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Puffed rice and its health benefits

INTRODUCTION: Puffed rice is a variety of puffed grain that comes from India and made from rice. It is widely consumed in India. Puffed rice bring less calories and little fat per serving. However, it is famous with other names in different parts of country. Like muri, laiyya in Uttar Pradesh...

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Okra: the king of vegetables and taste

INTRODUCTION: Okra is a flowering plant that is known in many parts of the world as ladies finger or bhindi and the scientific name is "Abelmoschus esculentus". Also the health benefits of Okra include ability to improve digestive health, manage diabetes, reduce fatigue. However its taste is somewhat like a eggplant and...

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The easy way of preparing healthy Ponnanganni (Sessile joyweed)dal fry

The ponnaganni/ponnaganti leaves are commonly found in the parts of Asia, India and Srilanka. Consuming these leaves in any form improves the health of an individual. In India, its named as “Golden plant”. It improves digestion, eye and skin health and used for different ailments in Ayurveda. It is rich...

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How to make restaurant style, yummy methi paratha at home?

Preparation time: 20 minutes Servings :4 no.s Ingredients: Methi leaves - 1 cup Atta flour - 2 cups Salt - 1 table spoon (as per taste) Garam masala powder - 1 table spoon (as per spice requirement) Garlic - 1 tablespoon ( finely chopped) Green chilles - 1 tablespoon ( as per spice) Ghee/Butter - for roasted parathas Water...

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How to make Brinjal (eggplant) stuffed curry?

Brinjal is a fruit, originally from the Indian subcontinent, and is now found throughout the world. Eggplant is also called brinjal, melon gene, and squash. These purple or black glossy fruits grow more than a foot in length in wild varieties. There are varieties of eggplants and they are usually...

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Picking Healthy Options: Vegetables, Fruits, Whole Grains, and Lean Proteins

Source: Demos We All know the importance of healthy eating in our lives. It not only helps us in maintaining shape but also eliminates diseases from our life. So, let's climb on to the train to know more. Try a variety of vegetables In order to include more texture, crunch, and flavor to...

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Cucumber- an overall health care supplement

Cucumbers originated in India almost 10,000 years ago, but are now cultivated in many countries. Different varieties of cucumbers are traded in the international market and they can be found throughout the year. There is nothing like cucumbers after a heavy meal to cool off your tummy, as it is 95 % water. Cucumbers...

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