Carrot Fries

πŸ‘‰ A Powerful Antioxidants.

πŸ‘‰ This powerful & nutritious root vegetable is rich in antioxidants including lycopene, vitamin C, Zeaxanthin, and lutein.

πŸ‘‰ help fight inflammation, viruses, harmful bacteria, free radical damage, and various diseases.

Ingredients

4 large carrots

3 tbsp olive oil

For seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tsp paprika powder

1 tsp chilli powder

2 tsp oregano

2 tsp basil

Method

Preheat the oven to 350F/180C

Start with peeling and cutting the carrots lengthwise & then half agin.

Place the carrots in a bowl and add in the olive oil and spices and herbs. Mix well till the carrots are well covered.

Spread the carrots evenly on a lined baking sheet.

Bake the carrot fries in the oven for 20-30mins or till crispy and serve.

Moong Dal Waffles

My moong Dal waffles are a healthy, low fat protein packed snack. They are quick and easy to make. They are best enjoyed both warm and cold.

Ingridents

1 cup Moong Dal soaked in water for 4 hours.

1 cup diced green pepper.

1 cup sweetcorn.

1 cup chopped cilantro.

2 tsp turmeric powder.

1 inch ginger.

2 tsp asafetida powder.

1 tsp red chili powder.

Salt as needed.

1 tablespoon oil.

Ingridents

1 cup Moong Dal soaked in water for 4 hours.

1 cup diced green pepper.

1 cup sweetcorn.

1 cup chopped cilantro.

2 tsp turmeric powder.

1 inch ginger.

2 tsp asafetida powder.

1 tsp red chili powder.

Salt as needed.

1 tablespoon oil.

Vegan Protein Alkaline Soup

My Alkaline soup is made up of nutritious high alkaline vegetables and lentils high in protein.

Benefits of Alkaline foods

β€’ Promote healthy body weight .

β€’ Improve kidney health

β€’ Promote gut Health

β€’ Eliminate toxins.

β€’ Rejuvenate damaged cell tissue.

β€’ Increase energy levels.

β€’ Blood nourisher.

β€’ Stimulate the brain and central nervous system.

Ingredients

1 red bell pepper 
Β½  red onion 
1 cup canned brown chickpeas
Β½ cup coriander
Β½ cup warm milk
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp salt
2 cups hot water

Instructions

Start with roasting the bell pepper and onion.

Warm Β½ cup the milk (milk of your choice), chop up the coriander finely.

Finally, place all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

Pour into a bowl and enjoy!

Sprouted Mung Bean Patties

These yummy patties are made from sprouted mung beans and a great, light alternative to chickpea falafels.

Sprouted mung beans has less calories, with a lot of antioxidants and amino acids. These are some of the health benefits of sprouted mung beans.

Reduces Chronic Disease Risk.

Antioxidants Vitexin and Isovitexin that can help to prevent Heat Stroke.

May lower β€œBad” LDL Cholesterol Levels, Reducing Heart Disease Risk.

Ingredients

4 cups of sprouted Ming beans.

I cup of fresh coriander.

2 tsp of cumin.

1 tbsp of olive oil.

1 tsp of baking soda.

Fresh Juice of 1 lemon.

Method

Preheat oven to 350f/175c

Put all the ingredients in a food processor and blitz till the mixture sticks together.

Add in the lemon juice and baking powder and mix throughly.

Place a sheet of baking paper on to over tray.

Start to module the mixture in to small balls and place on tray.

Brush the patties with oils and put them in the preheated oven for 18 minutes or till they they are golden brown and crisp.

Uttapam / Thick Pancake

Uttapam is a South Indian dish and usually prepared as a healthy breakfast dish. Uttapam has a thicker consistency compared to a dosa and is made by adding mixed veggies of your choice.

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cooking Time: 10Minutes

Serves: 1

Uttapam Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup of Idli Batter

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1tsp oil

Salt

Directions:

Buy readymade batter from the grocery store. Add salt & water to the batter and mix well.

Heat a large non-stick pan over a medium flame. Sprinkle a few drops of oil on hot pan and spread all around. As this helps to spread the batter and avoids the batter from sticking to the pan.


When the pan is hot, pour 1 laddle of batter in the pan and spread it in a round shape by gently rotating the ladle clock wise.

Then Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the finely chopped onion, tomato, capsicum and chilli to the batter and slightly press the veggies with a wooden spatula.

Then add a tsp of oil to the edge of the Uttapam and let it cook until bottom surface turns light golden brown. Then flip the uttapam around and cook the other side for a 2/3 minutes or until the bottom surface looks cooked.


Uttapam Is best served hot with coconut chutney.

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I had to check this out when I first come across it, it’s totally true…

Broccoli is a super food, πŸ₯¦ not only does it contain more vitamin C than an orange 🍊 but is also high in Vitamin K, Fibre & Potassium!

Broccoli helps to

πŸ₯¦ lower cholesterol

πŸ₯¦ help with eye health

πŸ₯¦ help prevent some cancers