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Punjabi Food

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Punjabi Food Punjabi food is very much like Punjabis - rich, full of life and full of flavour. Tandoori food is also popular in Punjab. Apart from tandoori food, the city is famous for its fish dishes such as Machha Sola, Fish Kebab, Fish Tikka, and Amritsari Fish. Punjabi people are always known for their bread, being a state of agricultural land and wheat. Naan, Kulcha (stuffed maida bread), Tandoori roti, Rumali roti, Missi roti and parathas are well known as variet of roti. A punjabi thali never complete without lassi or buttermilk.  . Chole Bhature   also known as Chana Bhatura is one of the most popular Punjabi dish liked almost all over India. Chole stands for a spiced tangy chickpea curry and Bhatura is a soft and fluffy fried leavened bread. Chola Bhatura always make for a delicious and filling meal. In this recipe post, I have included the step-by-step pictorial of making both the chana curry as well as a quick bhatura that is made without yeast.      ...

Building a Balanced Plate: Simple Steps to Healthy Eating

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Building a Balanced Plate: Simple Steps to Healthy Eating Maintaining a balanced diet is simpler than you might think. It's all about enjoying a variety of foods that offer the nutrients your body needs to stay healthy. Here's how you can build a balanced plate for every meal: Breakfast: Start your day with whole grains like oats or whole wheat toast. Add some protein with eggs or Greek yogurt. Don't forget a serving of fruits or a small glass of 100% fruit juice for vitamins. Lunch: Choose lean protein sources like chicken, turkey, or beans. Load up on veggies in your salad or sandwich. Opt for whole grain bread or brown rice to keep you full and energized. Dinner: Incorporate a palm-sized portion of protein, whether it's fish, lean meat, or tofu. Fill half your plate with colorful vegetables like broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers. Complete the meal with a small serving of whole grains. Snacks: Snack on nuts, seeds, or a piece of fruit between meals to keep your ener...

The Sweet-Bitter Balance: Learning from Nature's Fruits

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 The Sweet-Bitter Balance: Learning from Nature's Fruit Nature's fruits offer a lesson in balanced eating. The natural blend of sweetness and bitterness reminds us to limit sugars and embrace bitterness for health. Let fruits guide us toward a mindful diet, rich in nutrients and harmony. Please note that condensing a topic into such a short word count limits the depth of information you can include. If you have the flexibility to extend the word count slightly, you could provide more insights and details for your readers. Nature's wisdom shines through fruits, offering both sweetness and bitterness. This blend signals a balanced diet, urging us to cut excessive sugar and embrace natural flavors. Let the simplicity of fruits guide us toward health, reminding us to appreciate the harmony in our diets. Feel free to let me know if you'd like any further adjustments or if you have specific points you'd like to emphasize! Enter the world of fruits—each a masterpiece of na...

Spinach : A good Vitamin source

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Spinach : A good Vitamin source IF you are in search of food which is full of  vitamin, protein, magnesium and such nutrient in one then  you are in right place to know about it. Spinach is a leafy  green vegetable which is easily available in your native places. Spinach is prevent from cancer , reduces blood sugar, good for your eyes, reduces hypertension, keep your body relaxed . It is more beneficial when you eat spinach as salad in morning with empty stomach. Spinach Spinach(palak) which help to make some dishes like palak panner, palak ki sabji and using in pulses also beneficial for us.  Vitamin A : Eyes and skin Spinach's green color comes from vitamin A. This vitamin keeps your eyes and skin healthy while boosting your immune system Vitamin C:  Immune Hero  Spinach is rich in vitamin C, which strengthens your immune system, helps your skin stay young, and helps your body absorb iron.   Vitamin K:  Bone Buddy  Vitamin K in spinach...

Fast Food

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                                Fast Food     Today, "fast food" has become a global phenomenon. These foods are now found all over the world. There is almost always a very appealing version of it everywhere we look in grocery stores, and fast-food restaurants. However, what is the truth about fast food.                              Fast Food                                  Treat Yourself to Fast Food Generally speaking, fast food is a food that contains power to change your taste in a minute and also, they are essential to everyday celebration. There is no better way to celebrate your special occasions than with a nice, juicy and tasty fast foods. You can try burgers, lighter turkey or sandwiches, crunchy nuggets and many more. Put yo...

Canning and Preserving the Food

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                     Canning and Preserving   Canning is an important, safe method of food preservation if practiced properly . The canning process involves placing foods in jars and heating them to a temperature that destroys microorganisms that could be a health hazard or cause the food to spoil. Is Canning and Preserving are same? Canning is a method of preserving food by processing the fruits or vegetables and then sealing the fresh foods in airtight containers . “Processing” is a method of cooking the food before sealing it in glass jars. The process of canning effectively sterilizes the bacteria that normally can cause spoilage. How is canning preservation done? Canning is a preservation method that involves  placing foods in jars or similar containers and heating them to a temperature that destroys micro-organisms that cause food to spoil . During this heating process air is driven out of the jar and as it cool...

Onion Bonda : A special item from Southern India

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                             Onion Bonda      Onion Bonda is a item which usually prepare on the Southern India . It is an item which usually eat as a breakfast or snacks. street food and deep-fried snacks are very much synonymous with indian cuisine. especially with the south indian cuisine, it is mostly bonda, bajji’s and pakora’s. but the  onion bonda  is the new entry which is very much influenced by the crispy onion pakora  or pakoda from the  kadhi pakora recipe . the uniqueness of this recipe is the crispiness it has to offer from the outer surface and the softness on the inside. hence this bonda can also be served between a pav bread-like vada pav. moreover, with this recipe, i have specifically chosen a spicy red chatni recipe which is very much inspired by schzewan   chutney . it makes an ideal dip to this crispy bonda snack, but can also be served with ...