour
1 to 2 tsp. Ghee

Note: This is one of the most popular Indian Curries. I cook it in many different ways. Here, I am sharing the easiest, quickest, and yummiest spicy version. On special occasions, can be served with naan or layered paratha. Also, may add an extra seasoning of ghee, garlic, and red chili powder. For a vegan version substitute paneer and ghee, respectively with the tofu and oil.

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Spicy Palak Paneer (Spinach Curry)

Serves: 4 Prep Time: 1 Hour Cooking Time: 30 Minutes 30 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

1 bag Baby Spinach
1 pack Paneer
1 tsp. Mustard Oil
2 to 4 Black Peppers
1 to 2 Cloves
1/2 tsp. Cumin Seeds
1- inch Cinnamon Stick
2 small Bay Leaves
1/2 tsp. Turmeric
1 tsp. Red Chili Powder
1 tsp. Coriander Powder
1/4 tsp. Garam Masala
Salt to taste
1 medium Red Onion 🧅
2 medium Tomatoes 🍅
2 Green Chili
1-inch piece Ginger
1 to 2 Garlic Cloves 🧄
2 tbsps. Yogurt
1 tsp. Cornmeal/ Gram Flour/Wheat Flour
1 to 2 tsp. Ghee

Instructions

Cut the paneer into desired size pieces.
Place them into warm water and set aside for later use.
Roughly chop the above vegetables.
Season the veggies in mustard oil.
Once onions are done... add tomatoes.
Add spices... cook for 5 minutes and then goes in 1/2 cup water.
Add properly washed and drained spinach, and the salt.
Cover the pot and let veggies cook on medium heat for 20 minutes.
Turn off the heat and wait for the veggies to cool down.
Make sure to take out the cinnamon stick and bay leaves before placing the veggies into the blender jar.
Blend the veggies into a coarse or fine puree/paste as per your preference.
Transfer the puree into the same pan and let it cook on medium heat.
Add paneer (drain the water) to the veggie puree.
Combine two of them... cover and cook for 2 minutes.
Add cornmeal flour or gram flour or wheat flour...gently stir... cook for 2 minutes.
Add beaten yogurt and stir well.
Cover and let cook on low-medium heat for 10 minutes until the spinach gravy is well done.
Transfer it to a serving bowl.
Serve with homemade multigrain roti/chapaati!

Notes

This is one of the most popular Indian Curries. I cook it in many different ways. Here, I am sharing the easiest, quickest, and yummiest spicy version. On special occasions, can be served with naan or layered paratha. Also, may add an extra seasoning of ghee, garlic, and red chili powder. For a vegan version substitute paneer and ghee, respectively with the tofu and oil.

July 28, 2021 0 comment

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Broccoli N Cheese Grilled Sandwich

by Hearty Food Talks July 27, 2021

written by Hearty Food Talks

Benefits of Broccoli

Broccoli falls under the category of Super Foods. Meaning, it has a high nutritional profile. The vegetable is loaded with dietary fiber, antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin K, and calcium. These nutrients help in good digestion, weight loss, detoxification, bone health, eye health, iron absorption, cancer prevention, cholesterol reduction, inflammation reduction, skincare, and anti-aging. We must try to include broccoli into our diet.

Ingredients

4 Bread Slices (Oatnut Bread) 🍞
1 cup Fresh Broccoli 🥦
1/2 cup to 1 cup Cheddar Cheese 🧀
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. Red Chili Flakes 🌶
1/2 to 1 tsp. White Vinegar
A pinch to 1/4 tsp. Pink Salt 🧂
1 to 2 tsps. Olive Oil

Note: This is an amazingly easy, healthy, and delicious sandwich. The recipe offers plenty of room for improvisation. I mean the quantity of cheese, chili-flakes, vinegar, salt, everything is up to us. It was really delicious, didn’t even feel like having any ketchup or chutney. Excellent way to feed broccoli to our kids.

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Broccoli N Cheese Grilled Sandwich 🥦🧀🥪

Serves: 1 Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

4 Bread Slices (Oatnut Bread) 🍞
1 cup Fresh Broccoli 🥦
1/2 cup to 1 cup Cheddar Cheese 🧀
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. Red Chili Flakes 🌶
1/2 to 1 tsp. White Vinegar
A pinch to 1/4 tsp. Pink Salt 🧂
1 to 2 tsps. Olive Oil

Instructions

Place the broccoli (finely chopped), cheese (grated), pepper, and, vinegar, salt in a bowl. Mix them well.
On a well toasted side of the bread slice, spread a layer of the broccoli n cheese mixture.
Top it with another bread slice. Grease the outer sides of the bread slices with oil. Keep toasting/grilling both sides of the sandwich on low heat, until golden brown.
Cut the sandwich into two halves or two diagonal halves. Serve immediately!

Notes

This is an amazingly easy, healthy, and delicious sandwich. The recipe offers plenty of room for improvisation. I mean the quantity of cheese, chili-flakes, vinegar, salt, everything is up to us. It was really delicious, didn’t even feel like having any ketchup or chutney. Excellent way to feed broccoli to our kids.

July 27, 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

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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.

July 23, 2021 0 comment

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